This doesn't sound like the sort of story that actually includes a lawsuit. A final paycheck on a final day of work is not unusual. Might not be legal, but not

This doesn't sound like the sort of story that actually includes a lawsuit. A final paycheck on a final day of work is not unusual. Might not be legal, but not unusual. Most people who threaten to sue you intend it as an empty threat. Ask yourself: is this person likely to consider spending $10,000 of his own money to go after you?