MARNLES, TRY THIS LINK....

THIS MIGHT HELP YOU BUT LIKE i said......
other than you complaining to the right people doesnt seem like much of a case.... but you might like to read this stuff
if the link doesnt work email me and i will email it to you

ugh I cant drag it here but go to
www.nassaubar.org
click on law sites and then there is a guide that lists over forty things

your welcome :)
glad that you realized even though it is a big deal to you and reasonably soooo
it is just a waste of your time to pursue it legally
i know people who were messed with a lot more than you w/ construction/fence type things
that took forever to get their money.... and things were more serious in terms of getting money back
you sound much better now
maybe the web site will just help you find some interesting things to read.....
well, talk to you all after july 31
leaving tomorrow to take the bar exam..... what fun
so this is my last posting and checking mail till thursday......