How I Discovered OnlyFans by Chuck Boyk

This is the story of how I discovered “OnlyFans.” In 2018, I
represented a young lady in her early 20s who was seriously
injured in a car vs. a semi-truck accident. The property
damage to the vehicles was very small. Her injuries included a
mild traumatic brain injury and major soft tissue injuries. She
claimed the inability to work or even move her neck. A lawsuit
was filed in federal court against the trucking company. I
prepared my client for her deposition by reviewing all her
medical records, lost wages, normal social media, and her
limitations as a result of the crash.

My first point of concern was when the out-of-state law firm
brought 3 attorneys and videotaped the deposition. During
the deposition, I became aware that something known as
“OnlyFans” existed on social media. My client had an
“OnlyFans.” The defense counsel played several video clips
where my client was wiggling numerous parts of her body,
including her neck. My client did not seem to have any physical
limitations. In fact, she seemed to be an aspiring gymnast in her
videos. Needless to say, that was not my favorite deposition.

After the deposition, my client thought it was no big deal. I had
asked about all her social media, but not specifically about
“OnlyFans.” She did not think it mattered, but I was wrong in
not specifically asking about it. I had my legal assistant visit
my client’s “Only Fans” site. The legal assistant printed out
numerous additional photos, but put “sticky notes” over all my
client’s lady parts. So, I did not even get a “full viewing” of the
evidence. My female attorneys and legal assistants thought it
was amusing that I did not know what “OnlyFans” was. They
told me my client was a “Thirst Trap” and then explained
the meaning to me. I was told my client wanted to show
of her “dump truck,” and they translated the meaning.
Someone should publish a dictionary for older people, so
we understand these new-fangled concepts.

The defense attorney was smart enough to file an offer of
Judgment under Federal Rule 68. That put the pressure on
me because if we did not beat the offer at trial, we would be
liable for attorney fees. I was able to negotiate a settlement
for twice that amount, but far less than the original value
I had anticipated if my client was fully truthful.

I learned a valuable lesson about social media. I also
learned the meaning of some new words. Overall, it was
quite the lesson.