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other party claiming force majeure — am I screwed?

Started by fine_print_reader_9 · Aug 11, 2025 · 1,066 views · 7 replies
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fine_print_reader_9 OP

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

other party claiming force majeure. I've been dealing with this for about 3 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 4 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $83,000.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

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amanda_c_35

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 ngl.

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morgan_r_16

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle imo.

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just_passing_thru_27

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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paper_pusher_33

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.

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Justin_W_14

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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exhibit_a_hole_10

Most folks screw this up by is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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diana_v_10 Contributor

For anyone overwhelmed by the legal process: break it into steps. (1) Gather all documents, (2) Write a timeline of events, (3) Research applicable laws, (4) Send a demand letter, (5) If no response, escalate to regulatory complaint or court. You don't have to do everything at once.