I have never received a package, but I have seen a couple given to others. The package you describe sounds good. Some companies might give more, and there are definitely some that would give less.
In your situation, I would ask myself the following questions:
* Other than salary and other items accounted for in the package, is there some potential future income that I would have likely got from them in the near future (e.g. a bonus that you get every year or stock options about to vest)?
* Is there anything that my employer has done that will make it difficult for me to find a job in the next three months?
* Do I feel that the extra amount that is likely to be awarded with a court battle likely to worth more than the time, stress, and legal fees of continuing the battle?
If you answered yes to one or more of these, it might be worthwhile to continue. If not, I personally would accept the offer and move on. I'd ask these same questions whether you were leaving on good terms or not. I would also ask them whether or not you feel you were fairly compensated.
It sounds like you feel you were unfairly compensated for the work you did. However, you did agree to the salary and to work the hours you put in. You could have quit or try to negotiate different compensation or work schedule at any time. You didn't. Trying to do so after you no longer work there will not likely get you much. On the positive side, you probably gained great experience in the work you did that should make it much easier for you to find another job.
But, this is just my opinion.
James.
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