Hot Bench Season 5 Episode 63 Drinking and Unlicensed Driving Slam!; Mercedes-Benz Greedfest?!
- November 19, 2018
Drinking and Unlicensed Driving Slam!; Mercedes-Benz Greedfest?! is the sixty-third episode of the fifth season of the show Hot Bench. This episode features an intriguing case where the plaintiff accuses the defendant of carelessly driving her car without a license and ultimately causing an accident.
The plaintiff, Amber, alleges that she gave her car keys to the defendant, a family friend, to use as collateral for some money she had borrowed. However, instead of returning the money, the defendant drove drunk in her car and caused a significant accident. Amber claims that she suffered from physical injuries and damage to her car, which the defendant refuses to pay for. She is thus seeking damages from the driver for her medical bills, car repairs, and compensation for her pain and suffering.
On the other hand, the defendant argues that Amber essentially gave her car to her, and therefore, she had the right to drive it. Moreover, she claims Amber never mentioned that she did not have a driver's license at the time. The defendant counterclaims that all of the damages that Amber supposedly suffered were either pre-existing or caused by another incident. She contends that Amber is trying to take advantage of her and is merely seeking to exploit her financial situation.
The judges, Judge Patricia DiMango, Judge Tanya Acker, and Judge Michael Corriero, must discern the truth from the two parties' statements and ascertain who should be held liable for the harm that was caused.
In addition to this case, the episode also features another fascinating dispute where the plaintiff accuses the defendant of fraud in a car sale. The plaintiff contends that the defendant claimed to sell him a Mercedes-Benz with relatively low mileage, but it turned out to be a car that had undergone significant wear and tear. The plaintiff claims that he was entirely misled by the defendant and is therefore seeking a complete refund of his purchase price.
In contrast, the defendant argues that the plaintiff was well aware of the actual condition of the car as they had negotiated the sale for quite some time. Moreover, the defendant contends that the plaintiff had the opportunity to inspect the car before making the purchase, but nevertheless decided to go ahead with the sale. He is thus seeking to dismiss the plaintiff's claims, as he believes that he acted ethically and adhered to all legal requirements regarding used-car sales.
The judges must determine whether the defendant intentionally misled the plaintiff about the car's condition, or if the plaintiff willingly went through with the sale, knowing full well what he was getting himself into.
Overall, Drinking and Unlicensed Driving Slam!; Mercedes-Benz Greedfest?! is an exciting episode of Hot Bench that showcases the judges' ability to objectively analyze the evidence presented to them and make the right decisions. With two intriguing cases that involve deceit and deception, this episode promises to be a thrilling and thought-provoking watch for anyone who enjoys legal dramas.