In a lawsuit filed on September 23, Avail Professional Services, along with its CEO, Joseph Dussold, has accused Chey Lindsey Garrigan and her start-up, the Alabama Cannabis Industry Association, of engaging in fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of contract over a $15,000 sponsorship agreement.
The lawsuit, submitted to the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, details how the sponsorship, initially agreed upon in August 2023, was intended to promote Avail through social media marketing. However, according to the complaint, the promotional efforts fell significantly short of expectations.
The lawsuit states that "Through Avail, Dussold is a member of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), conducting business in Montgomery and throughout Alabama."
On its LinkedIn page, the Alabama Cannabis Industry Association states, "We're the voice for Alabamians passionate about medicinal cannabis. From medicinal product innovators, manufacturers, dispensaries, and patients, there is a story to be told. We promote common-sense, pro-cannabis legislation to ensure access to safe, effective, and affordable medicinal cannabis products." Garrigan's LinkedIn profile lists her as "Founding Chief Executive Director of the 501(c)(6) Alabama Cannabis Industry Association."
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