Hot Bench Season 3 Episode 70 Cousin Double Firing!; Insurance Scam Exposed?!

In season 3, episode 70 of Hot Bench entitled "Cousin Double Firing!; Insurance Scam Exposed?!", the show's judges patent attorney Tanya Acker, criminal defense attorney Anna Deavere Smith, and trial attorney Patricia DiMango witness two cases of deception and drama in the courtroom.

In the first case, a woman named Yolanda accuses her cousin's ex-boyfriend of stealing her job. Yolanda claims that she worked at a car dealership and that her cousin recommended her ex-boyfriend to the manager. The ex-boyfriend later applied for her position, with the help of the cousin, and got the job. Yolanda argues that this was a case of nepotism and that the cousin pushed her out of the way so that her ex-boyfriend could take her job. She is suing both the cousin and her ex-boyfriend for lost wages.

The cousin and the ex-boyfriend have their own version of the story. They claim that Yolanda was fired for stealing radios and other expensive equipment from the dealership. They say that Yolanda's cousin had nothing to do with the hiring process and that the ex-boyfriend was more qualified for the job. They argue that Yolanda is bitter and that she is lying about the whole situation.

The judges listen to both sides of the story and ask questions to try to find out the truth. They point out contradictions in Yolanda's story and challenge the ex-boyfriend's qualifications for the job. Finally, they come to a decision and announce who they believe should be held responsible for Yolanda's lost wages.

In the second case, a woman named Emily accuses her former friend and business partner of staging a car accident to collect insurance money. Emily claims that she and her friend opened a daycare center together and that her friend later staged a car accident and filed an insurance claim. Emily says that her friend made her a part of the scheme and that she is now being sued by the insurance company for fraud.

The friend has a different version of the story. She claims that the car accident was real and that she suffered injuries as a result. She says that she filed a legitimate insurance claim and that Emily is trying to get out of paying her share of the settlement. She argues that she would never risk going to jail for an insurance scam.

The judges listen to both sides of the story and ask tough questions about the details of the car accident. They challenge Emily's credibility and ask her why she didn't report the fraud sooner. They also question the friend's motives and wonder why she didn't file a police report if the accident was real. Finally, they come to a decision and announce whether or not they believe the car accident was a staged insurance scam.

Overall, season 3, episode 70 of Hot Bench provides an entertaining and thought-provoking look into the world of civil litigation. The judges use their expertise and experience to uncover the truth behind two complex cases and deliver justice to those who deserve it.