A Compost Conundrum

The plaintiff built two composting receptacles on the defendant's property. However, the defendant failed to pay the plaintiff and threw away some of his tools, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff built the composting receptacles for the community and just used her property as a storage area. The defendant is countersuing for the cost to fix the damages to the side of her house.
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[@toothybj]

This guy is suing her because she won’t allow him to take over HER yard and turn it into a composting business for himself? Wow, the nerve…

[@Team33Team33]

He seems to think he's the dog's balls ... A 52 Million Ponzi Scheme !!! Threats !!! He's a scumbag and had been convicted several times for the same with other people.

[@alllifematters]

😄😄🤣

[@aaronflores21af]

He was convinced of a Ponzi skeme

[@franklesser5655]

Defendant is one of the most honest and fair to appear on People's Court.

[@Aura983]

Except for the frivolous counter-suit...

[@gilbertdaroy6080]

At first I was against the heartless and insensitive Defendant, but after thè unusually lucid text exchanges between the two the image of the Plaintiff as the victim and good guy began to UNRAVEL. He's got some screws loose.

[@moniqueengleman873]

I agree. She reminds me of Katie Porter. Straight shooter. She presents really well.

[@caseyomcdonough]

@@Aura983 It is an interesting tactic in the law, which is when someone sues you, you automatically sue them back, especially in a case where you are being sued frivolously. If someone sues you for something you know not to be true, you start thinking to yourself, what did they do in this particular escapade? If he had just washed his hands of the whole thing and racked it up for his own inaction, she would have simply washed her hands of all the things she didn't like. Although, you only have to deal with the civil law a little, and you learn really quick you can't sue and win for most things, especially the time to sue or defend yourself from a suite, that's just life.

[@leafrazer8440]

The defendant is such a caring person, we definitely need more people like her in this world!!!

[@yung1717]

His brain injury definitely contributed to his aggression and erratic behavior. I’m with her , I wouldn’t want him on my property

[@yung1717]

And he went to jail for fraud? He wasn’t wrapped too tightly beforehand

[@divifemtv]

Males don't need brain injuries to act violent, emotionally unhinged and ineffectual in communication.

[@Germinate16]

This dude needs 24 hour supervision in a facility.

[@I_am_enigma53]

Man he's got some nerve calling someone a scammer considering his criminal history.

[@lolamaude3449]

There is something wrong with the plaintiff.

[@Van-hb2lk]

yes a brain injury

[@PoKaySarina]

He’s either a blatant liar or extremely deluded.

[@bjohnson1149]

@@Van-hb2lk there was something wrong with him WAY before the injury.

[@QurVgn]

Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s…….Or maybe he’s just ⭐️ Him! He’s maybe one of those guys in high school who got D’s, but Aced their SAT’s bc they’re Brilliant…yet socially awkward…and Nothing’s ‘wrong’ with him.

[@cmcb09]

@@QurVgnA mentally stable person would not take over someone else's property and become angry when the owner tries to remove their clutter. This individual is clearly unstable and it is not the neighbor's responsibility to take care of him like a mother would.

[@thefonzkiss]

Jon Compost Bin Jovi

[@happyfeetgal3879]

😂 good one

[@Cougar4u]

Definitely thought of Bon Jovi lol

[@Wattle-t5i]

Funny I was looking at him thinking gee he reminds me of someone then I saw your comment 😂😂😂😂😂

[@dougcannon6289]

You win the internet today! Funny!

[@mysinusesrkillingme3975]

😂😂

[@meicolar1724]

Ohhhh he WAS preparing for the scam. ..she saw through it and prevented it....thats why he became so angry.😏

[@stephanied8388]

Omg I didn't think of that but you're totally right! I wonder what he was planning to do

[@angelawhite7140]

I think he was probably going to sell the compost. He tried to sue for the value of it.

[@francollins4036]

You are right.

[@erinmcmahan9033]

I actually came here to say this! And that he definitely has some issues.

[@Wattle-t5i]

Omg ITS HER PLACE SHE WANTS U GONE IF SHE SAYS GO GOOOOOOO

[@annajacobson3299]

AND GAVE HIM EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO GET IT. JESUS 😂

[@eph2vv89only1way]

Going swimming right after the surgery is just as big of a concern as getting on the bike because of the risk of infection. I had surgery a month ago and wasn't allowed to shower for 2 weeks because getting it wet could cause an infection, which can be life threatening

[@dancinditedforyears6736]

I've had an internal infection from a procedure that was in a Drs office and yes I nearly died but it being internal was not visible. It was also extremely painful and I've had over 10 back surgeries.

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

The defendant's emotional intelligence is off the charts.

[@lysantiapatrick3699]

That JM side eye towards the Plantiff when the defendant said he came to her door wanting her to dress him is EVERYTHING! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@facedownchuck]

I caught that!

[@AishaBrownIsMe]

This guy looks like he uses compost in a time machine he built himself... that's just a bike.

[@sydneylandis5699]

shes one of the most level headed person ive seen on one of these shows

[@GlockBlocked19]

“Along with the prison sentence, Orange County Superior Court Judge Thomas M. Goethals ordered Scott Yard to pay $7.7 million in restitution to the victims.” Crook.

[@cassidynichols-dahill1066]

7.7 million? Jeez. No wonder he’s living with his mother

[@bjohnson1149]

And you know this how?

[@BloodNote]

@@bjohnson1149 It seriously took two seconds to google this...

[@cassidynichols-dahill1066]

@@bjohnson1149 I just googled it to see if I could find it. Google “Scott Yard Orange County” the first result is “Last Suspect in $52 Million Scheme gets 6 Years in Prison” it’s in that article

[@BornNoU]

@@bjohnson1149if you google “Scott Yard Orange County CA”, there’s an article from the Orange County Register and several other papers discussing him. Found a photo as well in one of them, it’s this guy

[@meicolar1724]

Hope she put a restraining order on him....he's crazy

[@Pinkdiamond12]

Being too nice can lead to disaster.

[@quickchris10]

Well, I thought she took too long to decide she disliked it? Like months later?

[@stephaniecarlson4626]

Always the woman fault, eh?

[@charliethephoenixmyers4036]

The comment he made at the end, “Are you…?”, in response to the interview guy, saying he was so sorry about that, was priceless 🤣🤣🤣 The shade. Lol.

[@JamieM470]

He's the first litigant I've ever seen get the best of Doug 🤣

[@oldageisdumb]

Sometimes he seemed not all there but then other times he was a quick wit lol

[@ellenstone9704]

@@oldageisdumb welcome to navigating traumatic brain injury.

[@ElsaFriost]

He's already weird without the accident I can only imagine how he is after the accident

[@Daydream355]

I think the plaintiff’s brain is still messed up..

[@rozdoyle8872]

He has been storing Compost in there for too long.

[@tothelighthouse9843]

Frankly, she dodged a bullet. He's exactly the type of guy who trips over his own rake but sues the property owner for $1 million because he was on her property when he did it. I can just hear him: "She made me come over that day even tho I just had brain surgery". She'd've had to spend $10 grand on a decent lawyer just to protect her interests in court. Smarter to do the cleanup herself & drop his stuff off so he's nowhere near her property & property insurance coverage, lol.

[@karenwalters1211]

I think in time he could be a stalker or dangerous in some way

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

She needs to get a restraining order

[@kaylaaf468]

That's a good point perhaps that's why he did it on her property

[@kaulana764]

I think he had that head injury from birth...he's outta his mind!

[@RtyRgld]

35:30 😂😂😂 “I’m so sorry for you” “Are you?” Always wanted to see someone have the last word with him 😂 cuz he’s the most petty 😅😂😂

[@VladmirPoopN]

I wonder if the plaintiff was this much of an asshole before the head injury. Watching him look more and more incredulous/confused as the case went on, as it slowly dawned on him things weren't going his way, was so annoying - yet a little satisfying. Edit: he served prison time for fraud? That answers me question "lol"

[@oscarmejia9235]

Willi Wonka on compost crack 😆 you get nothing!!!! Good day sir!!! 😂

[@maryannegunter115]

You can't put hot compost directly on plants; and it does get hot. That's one reason it has to be turned, it is a science😊

[@eph2vv89only1way]

Yes it does. In fact, when I was 11 my parents bought a house, and, unknown to them, the previous owner had left a pile of wet rags in the basement. Because it was wet, the pile of rags began to compost. It got so hot it set the house on fire

[@tinaoruadhagain3171]

To be honest. Unless he showed physical proof of a head injury that might be part of the scam as well just to buy himself time or try not to take accountability for his actions.

[@traceyaz125]

He seems somewhat dangerous and unpredictable

[@elainevankat5353]

Agree… the defendant shouldn’t leave her cat with him!🤷‍♀️

[@irismeadowsregift737]

😂mommy doesn't want his trash either

[@danniw5781]

The way I hollered when the judge read the texts 😂😂 he is serious about his "Composting"

[@FZUMMZUMM]

I wish the defendant was my neighbor. She’s kind, honest & really sweet. The plaintiff is creepy & scary!

[@yayacar-sil5452]

This was unfair and she did prove her case. He is a scammer, arrogant and he should of paid more.

[@thomgage7083]

Are they sure his brain damage was caused by the bicycle accident or was it there beforehand?

[@crystalshaw8744]

Apparently, he still has that brain injury.

[@meadow8787]

Well yeah lol. It's a for life things.

[@orcasgirl1]

I appreciate that maybe you're trying to make some kind of joke here, but that's really insensitive to say. Nor, was it funny. Would you state something similar to someone who had lost a leg? Regardless of this guy being on People's Court, millions of others suffer with TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), and yes, it's for the rest of their lives. Please educate yourself, and grow some compassion.

[@rachelharper3778]

These are youtube comments…. I think you might be expecting a little too much from them. Additionally, the plaintiff admitted to embezzling at least $52 million so he’s kind of an asshole and maybe does not deserve as much empathy as you think.

[@Leonrey-ic1wh]

"Right next to that red whatever it is" "Rock" "Yeah"

[@meumnomen]

The lengths dude will go to to compost is crazy

[@stephanied8388]

Alternate title: After the litigants state their case, JM beats a dead horse for 37 minutes.

[@stacyb.9335]

He had nowhere to put his compost bins and took advantage of her and used her yard for his personal project.

[@trekgirl65]

Since he has no job.

[@dbabies82]

Had he gotten hurt on her property, he could have sued. Huge liability issue with him, knowing he some type of mental delay/illness. He doesn't think like a normal person.

[@aiming4peace254]

I thought all adults knew that you can't mess with head injuries....smh. Added: "I'm so sorry you lost." "Are you?" 😅 "And the defendant is on her way out...."

[@zeeprince9879]

This guy is a pain in the compost 😂

[@Hatokirei]

If you can swim and ride your bike after surgery, you can move your sawhorses. Nothing about this guy makes sense. For anyone interested, look up keyhole gardening. It's composting and growing herbs and a lot of times it looks much better than composting. Although what that guy had is the bare minimum for a good compost container.

[@shendisackett]

That is the kind of compost bin people used to put together in their garden years ago before it fell out of fashion. My Grandad had a big recatangular one at the end of the garden.

[@ltsoul9751]

"this has taken a lot longer than... composting" underrated lol

[@PoKaySarina]

The way these two ramble triggers my anxiety 😂

[@lalalovely8910]

Omg I found my tribe because same! 😂 I continued to fast forward through out even JM saying the same thing over and over.😩 😅

[@PoKaySarina]

@@lalalovely8910 Right?! I thought I was the only one that couldn’t handle it 😂

[@MyGoodenessGracious]

I was all shook up....my lawd😩

[@MyGoodenessGracious]

This was twice as long than necessary with all the repetitive conversation.

[@Dk-dy6gx]

This guy has stressed me out he is clearly a problem he's confusing and weird

[@rozdoyle8872]

Scott Yard is a total intrusive Spoiled Bratt , He obviously likes playing in other people's Yards .

[@billt7221]

I wanted Doug to ask about the Ponzi scam

[@765aabbzzz]

He's probably fun at parties..... I like people with healthy obsessions . also you can tell he's a bit unhinged.

[@joesnelson8287]

?!wtf

[@johnfiveash6733]

He does not have any common sense of getting in the pool and riding his bike after brain surgery

[@OhMaryJo]

I don’t know what year this is from but I can tell you that getting someone to replace a section of siding costs a lot more more than $100!

[@krullfamily5]

Wow! The way he said “thank you for telling me” is ridiculous and very telling. There is something definitely wrong with him!

[@vivoyeur]

I had to stop watching. OMGOSH! This banter about him not understanding what the text was about for the pickup, etc. smh...I felt like I may need brain surgery soon.

[@stratfordbaby]

At that point, the damage caused by the hematoma was complete. The compression and the ischemia was fixed. Yes, medically trained.

[@shendisackett]

Thank you I was thinking that must be the case but I'm not medically trained. The fact he got on his bike and into a swimming pool the day after surgery shows he can no longer think clearly. I had major surgery on my wrist earlier this year. I wasn't allowed to get my wound wet for a fortnight, and only after a nurse had removed the dressings and a registrar had examined the wound. That has been the same for all of the surgeries on my wrist. He wouldn't have been able to check a wound on top of his head for infection and I doubt he went for aftercare.

[@sheriwilliams5027]

🇺🇸❤️🙏🏽Magic Words From Defendant “He Was Reckless” and she didn’t need his recklessness around her property!! 🇺🇸❤️🙏🏽

[@Time_Will_Tell760]

Something tells me he legally changed his last name to YARD. Surprised he didn’t change it to Mr COMPOST. !! 😂

[@djeto2525]

The plaintiff is a textbook con-artist.

[@VictoriaCatLady]

Creeped me out!

[@stratfordbaby]

She knows how to make a short story long.

[@dennisbalsarick9727]

100 BUCKS IS BULL 💩

[@Peepeepoopoo5543]

This guy is bonkers 😂

[@VictoriaHudson]

Guy has substance abuse and other issues, definitely. Gotta call his “mommy” to coordinate his removal of his tools?!?

[@msfranklin2650]

SUCH A LONG CASE & FOR WHAT BOTTOM LINE CORRECT VERDICT HE SHOULD'VE PICKED UP HIS BELONGINGS. THE AUDACITY OF SOMEONE TELLING YOU WHAT THEY WANT ON YOUR PRIVATE PROPERTY SMDH

[@DreamWarriorPaige]

Happy Monday people's court fam!

[@yung1717]

Happy Monday

[@ashlipope5079]

Happy Monday from Colorado!🎉

[@phillyjilly]

❤heyy

[@cassandra6710]

You as well & everyone !!

[@robertlebacs3196]

😊

[@LeolaGlamour]

The defendant in the end sounded pretty reasonable, not bitter. I personally wouldn't have engaged in someone with a brain injury and she should have just asked his mom if she could drop the things off.

[@Infochique]

This case is unnecessarily long😢

[@elainevankat5353]

Agree… the judge is definitely dragging this out too long!

[@WaltT-q4n]

The judge pretty lenient with this guy. I'm amazed at her lenience with this guy. Wtf is wrong with her.

[@taylorgizelle]

I thought she was being so lenient because he was a little special 😂

[@StaceyMilo2011]

She knows she had a brain injury so she's showing more empathy.

[@ArleneFerguson-h2o]

​@@StaceyMilo2011tolerance of poor behavior and affording excuses to our weakest is what got us here.

[@StaceyMilo2011]

@@ArleneFerguson-h2o He may have already had neurological issues before his crash, but even if he didn't he is obviously showing signs of it now. So, if showing empathy for those who may be a little slower or less competent because of true medical issues is a bad thing, then this world is in trouble.

[@madmaxofspokane1691]

We don't know how many drunken bicycle accidents the Plaintiff has had over the years, but I suspect that he hasn't been right in the head, mentally, for decades... Especially with his past criminal record.

[@Cougar4u]

He probably lives with his mom so she can keep an eye on him, due to those accidents. He’s probably mostly harmless but you never really know when people get wound up.

[@SalmaisshakMead]

When he said I asked her to take me but she didn't but I got there.. Like ok. Good for u

[@XFiorentti]

This plaintiff was crazy😂😂

[@lakerland420]

Yeah he got a couple screws loose

[@RiahMunnblock]

Happy Monday everyone let's have a great week

[@shelberz1]

:)

[@krystalroller2915]

How will you find anyone to fix all those pieces of siding for 100 bucks? Oh, JM expects her to fix it her self and buy the material with the 100 bucks.

[@s.l.1851]

Why is everyone being so nice to this creep? The name calling he used against the defendant, the malicious behavior, the fact that his mom and girlfriend apparently have to live his life for him… He is an absolute creep. That poor defendant. Ugg. If he goes to prison again, I hope he stays there and isn’t able to cause this kind of trouble for his family and friends again.

[@francollins4036]

The guy is malicious... the Judge cant see it or is feeling sorry for him. He is a dodgy person.

[@shoshafogel4780]

The perfect case to drift off to. I'm going to dream about soil...😅

[@LeRoszay]

I guess it’s true… women will live longer than men 😂😂😂

[@jennifermosley1243]

What a pos. He is definitely a scammer. She's lucky she got 100 bucks. She was just trying to be nice. His own mother said he was a scammer. Pretty bad when your own mother says that about you.

[@keyeviondavis9647]

He was low-key trying, to make a move on her 😁😁

[@TopherGrant]

Nah, not every guy hunches everything that will let them. Calm down

[@mickm6309]

@@TopherGrant I'm not sure of that, I don't think he has a girlfriend and I do think he was after her.

[@pannamal5182]

Advance to mark 34 minutes to conclude this nonsense

[@TopherGrant]

The reason we watch every day IS for the "nonsense" try foreplay, it's not a race to the finish. Your woman will thank you.

[@wkb3232]

Love the longer episodes☺️

[@stacybstacyb]

Ikr! People telling you to jump ahead in the comments, uh, why you watching?

[@saramichele7366]

I, personally, found this case super boring. Lol

[@dennisbalsarick9727]

I Think The Problem These Days is That People are Allowed To Make Your Life a Living Hell and There's No Consequences. I Would Have Given Her The 5 Grand To Teach a Lawful Lesson. You Can't Abuse The Niceness of People and Then Sue Them When They Say That's Enuff. THATS Why Our Legal System Is Bogus. She Was Put Through Lots of Shit and Then He Sues Her and She Has to Defend Herself. THAT'S WHY SHE DESERVES PUNITIVE DAMAGES, TO STOP THIS BULLSHIT LAW SUITS

[@robenrox]

Why is every word begun with a capital letter like a title? lol

[@Missin76]

Doug at 35:00😂😂😂😂😂 my husband and I kept replaying it and cracking up!

[@shanamitchell9326]

That's always the best part. He's always throwing shade😂

[@cassandra6710]

Has an excuse for EVERYTHING. 🤯I don't like super short cases but this is to much. I'm thinking unedited? My head hurts and still have 10 minutes left. Anyways, happy monday people's court famm. !!! 🎉😊 🏢

[@stacybstacyb]

I just don’t get this sentiment. The whole point of watching is to enjoy the watch. Not to just get to the end of it.

[@cassandra6710]

@@stacybstacyb I agree with you. Sometimes I don't like Judge Mathis cases because most are 7 to 10 minutes long. I don't mind a long case if it's a lot of information but it's the same thing over and over. I still love my court shows and wasn't trying to complain. My head just hurt from both litigants.

[@annamariegowithme]

Trying to get through my work morning and I am so ready to speed to the end. She is talking way too much !! 🤐

[@TopherGrant]

Slow down. Try foreplay. It's not a race

[@DeltaDyl]

Get to it lady

[@dahlmer1234]

Good Grief! He's wacked! Wild, Drunken yard guy !

[@lindasensabaugh4013]

I live on 8 acres in the woods. All my peelings I put out for any critters that come by. Eat a lot of veggies and fruits. I see fox, coyote,rabbits, squirrels, deer, falcons and many birds-even a bear siting 1 mile away. Composting is stinky and nasty no matter where you put it. Not a fan of composting.

[@cccc-qp7ww]

I wish the judge would just call out the plaintiff as a scammer. Defendant was such a sweetheart, maybe a pushover and he just took advantage.

[@madmaxofspokane1691]

Sue for the moon and walk away with a hundred bucks...

[@RougeStrom]

It was a worthy cause but you lost. I'm so sorry about that. “ are you”.🤣🤣🤣

[@jasoncoughenour8911]

No iron or calcium in his compost ? Garbage.

[@liltacodaddy4002]

lol. The defendant’s testimony is very thorough, well spoken and non malicious I knew he was cooked when she started talking

[@lauraanne5175]

We all have known a Scott in our lifetime 🙄😂. I feel she should have gotten something more for all his weird and somewhat harassing texts. He is a walking red flag

[@jamesfetherston1190]

I was picturing nice compost bins. Yeeesh.

[@justinlapinid-ranion3600]

The plaintiff looks like a puppet.

[@rockobill7637]

😆

[@jelliebeanbag]

Sad to see David Bowie's little brother falling on such hard times.

[@whiterussian1783]

That guy is not special needs.

[@WaltT-q4n]

The judge loves to hear herself talk. Most of it redundant.

[@judedeprey6831]

Most of what the plaintiff says, as well.

[@xjstalex1332]

I bet this guys childhood bedroom was filled to brim with David Bowie posters!

[@keshiadsmith6400]

This is lady is talking entirely tooooo doggone much! What is even talking about?? This is case went on tooooooo long 😒

[@kellismith4329]

Now he wears protection on his head cleverly disguised as sunglasses

[@shelberz1]

Bleeding Hearts Attract Sharks

[@dahlmer1234]

Harvey!? You look like you've been partying hard snd no sleep and going to work as the sun rises

[@annadavenport2594]

I was reading this comment right when he popped up 😂😂