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OKLAHOMA COUNTY • CJ-2026-1353

EVOLUS, INC. v. SLATE AESTHETICS, LLC

Filed: Feb 20, 2026
Type: CJ

What's This Case About?

Let’s be honest: you don’t expect a $45,000 lawsuit over Botox to be this dramatic. But here we are, in Oklahoma County District Court, where a high-end cosmetic company is suing a med spa for failing to pay its beauty bills — not in skincare samples or complimentary facials, but cold, hard cash. Evolus, Inc., a Newport Beach-based beauty giant known for its wrinkle-smoothing neurotoxin Jeuveau (basically “Botox’s slightly edgier cousin”), is demanding $45,000 from Slate Aesthetics, a med spa in Edmond, Oklahoma, for services rendered — or, more accurately, vials delivered and not paid for. And yes, this is a real court case. No, we are not making this up. Welcome to the glamorous, high-stakes world of aesthetic finance.

So who are these players in the injectables arms race? On one side, we’ve got Evolus, Inc., a publicly traded company that made waves a few years back by trying to shake up the neuromodulator market with Jeuveau — a product so confident in its smoothing powers it went full millennial pink on its branding. They’re not some mom-and-pop Botox distributor; they’re a legit biotech firm with glossy offices in California, a stock ticker, and a Terms & Conditions page longer than your last Amazon receipt. On the other side, we have Slate Aesthetics, LLC, a boutique med spa nestled in Edmond, Oklahoma, where the anti-aging game is apparently strong enough to justify ordering nearly 150 vials of a prescription-grade cosmetic drug in just over a month. The relationship? It was supposed to be simple: Evolus ships the vials, Slate Aesthetics administers them to clients, profits are made, invoices are paid. But somewhere between the cheek plumpers and the forehead freezes, the money trail went completely flat.

Here’s how the drama unfolded. On March 26, 2024, Slate Aesthetics placed an order for 28 vials of Jeuveau, each priced at $440. That’s $12,320 worth of liquid confidence, minus a $4,400 discount (courtesy of some loyalty program called “Evolus Rewards” — because even neurotoxins have rewards points now). After the discount, the invoice came to $7,920, with a payment due date of May 26, 2024. Slate Aesthetics paid $920 and then… crickets. The remaining $7,000? Unpaid. Fast forward a month, and on April 29, 2024, they’re back at the digital checkout, ordering 104 more vials — this time at a slightly better bulk rate of $415 each. Total before discounts: $43,160. After a smorgasbord of promotions — “Platinum Upgrade Offer,” “Evolus Rewards Redemption,” and something called “Vials Discounted: 100” (which sounds like a Black Friday ad for expired fillers) — the final invoice lands at $38,000, due by June 29, 2024. And this time? They didn’t pay a single dollar. Not $1. Not a Venmo. Not even a passive-aggressive email saying “we’re working on it.” Just… nothing.

Now, if you’re keeping score at home, that’s $7,000 from Invoice #1 and $38,000 from Invoice #2, totaling $45,000 in unpaid bills. And yes, Evolus is throwing in an 18% annual interest rate from May 30, 2024 — because nothing says “I’m serious about my Botox receivables” like charging nearly 2% per month on overdue invoices. The legal claim? Breach of contract. Not fraud, not theft, not some wild med-spa heist involving stolen vials and a getaway Tesla. Just a straightforward “you signed the paperwork, we sent the product, you didn’t pay.” The contract in question? A “Financial Responsibility Form” signed back in February 2022 by one Danielle McCain, who apparently had the authority to bind Slate Aesthetics to Evolus’s very detailed Terms and Conditions — a 17-section legal buffet that includes clauses about arbitration in Orange County, California, a ban on class actions, and a chilling “Limitation of Liability” section that basically says Evolus won’t be responsible for anything beyond replacing a bad vial. Oh, and they reserve the right to report you to Dun & Bradstreet. Because nothing ruins your credit score like failing to pay for forehead relaxers.

So why are we in court? Because Evolus wants its money. Not a negotiation. Not a payment plan. A full $45,000 judgment, plus interest, plus attorney’s fees, plus court costs. Is $45,000 a lot for a med spa? Well, let’s do the math. If Slate Aesthetics charges, say, $500 per vial (a conservative estimate for a premium neurotoxin), they could’ve made $66,000 from just the 132 vials they received. Even after paying their injector staff and overhead, that’s a healthy profit margin. So $45,000 isn’t some astronomical sum — it’s less than the potential revenue from the product they already used. In other words, they got the benefit of the goods, served their clients, likely charged full price — and just… didn’t pay the supplier. It’s like a restaurant ordering $45,000 worth of truffles, serving them as “Chef’s Special,” and then telling the distributor, “Sorry, cash flow issues.”

And now, our take. What’s the most absurd part of this? Is it that a company is suing over unpaid Botox? Nah — capitalism is capitalism. Is it the 18% interest rate on cosmetic injectables? Kind of wild, but not unheard of in commercial contracts. No, the real absurdity is how normal this all sounds. We’re in a world where beauty companies have credit departments, med spas have account numbers, and people are getting sued over vial redemption discounts. There’s a whole financial infrastructure built around making people look younger, and when the money stops flowing, the lawyers come out — not with scalpels, but with demand letters. We’re not rooting for Evolus because they’re “right.” We’re not rooting for Slate Aesthetics because they’re “struggling small business owners.” We’re rooting for the sheer audacity of a $45,000 legal fight over neurotoxin invoices. This isn’t just a breach of contract. This is a cultural moment. This is what late-stage capitalism looks like when your product is literally sold in vials labeled “Jeuveau 100 Unit.” And honestly? We’re here for it. Just don’t ask us to settle this in small claims court — we’re still recovering from our last filler appointment.

Case Overview

$45,000 Demand PETITION
Jurisdiction
DISTRICT COURT, OKLAHOMA
Relief Sought
$45,000 Monetary
Plaintiffs
  • EVOLUS, INC. business
    Rep: REYNOLDS, RIDINGS, VOGT & ROBERTSON, P.L.L.C.
Defendants
Claims
# Cause of Action Description
1 breach of contract plaintiff demands judgment against defendant for the sum of $45,000.00

Petition Text

2,599 words
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA EVOLUS, INC., vs. SLATE AESTHETICS, LLC, Plaintiff, Defendant. FILED DISTRICT COURT OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA February 20, 2026 10:42 AM Case No. RICK WARREN, COURT CLERK Case Number CJ-2026-1353 PETITION COMES NOW the plaintiff and for its cause of action against the defendant, alleges and states: 1. Plaintiff and defendant entered into a Contract whereby plaintiff agreed to provide products and/or services to the defendant as shown on the attached as Exhibit 1. 2. Plaintiff performed the services as provided by the terms of the contract. 3. Defendant failed to pay plaintiff as provided by the terms of the contract and is indebted to the plaintiff in the sum of $45,000.00 on account for product and/or services provided by plaintiff to defendant as shown on the Invoices attached as Exhibit 2. WHEREFORE, plaintiff demands judgment against the defendant for the sum of $45,000.00 with interest thereon at the rate of 18% per annum from May 30, 2024 until paid, for plaintiff's costs of this action including a reasonable attorney fee, and all other relief the Court deems just and proper. REYNOLDS, RIDINGS, VOGT & ROBERTSON, P.L.L.C. By: ________________________________ James Vogt, OKBA #9243 Attorneys for Plaintiff 101 Park Avenue, Suite 1010 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 232-8131 Phone (405) 232-7911 facsimile [email protected] FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FORM AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE A-287131 Customer account number: ______________________ Customer account name: Slate Aesthetics Customer account address: 1300 E 9th St Suite 6, Edmond, OK, 73430 The undersigned hereby agrees to accept financial responsibility for all Evolus. Inc. products ordered by Customer or its representatives and shipped by Evolus. Inc. and/or its affiliates to the accounts and address(es) associated with this account. The undersigned represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute this form on behalf of the Customer. Any modifications to this form will be rejected. By signing below you agree to the attached Terms and Conditions of Sale. DocuSigned by: ______________________________ SIGNATURE 2/21/2022 Danielle McCain PRINT NAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. Entire Agreement. These terms and conditions (this "Agreement") apply to all of your purchases from Evolus and may NOT be altered, supplemented, or amended by you through the use of any other document(s). Any attempt to alter, supplement, or amend this Agreement, or to enter an order for product(s) which is (are) subject to additional or altered terms and conditions will be null and void, unless otherwise agreed to in a written agreement signed by both you and Evolus. This Agreement does not supersede, waive or otherwise affect any security agreements, guarantees, credit applications or other agreements between you and Evolus (the "Other Agreements"), which Other Agreements shall remain in full force and effect and shall be applicable to any and all purchases made from Evolus. The Other Agreements may not be amended except by a writing signed by each party. 2. Acceptance. By purchasing products and/or services from Evolus, you agree to be bound by and accept the terms of this Agreement (in the absence of an earlier signed formal written agreement between you and Evolus governing your purchases). Orders are not binding upon Evolus until accepted by Evolus. You will be required to submit a completed new account package and other financial documentation as required prior to ordering and receiving products. Extension of credit is subject to each account's credit worthiness, as determined by Evolus in its sole discretion. Verification of a valid state medical license number and matching ship-to address is required. Evolus reserves the right to refuse acceptance of orders. in its sole discretion. Evolus will indicate its acceptance of an order by issuing an invoice or by shipping the ordered items to you. 3. Pricing and Payment Terms. Evolus reserves the right, without prior notification, to implement price changes and to limit purchases at any time. Evolus reserves the right to price backorders, unfilled current orders, and holding orders at the price prevailing at the time the shipment is made. All payments shall be made in full, in good funds, and in accordance with the payment terms on your invoice, via any payment forms acceptable to Evolus. Evolus reserves the right to require payment in advance of shipment. Until product is paid for in full. Evolus retains, and you hereby grant Evolus, a security interest in the ordered product. Evolus may assess an interest charge calculated at the rate of 1.5% per month (or the maximum rate allowed by law, if such rate is less than 1.5% per month) on any amount not paid to Evolus when due. Failure or delay by Evolus to invoice for any such service charge will not waive Evolus' right to receive the same. In the event of default in payments on any invoices, Evolus shall have the right to declare all invoices immediately due and payable. You agree to pay all out-of-pocket expenses, including attorneys' fees and costs, incurred by Evolus to collect any amounts due from you or to otherwise enforce any of the terms stated herein. Evolus may exercise a right of set-off against any and all amounts due to you. Evolus shall be deemed a single creditor for purposes of this section. You agree to pay all applicable taxes as part of your purchase. 4. Sales Tax. Evolus is required by law to collect sales tax in certain jurisdictions. If appropriate. Evolus will add the proper amount of tax (state, and, if any, local and transit) to your order. 5. Freight. Evolus will determine the time, route and carrier for all shipments. Evolus will use commercially reasonable efforts to meet stated ship dates. However. Evolus assumes no liability for additional costs or damages resulting from late deliveries. 6. Transfer of Title. Title to products purchased hereunder transfers from Evolus to you upon receipt and acceptance of the product by you or your agent (FOB Destination). The sale of goods covered by this Agreement shall not confer upon you any license to manufacture under any patents or proprietary rights owned or controlled by Evolus, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or suppliers. Evolus products may not be exported from the United States. You agree that your purchase of Evolus products is only for direct sale to patients, and you will not re-sell products to other healthcare professionals or any other third parties without the prior written consent of Evolus. 7. Returns. Returns will be evaluated in accordance with the Evolus Returned Goods Policy, which Evolus may revise from time to time in its sole discretion. 8. Shortage. All shipments are checked before being packed. Before reporting shortages in shipment, examine packing carefully. No claim for shortages, damages, or incorrect shipments will be allowed unless made within three (3) business days from receipt of goods. All claims for shortages, damages or incorrect shipments must be reported to Evolus Customer Service Department at 1-(877)-EVOLUS1. Failure to so notify Evolus within such period shall be deemed a waiver of all such claims. 9. Force Majeure. Evolus shall not be liable for any delays in making delivery where occasioned by strikes, differences with workers, or any causes beyond the control of Evolus, including but not limited to, fires, floods, accidents, action of any governmental authority, war, insurrection or riots, or shortages of labor, energy, raw materials, production facilities, manufacturing delays or problems, or transportation. Where delays or failures of delivery are caused by labor difficulties, Evolus shall not be obligated to seek or obtain any settlement which, in Evolus’ sole judgment, is not in Evolus’ best interest. 10. Use of Products. You warrant that you have all required governmental licenses, permits and approvals required to purchase, use and/or store the products you purchase from Evolus and that all your purchases from Evolus are for your “own use”, as such term is defined in judicial or legislative interpretation. Evolus may immediately terminate your ability to make purchases if Evolus determines that you or any facility owned, operated, or managed by you, directly or indirectly, has breached this “own use” limitation. You will comply with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to products purchased hereunder. 11. Adverse Events Reporting. Customer shall notify Evolus within twenty-four (24) hours of any complaints resulting from the use of the Products. To report side effects associated with use of an Evolus product, please call 1-877-386-5871. 12. Warranty. Evolus warrants that the Product conforms to its published specifications. Customer’s sole remedy for a breach of this warranty shall be for Evolus to, at Evolus’s option, replace the non-conforming Product or refund to the Customer the amounts paid for the non-conforming product EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION. THERE ARE NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. EVOLUS’ SOLE OBLIGATION AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY WILL BE, AT EVOLUS’ OPTION, TO REPLACE THE PRODUCT OR REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE. 13. Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT SHALL EVOLUS BE LIABLE WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY NATURE OR FOR LOST REVENUE, LOST PROFITS OR LOST BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF YOUR PURCHASES FROM EVOLUS OR THE USE OF PRODUCTS OR EVOLUS’ FAILURE TO DELIVER ORDERED PRODUCTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL EVOLUS’ LIABILITY FOR ANY ORDER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE FEES ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR SUCH ORDER. 14. Indemnification. You agree to fully defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Evolus, its partners, their successors and assigns, and each of their past and present directors, officers, employees and agents, jointly and severally, from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, and claims of any kind, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses, arising from: (a) any use of Evolus products by you other than in accordance with such product’s labeling, (b) any violations of applicable laws or regulations, or (c) any wrongful or negligent acts or omissions of you in purchasing, selling, administering or using Evolus products, including, but not limited to, your failure to charge applicable sales, use, or equivalent taxes when selling such products, your failure to maintain a valid license or certification with the applicable entity that allows you to purchase, sell, or use such products or practice medicine, or any other acts or omissions. 15. Choice of Law. This Agreement and all communications, disputes and performance under this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflicts of law principles that would require the application of the laws of a different jurisdiction. The U.N. Convention on the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Agreement. All disputes, claims or controversies regarding any matter under this Agreement arising between the parties which they are unable to resolve shall (a) be brought by a party in their individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class members in any purported class or representative proceeding and (b) be submitted to final and binding arbitration before JAMS (formerly Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services), or its successor. Either party may commence the arbitration process called for in this Section by filing a written demand for arbitration with JAMS, with a copy to the other party. The arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of JAMS’ Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures in effect at the time of filing of the demand for arbitration. The parties will cooperate with JAMS and with one another in selecting a single arbitrator from JAMS’ panel of neutrals, and in scheduling the arbitration proceedings, which shall take place in Orange County, California in the English Language. The parties covenant that they will participate in the arbitration in good faith, and that they will share equally in its costs. The provisions of this Section may be enforced by any Court of competent jurisdiction, and the party seeking enforcement shall be entitled to an award of all costs, fees and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, to be paid by the party against whom enforcement is ordered. 16. Confidentiality. You agree that all information provided in your order and your purchase terms including price and this Agreement are confidential and may not be disclosed to third parties. 17. Assignment. You may not assign this agreement or delegate any rights or obligations hereunder 18. No Waiver. Failure to enforce a right does not waive it. Evolus, Inc. 520 Newport Center Drive Suite 1200 Newport Beach CA 92660 (877) 386-5871 Invoice Document No: INV-130778-NS Document Date: 3/27/2024 Payment Terms: Net 60 Invoice Due Date: 5/26/2024 Bill To A-287131 Slate Aesthetics 1300 E 9th St Suite 6 Edmond OK 73430 United States Ship To F-458912 Slate Aesthetics 1300 E 9TH ST STE 6 EDMOND OK 73034-5760 United States Order No: O-273092 Order Date: 3/26/2024 Purchase Order No: Shipping Method: UPS Next Day Air Tracking Number(s): 1ZB36K59A200393259 <table> <tr> <th>Quantity</th> <th>Unit</th> <th>Material No</th> <th>Description</th> <th>Unit price</th> <th>Ext. Price</th> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td></td> <td>59510</td> <td>Jeuveau 100 Unit Vial</td> <td>$440.00</td> <td>$12,320.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4">Evolus Rewards Vial Redemption Discount for vial credit redemption Vials Discounted: 10</td> <td colspan="2">($4,400.00)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="6"></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="5" style="text-align:right;">Subtotal</td> <td style="text-align:right;">$7,920.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="5" style="text-align:right;">Tax</td> <td style="text-align:right;">$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="5" style="text-align:right;">Shipping Cost</td> <td style="text-align:right;">$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="5" style="text-align:right;">Total</td> <td style="text-align:right;">$7,920.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="5" style="text-align:right;">Amount Paid</td> <td style="text-align:right;">$920.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="5" style="text-align:right;">Amount Due</td> <td style="text-align:right;">$7,000.00</td> </tr> </table> Please remit payment to: Evolus Inc P. O. Box 741219 Los Angeles, CA 90074 — 1219 Thank you for choosing Evolus! For billing inquiries please call 877-386-5871 ext. 4 (Mon-Fri, 6:30 am - 4:30 pm PT) Credit terms, extension, continuation or termination shall be in the sole discretion of the creditor. We report to dun & bradstreet to better serve the credit community Invoice Evolus, Inc. 520 Newport Center Drive Suite 1200 Newport Beach CA 92660 (877) 386-5871 Bill To A-287131 Slate Aesthetics 1300 E 9th St Suite 6 Edmond OK 73430 United States Ship To F-458912 Slate Aesthetics 1300 E 9TH ST STE 6 EDMOND OK 73034-5760 United States Order No: O-785717 Order Date: 4/29/2024 Purchase Order No: Shipping Method: UPS Next Day Air Tracking Number(s): 1ZB36K59A200446479 1ZB36K59A200446380 <table> <tr> <th>Quantity</th> <th>Unit</th> <th>Material No</th> <th>Description</th> <th>Unit price</th> <th>Ext. Price</th> </tr> <tr> <td>104</td> <td></td> <td>59510</td> <td>Jeuveau 100 Unit Vial</td> <td>$415.00</td> <td>$43,160.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4">Platinum Upgrade Offer 2024</td> <td>(-$3,500.00)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4">Vials Discounted: 100</td> <td>(-$1,660.00)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4">Evolus Rewards Vial Redemption</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4">Discount for vial credit redemption</td> <td>(-$1,660.00)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4">Vials Discounted: 4</td> <td>(-$1,660.00)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="5">Subtotal</td> <td>$38,000.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="5">Tax</td> <td>$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="5">Shipping Cost</td> <td>$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="5">Total</td> <td>$38,000.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="5">Amount Paid</td> <td>$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="5">Amount Due</td> <td>$38,000.00</td> </tr> </table> Please remit payment to: Evolus Inc P.O. Box 741219 Los Angeles, CA 90074 – 1219 Thank you for choosing Evolus! For billing inquiries please call 877-386-5871 ext. 4 (Mon-Fri, 6:30 am - 4:30 pm PT) Credit terms, extension, continuation or termination shall be in the sole discretion of the creditor. We report to dun & bradstreet to better serve the credit community Invoice No: INV-134461-NS Invoice Total: $38,000.00 Ship To No: F-458912 Invoice Date: 4/30/2024
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