I have one other suggestion if your going to be down there Monday....
I am sure there was a business licence pulled to do business in Fresno. Maybe stop by the local City licencing department and ask them to pull who the owner's info is for you so you can file a lean against the company/owner. At least if the company go's bankrupt you will have your hat in the ring for getting your money back if and when the assets are sold of the company. Make sure you file for the replacement value of the Motor.
Make sure you make people understand. If you dont get this motor back the replacement value will not be a small clams court item. It will cost you allot more to replace that motor Assembly...
Good Luck
My Kids are stationed up there where you are at..... I feel for you...I hope the outcome gets better !!!
