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Plaintiff,
vs.
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SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT
KREEGEL, M.D. d/b/a KREEGEL FOR CONGRESS (the "Defendant") and as causes of
action alleges:
GENERAL ALLEGATIONS
1. At all times material to the matters alleged herein, Plaintiff, was and is a foreign
corporation conducting business in this state and was conducting business in Charlotte County,
Florida.
2. The Defendant, PAIGE V. KREEGEL, M.D., is a natural person, sui juris and, based
upon information and belief, is a resident of Charlotte County, Florida, doing business as
KREEGEL FOR CONGRESS, an unincorporated entity.
3. The Plaintiff and the Defendant entered into a written agreement (the "Agreement")
wherein the Plaintiff would provide campaign consulting services (the "Services") to the
Defendant in exchange for the Defendant's payment for said services; a true and correct copy of
the unexecuted contract is attached hereto as Exhibit "I" and incorporated herein by reference.
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7. All conditions precedent to the filing of this action have been satisfied or otherwise
waived.
8. Plaintiff has retained the law firm of Fowler White Boggs P.A to represent it in this
action and has agreed to pay a reasonable fee for their services. Plaintiff is entitled to recover
these fees from the Defendant pursuant to the terms of the Agreement.
COUNT I: BREACH OF CONTRACT
9. This is an action for damages that exceed $15,000.00 exclusive of interest and costs.
10. The Plaintiff realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations of Paragraphs 1
through 8 as if set forth fully herein.
11. The Plaintiff and the Defendant entered into the Agreement whereby the Plaintiff
provided the Services to the Defendant and the Defendant agreed to pay for the Services.
12. The Defendant breached the Agreement by failing to remit payment in full for the
Services as evidenced by the invoices (the "Invoices") that are attached hereto as Exhibit "2"
and incorporated herein by reference.
13. The Plaintiff has been damaged by the Defendant's breach of the Agreement.
14. The Defendant owes the Plaintiff the sum of $52,262.63 that is the unpaid balance due
15. The Plaintiff has performed all conditions precedent to be performed by the Plaintiff, and
any conditions not performed were waived by agreement of the parties or prior breach by the
Defendant.
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16. This is an alternative action for damages that exceed $15,000.00, exclusive of interest and
costs.
17. The Plaintiff realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations of Paragraphs 1, 2,
and 4 through 7 as if set forth fully herein.
18. Before the institution of this action, the Plaintiff and the Defendant had business
transactions that include, but are not limited to, the months of July 2012 through August, 2012.
19. The Plaintiff rendered letters (the "Notice Letters") regarding the outstanding account
statementlinvoices to the Defendant; a true and correct copy of the letters are attached hereto as
Exhibit "3" and incorporated herein by reference.
20. Defendant did not object to the amount stated in the Notice Letters.
Court enter Judgment against Defendant, PAIGE V. KREEGEL, M.D. d/b/a KREEGEL FOR
CONGRESS, for:
i) Damages; and
ii) Such further relief as the Court may deem just and proper.
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22. This is an alternative action for damages that exceed $15,000.00, exclusive of interest and
costs.
23. The Plaintiff realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations of Paragraphs 1, 2,
and 4 through 7 as if set forth fully herein.
24. The Defendant requested and Plaintiff agreed to provide the Services to the Defendant.
25. The Plaintiff did provide the Services requested by the Defendant.
26. The Defendant owes the Plaintiff the agreed upon sum of $52,262.63 according to the
Court enter Judgment against Defendant, PAIGE V. KREEGEL, M.D. d/b/a KREEGEL FOR
CONGRESS, for:
i) Damages; and
ii) Such further relief as the Court may deem just and proper.
COUNT IV: UNJUST ENRICHMENT
27. This is an alternative action for damages that exceed $15,000.00, exclusive of interest and
costs.
28. The Plaintiff realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations of Paragraphs 1, 2,
and 4 through 7 as if set forth fully herein.
29. The Plaintiff provided the Services to the Defendant.
30. The Defendant had actual or constructive knowledge that the Plaintiff was providing the
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31. The Defendant received a benefit from the Plaintiffs Services but has not paid in full for
them.
32. The Plaintiff did not provide the Services gratuitously, and the Defendant had actual or
constructive knowledge of that fact.
33. The Defendant shall be unjustly emiched if allowed to benefit from the Plaintiffs
Services without paying for them.
34. The Plaintiff has no prompt, sufficient, and adequate and complete remedy at law that
would promote the ends of justice as an action in equity.
Court enter Judgment against Defendant, PAIGE V. KREEGEL, M.D. d/b/a KREEGEL FOR
CONGRESS, for:
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Corris L. McIntosh, Jr. Florida Bar No: 0052352 corris.mcintosh@fowlerwhite.com
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Proposal for Consulting Services
Revolvis Consulting, having its principal place of business at 1029 K Street, Suite 44, Sacramento, CA 95814 (hereinafter "RevolvisU), appreciates the opportunity to submit a proposal to provide campaign consulting services to Paige Kreegel for Congress (hereinafter "Client") for the 2012 election cycle. The
entire team of Revolvis is available to advance your interests and is committed to providing the highest
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level of service in furtherance of your goals. This proposal will describe the terms under which that
representation would occur.
1. Scope of work. Revolvis shall, as an independent contractor, at the general direction and with
the approval of Client and for the direct benefit of campaign on behalf of Client:
a. Prepare and implement a political campaign plan and campaign budget; b. Provide primary consultative supervision of the organization, management and direction of
the campaign, in conjunction with the manager, consulting team and Client;
c. Write, design and produce all direct mail, television, radio, print, and online voter contact;
building; supervise press officer and operations; provide where appropriate, direct press
contact; develop advertising concepts; if requested, produce and place with appropriate media all electronic communications;
f. Comply with the requirements of appropriate campaign reporting practices and law as
defined in paragraph 2(b) of this agreement.
Z. Obligations of Client. In addition to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, Client
specifically notes the provisions and agreements contained in a) and b) below:
a. Client acknowledges that it has been advised to seek the assistance of an attorney or other
qualified professional to ensure compliance with the requirements of campaign reporting
a. Retainers i. Revolvis will send an invoice on the first of each month and payment is due by the
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be billed in addition to the monthly retainer, and these costs may include travel and other expenses incurred on Client's behalf. No monthly costs that in the aggregate exceed $500 will be incurred without prior approvaL. i. $2,500 per month beginning January 1, 2012. b. Commissions i. Revolvis will receive 10% commission on direct mail, electronic media, and other
voter contact produced on behalf of Client.
c. Performance bonuses
i. If Client wins Republican nomination, Client agrees to pay Revolvis a $20,000 bonus payable within 60 days of election; ii. If Client is elected to office, Client agrees to pay Revolvis a $10,000 bonus payable within 90 days of election. d. Opportunity costs
i. If Client drops out of the race prior to the filing deadline, Client will pay Revolvis
$10,000 in opportunity costs; e. Termination i. This agreement would proceed on a month-to-month basis and may be terminated by either party with 30 days written notice; ii. Client and Revolvis agree that contract automatically terminates upon the Clients election or defeat.
4. Vendor costs and payments. Based upon the budget approved by Client, Revolvis may contract with vendors for goods and services for Client's campaign.
5. Consultant's diligence; no warranty of success. Revolvis shall use best efforts and diligence in performing the services required by this agreement. Revolvis makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the results of the services provided or any future services that may be contracted.
6. Itemization of expenditures. Revolvis and its agents shall furnish Client full itemization of all
expenditures, including copies of original receipts if requested by Client, made and accrued with
respect to this agreement, in a timely fashion consistent with relevant campaign reporting procedures and deadlines. Neither Revolvis nor its agents shall assume any liability for Client's
obligation to properly comply with relevant campaign reporting and practices laws.
7. Indemnification. Client and Revolvis, their agents and employees, shall hold each other
harmless from any and all liability arising from or related to the campaign or any and all liability
arising from any act or omission, including active or passive negligence, or related to any
requirements imposed on the Client or Revolvis, by any campaign reporting and practices laws,
which arises from any act or omission, including active or passive negligence.
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and issues. Revolvis shall not be limited in any way in performing services for other clients that are not in direct conflict with the discharge of its obligations under this agreement.
9. Termination. Revolvis and Client have the right to terminate this agreement on thirty (30) days written notice, except that Client may only terminate this agreement upon payment and
settlement of all fees, vendor and service invoices currently due and provision settlement of
remainder fees per Section 4 above. Commissions are deemed to have been earned, due and
payable as of the date Revolvis contracted or ordered with any vendor to provide goods or services pursuant to this agreement or, in the case of media and slate commissions, as of the date the media was placed or slate reserved, as those phrases are known and understood in the
advertising industry.
10. Attorney's Fees. Prevailing party on any legal action to enforce the contract will be entitled to their reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
11. Ownership of work product; limited license to use. All work of Revolvis, including but not
limited to print copy, audio copy, audio and video tapes, any and all lists and data files
developed or created, themes, designs, slogans, and any and all other creative products of Revolvis, its agents or employees, are and shall be the joint property of Revolvis and Client.
12. Confidentiality. Revolvis agrees to maintain the confidentiality of Client's information, including but not limited to research conducted by Revolvis or a vendor of Revolvis on Client.
13. Complete Agreement. This Agreement is the complete agreement of the parties and supersedes any previous agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties. No agreement or understanding, oral or written, in any way modifies the terms and conditions set forth herein,
unless noted as an addendum to this contract, dated after this contract, and signed by a partner of Revolvis.
14. Jurisdiction and Governing law. Any action for break of this Agreement, for enforcement of this
Agreement, or for any cause of action purported to arise out of this Agreement must be commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction in the state of California. Each party agrees that
California is the proper forum state for the commencement of any legal action by any party to the Agreement. Each party further agrees to submit to the in-person am jurisdiction of the court in which an action is commenced.
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Invoice
Revolvis Consulting, Inc.
Date
Invoice No.
08/22/12
R12-08-107
Bill To:
Paige Kreegel for Congress
Description
VOIP Minutes Used: July - August 15 - 8,725.3 minutes used @ $.035 per minute
Amount
305.39
Total
$305.39
Invoice
Revolvis Consulting, Inc.
Data
Invoice No.
08/13/12
R12-08-058
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Invoice
Revolvis Consulting, Inc.
Date
Invoice No.
08/07/12
R12-08-050
Siiit,
Paige Kreegel for Congress
Please include the invoice number on your check. Thank you. ittal' $3,4.80.00
Invoice
Revolvis Consulting, Inc.
Date
Invoice N\).
08/07/12
R12-08-049
Bill To:
D~scri!Jtion Amount
Please include the invoice number on your check. Thank you. Total $1;916,(1),1
Invoice
Revolvis Consulting, Inc.
Date
Invoice No.
08/07/12
R12-08-048
Bill To:
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Invoice
Revolvis Consulting, Inc. 7185 Navajo Road, Suite P San Diego, CA 92119
Date
Invoice No.
08/01/12
R12-08-010
Bill To:
Please include the invoice number on your check. Thank you. votal $2,500.00
Invoice
Revolvis Consulting, Inc. 7185 Navajo Road, Suite P San Diego, CA 92119
Date
Invoice No.
08/22/12
R12-08-113
Billra:
Paige Kreegel for Congress
FL CD 19 Polling: July 23, July 24, July 26 1,148.99 FL CD 19 Polling: July 30, July 31, Aug, 1 and Aug 2 1,530.64 FL CD 19 Pollng: Aug 6, Aug 7 and Aug 8 1,217.65
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Television and Radio Production Services Provided by Magma Creative Pnmary Election
5,955.00
2012
- Project: 1 x :60 WEB AD campaign piece
-Project: 1 x :30 lV campaign piece - Project: 1 x :30 lV Kreegel Spot 2 "Experienced Leader" - Project: 1 x :30 lV Kreegel Spot 3 "Send a Grown Up to Washington"
- Project: 1 x :30 Kreegel Radio campaign piece; utilizing stock & editing audio
***DUE UPON RECEIPT***
FOWLERe
Certified Article Number
Attorney,arL.1v "\Vr' ITE BOGGS ESTI943 wH
Creditor: Revolvis Consulting, Inc. Debtor: Paige V. Kreegel, M.D. d/b/a Kreegel for Congress
To whom it may concern:
Please be advised that this firm represents your creditor, REVOL vis
CONSULTING, INC. ("REVOLVIS"), with respect to its business transactions with
you, Paige V. Kreege1 d/b/a Kreegel for Congress (the IiDebtor") and the collection of
the unpaid invoices (collectively, the "Invoices" and attached hereto as Exhibit "A")
The amount due on the Account has not been paid despite repeated requests. As
of the date of this letter, the open balance for the lnvoices is $24,775.63. It has come to
my attention that you have not denied the above-stated amount that is due and owning,
but rather requested my client settle for less by accepting the remaining funds left in the
account for the campaign (as stated in the correspondence attached hereto as Exhibit
liB").
2235 FIRST STREET. FORT MYERS, FL 3390 I . P. O. Box t 567 . f:ORT MYERS, FL 33902 TELEPHONE (139) 334-7B92 . FAX (239) 334.3240 . www.fowlerwhite.com
PLEASE BE ADVISED that demand is hereby made for payment in full of said
amount. If the outstanding balance is not paid within TEN (10) days of receipt of this
letter, I will have no altemative but to initiate appropriate actions to collect funds due
and owing.
If you agree to resolve the matter, remit the amount due of $24,775.63 in certified
funds payable to Fowler White Boggs P.A. Trust Account. Upon receipt and clearance,
a release will be provided. In the event I do not timely receive payment, my client has
instructed me to seek any and all remedies available to it at law and equity to collect the
Yours trulyi
Fowler White Boggs P.A.
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Corris L. McIntosh, Jr., Esq.
CLMJ/ch Enclosures as stated cc: Regular Mail/Client/2081 Sandy Pines Dr., Pwita Gorda, FL 33982
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R12-08-113
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Sent:
To:
Andranian Stephan
Fwd: Kreegel Aging as of 8/30
Subject:
Subject: Fw: Re: Kreegel Aging as of 8/30 Date: September 5,20125:10:23 PM PDT To: valerie@revolvis.com, DarolCarr c::::dcarr@farr.com~
Cc: limerick16317@embargmail.com
Valerie,
This seems to be a good time to address this issue, as there are vastly more invoices "generated" by Revolvis and their associated media companies than there is cash in the campaign account to pay for them.
Paige
Sent: Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:34:50 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: Kreegel Aging as of 8130
Hi Vickie, Can you give me a status update on payment?
Thank you,
Valerie Ashurst Dichiara I Revolvis Consulting I Partner Sacramento I San Diego I Seattle I Washington, DC c: 916-997-5029 I E: valerie@revolvis.com I W: www.revolvis.com
Hi Vickie, Attached is the aging report for Kreege1. Please give me a status update on payment. If you need any of the invoices resent please let me know.
Thank you,
limerick16317@embarqmail.com
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Reference Information
7120237 Carris L. McIntosh, Jr.
FOWLER_
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December 17, 2012
Paige V. Kreegel, M.D. d/b/a Kreegel far Congress c/a Daral H.M. Carr, Esq. 99 Nesbit Street Punta Gorda, FL 33950
("REVOL ViS"), with respect to its business transactions with your client, Paige V.
Kreegel d/b/a Kreege1 for Congress ("Kreegel") and the collection of the unpaid
invoice (the "Invoice"; attached hereto as Exhibit II A") that was billed to an account (the
of this letter, the open balance for the Invoice is $24,987.00. This amount is in addition
to the unpaid balance stated in my letter to Kreegel dated November 30, 2012.
PLEASE BE ADVISED that demand is hereby made for payment in full of said
amount. If the outstanding balance is not paid within TEN (10) days of receipt of this
letter, I will have no alternative but to initiate appropriate actions to collect funds due
and owing.
If you agree to resolve the matter, remit the amount due of $24,987.00 in certified
funds payable to Fowler White Boggs P.A. Trust Account. Upon receipt and clearance,
a release will be provided. In the event I do not timely receive payment, my client has
instructed me to seek any and all remedies available to it at law and equity to collect the
Yours truly,
Fowler White Boggs P.A.
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Invoice
Date
Invoice No.
12/13/12
R12-12-015
Bill To:
Description
Television and Radio Production Services Provided by Magma Creative Pnmaiy Election
Amount
5,955.00
2012
- Project: 1 x :60 WEB AD campaign piece -Project: 1 x :30 TV campaign piece
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Total
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