Hot Bench Season 6 Episode 161 Man Destroys Teen's Credit to Fix Brakes?!
- May 15, 2020
In season 6 episode 161 of Hot Bench, titled "Man Destroys Teen's Credit to Fix Brakes?!", Judge Tanya Acker is joined by Judge Patricia DiMango and Judge Michael Corriero as they preside over a case involving a teenager whose credit was destroyed by her stepfather.
The plaintiff, a teenage girl, is suing her stepfather for damaging her credit score and causing her financial harm. According to the plaintiff, her stepfather promised to fix the brakes on her car but instead used her personal information to obtain credit cards and loans in her name without her knowledge or consent.
The plaintiff claims that her stepfather ran up thousands of dollars in debt, which she was unaware of until she attempted to obtain her own credit card and was denied due to the negative marks on her credit report. The plaintiff alleges that she has been unable to obtain credit ever since and has suffered financial hardship as a result.
The defendant, the plaintiff's stepfather, denies any wrongdoing and claims that he had the plaintiff's best interests in mind when he obtained the credit cards and loans. According to the defendant, he was trying to help the plaintiff build credit so that she could obtain a credit card and establish a good credit history.
The judges must review the evidence presented by both parties and determine whether the defendant's actions constitute identity theft and credit fraud, or whether he was acting in good faith to help the plaintiff.
Throughout the episode, the judges question both the plaintiff and the defendant, as well as expert witnesses and other individuals involved in the case. They examine credit reports, bank statements, and other financial documents in order to determine the truth of the matter.
As the case unfolds, tensions rise and emotions run high, as the plaintiff recounts the financial struggles she has faced as a result of the defendant's actions. Meanwhile, the defendant insists that he was only trying to help and was unaware of the negative impact his actions would have on his stepdaughter's credit.
In the end, the judges must weigh the evidence and come to a decision about who is responsible for the damage to the plaintiff's credit score. Will they find in favor of the plaintiff and award her the damages she is seeking, or will they rule in favor of the defendant and absolve him of any liability in the matter?
Tune in to season 6 episode 161 of Hot Bench, "Man Destroys Teen's Credit to Fix Brakes?!", to find out how this complex case is resolved.