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Can a client withhold payment for damages caused by us, unrelated to the work until they are fixed?

California

I am a painting contractor and a sprayer busted and got paint all over there side pavement of customer's house. My employee took the power wash and cleaned it up, however he damaged the pavement in the process. Very minor damage only surface damage. We agreed to fix the pavement however they have not paid a dime and we are done with the painting. I have insurance and am willing to pay out of pocket. I got one bid to fix the work from a licensed contractor. However, they refuse to pay until the pavement is fixed and want to use someone else. However, they have yet to send me over a bid from anyone.

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