The People's Court Season 23 Episode 87 Bad business practices

The People's Court season 23 episode 87 titled "Bad Business Practices" focuses on disputes between individuals who have had negative experiences with various business establishments. The episode features Judge Marilyn Milian presiding over the cases and ultimately providing a fair verdict for each dispute.

The first case revolves around a woman who seeks compensation from a hair salon for a botched hair dye job. The woman claims that her hair was completely damaged and her scalp burned due to the negligence of the salon staff. The salon argues that the woman failed to follow proper aftercare instructions and thus, caused the damage herself. Judge Milian examines the evidence and ultimately decides in favor of the customer, awarding her the full amount she requested.

The second case features a customer who purchased a used car from a dealership but soon discovered that the car had several mechanical problems that were not disclosed at the time of purchase. The customer claims that the dealership engaged in fraudulent practices by hiding the car's issues. The dealership argues that the customer inspected the car before purchasing it and that they had no knowledge of the car's problems. Judge Milian examines the evidence and ultimately decides in favor of the customer, awarding him compensation for the repairs that he had to make.

The third case features a landlord who is suing a former tenant for damages to the apartment. The landlord claims that the tenant left the apartment in a filthy state with several damages to the walls and appliances. The tenant argues that the damages were present before she moved into the apartment and that she had informed the landlord of these damages. Judge Milian examines the evidence and ultimately decides in favor of the landlord, awarding him compensation for the damages.

The fourth case features a small business owner who is suing a former employee for theft of trade secrets. The business owner claims that the employee stole confidential information and trade secrets before leaving to work for a competing business. The employee denies these allegations and claims that she did not have any access to confidential information. Judge Milian examines the evidence and ultimately decides in favor of the small business owner, awarding him compensation for the damages incurred due to the theft of trade secrets.

The final case features a woman who purchased a dress from a boutique but claims that the dress did not fit properly. The customer argues that the boutique failed to disclose the true size of the dress, leading to her purchasing a dress that did not fit. The boutique claims that the customer did not try on the dress before purchasing it and that they did disclose the size. Judge Milian examines the evidence and ultimately decides in favor of the boutique, stating that the customer should have tried on the dress before purchasing it.

Overall, the episode "Bad Business Practices" highlights the importance of transparency and good business ethics. Judge Milian makes it clear that businesses should be upfront with their customers and that fraudulent or unethical practices will not be tolerated in her courtroom. The episode also serves as a warning to individuals that they should research and inspect products and businesses thoroughly before making a purchase or signing a contract.