Q: Should I take this entity to small claims court. Where? I live in Loretto, but the event was scheduled in Nashville, TN.
I signed up for a bubble run in Nashville, TN scheduled for 10-21-17. I received an email stating the date has been postponed (sometime in 2018). I asked them to refund my money and if the future date works for me, I will sign up at that time. They said there are no refunds I can transfer my VIP registrations A) to another person or B) to another event, of which none are close to me (all out of state).
A: If Bubble RUN is telling you there are no refunds if they cancel/ postpone for no reason- you should ask for where this rule is in writing. On the webpage it indicates that there are no refunds - but indicates this is related to "checking your calendar prior to signing up." There are no refunds for adverse weather. But it doesn't indicate no refunds if they simply postpone or change the date on you. If this were a defined charity run - I might suggest you just consider this a donation to a good cause. but in checking the Bubble RUN website they do not show a charity for the Nashville event. And their website indicates your fee is not tax deductible. If this is a big deal to you, I would notify the Better Business Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Consumer Affairs. The issue with filing a claim in small claims court is the court costs you will have to pay up front. If this is a matter of principal then I would put it in writing- give Bubble RUN 30 days to respond if you have not heard from them in that time you will -- report and may consider filing a claim.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
