The People's Court Season 19 Episode 26 You sold me a sick puppy!
- October 12, 2015
You sold me a sick puppy! is the 26th episode of the 19th season of The People's Court. In this episode, Judge Marilyn Milian presides over a case where a woman named Brittany is suing a man named Jack for selling her a sick puppy.
Brittany claims that she purchased the puppy from Jack for $1,500, and that he assured her that the puppy was in good health. However, within a few days of bringing the puppy home, it became clear that the puppy was very sick. Brittany took the puppy to the vet, where she was told that he had a severe respiratory infection and would require expensive treatment.
Brittany is seeking compensation from Jack for the cost of the puppy, as well as the vet bills she has incurred. She is also asking for emotional damages, as she has become very attached to the puppy and is upset that he is so sick.
Jack, on the other hand, insists that he sold the puppy in good faith and had no idea that it was sick. He claims that he purchased the puppy from a reputable breeder and had not noticed any signs of illness. He is reluctant to pay Brittany any money, as he believes he has done nothing wrong.
As the case unfolds, both Brittany and Jack present evidence to support their claims. Brittany produces receipts for the cost of the puppy and the vet bills, as well as testimony from the veterinarian who treated the puppy. The vet confirms that the puppy was very sick and required extensive treatment.
Jack, on the other hand, produces paperwork from the breeder showing that the puppy had received all of his vaccinations and passed a health inspection. He also argues that Brittany may have caused the puppy's illness by exposing him to other sick animals.
Throughout the case, Judge Milian weighs the evidence presented by both parties and asks probing questions to get to the bottom of the issue. She also offers her own insights and opinions, based on her years of experience as a judge and lawyer.
Ultimately, Judge Milian makes a decision that satisfies both parties to some extent. She orders Jack to refund the cost of the puppy to Brittany, but does not require him to pay for the vet bills. She also suggests that Brittany may have some responsibility for the puppy's illness, and advises her to be more careful in the future about exposing her pets to other sick animals.
As the show ends, both Brittany and Jack express satisfaction with the outcome of the case. Brittany is pleased to have recovered the cost of the puppy, while Jack is relieved that he does not have to pay for the vet bills. Judge Milian offers some final words of advice to both parties, and the episode concludes.