When you are in business, there is always the potential that you could become involved in a lawsuit.
If you have been sued or are concerned about being sued, you should contact an experienced Florida business attorney as soon as possible. Your business lawyer can help you evaluate your circumstances and determine your next steps.
The Most Common Types of Business Lawsuits
Contract Disputes
Depending on your business type, you may be more or less at risk of certain types of lawsuits. However, the majority of Florida business lawsuits concern breach of contract claims. Contracts are often the backbone of a business and its operations. An entity could easily have dozens of contracts in place supporting everything from vendor goods and services to employment terms. The more contracts a business has the more possibilities for breach claims and other disputes.
Personal Injury Disputes
Some businesses may also be more at risk for personal injury disputes. These lawsuits include claims such as those connected to slip and fall cases and other premises liability matters. Businesses that operate retail and customer-used spaces may be more likely to encounter these types of claims. However, personal injury claims can also be raised by employees.
Employment-Related Disputes
When a business employs workers, there is always room for one of them to file a lawsuit. Likewise, you may also have a basis to sue as an employer. Some common types of employment-related disputes include but are not limited to:
- Breach of a confidentiality agreement
- Breach of a non-compete agreement
- Wage and hour disputes
- Discrimination and retaliation claims
- Harassment claims
- FMLA violations, and
- Other employment-related issues
Regulatory and Data-related Claims
If you are in a business that is subject to state or federal regulation, you may have to pursue a claim against a governmental entity or defend against an action. These cases may concern technical violations or larger-scale issues. If you are concerned about potential litigation between your business and a government entity, you should contact an experienced Florida business attorney to review the issues.
Another area where there could be a potential lawsuit is over data breaches. When a business fails to adequately safeguard its client data, and there is a breach, there may be grounds for a cause of action against the negligent party.
Partnership and Shareholder Disputes
Business partnerships can be great, but they can also experience conflict and infighting. Likewise, shareholders may disagree with how a company or corporation is being managed by its corporate leaders. Partners and shareholders can raise claims such as breach of fiduciary duty, violation of partnership or shareholder agreement terms, and others.
Understanding business lawsuits is important for owners. It’s also essential to know how to protect your operation from being sued and what to do in the event of a suit. The best way to learn about the most common types of business-related litigation is by consulting with an experienced small business attorney. Your lawyer can help explain the various types of lawsuits and help you evaluate your business and its potential liability.
Contact an Experienced Florida Business Lawyer
Attorney Richard Sierra at the Florida Small Business Center assists clients like you with commercial leasing, business, and litigation matters. As always, Our Goal Is to Help You Succeed™. For an appointment, you may call us at 1-866-842-5202 or use the contact form on our website. We represent clients throughout the State of Florida, including Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Deerfield Beach, Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Orlando, Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Tampa, and surrounding communities.