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Class Action Lawsuit for TBL? The Big Lebowski / Dutch Pinball

By Davidus56

7 years ago


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Post #70 Link to Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets Posted by Damon (7 years ago)

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#48 7 years ago

I certainly would never suggest "Dont" contact Universal Studios, but in chatting with my Brother,
A former Universal Attorney, his answer was simply, "Good Luck".....not in a good way.

I would hope as the next few days go by, some answers or direction that would be of help, for the anguish
being felt over the situation.

Its definitely a tricky situation, and as usual its brought on by Money, and attempts to get fixed by money.

What I mean, is if we look down the road, and legal action seems needed, it might cost $500-$1000 per person to pursue, with unsure results, where that same amount in an honest open effort with Dutch, could resolve in the games going out....

Whats best? $1000 to an attorney, with unknown answers, or DP communicating with its customers, and finding answers of reason and compromise, before attorneys take whatever is needed to force a result?

I dont know? just thoughts...IMO.....

#93 7 years ago

Wouldnt the Fairest thing to do be to have the open communication, split the cost by 3, with the same amount being given as a future discount for a future game, to the end user and Turn this thing around?

$300-$500 from each Party would more than solve this, maybe?

#150 7 years ago
Quoted from Davidus56:

Here is the exact email I received
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Hi XXX,
As we said: we will do everything to get you your TBL and/or your money
back.
Today we have three options:
1. start a legal procedure and wait
2. Give up
3. find a new contract manufacturer to produce TBL and/or our 2nd title:
Bride of Pinbot 25th Anniversary
We won't give up! So number two is from the list.
Relating to #1: our attorney advised us not to rush this. A procedure will
probably take years and we have 5 years to issue the summons. Producing TBL
with another contract manufacturer than ARA might damage our position in a
lawsuit. That's why we choose for #3: find another CM to produce BoP25. The
good news is that we are close finalizing a deal with VDL, a very large
Dutch company. They would like to start a Super LE of BoP25 (maximum 150
units). We have introduced the BoP25 at the Texas Pinball Festival and the
first reservations are in!
We hope you understand our decision and ask you to keep supporting Dutch
Pinball. If BoP25 is successful, DP will have more financial recourses that
will increase the speed of getting you your TBL and/or your money back. So
please keep backing us up!
Thanks for your support!
Kind regards,
Barry Driessen

As well meaning and Positive the intent may have been, Im sorry this letter does not convey trust.

There are more than 3 options, and if you do not get the support for BOP, while others wait?
or you do get the support for BOP and those must wait.

Basically, you are telling everyone, if you dont want us to Give up, and game over, you need allow us
the opportunity to Create another new game with another new sub contractor?

....and of course the money for that game, and all that is will be spent on Attorneys over a possible 5 years
so, sit and wait, and be quiet?

Am I reading this wrong?

How about entertaining an honest mediation with the 3 sides represented?

#154 7 years ago
Quoted from Nibbles:

I always thought it stood for Don't Preorder

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