I don't know why the CEO of that company is being that obstinate about paying you money you clearly have rights to (the agreement). Given the fact that he now k

I don't know why the CEO of that company is being that obstinate about paying you money you clearly have rights to (the agreement). Given the fact that he now knows he owes you money, assuming he didn't before (although the old CEO should have filled him in right?), and he still doesn't want to pay makes me think he is going to have trouble coming up with the money, even if he wants to pay you. The economy is... well, you know. I don't know the details of whats going on here, but from what information I do have, I suggest you work out some other form of payment (with lawyers of course...keep in mind this is to make it easier for them to pay you the $9400 they owe you, you aren't making a "new" deal per say). Instead of forking over $9400 in cash, maybe you could work it out so that company can pay in you $9400 in services, or something along those lines. If that doesn't work, then by all means sue the guy. You have every right in the world to do so. Don't worry about if it looks "dickish" or not, you need to get that money back in one way or another. Good luck.