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Multiple contractor bond claims

CaliforniaBond Claims
Anonymous Contractor

A contractor didn't do a good job and as a result we filed against him on both CSLB and Bond company. CSLB investigator found him guilty and his license is revoked now. However, the bond company is more complicated. There are totally two claims, we even sent an official letter that we agreed to divide the bond amount in 50% ($7,500 for each claims). But the bond company attorney contacted the contractor and asked him how to divide the bond amount and he didn't respond which was very obvious. Then bond company sued the contactor, me, and the other claimant, when I emailed them about it, I was told that this is the process and judge should decide about the amount for each claims. I responded the court letter but yesterday I received "Request for Entry of Default" letter from the bond company attorney. It is very complicated now and I don't know what to do with this process. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Managing Attorney at May Brock Law Group
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Oct 12, 2022
Unfortunately, you need to hire an attorney to make sure you get paid. The Bond Company appears to be filing an interpleader case, wherein they are telling the Court to take the money and let the Court decide. They are doing this in order to make sure they cannot be liable for their distribution of bond funds. You need to make sure you file an Answer in the action or you could lose your right to pursue payment via the bonding company. If you do not file an Answer ASAP, you could lose your right to get paid from the bond.
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Anonymous Contractor
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Oct 19, 2022
Thanks for your advice!
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