The People's Court Season 25 Episode 6 Charging up a customer

In the episode Charging up a Customer of The People's Court, Judge Marilyn Milian presides over a case involving a dispute between a homeowner and an electrician. The homeowner claims that the electrician installed faulty wiring in a backyard shed, causing damage to electrical equipment and posing a safety hazard.

The plaintiff details how the electrician was hired to install electricity in the shed for use as a workshop. Shortly after the installation was completed, the plaintiff alleges that they noticed electrical issues, including power surges and a lack of power in certain outlets. The plaintiff also states that the electrical problems caused damage to expensive equipment, including a power generator and air compressor.

The electrician, in defense, maintains that the electrical work was properly done and that no issues were present upon completion of the job. The electrician argues that any problems that arose were due to the homeowner's misuse of the electrical equipment, not due to faulty wiring.

Judge Milian asks both parties to provide evidence to support their claims, including photos of the wiring and invoices for equipment repairs. She notes that the burden of proof lies with the plaintiff to show that the electrician's work was faulty and caused damage.

After reviewing the evidence, Judge Milian makes a ruling in favor of the plaintiff, finding that the electrician was negligent in their work and caused damage to the plaintiff's property. The judge orders the electrician to pay the plaintiff for the cost of repairs to the damaged equipment, as well as the cost of hiring a new electrician to fix the faulty wiring.

Throughout the episode, Judge Milian offers advice to both parties on ways to avoid disputes and the importance of hiring qualified professionals for electrical work. The episode highlights the importance of proper electrical installation and maintenance in preventing damage to property and ensuring safety.