4cornersconcretellc

I contracted with Earnest Johnson d/b/a 4 Corners Concrete to demolish and remove a 14'x15' concrete slab and pour a new one in my backyard. I gave Johnson a check for $3075 to begin the work on 6/12/23. On 6/13/23, Johnson texted me and said that he deposited the check in his bank but that they put a hold on it, and if I wanted to avoid delay in starting my job, I would have to stop payment on the check and give him cash or cashier's check. I foolishly agreed and gave him a cashier's check on 6/13/23 for $3075 with the understanding that if the bank paid the original check, he would return the $3075 overpayment immediately. The bank paid the original check. I have asked Johnson to return the money and he has failed and refused to do so. I must now follow up with the police and a private attorney to sue to get my money back.