Ep 33. Deadbeat Service Dog Dad?!
- October 16, 2019
Hot Bench season 6 episode 33 titled "Deadbeat Service Dog Dad?!" features Judge Tanya Acker and Judges Patricia DiMango and Michael Corriero presiding over a case involving a service dog and its owner. The plaintiff, a man who claims to be the owner of a service dog, seeks financial compensation from the defendant, a man who allegedly failed to pay for training services rendered for the dog.
The plaintiff, who acts as the primary caretaker of the service dog, claims that he entered into an agreement with the defendant to pay for training services, which included obedience training, public access training, and other specialized services required for a service dog. The plaintiff asserts that the defendant failed to pay for the training services, resulting in a breach of their contract.
On the other hand, the defendant claims that he never entered into a contract with the plaintiff and was only helping out a friend who was in need of a service dog. The defendant alleges that the plaintiff is not the real owner of the dog and that he purchased the dog from a breeder in a different state.
As the judges hear arguments from both sides, they question the validity of the contract between the plaintiff and the defendant and whether the plaintiff has legal standing to bring a suit. Additionally, the judges scrutinize the ownership of the dog and how it relates to the claims made by both parties.
The judges also delve into the intricacies of service dog training and the countless hours of work and effort required to train a service dog to perform specific tasks. They examine the cost of training services and whether the defendant should be held responsible for paying for the services rendered.
Throughout the episode, the judges analyze the credibility of the witnesses, including the plaintiff and the defendant, whose stories seem to conflict with one another. The judges also consider the behavior of the dog in question and whether the plaintiff indeed has the legal right to claim ownership.
As the case unfolds, the judges must come to a verdict that is fair to both parties and upholds the law. The episode showcases the judges' expertise in legal matters, as well as the complexities of service dog ownership and training.
Overall, Hot Bench season 6 episode 33 provides an intriguing legal drama that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats as the judges deliberate on the case of a deadbeat service dog dad.
