Breach of Contract
Despite our complete fulfillment of all contractual obligations, Wilderness Run Vineyards (Harry Pagan) has refused to pay the remaining $31,500 owed under our agreement. This constitutes a clear breach of contract that has caused financial damage to our business.
Key Evidence: Text messages show Harry Pagan clearly stated "But you can pencil us in as taking it all" and later paid the 30% deposit, confirming the agreement.
Our Performance
- Complete Delivery: We delivered our entire grape harvest as agreed
- Quality Standards: All grapes met or exceeded industry quality standards
- Delivery Schedule: All deliveries were made on the agreed schedule
- Quantity: Approximately 12.5 tons of grapes were delivered
- Varieties: All varieties were delivered as specified
We fully performed all our contractual obligations.
Wilderness Run's Breach
- Payment Refusal: Harry has refused to pay the remaining $31,500 balance despite clear text message evidence of the agreement
- Failed Compromise: On November 5, 2024, we offered a discounted invoice for $23,500, which Harry rejected
- No Response: A formal demand letter for the full $31,500 was sent on January 2, 2025, with no response
- No Valid Reason: No legitimate reason has been provided for non-payment
- Acknowledgment of Obligation: Harry's text messages and deposit payment clearly establish his acknowledgment of the agreement and obligation to pay
Clear breach of contractual payment obligations.
Timeline of Events
"you can pencil us in as taking it all"
"invoice was taken care of today"
Legal Ramifications
Wilderness Run Vineyards' refusal to pay constitutes a material breach of contract with the following legal implications:
- Entitlement to full payment of the remaining $31,500 based on clear text message evidence of the agreement
- Potential claim for interest on the unpaid amount
- Possible recovery of legal costs and collection expenses
- Damage to business relationship and potential reputational harm
- Loss of opportunity costs from funds withheld
We are pursuing all legal remedies to recover the full amount owed, including possible court action if the matter remains unresolved.