[RWebb]

I don't know if Calif. law prohibits fully integrated clauses in the presence of oral agreements (or inducements). If it does, then state law controls as it is not possible to contract around public policy.

I'd be surprised if it does tho, and more surprised if it protects business contracts, not just consumer contracts (and this sounds like the former).

They may just have left out a fully integrated clause -- I smacked a local rip-off construction co. real good a couple of years ago on that issue. I don't want to name names, but avoid Stonewood Construction in Eugene -- actually, you should avoid most contractors in Eugene: Rainbow Valley, Hardscape, yada yada. I found out that contractors who are kicked out of biz in Calif. often move up I-5 and cheat people here. I also found one company that was sued by the Girl Scouts! How bad do you have to be to rip off the Girl Scouts?

Your attorney may also be able to achieve a settlement, as they may not want to be sued, even if they think they can win.

Good Luck.