Subcontractor Stole Client

I live in the state of California. I have a subcontractor who told our client that he could work directly for him for a lesser cost. The client decided to do so, and will not pay us the rest of the money that is owed to us. This sub is also telling the client things that are not true so that the client thinks that he doesn't have to pay us. Are eaither of these things legal, (1.) To steal a client and (2.) to tell cleint lies?

[annjd]

No and the sub could probably be sued.

--but normally you also have contractual obligations that clearly spell this out--to avoid any misunderstanding.

Do you have such contracts?

You can e.g. provide that if a sub wants to go he has to pay x dollars or wait for a period of time etc.

Unfortunately, we do not have a contract with the sub.

You could probably still sue the sub for the taking of a project in violation of his agreed obligations to you.

World Law's lawyers could also probably intervene and help resolve this if need be. You may email them on the home page.