Ep 32. Son's Ashes in Stolen Car?!; Stained Bed, Flophouse Vacation?!

Hot Bench is a legal drama show that features judges who deal with court cases. Season 6 Episode 32 is titled "Son's Ashes in Stolen Car?!; Stained Bed, Flophouse Vacation?!" In this episode, two cases are heard and resolved in court.

The first case is about a woman named Kimberly who was devastated when she discovered that her son's ashes, which were kept in her car, were stolen along with the car itself. She then found out that the car was used in a robbery and recovered by the police but without the ashes. She was suing the defendant, who was believed to have been involved in the theft of the car and hence the ashes. The defendant denied any involvement but was being accused by the plaintiff's boyfriend and other witnesses. As the trial progressed, the judges delved into whether the defendant had the car keys, made any confession or was caught in the act, and if it was possible for someone else to have stolen the car. They also sought to determine if the plaintiff had any insurance coverage for the stolen car and whether or not she was negligent in handling the ashes and the car's security. In the end, the judges determined if the defendant was liable for the theft or not.

The second case is about a man named Cedric who was renting a room to the defendant named Michael. Cedric claimed that Michael's dog damaged or dirtied his bed and some items in the room and that he left the room in an unsanitary state when he left. Cedric was suing the defendant for damages. The defendant Michael counter-sued Cedric for taking his deposit and expenses for a trip he said he had to take to New York because he couldn't continue living in the filthy and unsafe living conditions. The judges went through the lease agreement and relevant laws on renting, the reasonable expectations of the parties involved, and the money owed by the defendant. They also evaluated the photos and evidence provided by both parties. In the end, they rendered their judgment regarding who was responsible for cleaning, repairs, and rent refund.

Overall, this episode of Hot Bench showcases an engaging and insightful drama of unresolved legal disputes and the judges who ensure a fair and just outcome for all parties involved.