Fraudulent Business Agreement Dispute

Summary

If you have discovered new evidence of a fraudulent business agreement, you may still have legal options despite the passage of time. In California, the statute of limitations for fraud is generally three years from the date the fraud was discovered. Given your recent findings, you may still be within the timeframe to file a lawsuit. Additionally, if you believe you have a civil RICO claim due to threats and extortion, gather all relevant evidence such as text messages and audio recordings. Consulting with a local attorney can provide personalized advice and help you navigate the complexities of your case.

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i started a company with my friend in California and did a verbal agreement yet was later denied existence of company fraudulently. Can I sue almost 4 years later since making deal when just last month I got my partner in continuing fraud
Do you have any evidence or witnesses to support your claim about the fraudulent denial of the company's existence?
I apologize I meant existence of agreement. I found one text message recently a couple weeks after originally launching that stated I see why you didn’t want to put agreement in writing for *%. I also found video from launch day where my partner is heard stating he partnered with me. Also in our recent conversation I asked what is *% of company worth and he lied amount of company and stated what *% of his shares were worth. The company was also rebranded and he denied rebranding yet tons of evidence of that
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What specific questions do you have regarding your legal issue?
I believe I have a civil Rico claim as I was also threatened to walk away from Company in a serious threat of murder and extortion and had another associate tell me it was a problem and going to be gang war
What evidence do you have to support your RICO claim? Evidence can include emails, text messages, or any other form of communication.
text re gang war threat and audio of serious threat of murder
What state are you in? The RICO Act varies by state, and knowing your location will help provide accurate information.