Dana Alvarez
Alvarez & Sons Produce · dana.alvarez@example.com
Intake summary
Dana Alvarez of Alvarez & Sons Produce was served yesterday with a complaint from a former distributor alleging breach of an exclusivity clause in a 2023 supply agreement, seeking $400,000 plus fees. The client needs counsel to review the agreement and assess exposure, with a response deadline in 30 days. This scores high because it is a filed commercial lawsuit with a hard deadline, a substantial amount in controversy, and a strong fit for the firm's business litigation practice.
Follow-up questions
What is the exact response deadline and was the complaint filed in state or federal court, and in which county or district?
We were served September 18, so our response is due mid-October.
Can you send us the 2023 supply agreement, the complaint, and any related termination or exclusivity correspondence?
Meridian Distribution Partners, our distributor in the Central Valley from 2021 to 2024.
What outcome are you hoping for, and do you want us to explore settlement, an early motion to dismiss, or full defense through litigation?
Ideally a quick settlement. We cannot afford a long fight but we don't think we breached anything.
Original message
We were served with a complaint yesterday by a former distributor claiming we breached an exclusivity clause in our 2023 supply agreement. They are asking for $400,000 plus fees. Our response is due in 30 days and we have never been through anything like this. We need someone to take a look at the agreement and tell us where we stand.
Triage
Priority88 / 100
UrgencyHIGH
Practice areaBusiness Litigation
Practice leadAlan Whitfield
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