Client Email:
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Re:
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v. Double Down Interactive
Dear
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This is an agreement (the “Agreement”) between you and Bryson Harris Suciu & DeMay PLLC
(“Firm”) for legal representation regarding your claim(s)
against Double Down Interactive, LLC and/or International Game Technology, PLC
or any of their affiliates or subsidiary companies (collectively, “Double Down”)
arising from the marketing and operation of Double Down's “social casinos”.
Double Down operates and profits from gambling-style games while presenting them as harmless,
“social” entertainment.
Double Down's representations are affirmatively deceptive, unfair and constitute
false advertising.
Through calculated and misleading marketing practices, Double Down induces consumers to believe
they are engaging in low-risk, recreational gameplay when, in reality,
the platform is intentionally designed to function as a gambling enterprise
that derives substantial profit from players' real-money losses.
As a direct result of this misconduct,
Double Down has been unjustly enriched at the expense of its consumers.
You understand and authorize the Firm to proceed with filing your claim(s)
as an individual arbitration.
Arbitration is a simplified means of pursuing legal claims,
where the claim is decided by an arbitrator rather than a judge or jury.
You authorize the Firm to settle your individual claim(s) with Double Down for a reasonable amount
and execute a release of your individual claim(s) on your behalf.
However, this agreement also authorizes the Firm to settle and release your claim(s)
as a part of a class action if Double Down chooses to do so.
In the event that the Firm enters a settlement with your authority
and you choose not to participate in the settlement,
you may reject the settlement and the Firm may withdraw its representation of you.
You further authorize the Firm to represent additional individuals
who have claims that are the same or similar to yours against Double Down.
The Firm will handle this matter with a contingent fee of the greater of
either (a) forty percent (40%) of the gross recovery,
as allowed by state law; or
(b) the total attorneys’ fees agreed to be paid by Double Down
in any settlement or awarded by the arbitrator or court.
The Firm reserves the right to associate with co-counsel,
but the fee will be split between the Firm and any additional firm(s) they associate with.
The Firm will advance all costs incurred by the Firm during this litigation
(e.g., filing fees, travel, etc.).
The Firm will be reimbursed for these costs if, and only if,
they ultimately obtain a recovery on your behalf.
Advanced costs are deducted after the calculation of the contingent fee.
The Firm will keep you informed about the progress of your claim as it moves forward.
We will do so via phone calls, emails, and SMS messages.
By signing this retainer agreement, you consent to the Firm
calling and sending case-related SMS messages to the cell phone number
you provided when signing up for representation.
If at any time you no longer wish to receive phone calls from the Firm,
you can email us at arbitration.clientcare@brysonpllc.com.
Similarly, if you no longer wish to receive SMS messages from the Firm,
you can reply “STOP” to any SMS message to opt out of receiving additional messages.
You authorize the Firm to withdraw from representation
if they determine for sufficient reasons that your claim(s) should not continue.
Regardless, the Firm will maintain the file on this matter for at least six years.
If requested, these will be returned to you after the conclusion of the representation.
Finally, the Firm does not make any promises or guarantees regarding the outcome of your claim(s).
If you have any questions about the foregoing, please advise.
We would appreciate your returning a signed copy of this engagement letter to us for our files.
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Sincerely,
James R. DeMay
BRYSON HARRIS SUCIU & DEMAY PLLC
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Agreed to on this
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day of
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[CLIENT NAME] *
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that I had an account with Double Down,
and that I spent real money to purchase virtual chips or credits
used to play Double Down's “social casino” games.
I further certify that, if needed, I can and will produce evidence—such as emails,
account records, or screenshots—showing that I maintained a Double Down account
and used real money to participate in Double Down's social casino within the relevant period.
I further certify that I have not retained any other law firm(s) to pursue my claim(s)
against Double Down and that I will not retain any other law firm(s) to do so.
I understand that, if I do retain or have retained another law firm to pursue my claim(s),
the Firm may terminate their representation of me in connection with my claim(s)
against Double Down.
COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT
I, the undersigned, hereby consent to the Firm keeping me informed about the progress of my claim by calling,
emailing, and sending case-related SMS messages to the cell phone number that I provided to the Firm when signing up
for representation. I understand that, if at any time I no longer wish to receive phone calls from the Firm, I
can email arbitration.clientcare@brysonpllc.com.
I also understand that, if I no longer wish to receive SMS messages from the Firm,
I can reply “STOP” to any SMS message to opt out of receiving additional messages.
Additionally, I consent to the Firm calling, emailing, and sending me SMS messages
concerning other matters, lawsuits, and investigations that may be relevant or of interest to me.
* Please note that the company against which you are retaining the Firm to pursue individual arbitration claims
on your behalf may require submission of a notice letter personally signed by you to begin the dispute resolution
process. So that the Firm can start this process, by signing the retainer agreement, it is your intent to
provide the Firm with your electronic signature and your consent to include your electronic signature in the notice
letter to be sent on your behalf to the company identified in the retainer agreement as the party against whom the
Firm has agreed to represent you in connection with your individual arbitration. This is the sole limited
purpose for which you are giving the Firm legal authority to utilize your electronic signature.
