[CyberFonic]

Condolences.

But didn't you pick up on the brewing "smell" when Jim became CEO? I think you were very naive to believe either Bob or Jim with their reassurances. This is exactly what the Jims and Bobs of the world are like. Full of it!

In startup-land your story is just one of hundreds. Of course, you could get a lawyer but it is going to cost you lots of money and massive amounts of stress on your part. Even if the judgement (years later) goes your way, you are unlikely to even recover your legal expenses, yet alone be compensated for your losses.

It was an interesting learning experience! Just make sure you don't fall for a variant of this drama again. Good Luck!