So frustrated with warranty claim denied on technicality right now

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Hypothetical question

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

warranty claim denied on technicality. I've been dealing with this for about 12 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 24 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $2,000.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

Illustrative response

Here's my take on the legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the implied covenant of good faith years for this type of claim.

If this were me I'd be calling attorneys tomorrow.