Judge Judy Season 1 Episode 31 A damaged motorcycle; woman sues former boss.
- October 28, 1996
A damaged motorcycle; woman sues former boss is the 31st episode of the first season of the popular courtroom reality television series Judge Judy. This episode first aired on December 19, 1996, and is an hour-long.
The episode revolves around a woman named Linda who is suing her former employer, a man named Mike, for damages to her motorcycle. Linda claims that while she was employed by Mike, he asked her to do some work on his property and in the process, her motorcycle got damaged. Linda alleges that Mike promised to fix the damage, but he never did, which is why she is now suing him for $2,500.
Judge Judy, who presides over the case, begins by asking Linda to explain what happened. Linda says that she worked for Mike as a gardener and that she also did some work on his barn. She claims that while she was working on the barn, a piece of lumber fell on her motorcycle and damaged it. Linda says that when she asked Mike to fix the damage, he promised to do so, but he never did.
Mike, on the other hand, tells a different story. He claims that when Linda was working on his property, she hit a fence with her motorcycle and caused the damage herself. He says that Linda never mentioned anything about the damage to him until she quit her job and demanded that he pay for the repairs. Mike also says that he was willing to have the damage fixed, but Linda refused to let him do it.
Judge Judy listens to both sides of the story and asks Linda if she has any evidence to back up her claim. Linda says that she has a witness who can testify that the damage was caused by the lumber falling on her motorcycle. Judge Judy asks Linda to call the witness to the stand and they both testify that the damage was indeed caused by the lumber falling on Linda's motorcycle.
Judge Judy then turns to Mike and asks him why he didn't fix the damage as he promised. Mike says that he didn't fix the damage because Linda refused to let him do it. Judge Judy asks Linda why she refused to let Mike fix the damage, and Linda says that she didn't trust him to do the job properly.
After hearing both sides of the story and examining the evidence, Judge Judy rules in favor of Linda. She orders Mike to pay Linda the full amount of $2,500 for the damage to her motorcycle. Judge Judy also admonishes Mike for not keeping his promise to fix the damage and advises him to be more honest in the future.
Overall, A damaged motorcycle; woman sues former boss is a typical episode of Judge Judy, featuring a dispute between two individuals that is resolved in a court of law. The episode showcases Judge Judy's no-nonsense approach to justice and demonstrates how she uses her experience and expertise to get to the bottom of the case. With its entertaining format and engaging personalities, Judge Judy remains a popular show for viewers around the world.