whilst i am not a lover the get a lawyer culture i think there instances where it is valid.
if work over there is anything like it is here in uk at 58 your not gonna get many more chances at work sad but true it seems experience counts for nothing over here, so you could be looking at potential lost earnings as well as any mental stress this has created for you and your wife i work within the NHS and from what goes on around here this doesnt surprise me,
i can only wish you both well which ever course of action you decide on