Request for Contingency Representation - Federal Antitrust Case

 

Available for Immediate Release: 12.17.2025

Request for Contingency Representation - Federal Antitrust Case Against Google LLC, Amazon Inc., and Meta Platforms Inc.
Estimated Damages: $16,175,000 (Treble to $48,525,000 under 15 U.S.C. § 15)

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Kris Courtney

Email: [support@kriscourtney.com]

 

RE: FOLLOW UP

Request for Contingency Representation - Federal Antitrust Case Against Google LLC, Amazon.com Inc., and Meta Platforms Inc.

Estimated Damages: $16,175,000 (Treble to $48,525,000 under 15 U.S.C. § 15)

 

Dear Antitrust Litigation Team:

I am writing again in a sincere and humble plea for help to request your consideration for contingency-based representation in a compelling federal antitrust case involving coordinated suppression, algorithmic manipulation, and retaliation by three of the world's largest technology platforms: Google, Amazon, and Meta.

CASE SUMMARY

I am a 65-year-old disabled author and micro-publisher who independently published an award-winning novel, "Florida Retirement Is Murder," which achieved significant commercial success in 2023-2024. Following an unprecedented sales surge and unsolicited interest from Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for film/TV rights on June 18, 2024, all three defendant platforms engaged in coordinated suppressive actions within 72 hours that immediately and completely destroyed my business.

Key Facts:

• June 18, 2024: Book ranked 8th in Canada, 21st globally; CAA inquired about adaptation rights
• June 18, 2024 (midnight): Amazon banned U.S. paperback sales, deleted 30+ verified 5-star reviews
• Within 24 hours: Google throttled website traffic with pretextual notice
• Within 72 hours: Meta suppressed all social media promotional reach
• Result: Monthly royalties collapsed from $500+ to near-zero; CAA deal went silent; forced bankruptcy

Additional Retaliation:

• September 15, 2025: I issued formal Preservation of Records notices to all three defendants
• Within 72 hours: All three platforms intensified suppression in immediate, coordinated retaliation
• February 12, 2025: Within 1 hour of a legitimate 5-star review appearing, a fake 1-star review was posted using algorithmic manipulation

WHY THIS CASE HAS STRONG POTENTIAL

1. Compelling Timeline Evidence

The coordinated timing of actions by three separate platforms—occurring within hours/days of specific trigger events—provides strong circumstantial evidence of conspiracy under Sherman Act § 1.

2. Measurable Economic Harm

I have comprehensive documentation showing:

• Pre- and post-suppression sales data and rankings
• Financial records of $50,000 investment and subsequent losses
• CAA inquiry documentation (lost $500,000+ opportunity)
• Bankruptcy filing records
• Ongoing algorithmic manipulation (book remains banned in U.S. only)

3. Clear Market Power & Monopolistic Conduct

Each defendant possesses monopoly/near-monopoly power in their respective markets:

• Google: 90%+ search engine market share
• Amazon: 80%+ e-book market share
• Meta: 70%+ social media market share

4. Documented Retaliation

The September 2025 Preservation Notice followed by immediate intensified suppression by all three defendants demonstrates:

• Consciousness of wrongdoing
• Punitive intent
• Ongoing violation

5. Sympathetic Plaintiff

• 65-year-old disabled veteran of 20+ childhood surgeries
• Living in poverty on Social Security (~$300/month disposable income)
• Self-funded micro-publisher competing against exploitative traditional publishing
• Award-winning, critically acclaimed work (not frivolous content)

6. Treble Damages & Fee Recovery

Under 15 U.S.C. § 15, actual damages of $16,175,000 treble to $48,525,000, plus mandatory attorneys' fees for prevailing plaintiff.

EVIDENCE AVAILABLE

I have compiled comprehensive documentation including:

Timeline & Communications:

• Preservation of Records notices (Sept 15, 2025) with delivery confirmations
• Platform notifications and correspondence
• Support ticket histories and appeals

Financial & Sales Data:

• Amazon sales reports and ranking data (2023-2025)
• Google Analytics and Search Console data showing traffic manipulation
• Meta advertising performance data showing suppression
• Bankruptcy filing records (Chapter 13, 2024)
• Cost of goods sold documentation ($50,000)

Algorithmic Evidence:

• Screenshots of rankings, reviews, and visibility over time
• Chart data showing book at 4.7 stars, then manipulated to 4.2 overnight
• ASIN B0BRDPJXPM (U.S. paperback) banned while remaining available internationally
• Goodreads "hate bomb" fake reviews with suspicious timing patterns
• Real-time evidence of February 12, 2025 fake review appearing within 1 hour

Third-Party Validation:

• Creative Artists Agency (CAA) inquiry documentation (June 18, 2024)
• Award recognitions and nominations (2023-2024)
• Google AI listing: "Breakout Fiction for Cozy Mystery Readers Everywhere" (April 2023, subsequently removed)
• International sales continuing while U.S. market completely suppressed

Ongoing Harm:

• Current suppressed rankings and visibility
• Continued platform restrictions and shadow banning
• Lost franchise potential and derivative rights

LEGAL THEORIES

The case is prepared with five causes of action:

1. Sherman Act § 1 (15 U.S.C. § 1) - Conspiracy in restraint of trade
2. Sherman Act § 2 (15 U.S.C. § 2) - Monopolization and attempted monopolization
3. Clayton Act § 3 (15 U.S.C. § 14) - Unfair competition and tying arrangements
4. FTC Act § 5 (15 U.S.C. § 45) - Unfair and deceptive trade practices
5. State Law Claims - Tortious interference, intentional infliction of emotional distress

CURRENT STATUS

I have prepared a complete federal complaint ready for filing in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, including:

• 103-paragraph factual statement
• Five detailed counts with legal citations
• Comprehensive damage calculations
• Verification and certificate of service
• Civil cover sheet (Form JS-44)

I have NOT yet filed - I am seeking experienced counsel before proceeding.

WHY I NEED YOUR FIRM

This case requires:

• Antitrust litigation expertise to navigate complex legal standards
• Discovery resources to obtain internal communications between defendants
• Expert witness coordination (economists, algorithm specialists, damages experts)
• Financial capacity to withstand defendants' aggressive motion practice
• Trial experience if the case proceeds to jury trial

I cannot afford hourly representation but am willing to provide a contingency arrangement of 33-40% of any recovery, plus your firm advances costs (recoverable from defendants under fee-shifting provisions).

STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS

Strengths:

• Coordinated timing evidence across three platforms
• Clear retaliation following preservation notice
• Documented economic harm with before/after data
• Ongoing violations (live case, not historical)
• Sympathetic plaintiff and compelling human story
• Potential for regulatory interest (FTC/DOJ) if litigation filed

Challenges:

• Burden of proving actual agreement/conspiracy (not just parallel conduct)
• Defendants will argue independent TOS-based decisions
• Discovery will be expensive and contentious
• Motion to dismiss likely (but we have strong response)

Settlement Potential: Given negative publicity risk and discovery exposure, defendants may prefer confidential settlement in the $5-15 million range rather than:

• Public trial revealing algorithm manipulation practices
• Discovery of internal coordination
• Risk of adverse jury verdict with treble damages

REQUEST

I respectfully request sincere and humble help:

1. Initial consultation (via phone/video) to discuss case merits and strategy
2. Case evaluation by your antitrust litigation team
3. Contingency representation if your firm finds the case viable
4. Timeline for decision so I may contact other firms if necessary

I am available at your convenience and can provide all documentation electronically or in person.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

My Background:

• Born with multiple congenital amputations requiring 20+ surgeries by age 10
• 20-year career as international artist and award-winning screenwriter
• Published "Florida Retirement Is Murder" in 2022 after 300+ rejections from traditional publishers
• Invested life savings ($50,000) into independent publication
• Relocated from Indiana to Florida (2023) to promote book and supplement retirement income
• Currently living in severe poverty following economic collapse caused by defendants' actions

Why This Matters: This is not just about my individual harm—it's about whether the world's most powerful technology platforms can coordinate to destroy independent creators who refuse to submit to exploitative terms, and whether they can retaliate against those who assert legal rights.

CONCLUSION

I believe this case has substantial merit and significant settlement/trial value. The coordinated timing, measurable harm, and ongoing violations present compelling evidence of antitrust conspiracy and retaliation.

I have done extensive preparation work (complaint drafted, evidence organized, legal research completed) to minimize your firm's initial investment. I simply need experienced antitrust counsel to guide this case through the federal litigation process.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Respectfully submitted,

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Kris Courtney

Enclosures:

• Draft Federal Complaint (103 pages)
• Evidence Summary Document
• Timeline of Events (2022-2025)
• Financial Damages Calculation
• Key Documentary Evidence Samples

Contact Information:

Email: [support@kriscourtney.com]

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