You can sue in small claims court for up to $10,000.
First, write a demand letter asking that you be paid for what you are owed. Here is a link from the courts to write a demand letter: http://www.courts.ca.gov/11145.htm
Second, file a complaint in small claims court. Here is a link that may help you: http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-smallclaims.htm
Answered on Jan 23rd, 2016 at 9:54 PM