"Contractor Misuses $100K for Debt Payment, Client Seeks Recourse"

A homeowner paid their interior designer $100,000 for renovation materials, but the designer used the funds to pay off personal debts, leaving the project stalled. The homeowner is considering legal options, including reporting the incident to the police for embezzlement, taking to social media, or suing, but is conflicted about potentially ruining the designer's business. Experts suggest setting a firm repayment deadline and exploring options like arbitration, while also advising on the importance of contracts and receipts in such dealings.