Judge Judy Season 17 Episode 228 Roommate Rumble; Bad Driving

In this episode of Judge Judy, Roommate Rumble and Bad Driving take center stage. The show opens with the plaintiff, who claims that her former roommate refused to pay rent and owes her $2,500. The defendant, the former roommate, counters that the plaintiff did not follow the lease agreement and never gave her a key to the apartment. Judge Judy listens to both sides and then asks the plaintiff why she did not give her roommate the key. The plaintiff responds that she did not feel comfortable giving the key because her roommate had a boyfriend who was always at the apartment, and she was afraid he would damage her property. Judge Judy quickly dismisses this argument, pointing out that if the plaintiff had a problem with the boyfriend being there, she should have talked to her roommate about it rather than refusing to give her the key.

The defendant then brings up another issue, claiming that the plaintiff changed the locks on the apartment without giving her notice. Judge Judy asks the plaintiff if this is true, and the plaintiff admits to changing the locks but claims that she did so because her roommate had moved out and didn't give her the keys back. Judge Judy points out that this is not a valid reason for changing the locks without notice. She orders the plaintiff to pay the defendant $2,500 and tells her that she was lucky not to have been sued for additional damages.

Next, Judge Judy tackles the issue of bad driving. The plaintiff claims that the defendant hit her car while they were both parallel parked on a busy street and then drove away without stopping. The defendant claims that she did not hit the plaintiff's car and that the scratch on the plaintiff's car was already there when she parked. Judge Judy listens carefully to both sides and then asks the defendant to describe what happened. The defendant admits that she did hit the plaintiff's car but that it was a minor accident and that she did not think it was necessary to stop. Judge Judy scolds the defendant, telling her that it is always necessary to stop after an accident, no matter how minor it seems. She orders the defendant to pay for the damages to the plaintiff's car.

In conclusion, this episode of Judge Judy deals with two common issues that arise in everyday life: disputes between roommates and car accidents. Judge Judy's no-nonsense approach and ability to get to the heart of the matter make this episode an excellent example of how small claims court can be an effective way to resolve these types of conflicts. Whether you're a plaintiff or a defendant, watching this episode can give you valuable insights into how to present your case to a judge and how to avoid common mistakes that can cost you money and time.