Client Email:
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Client Phone:
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Re:
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v. McLuck
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 B-Two Operations Limited,
McLuck Global Limited, and/or McLuck, Inc. or any of their affiliates or subsidiary companies
(collectively, “McLuck”) arising from the marketing and operation of hundreds of
online casino games which fall into various sub-casinos such as
Hold and Win, Social Live Casinos, Classic Slots, Megaways, Jackpot Play, Play the Feature,
Cascading Reels and others (collectively, “McLuck Casinos”).
McLuck operates and profits from gambling-style games
while presenting them as harmless, “social”
entertainment.
McLuck's representations are affirmatively deceptive, unfair, and constitute false advertising.
Through calculated and misleading marketing practices,
McLuck 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, McLuck 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 McLuck 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 McLuck 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 McLuck.
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 McLuck 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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[CLIENT NAME] *
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that I had an account with McLuck, and that I spent real money to purchase
virtual chips or credits used to play McLuck’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 McLuck account
and used real money to participate in McLuck’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 McLuck 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 McLuck.
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.
