psa: small Claims Court for Payment: Minnesota

Has anyone dealt with something like this in Minnesota? I'm not sure what my options are.

Etsy holding funds for 45 days. I've been dealing with this for about 13 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The amount being held/disputed is approximately $39,268. I have tried contacting their legal department 6 times with no resolution.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

NAL for what it's worth, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. But honestly you should verify this with someone who knows your state's laws.

My buddy went through something identical.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

Don't make the same mistake I did -- is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

I got my Etsy shop reinstated after 45 days by filing with the state AG. Etsy's internal appeals are basically a black hole, but once a government agency contacts them, things move fast.