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Events by John Michael

1836 Crandon Avenue, Winter Park, Florida, United States, 32789

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I was not given my deposit back after the hurricane damaged my venue, which meant I could no longer use their them. I was then threated with legal act
Due to the hurricane, my venue for my wedding was destroyed and I had to find a new one. The new venue, one of the only ones with the previous date I had selected, did not allow outside caters. I was no longer in need of John Michaels services, and when I contacted them about this they told me I would not be getting my refund back, and that the deposit I paid could only be applied to food, not cake though. I tried suggesting renting chairs or linens from them, and they continued to tell me I could only use the money for food and that I still needed to met the $1500 minimum to use their services. Since I was no longer needing them, I proceeded to contact the owner, who then emailed me back threatening me with legal action because of my work in the media industry. He sent my fiancé and I a legal statement that basically said if we signed and agreed to not talk about the event to anyone that we would get part of our deposit back. But after having my legal advisor read it over, there were some changes in the verbiage that needed to be done before we would sign. Due to the verbiage John M could still come after us financially and I did not want to chance that. When we sent the email back asking for the changes they denied and then told us more money was being taken from our deposit due to how long we were taking.

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I was threatened due to my place of work (the media) that I would be taken to court over the issue for discussing how I was treated with my friends and coworkers. I was told that I could get part of my deposit back if I signed a letter that stated I would not discuss the issue, however, there were some clauses in the letter than made it easy for them to come after me personally after.

Events by John Michael Response • Mar 11, 2018

The client booked us with a confirmation that the deposit was non-refundable. The deposit amount covers booking costs and is applied to their overall event. This client chose to move properties although their booked property (Leu Gardens) was still doing events and a cancellation was not necessary, but instead chosen. We offered to refund $400 of the $500 deposit and only requested a standard legal release which the client was not agreeable to do. Thus it was their choice not to accept the refund with a standard legal release.

Customer Response • Mar 12, 2018

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
After the Hurricane and follow up with Leu Gardens, we received notice that the location that was reserved for our ceremony was completely Destroyed (Included the house and the 300 year old tree) and without any conflict the Venue refunded us the deposit. I have attached Pictures of the site where our ceremony was booked which I believe to be enough evidence to show why both parties parted ways. Pertaining to the legal document that was sent to us, we received it and read over it. We ask to have a few things changed in regards to the wording of the letter that have not been completed. The document sent has several clauses made to protect the business. We request and have discussed the document be changed to state that No further action can be taken by the business in regards to the individuals or any of those involved in this matter going forward. It is under agreement that no further comments can be made about the business. We would like assurances that both parties will cease all further actions and are protected under the agreement and not just in favor of the business. This has become increasingly important after the "recommendations" and "advisements" that we have received from John Michael Event's representation.

Events by John Michael Response • Mar 13, 2018

We are willing to refund the deposit with a standard legal release letter. This seems fair. Unless the client wishes to further complain, comment or give opinion on our company, there doesn't seem to be any logical reason why a standard release letter would not be signed to get their money back. It does no harm to them whatsoever and gives them their refund.

Customer Response • Mar 23, 2018

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
Based on the generic document that has been provided we have reviewed and ask that the following revisions be made.

These changes have been placed in the Document attached: 2018-03-23 Agreement with *** (Revised by Client).docx

4. Release. In consideration of the foregoing:

a. the Clients completely release, acquit and forever discharge John Michael and its agents, representatives, vendors, beneficiaries, heirs, predecessors, successors, subsidiaries, administrators, assigns, insurers, trustees, officers, officials, directors, attorneys, employees, related or affiliated companies, and all other persons acting on its behalf, from and against any and all past, present, and future losses, liabilities, responsibilities, demands, obligations, actions, causes of action, rights, judgments, damages, compensation of any kind, liens, and expenses (including attorneys' fees and costs), and claims, whether in law or in equity, whether based in contract, in tort or otherwise, whether fixed or contingent, specifically including those claims which were raised or could have been raised in the Dispute.

b. John Michael and its agents completely release the client and all affiliated parties from any and all prior claims against them time up to the signing of this document. Any and all Prior statements made shall not be scrutinized and no actions shall be made against them including, but not limited to (social media, private and public texts and e-mails, any and all conversations public and private.

c. will not pursue any action against Spencer Angelis and *** and/or any of their affiliates for any/all comments made prior to the date of this agreement including, but not limited to (social media, private and public texts and e-mails, any and all conversations public and private.

16. NON-DISPARAGEMENT.

d. The Clients warrant not to directly or indirectly lodge complaints against, criticize, denigrate, or disparage John Michael, including its owners, corporate parents, predecessors, successors, subsidiaries, vendors, affiliates, insurers, and directors, officers, shareholders, board members, employees, agents and attorneys.

e. John Michael and all associated Parties warrant not to directly or indirectly lodge complaints against, criticize, denigrate, or disparage John Michael, including its owners, corporate parents, predecessors, successors, subsidiaries, vendors, affiliates, insurers, and directors, officers, shareholders, board members, employees, agents and attorneys.

17 . Relief:

Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating in any way to the agreement/the relationship including without limitation any dispute concerning the construction, validity, interpretation, enforceability or breach of the agreement, shall be exclusively resolved by binding arbitration upon a Party's submission of the dispute to arbitration. In the event of a dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating in any way to the agreement/the relationship, the complaining Party shall notify the other Party in writing thereof. Within thirty (30) days of such notice, management level representatives of both Parties shall meet at an agreed location to attempt to resolve the dispute in good faith. Should the dispute not be resolved within thirty (30) days after such notice, the complaining Party shall seek remedies exclusively through arbitration. The demand for arbitration shall be made within a reasonable time after the claim, dispute or other matter in question has arisen, and in no event shall it be made after six months from when the aggrieved party knew or should have known of the controversy, claim, dispute or breach.

The laws of the State of Florida shall be applied in any arbitration proceedings, without regard to principles of conflict of laws. The arbitration will be held in Orlando Florida.

The cost of the arbitration proceeding and any proceeding in court to confirm or to vacate any arbitration award, as applicable), shall be borne by the unsuccessful party, as determined by the arbitrators, and shall be awarded as part of the arbitrator's award. It is specifically understood and agreed that any party may enforce any award rendered pursuant to the arbitration provisions of this Section by bringing suit in any court of competent jurisdiction. The parties agree that the arbitrator shall have authority to grant injunctive or other forms of equitable relief to any party. This Section shall survive the termination or cancellation of this Agreement.

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