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Florida ERC Collection Lawsuits Target Business Owners Nationwide

Chemere Ellis, PLLC warns of Florida ERC collection lawsuits against business owners nationwide. Learn about your rights and defense options.

This news matters because thousands of small and mid-sized businesses that relied on Employee Retention Credit specialists during the pandemic now face unexpected lawsuits in Florida, a state they may never have operated in. The use of forum-selection clauses and potentially unauthorized agreements means many business owners could be forced to defend themselves far from home at significant cost. The outcome of these cases could clarify how much power third-party credit preparers have to bind businesses and how courts scrutinize fee demands, affecting any company that sought ERC assistance. For impacted owners, understanding their rights and the enforceability of these agreements is critical before paying or settling. As ERC audits and clawbacks increase, legal challenges to the credit industry’s practices will shape the financial recovery of businesses still healing from the pandemic.