I responded to an ad on Craigslist in April for "stock photography" needed. I received a response a few days later from "Darla" at DiscoverMe TV saying that I have been "booked" to do a commercial and print work for a cell phone carrier in Superb Magazine.
At that point I could accept or decline the offer. It had a $1000 bonus attached to the offer as compensation. As I needed the money I accepted the opportunity. Darla then sent me the contract which I looked over and signed. She told me they were going to use one of the pictures I sent in and I would not need to come in to a studio for a photo shoot. I also had to purchase a "talent work permit" for future opportunities which she GUARANTEED I would be receiving at the cost of $35. At that point my picture was used in the April issue of Superb magazine and I was eventually sent a copy of the ad.
When I asked about how long it would take to receive my check, she said that info would be forthcoming soon. I received and email a couple of weeks later stating that my $1000 bonus would be sent our 30 business days from the day of the email, which was May 15th. I figured I would have it by the middle of June, but nothing arrived. I then emailed Darla several more times and received no response.
I eventually had to tell her I would consult a lawyer if she continued to ignore me and not send my check. At that point only did she then told me that my bonus was "scheduled" for July 25. Well, here is is another month (August 23rd) and STILL no check!!! Darla will NOT respond and I really need the money for the job I was contracted to do AND my photo was used in the print ad in April. This is INDEED a breach-of-contract on DiscoverMe TV's part and totally unacceptable.
I need legal action taken against this so-called company AT ONCE!!
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