We filed a timely prelim on a public works (DWP) job and subsequently filed a Stop Notice. The DWP representative said they would not issue a joint check because the GC's contract has no listed subcontractors. I will not release my Stop Order because I know if the GC receives the check he will not pay us because he is in great debt. What can we do?
This Levelset article may be helpful with respec to stop payment notices and payment bond claims on public projects: https://www.levelset.com/blog/california-stop-notices/