I'm not sure how the small claims court in California works, but from my experience in Alberta, it would take multiple trips to SF to even get a court date (whi

I'm not sure how the small claims court in California works, but from my experience in Alberta, it would take multiple trips to SF to even get a court date (which may be months or years down the road). Even if you get a settlement you still have to collect it and if they declare bankruptcy, that is going to mean more court time and more money.