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In short
A pending lawsuit means the business is currently involved in legal action, either as a plaintiff or defendant. This indicates an active legal dispute with potential financial implications.
A pending lawsuit is a serious liability and requires thorough legal due diligence. Understand the likelihood of success, potential damages, and how it might transfer with the business. Lenders view these as significant risks to repayment capacity.
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