mock demand letter:

December 07, 2024

 

LinkedIn Corporation

1000 W Maude Ave

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

 

Dear LinkedIn Corporation,

 

Re: Demand for Settlement and Notice of Intent to Litigate

 

I represent the plaintiff, a user of the LinkedIn mobile application, who has been adversely affected by your recent actions. This letter serves as a formal demand for settlement and a notice of intent to litigate should this matter not be resolved amicably.

 

Basis for Claims:

 

Our client, an innovative Applied AI startup, has been unjustly restricted from posting on LinkedIn, a platform critical for business visibility and networking. This action appears to be a deliberate attempt to suppress competition, as our client's platform poses a direct threat to Microsoft's vaporware AI offerings. Such conduct is not only anti-competitive but also violates several legal principles.

 

Under California's Unfair Competition Law (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200), your actions constitute unfair business practices. The removal of our client's page without notice breaches the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing inherent in your End User License Agreement, as recognized by Cal. Civ. Code § 1559. Furthermore, the oppressive nature of your conduct warrants punitive damages under Cal. Civ. Code § 3294.

 

The harm caused to our client includes loss of business opportunities, damage to reputation, and suppression of competition. These actions undermine public policy favoring competition and innovation, as supported by California law.

 

In light of these violations, we demand a settlement of $5,000,000 to compensate for the damages incurred and to deter future misconduct. This amount reflects the significant harm caused and the need to hold LinkedIn accountable for its actions.

 

We urge you to consider this demand seriously and respond within 14 days to avoid further legal action. Our client is prepared to pursue all available legal remedies should this matter proceed to litigation.

 

Sincerely,

 

[Your Name]

[Your Law Firm]

[Contact Information]