I want to sue for a loan I let a friend borrow who hasn't paid me back. This has caused me emotional distress and I'm very upset about it.

I issued out $428 so a friend wouldn't get evicted. This money was suppose to settle the remaining balance he owed so he wouldn't get evicted. I sent the money and we had a set day for him to repay me. Now he claims he can't pay me because he will be homeless and is ignoring me. All kind of excuses he's coming up with failing to realize that none of that has anything to do with me. I want my money back. He keeps lying and took advantage of me.