The People's Court Season 18 Episode 1 I Have Video Of You Hitting My Car So Pay Up!

In season 18 episode 1 of The People's Court titled "I Have Video Of You Hitting My Car So Pay Up!," two parties come before Judge Marilyn Milian to settle a dispute over a car accident. The plaintiff claims that the defendant hit their car while driving and caused damages. The defendant denies causing the damages and argues that the damages were preexisting.

The plaintiff presents a video as evidence which shows the defendant hitting the plaintiff's car as they were backing out of a parking space. The plaintiff reveals that the video was taken by their neighbor's security camera and that it clearly shows the defendant causing the damages. The defendant counters by stating that the damages were already present on the plaintiff's car and that they did not cause any damages. The defendant even goes on to claim that the plaintiff may have staged the accident to receive money from them.

Judge Milian begins by interrogating both parties to get a clear understanding of the situation. The plaintiff describes the extent of the damages incurred to their car and presents an estimate of $2,500 to repair the damages. The defendant, however, argues that the damages are superficial and could be fixed for a fraction of the amount.

To further assess the damages, Judge Milian calls an expert who inspects the car and supports the plaintiff's claim of $2,500 to fix the damages. The defendant, however, still disputes the extent of the damages and attempts to claim that the video evidence could have been fabricated.

Judge Milian then calls upon the evidence lawyer, who reviews the video and confirms that it is authentic. The evidence lawyer even explains to the defendant the process by which they can check the authenticity of a security camera video.

As the case progresses, Judge Milian also confronts the defendant about their insurance policy, which they failed to present in court. The defendant apologizes and produces their insurance documents, but it's too late as they failed to disclose the details of their policy during the hearing. This causes a loss of credibility for the defendant's defense.

The final verdict finds the defendant guilty of causing the damages and orders them to pay the plaintiff $2,500 as compensation. The plaintiff is pleased with the verdict and expresses their satisfaction with the court's decision.

Overall, the episode highlights the importance of concrete evidence in court proceedings and shows how the video footage was decisive in settling the case. It also shows how presenting all the necessary documents and evidence is essential to presenting a credible defense. The show continues to provide a platform for people to seek justice and resolve disputes through peaceful means.