fired can I sue?

[Gluvhand]

I don't think it works that way...

"...To many people's surprise, the court will not enforce your judgment and collect the money for you–you have to do it yourself..."

How To Collect Your Money in a Small Claims Case

Well, there you go. That's why I "guessed".

 

[DWBass]

Not much you can do. I got fired from a band (in 2011) and I stewed for months (still pissed). I lost a LOT of money over it as we were a corporate level band making really good money. I was planning a new car and home improvements. The firing was petty and I still don't talk to the bandleader to this day.

 

[IPA]

Oof, I'm not sure who dodged the bullet here...

 

[Laurent]

As others have mentioned, move on. Focus your energy on positive things: finding a great band who respects you and allows you to grow as a musician.

Small claim court lawsuit take time, they do cost a bit of money and they are very stressful.

 

[todd0864]

Start a band that is better than his and win that best local band contest.

 

[ToneMonkey]

There are few things more pathetic than a self-anointed leader with nobody willing to follow. This BL is headed to that place.

 

[Biggbass]

I tried to follow the story but it was such a run on purging rant that making sense of the trail of events was just too difficult causing me to abandon further effort after only a few lines of text that were so confusing there was just no way to logically sort it out with any level of understanding of the timeline and issues that lead to the misunderstanding or misguided perception of other peoples actions that caused the ill feelings and relationships to suffer whatever damage they did resulting in a possible lost gig or possible breakup of musical associations that could have blossomed into rewarding scenarios for everyone concerned although whatever interpretation was actually gained from reading those first few sentences is most likely skewed anyway so finding any value in continuing the effort of trying to make sense of anything seemed pointless and besides I just started up a new episode of my favorite Netflix show which really captured whatever attention could have been targeted to the original post so everything herein is pointless nonsense anyway so just ignore it and find comfort in the fact that law suits probably find more credibility if there is an actual contract that has been violated by one party or the other however hot being a lawyer anything said towards such an event is simply hearsay and carries no worth so for what it's worth if there is any money available to throw away then either toss it in the trash or consult with an attorney because the result of either action will be the same in that you will have thrown good money away.

 

[SirMjac28]

Is this now the most American thing you've seen?

Now that was all kinds of awesome.

 

[madbass6]

I was in 3 bands up until Friday. One of which had a drummer from two of the bands, however all he did was complain so we were in process of finding a replacement (which we did). Meanwhile one of the members booked a gig at a place where me and the drummer's other band play at many times. The person who booked us made sure to not conflict the schedules, and they booked us opposite months. That club does not book a band two mths in a row or two times in a mth for that matter. So one band is Sept and Nov and the other is Oct and Dec. I mentioned to my bandmate/leader of the other band about the gig and a few daya later he starts texting me mad because he thought I did dirty by booking where he played at and it was insulting to him and I "stole" his band without him (although he has another band with the same drummer without me ). He was ok about this before until the booking I told him that the drummer was probably quitting because all he did was complain about the genre and lower pay and where thw venue was at etc. The namd leader from the other band said he made the drummer quit. Then he said anyone associating with my other band wasn't gonna work with him. And continued to call my band horsepoop. I asked if he was letting me go and he never answered..said to give him a few days. then added "lol" So Friday comes and we have a gig. a few hours before I have to get ready, he text me saying I was replaced that night and future too. LAST minute. I was with that band for 2 yrs and helped make that band where it is today-we are even nominated for best local band! We have full booking schedules all way to Dec.. He fired me bc I wouldn't pick one band and for getting a gig at same club. I would of never sabatoge either bands bc I was in them both. This is 2nd time he fired me. Last time he Facebook messaged me drunk last year, and started saying the both me and drummer sucked and continued to call me names like **** and just bashed me. this guy is a great guitarist but has issues. He hired me back but this time I will not return if asked. He constantly puts other bands and musicians down. My question is, can I take him to small claims court for the gigs we have booked seeing they were booked with me in mind? We had a full schedule and one even has a flier with my face in it. I have been contacting clubs to let them know I am not playing with them no longer. Burning bridges.? darn straight but it's the truth. I normally wouldn't but he did me bad. that band, we played at clubs I played before but I never complained.. I encouraged it. Then to make me choose?No. He fired me and I did no wrong. let me know if I can. Sorry this is long. I have been upset about this. thank you

Dam, Dude talk about making a long story even longer!! Just quit!

 

[RexxRokket]

First, paragraphs are your friends.

Second, unless you are all 13 years old, this is way to much drama.

Third, the question you should be asking is not "can I sue" but "can I win" and the answer is no.

The music business is not for the thin skinned.

Finally someone whos down to earth here.

What a lot of BS, isn't it?... Too much unnecessary girly drama for me.

 

[Ekulati]

Fired from what? Were you making your living from this band? Or at least part of your income, on a regular basis? And then if you were, then of course you had contracts in place to protect everyone's livelihood, right?

 

[Nev375]

Too much unnecessary femme drama for me.

I assure you that drama is not the exclusive defining trait of lesbians.

Straight men can act that way too! I've seen it many times.

 

[TL23NC]

Seek out some education on punctuation.

How about simply being kind to someone who has reached out to the community for help?

 

[guy n. cognito]

I assure you that drama is not the exclusive defining trait of lesbians.

Straight men can act that way too! I've seen it many times.

Actually, the drama here was partly caused by a man. No need for his sexism here.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

How about simply being kind to someone who has reached out to the community for help?

I agree, but wow, it's tough to read the OP. Did you read the OP on a phone or a browser? It's roughly readable on a phone, but in a browser it looks like one of those pictures that you squint and see the cat. Punctuation and paragraphs are a very good suggestion if you want to be taken seriously.

 

[RexxRokket]

Actually, the drama here was partly caused by a man. No need for his sexism here.

:'(

 

[Calvin Marks]

I was in 3 bands up until Friday. One of which had a drummer from two of the bands, however all he did was complain so we were in process of finding a replacement (which we did). Meanwhile one of the members booked a gig at a place where me and the drummer's other band play at many times. The person who booked us made sure to not conflict the schedules, and they booked us opposite months. That club does not book a band two mths in a row or two times in a mth for that matter. So one band is Sept and Nov and the other is Oct and Dec. I mentioned to my bandmate/leader of the other band about the gig and a few daya later he starts texting me mad because he thought I did dirty by booking where he played at and it was insulting to him and I "stole" his band without him (although he has another band with the same drummer without me ). He was ok about this before until the booking I told him that the drummer was probably quitting because all he did was complain about the genre and lower pay and where thw venue was at etc. The namd leader from the other band said he made the drummer quit. Then he said anyone associating with my other band wasn't gonna work with him. And continued to call my band horsepoop. I asked if he was letting me go and he never answered..said to give him a few days. then added "lol" So Friday comes and we have a gig. a few hours before I have to get ready, he text me saying I was replaced that night and future too. LAST minute. I was with that band for 2 yrs and helped make that band where it is today-we are even nominated for best local band! We have full booking schedules all way to Dec.. He fired me bc I wouldn't pick one band and for getting a gig at same club. I would of never sabatoge either bands bc I was in them both. This is 2nd time he fired me. Last time he Facebook messaged me drunk last year, and started saying the both me and drummer sucked and continued to call me names like **** and just bashed me. this guy is a great guitarist but has issues. He hired me back but this time I will not return if asked. He constantly puts other bands and musicians down. My question is, can I take him to small claims court for the gigs we have booked seeing they were booked with me in mind? We had a full schedule and one even has a flier with my face in it. I have been contacting clubs to let them know I am not playing with them no longer. Burning bridges.? darn straight but it's the truth. I normally wouldn't but he did me bad. that band, we played at clubs I played before but I never complained.. I encouraged it. Then to make me choose?No. He fired me and I did no wrong. let me know if I can. Sorry this is long. I have been upset about this. thank you

You have no case here. Besides, getting a lawyer to even look at a situation like this would cost you a ton and you'll never get anything out of it.

 

[RexxRokket]

I assure you that drama is not the exclusive defining trait of lesbians.

Straight men can act that way too! I've seen it many times.

I know that straight men can act like puss... even those bearded screaming metal guys and that *rap ha. I never said something about anyone being ''lesbian'' tho... anyway.

 

[Nev375]

How about simply being kind to someone who has reached out to the community for help?

This is just my opinion, but if a writer expects kind responses from their readers they would be wise to be kind TO their readers.

English classes were not just meant to annoy kids. Grammar, spelling and punctuation ARE important.

 

[Nev375]

Finally someone whos down to earth here.

What a lot of BS, isn't it?... Too much unnecessary femme drama for me.

I know that straight men can act like puss... even those bearded screaming metal guys and that *rap ha. I never said something about anyone being ''lesbian'' tho... anyway.