We are general contractors. We used a sub that we have a subcontractors agreement with and have known for years. We paid him 10k for the purchase of windows and then another 7500 as he demanded he needed more to start. We had a promise that he would order all windows and install them. He never installed them we had to hire someone else. When the windows arrived we were 3 short and we almost lost the job as it took months to figure this out. We are now owed about 5k in actual cost. What can I do as he is now unresponsive?
You should explore all collection options prior to considering if suit would be necessary. A collection agency who is licensed and bonded to collect in MN could collect the account on a contingency fee bases so they would only earn a small fee of what is actually collected, no collection no fees earned. The best source to find such agencies is the Commercial Collection Agencies of America which my firm is a charter member. For a free quote or referral email srauch@rauchmilliken.com. Best regards getting paid, Steve