What are the most common small business lawsuits?

Small business lawsuits arise for a variety of reasons.

It’s difficult, if not impossible for businesses, especially small businesses, to avoid disputes. Even if a business owner did everything right most days, one small mistake one time could land them in hot water. All it takes is one unsatisfied employee or one interaction with a disgruntled customer to expose them open to a lawsuit.

Some of the most common reasons for small business lawsuits include:

Employee complaints:

• Harassment
• Discrimination
• Wrongful termination
• Overtime pay
• Wage and hour violations

Vendor complaints:

• Breach of contract
• Misrepresentation of product or services

Customer complaints:

• Fraud or misrepresentation of product or services
• Defective products
• Personal injury lawsuit

Competitor complaints:

• Intellectual property claim
• Unfair competition
• Defamation

What can a small business do to avoid lawsuits?

A small business may not want to spend the money for legal advice, but in the long run, having contracts drafted, companies structured, and complaints handled, by a professional legal team will save a small business not only money but valuable time.

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