I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.
contract has unconscionable terms. I've been dealing with this for about 5 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
The contract was signed 23 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $133,000.
Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?
NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. Your mileage may vary depending on the specifics 🤷.
I talked to a lawyer when this happened to me. Worth every penny.
NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. Every situation is different so YMMV.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
Licensed attorney — a few thoughts. Here's my take on the legal issues.
The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, the implied covenant of good faith. Your state may provide additional protections.
Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.
I just learned that indemnification clauses can be mutual or one-sided. Always push for mutual indemnification — if they want you to indemnify them, they should indemnify you too. It's basic fairness.