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drama11
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Hello..I would love some advice. I am in the LA area and I signed up for a 22 week acting class for 650 dollars (alot of money for me as a struggling artists). I signed a contract for the class saying that I wouldn't get a refund after the first two classes. That seemed fine as I wasn't about to quit a class. I am not a flake, nor am I lazy. Unfortunately, something happened on the third class. I misunderstood some assignment and voiced my concern over my confusion. The teacher tore into me, publicly humiliating me and insulting me, saying that I was too smart and that if I wanted to act I'd have to check my brain at the door, that I looked miserable and uptight, had a bitter voice, was obviously unable to learn any other way than in an academic setting, sulked and put me on the spot telling the class how I wasn't listening to anything they said because I was closed up as a person. He ended by telling me to go "stew in my own personal hell".
So, I was very upset, being insulted and publicly humiliated and left the class crying (I'm embarrassed to say, but true). I then called up and asked for a refund as I couldn't learn in that abusive setting. They completely denied it and continued to insult me calling me childish. I wrote a formal letter (of which I've kept a copy) requesting a refund and explaining how I was insulted and humiliated and unable emotionally to learn in such a setting. They ignored that request.
My question is--I want a partial refund and so I'm planning on taking them to small claims court for at least 50% of my money back. Do I have a chance? Any legal rulings that could help my case?
THANKS!
So, I was very upset, being insulted and publicly humiliated and left the class crying (I'm embarrassed to say, but true). I then called up and asked for a refund as I couldn't learn in that abusive setting. They completely denied it and continued to insult me calling me childish. I wrote a formal letter (of which I've kept a copy) requesting a refund and explaining how I was insulted and humiliated and unable emotionally to learn in such a setting. They ignored that request.
My question is--I want a partial refund and so I'm planning on taking them to small claims court for at least 50% of my money back. Do I have a chance? Any legal rulings that could help my case?
THANKS!