Warning: small Claims Court for Payment: Massachusetts

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Hypothetical question

I'm dealing with a situation in Massachusetts and need some guidance.

crypto exchange froze my withdrawal. I've been dealing with this for about 6 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The amount being held/disputed is approximately $25,983. I have tried contacting their legal department 2 times with no resolution.

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

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NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. That said every case is different so take this with a grain of salt.

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

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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.

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I've dealt with this before.

Don't make the same mistake I did -- is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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I went through something similar with liquidity pool tokens. Ended up consulting a CPA who specializes in crypto.