Hot Bench Season 3 Episode 214 Church Referral Fail?!; Charleston Flood or Government Fraud?!
- July 24, 2017
In Hot Bench season 3 episode 214, titled "Church Referral Fail?!; Charleston Flood or Government Fraud?!", Judge Tanya Acker presides over a case where a woman claims that she was wrongly referred by her pastor to a criminal defense attorney. The plaintiff, who has a history of mental health issues, was arrested on a shoplifting charge. However, she claims that she was innocent and did not steal anything, and that her arrest was the result of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The plaintiff alleges that her pastor referred her to a criminal defense attorney who did not have her best interests at heart and did not adequately represent her in court. She is seeking compensation for lost wages and emotional distress.
Judge Patricia DiMango hears a case involving damage caused by a flood in Charleston, South Carolina. The plaintiff, who owns a commercial property that was damaged in the flood, claims that the government is responsible for the damage. The plaintiff alleges that the flood was caused by insufficient drainage systems, poorly maintained dams, and other factors that are the government's responsibility. The plaintiff is seeking compensation for the damage to her property, as well as lost income from the business that was affected by the flood.
Judge Michael Corriero presides over a case involving allegations of government fraud. The plaintiff, a contractor who was hired by the government to work on a project, claims that the government cheated him out of payment for services rendered. The plaintiff alleges that the government manipulated the bidding process for the project and that he was not paid the full amount owed to him. The plaintiff is seeking compensation for the money he claims he is owed, as well as damages for the stress and hardship caused by the government's actions.
As always, the Hot Bench judges carefully consider the evidence presented in each case and work to deliver fair and just rulings. With a variety of legal issues on the docket in this episode, viewers can expect to see the judges at their best as they work to uphold the law and protect the rights of those who come before them.