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Labor union did not pay for lobbying services rendered
I May, 1998, I began working as an independent contractor for a Miami labor union. The contract was never signed, as their attorneys were going back and forth on words to use in lieu of lobbying, due to their business status. However, I was paid according to the terms of the contract in May and June. I July, the union asked me to work on another project, which I believed would have put frail elderly in life-threatening jeopardy. I notified the director that I would not be able to continue working with them, giving the excuse of "commitments to other clients" as my reason for terminating our relationship. After some dicussion, he asked what the real reason was and I told him. No payment was ever recieved for my work in July, in spite of numerous faxes, letters and phone calls to the director. I still have all documents, business cards, letterhead, calendars, notes, etc. in my possession and can prove my final day of work with for the union, including a schedule of meetings with state legislators. Is this a small claims action ($2,000+-)? Is there a statute of limitations for filing a claim?

Asked on 6/28/00, 11:34 am

Randall Reder Randall O. Reder, P.A.

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Re: Labor union did not pay for lobbying services rendered

In Florida, a small claims action is for any amount less than $5,000.

Generally, there is a four year statute of limitations. However,

there is also a two year statute of limitations for

some causes of action. Which one applies depends

on what causes of action you want to pursue. I suggest

you make an appointment and consult an attorney.

Answered on 9/14/00, 11:06 am

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