We have $40k in goods at a distribution warehouse. They will not release our own goods to sell to a customer because we owe them $10k. But w...

Question

We have $40k in goods at a distribution warehouse. They will not release our own goods to sell to a customer because we owe them $10k. But we are only 7 days late on $5k of the amount due. Can they do this? Hold our goods hostage from us? We have no signed contract. We are in Southern California

Answer

CAN they? Sure, they are.

You need to negotiate a resolution before you lose the sale and end up in litigation. If you want to hire counsel to help you do so and protect your rights in an agreement, feel free to contact me.