Judge Mathis Season 16 Episode 134 Episode 134
- April 29, 2015
Episode 134 of Judge Mathis follows the typical format of the show, featuring a plaintiff and defendant presenting their cases to Judge Greg Mathis in a court-like setting. The episode opens with Mathis introducing the case and giving a bit of background information on the parties involved.
The first case presented is that of a young woman who claims that her former roommate destroyed her property and failed to pay her rent. The plaintiff, a soft-spoken college student, explains to Mathis that she lived with the defendant for several months before things took a turn for the worse. She claims that the defendant became increasingly disrespectful and began inviting strangers over without her permission. When the plaintiff decided to move out, she discovered that several of her belongings were either missing or damaged beyond repair.
The defendant, a young woman with a tough exterior, denies the plaintiff's allegations and instead claims that the plaintiff left the apartment in disarray and owed her money for unpaid utilities. She argues that the damages to the plaintiff's property were either pre-existing or caused by the plaintiff herself.
Mathis listens to both sides of the story and asks probing questions to get to the bottom of the dispute. He examines photos and receipts submitted by both parties and ultimately renders a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. He orders the defendant to pay the plaintiff for the damage to her property and unpaid rent.
The second case presented in the episode involves a woman who claims that her former employer owes her several months' worth of back pay. The plaintiff, a middle-aged woman with a no-nonsense attitude, describes how she worked tirelessly for the defendant at his small business but was never compensated fairly. She alleges that the defendant promised to pay her a certain amount per week, but frequently missed payments and eventually stopped paying her altogether.
The defendant, a man in his 60s with a rough exterior, counters that the plaintiff was only supposed to work a few hours a week and was paid accordingly. He argues that the plaintiff was never promised a certain wage and that any back pay owed to her is the result of a misunderstanding.
Mathis again listens attentively to both sides of the story and reviews documentation submitted by both parties. He ultimately rules in favor of the plaintiff and orders the defendant to pay her the full amount owed.
The final case presented in Episode 134 is a bit more contentious, involving a high school student who claims that she was unfairly suspended from school. The plaintiff, a young woman with a shy demeanor, explains that she was suspended after an altercation with another student in the hallway. She argues that she was defending herself and that the other student was the aggressor.
The defendant, a middle-aged school official with a stern demeanor, counters that the plaintiff was suspended for instigating the altercation and that she was given due process. He argues that the plaintiff has a history of disruptive behavior and that she was given multiple chances to improve her behavior before being suspended.
Mathis listens to both sides of the story and asks questions to clarify the events leading up to the altercation. He ultimately rules in favor of the defendant, stating that the school followed proper protocol in suspending the plaintiff. He advises the plaintiff to work on her behavior and habits in order to avoid future disciplinary action.
Overall, Episode 134 of Judge Mathis offers a diverse set of cases, ranging from property damage to workplace disputes to school suspensions. As always, Mathis demonstrates a keen ability to listen to both sides of a story and render a fair judgement based on the facts presented.