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Q: I am photographer if my memory card is corrupted and data not recovered. Can client file case against me?

Actually i booked a wedding assignment. I gave everything whatever committed but only one function's video could not be given as my card was corrupted and after many efforts i could not be able to recover the data in card. For this, client has not paid the balance amount imfact they are threarening for a legal procedure. Can you tell me is this possible that client can file case against me?

1 Lawyer Answer
Sergio G. Chaidez
Sergio G. Chaidez
Answered
  • Consumer Law Lawyer
  • San Diego, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Yes, they can file. Whether they will win is another question. It depends on the terms of your agreement with them. If your agreement with them is in writing, I would look to that to see what it says about failure of equipment.

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