Hot Bench Season 1 Episode 117 100,000 Miles of Fraud?!; Facebook Message Saves the Day!

In the 117th episode of Hot Bench, titled "100,000 Miles of Fraud?!; Facebook Message Saves the Day!", Judge Tanya Acker presides over a case in which a man has been accused of fraudulently altering the odometer readings on a car he sold to a woman. The plaintiff claims that she purchased the car based on the belief that the mileage was accurate, but later discovered that the actual mileage was much higher.

The defendant, however, denies any wrongdoing, and argues that the plaintiff was aware of the potential odometer discrepancy when she bought the car. He claims that he informed her of the possibility that the mileage may not be accurate, and that she still agreed to purchase the car.

As the case unfolds, the judges hear from both the plaintiff and defendant, as well as several witnesses who testify to the condition of the car and the overall credibility of the defendant. The judges also consider evidence such as vehicle maintenance records and previous ownership history.

In the end, the judges must decide whether the defendant knowingly altered the odometer readings, or whether the plaintiff was aware of the potential discrepancy when she purchased the car.

In a second case heard in the same episode, Judge Acker hears a case in which a tenant is suing her landlord for allegedly failing to return her security deposit. The plaintiff claims that she fulfilled the terms of her lease agreement and left the rental property in good condition, but that the landlord has refused to return her deposit.

The defendant, meanwhile, argues that the plaintiff did not fulfill the lease agreement and that the property was left in a state of disrepair. The defendant claims that the security deposit was necessary to cover the cost of repairs needed to make the property rentable again.

As the judges hear testimony from both parties and examine photos of the property, they must determine whether the plaintiff is entitled to the return of her security deposit, or whether the defendant is justified in keeping it to cover the cost of repairs.

Throughout the episode, Judge Acker demonstrates her keen attention to detail and her ability to cut through the noise to get to the heart of each case. With her sharp wit and no-nonsense approach, she leads the judges in making tough but fair decisions in each of the cases presented.