Ep 35. Solar Panel Hot Seat!; Nightmare Lemon of a Car for College!

In Hot Bench season 6 episode 35, titled "Solar Panel Hot Seat!; Nightmare Lemon of a Car for College!," presiding Judges Tanya Acker, Patricia DiMango, and Michael Corriero are faced with two separate cases.

In the first case, a woman sues a solar panel company for breach of contract after the panels on her roof fail to produce the amount of energy promised. The defendant argues that the plaintiff did not follow the recommended guidelines for maintaining the panels, ultimately causing them to underperform. The judges must determine if the plaintiff is entitled to a refund or if the defendant is not responsible for the lack of performance.

In the second case, a college student seeks reimbursement from a used car dealership after purchasing a car that has repeatedly broken down since its purchase. The plaintiff claims that the car was sold with several undisclosed mechanical issues, while the defendant insists that the plaintiff was aware of the car's condition at the time of purchase. The judges must decide if the defendant owes the plaintiff reimbursement for the car's repairs or if the plaintiff was aware of the car's problems before making the purchase.

Both cases pose complex legal issues and require the judges to weigh the evidence presented by each party. With their extensive legal experience, Judges Acker, DiMango, and Corriero must navigate the competing interests of the parties involved and reach a fair and just verdict.