Ayala Law Secures $50,000 Settlement in Commercial Collections Dispute

Businesses rely on contracts to keep operations running smoothly. So, when one company provides valuable services but is not paid, the financial impact can be significant. Recovering those unpaid funds often requires more than repeated requests for payment, but decisive legal action.

We recently reached a successful settlement on behalf of a Florida vehicle-washing and detailing company in a commercial collections dispute involving allegedly unpaid invoices. The settlement allows our client to recover funds they were owed and brings the dispute to a resolution after months of unsuccessful attempts to collect payment.

The Dispute

According to the allegations in the complaint, our client entered into a service agreement with a vehicle rental company in 2022 to provide vehicle washing and detailing services. Under the agreement, our client regularly cleaned and detailed the defendant’s fleet and submitted invoices for the work performed.

For a period of time, the business relationship operated as expected. However, the complaint alleges that beginning in April 2024, the defendant stopped paying invoices despite continuing to receive services.

As the unpaid balance continued to grow, our client repeatedly attempted to resolve the issue directly. According to the complaint, those efforts included multiple communications requesting payment and providing opportunities for the outstanding balance to be addressed. Despite those efforts, the invoices remained unpaid. When informal collection efforts failed, our client retained us to protect their interests.

Enforcing Contractual Rights

We filed a lawsuit asserting claims for breach of contract and, alternatively, unjust enrichment. The complaint alleged that the defendant received the benefit of our client’s services while failing to pay for them as required under the parties’ agreement. Following the filing of the lawsuit, the parties were able to negotiate a settlement that resolves the dispute and provides our client with a path to recover funds that were owed.

This matter demonstrates that businesses do not have to accept substantial unpaid invoices as a cost of doing business. When contractual obligations are not honored, Florida law provides legal remedies that may allow businesses to pursue the compensation they have earned.

If your business is dealing with unpaid invoices or another commercial dispute, contact one of our experienced attorneys at 305-570-2208. 

You can also contact our team directly at: arianna@ayalalawpa.com         

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[The opinions in this blog are not intended to be legal advice. You should consult with an attorney about the particulars of your case].