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Product Warranty Dispute — vendor missed delivery deadline

Started by throwaway_investor_help · Mar 20, 2023 · 2,017 views · 10 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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throwaway_investor_help OP

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

vendor missed delivery deadline. I've been dealing with this for about 15 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 13 months ago. I am not sure I have the original signed copy. The total amount in dispute is approximately $129,000.

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

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LandlordTom_TX

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

Attorney here. 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 common law contract principles years for this type of claim.

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

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RetiredLawyer_FL

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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eComm_Seller_2022

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

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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frustrated_freelancer_question

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

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anon_freelancer_question

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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desperate_student_today

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

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InsuranceGuy_FL

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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worried_dev_2025

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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OpenSourceLawyer_Dan

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

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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