The People's Court Season 23 Episode 138 Taking terrible advantage

Taking Terrible Advantage is the one hundred and thirty-eighth episode of the twenty-third season of The People's Court. The show is a legal-based reality TV series that features real small claims cases between two parties that are heard by judge Marilyn Milian and presided over by bailiff Petri Hawkins-Byrd.

In this episode, a plaintiff is suing her former friend for taking advantage of her in a business deal. The plaintiff claims that she and the defendant had an agreement to start a business together, but the defendant ended up stealing the idea and launching it on her own. The plaintiff is seeking compensation for the profits the defendant made from the business.

As the case unfolds, it becomes clear that the plaintiff and the defendant had a long-standing friendship before the business idea came up. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant used their friendship to gain access to her business plan and then exploited it for her own gain. The defendant, on the other hand, claims that she had come up with a similar business idea on her own before the plaintiff even pitched hers and that the overlap was just a coincidence.

Both parties present their arguments to Judge Milian, who listens attentively and asks probing questions. She tries to get to the bottom of what exactly was agreed upon between the two friends and if the defendant did indeed steal the plaintiff's idea. The defendant's defense is that there was no formal agreement between the two and therefore she wasn't bound by any obligation to share the profits or give credit to the plaintiff. The plaintiff argues that there was an implicit agreement and that the defendant acted in bad faith by launching the business on her own, without acknowledging that it was the plaintiff's idea.

Throughout the episode, emotions run high as both parties air their grievances. The plaintiff is particularly emotional, expressing deep hurt and disappointment at her friend's actions. The defendant, meanwhile, maintains that she did nothing wrong and that the plaintiff is simply trying to cash in on something that was never hers to begin with.

As Judge Milian weighs the arguments and examines the evidence presented by both parties, she tries to find a fair resolution. She cites past legal precedents and asks questions about the nature of the friendship between the two parties. Ultimately, she makes a decision that is binding, and both parties leave The People's Court with either a sense of vindication or disappointment.

Taking Terrible Advantage is a typical episode of The People's Court, featuring a small claims case that is relatable to many viewers. It highlights the complexities of personal relationships and the potential risks of doing business with friends. The episode is riveting due to the passionate arguments made by both the plaintiff and the defendant, and Judge Milian's insightful analysis of the facts and the law.