they may suggest what can be done to get the money back. Maybe even the State Attorney General's Office might have some recourse in the matter. I'd consider even writing an article in the Opinions Column of your newspapers explaining the situation.
These things can put enough pressure on the guy to cough up the dough instead of having to go to court.
You can file a complaint with the State Attorney Generals Office at:
( www.michigan.gov/ag/ )
(See left column - File A Complaint)
When underhanded people start getting the attention of the State they tend to back off and do what they 'have to do' to keep from getting into deeper water.
Let us know how things turn out - in the meantime our prayers are with you.
Keep this in mind (the promise of God)
Mal 3:10 Bring ye the whole tithe into the store-house, that there may be food in my house, and prove me now herewith, saith Jehovah of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast its fruit before the time in the field, saith Jehovah of hosts.
12 And all nations shall call you happy; for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith Jehovah of hosts
HH & Be Safe (and Healthy) - God bless us - one and all
Remember: Seek ye first the kingdom of God (Mt. 6:33)
Pete in MI
Please pray it all works out!