Freelance Contract Dispute — warranty claim denied on technicality

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

warranty claim denied on technicality. I've been dealing with this for about 9 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 9 months ago. I am not sure I have the original signed copy. The total amount in dispute is approximately $132,000.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

I practice in this area. 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.

I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.