Being a Party Crasher

The plaintiff says she hired party space at the defendant’s hall for 200 people, but it was double-booked when she got there. Turns out the defendant didn’t have the authority to make the booking, so the plaintiff is suing for her deposit back. The defendant says the plaintiff’s budget was limited and he told her she could only book part of the room. He claims she signed a contract and he did nothing wrong.
Case #24-142

[@ButtonsCasey]

Has the audience ever applauded like that before? Judge was right about the plantiff though. At 19 she did a lot better than most.

[@phoenixl6877]

That's the 1st time I've see the audience applaud and I watch this show EVERYDAY!! 😆

[@dopeytripod]

@11:10 girl in back - tongue

[@TashaStanleyButler]

I loved it!!!!

[@vickie2263]

@@dopeytripod I totally missed that until now! 🧐👀 Good Observation!!!!

[@saramichele7366]

I found her to be very impressive!

[@MsSparklesNGlitter]

That young lady is quite impressive. She was calm, articulate and acted/dressed appropriately for court, which adults twice or more her age often can't do on this show.

[@sarahwaters8262]

Articulate except for not being able to say contacT and using *axed* .

[@MrPacmanjr454]

@@sarahwaters8262 you sound like a hater. A judge complementing her and everyone agreeing and yet you have to find one thing to rain on her win. Maybe it's cause she's black and you can't stand seeing people of color doing better than you

[@griiindlepsn6084]

@@sarahwaters8262 Have you never heard of an accent.

[@christinedenise7844]

@@sarahwaters8262 tsk, tsk.

[@BlkMagickGaia3]

So she's a normal person? Y'all give kudos for typical, normal adult behavior...

[@DH-dl3ll]

So sweet how the judge complimented the plaintiff and how the court cheered for her ❣

[@dopeytripod]

@11:10 girl in back - tongue

[@MortalKowboy]

@@dopeytripod Good eye! 😂

[@shaunaba3116]

Aww.. I can’t wait to see it..

[@peryole]

She’s getting all that blowback from being racially biased…

[@mp4455]

@@dopeytripod 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jasonmccann8023]

I like how the Judge is so calm and sweet then she turns up and got from 0-100 in 5 seconds 😂

[@flipwithmonique6658]

🤣🤣 frfr 0 to 109 real quick

[@Nakisha114]

The plaintiff was so mature and intelligent. I definitely see a bright future ahead of her.

[@honeyvoss1477]

This was like in 2013. She’s now married with a child and has a masters degree.

[@phlushphish793]

@@honeyvoss1477 See? She was right!

[@googleyt2622]

Yes, she will go far.

[@alaroche]

She's haitian

[@eudebrownskin4298]

She’s Haitian soo yeahhh ❤

[@lifeasjaidior5238]

She needed a round of applause 👏🏽 good job girl ! This mentality will get you far in life!

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏿

[@junkienikki3]

Court?

[@reginawelch3000]

I love the way the judge acknowledged the plaintiff’s maturity and professionalism.

[@shesuniqueinherownwaybenja7647]

He just didn’t want to give her the money back and didn’t think she was smart enough to sue his butt. She did an excellent job, very mature👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤗🤗🤗

[@akairiyahiko2602]

Defendant thought he was smarter than her. Point blank. But jokes are on him

[@lionelluva]

It was the compliment at the end for me. The defendant was trying to keep the money at all costs. Glad the Plaintiff won.

[@iammajestic9723]

The owners let this poor fella get ate up by the judge 🤣🤣🤣

[@dunkinjunkie5868]

Absolutely 😬

[@K_Cole0128]

And the brilliant plaintiff

[@mermaidmomma3696]

The plantiff earned that applause. Awesome case

[@LOVE_ALL_AROUND]

SO impressed with the plaintiff. To be that young and be so confident. She has a great future!

[@sweetpea6814]

She didn't get anything for her money. How could he justify keeping it!!

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

He was a greedy, shitty person. All the justification he needed!!!

[@phlushphish793]

I'm male, she's female. I'm experienced, she's young. I'm white, she's black!

[@Meister_de_Nicts]

short answer: he's a loser.

[@sheisme2]

He is definitely a club promoter. And the owners probably don’t deal with the day to day and allow him to book the events for the venue. I do believe one owner was ok with “underage” people being there (for the benefit of the business) and the other owner wasn’t willing to take the risk of underage people (at the risk of the business). But him keeping her money was DEAD WRONG!!! I feel like she could have sued for something extra too. Because she was left screwed over big time.

[@trekgirl65]

wrong......

[@ButtonsCasey]

It was a contract case. There is nothing else she could have gotten.

[@humaneleaguelancPA]

@@ButtonsCasey Don't be greedy now!

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

@@trekgirl65 funny how you say wrong, but she won..... you could possibly be a shitty promoter, too, if you are defending his crappy behavior.

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

@@trekgirl65 funny how you say wrong, but she won..... you could possibly be a shitty promoter, too, if you are defending his crappy behavior.

[@fuckyzeit]

She's not only smart she's a very positive person. She was able to go out with friends and have a blast when others her age would have acted spoiled, entitled and miserable. Good for her. I wish she would be my friend and coworker lol

[@deon3133]

Lmao were u with her on her bday to know how she acted 😂😂😂😂

[@phlushphish793]

Amen! Girls & people like her, positivity just seems to follow. They have a good time no matter what they do. Look how she handled that disappointment! The world needs more people like them!

[@IsaacDaniels777]

@@deon3133 she did say it at the end

[@deon3133]

@@IsaacDaniels777 lmao ok so u wasn’t there

[@googleyt2622]

@@deon3133 So, do you have any evidence whatsoever that she did not act the she said she did and that she did not act the same way we saw her act here at this court appearance? Are you suggesting that she might have acted the way that you are acting?

[@Nevaeh1]

he seemed shady and thought he could pull one over on her because she was young

[@lashundavis156]

My thoughts exactly he looked shady just walking thru the door

[@dawniipoo322]

Exactly

[@leir2005]

He thought he was the boss man and got put in his place

[@sonquatsch8585]

@@leir2005 he really did. and did u see him turn beeeeeeeeeeeeeeet RED.

[@humaneleaguelancPA]

Not just pull one over on her, but pull one over on the owner that said No to kids this young. I think the defendant was shady, lets see if we can get away with it.

[@BobBlumenfeld]

How do you have two parties in the same space? That's nonsense, stupidity or insanity.

[@DarkPhoenixSaga]

Yeah, I mean when they book they have to write it down. So if someone else wanted the same time, he just look it up and say it's not available and that's it. How hard can that be?

[@sixxygrrl]

people rent partial spaces all the time. They rented the VIP area not the whole bar. so yeah it does happen.

[@DarkPhoenixSaga]

@@sixxygrrl I never knew that. Thanks for explaining it, I can see how double bookings can happen from time to time.

[@BobBlumenfeld]

@@sixxygrrl I can see separate rooms, but there's no way to keep two parties in the same room from colliding or mingling with each other. Seems like a recipe for disaster.

[@humaneleaguelancPA]

@@DarkPhoenixSaga The party planner, sounds like he has been doing this for a while, because one owner said yes, this time HE GOT Caught by the other owner. Probably put it in the book at the last minute so the one owner wouldn't catch it. He had a deal with the other owner that ok'd it.

[@maurreese]

She was incredibly smart and prepared 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@lokaylusta]

And yet she still didn't have a party. SMH.

[@sailorminaa]

I’ve seen this episode before and I’m so happy they reposted it because I genuinely think about what this girl the plaintiff is up to every now and then LOL she is so mature, smart and well-prepared! Better than many other plaintiff’s I’ve seen on this show-and she’s just a teen! Genuinely wish the best for her!

[@Nakisha114]

I agree

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

Hopefully she will turn up as a president, vice, or supreme court justice one of these days!!!

[@shelbyclark3733]

Someone said she's married with a child now and has a masters degree. So she's doing good

[@BobBlumenfeld]

His defense seems to have been, 'I gave her alternatives, if she didn't take them, that's too bad. I'm keeping her money."

[@johnmdaniels27]

It's sad that was his defense

[@ml-jt6eg]

He doesn’t care the show will pay the $600 dollars so win for him.

[@BobBlumenfeld]

@@ml-jt6eg Once again, I disagree.

[@JusHad721]

And that’s usually all it takes for judge milian. It’s called duty to mitigate damages

[@allblaze64]

As a Haitian myself I believe the Defendants story especially about the multiple owners. But the plaintiff deserved all her money back.

[@arionlofton4721]

@@AP-xw5px I was thinking it and you commented it🤣🙌🏾

[@humaneleaguelancPA]

I think the deal was to mix up both parties, so it wouldn't show up for the owner to object, that is why the guy did a Separate contract, and probably put it in the planning book at the last minute so it wouldn't be questioned! Well at least that is my take.

[@allblaze64]

@@humaneleaguelancPA in some businesses that have multiple owners you usually have one who agrees with anything, the problem arise because the defendant like a fool think just because 1 out of 3 leaders accept that it means continue. When the defendant explain the whole process it sounded like there was no clear direction.

[@allblaze64]

@@AP-xw5px the venue is a Haitian Restaurant I'm familiar with the area also the "Haitian night" gave it away.

[@jshaianne26]

@@AP-xw5px 🤣😂👌🏾

[@ivankacolantonio7963]

Don't You Just Love When The Judge Gives Compliments?!

[@marilynwillett804]

No, because I don't need B.S.from a judge who just cares about ratings.

[@phlushphish793]

@@marilynwillett804 In all fairness, she berates for ratings, too!

[@islandgirll2650]

Yassss to this black girl magic! BEAUTY AND BRAINS✨

[@Coolkem1]

He lacks basic morals to keep her money after doing nothing for her. The nerve!

[@patbaisey5774]

I love how the whole courtroom erupted into cheers & clapping!

[@DaishaView]

lol not me wanting to cry happy tears when the judge gave her a compliment 😭😭😂

[@LeolaGlamour]

She really was the most mature, put together plaintiff I’ve seen. Many come in with vendor issues and they always get in arguments and fights. I don’t even think I would have handled this as well.

[@payableondeath9091]

I disagree she is too much and didn't listen like she ain't even old enough for alcohol;this is why I usually keep conversations with millennials at a minimum

[@lashundavis156]

@@payableondeath9091 just because she's not old enough doesn't mean she can't be inside of a club

[@leggs4113]

@@payableondeath9091 if she wasn’t old enough then she shouldn’t have been allowed to sign the contact. This isn’t her fault.

[@LeolaGlamour]

@@payableondeath9091 There are places that sell alcohol and allow 18 plus. Really all you need is wristbands but whatever 🙄. You and the three people who liked your silly comment are ridiculous.

[@widowrumstrypze9705]

@@payableondeath9091 Way to sound like an ageist! I'm so sick of people bashing Millennials, Boomers, Zoomers, we're all just PEOPLE. I'm 50, from Gen X, and I think we raised a nice bunch of kids. I certainly did, anyway!

[@mabuhayPinay]

I was cooking while watching this show. Hey young lady, any time you are down and out, feeling low, watch this video again -- to remind your beautiful self about your courage and smarts. I have 2 girls and this is one video they can watch! God bless

[@TashaStanleyButler]

Awwww!!!! This was a nice case. Thanks Judge for acknowledging the plaintiff. ❤️

[@palopinto4065]

Being 19 and not being able to book for a party at a venue that serves food (and alcohol if you want it) sounds odd as not everyone at the party is going to be underage. Why cant she be allowed to book as you would a restaurant?

[@FranckYound]

My question

[@googleyt2622]

I worked in a restaurant/bar and it was mostly restaurant traffic 'til 9PM when kitchen shut down and then the clubbers would come out for liquor service after that (with DJ or Band with dancing). No under 21s allowed after 10PM. Clearly, plaintiff wanted a club party (18+) involving drinks but not food. One waitress seems a bit unrealistic, but servers don't make their tips on selling soft drinks. Also, I presume walk up service was available at the bar. Anyway, I can see why owners and staff don't care much for such an event and not to mention keeping track of 18s and 21s creates a lot of hassle, especially if they were mixing an adult event and an 18+ event in the same hall. I think plaintiff realized that this is pretty ridiculous and that she will really have to wait 2 more years to party in the clubs with the 21s. Defendant is an idiot.

[@C3yl0]

Liability and many owners are not willing to risk their businesses for poor decisions and money.

[@palopinto4065]

@@googleyt2622 That makes sense. Good point.

[@cc-sb1is]

The "curfew" for under 21 should be after 10 pm, NOT 7 pm. Many people have dinner after that time.

[@tonymoran9794]

Everything the judge said about the plaintiff, the opposite is true for the defendant.

[@colettedjior8441]

She represented herself well. Salute 👏🏽

[@sunnyscott4876]

Smart, articulate, intelligent and attractive. This girl has hit the trifecta in life and she deserved the compliments that the judge gave her. I hope she has great success and happiness in her life 💗. Maybe she will go to law school after this!

[@tashanapink7688]

This was a great case by far. The first case that I actually screamed at my phone at this guy like dude…. Really 😂😂 I don’t think he thought that she would go this far. Great job young lady!!

[@meh2481]

He thought she wasn't gonna sue

[@damarishernandez2738]

She was beyond calm beyond mature good for this young lady she's super smart 😃 wishing her a beautiful bright healthy future

[@inukoko2012]

Everybody was clapping because they were proud of the plaintiff and happy she won the case.❤

[@rosahurd6620]

This young lady is so adorable she looks like a doll.

[@_kizum]

This is the nicest I’ve witnessed Curt being to a litigant since I’ve started binge watching this show! She had her ish together and was very well prepared!

[@sonquatsch8585]

he was super nice to the mushroom hunter. and he flashed a smile that would light up the entire universe.

[@rosahurd6620]

Let's binge watch together

[@dopeytripod]

their friends waiting outside for them @ @11:10 - tongue

[@phlushphish793]

He wasn't nice to the defendant!

[@sonquatsch8585]

@@phlushphish793 default setting 4 the show

[@C3yl0]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Plaintiff is a lawyer material.

[@desireerivera2464]

Go glad the judge gave her praise. She seemed like a very nice person and very educated.

[@benjaminm9808]

Sounds like he sold her a VIP table for her WHOLE party…

[@stevebutler812]

Never seen the audience break out in applause like that. That was very nice and it's too bad she did not seek punitive damages because she certainly had them

[@kaylove8663]

He is clearly a scamer and thought that she wouldn't fight back because of her age, I'm glad she went after him

[@toriackley8402]

The way the judge was taking to the plaintiff made me smile she is a smart classy young lady ! So glad she won that case 🤗

[@TB-fk4qm]

The reporter at the end of the cases be rough with his questions 🤣🤣🤣

[@Jujubeforreal]

I'm glad the judge leaned in on the defendant. Why on earth would he think he's entitled to keep her money when his boss told both of them "no" ?? Ridiculous 😂

[@ladymissgd]

That guy tried to sneak in a 2nd party in secret to get money. What a chad.

[@BlkMagickGaia3]

She should've sued for Emotional Distress.

[@mistiinseattle]

Brilliantly handled by plaintiff. Gracious and presented her case well. I do think it was a mistake on part of defendant but he was a jerk to keep her money.

[@lumbeemamacimaglia9850]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 good for her, I'm glad she had the courage to go there and actually have her case together and just state the facts. She was very mature and on point. Judge was immediately drawn to that bc she knew she wasn't going to waste her time. The promotor on the other hand was not prepared and basically incriminated himself. If she had the idea of a party at night and you know there is alcohol that is the main seller, no one under 21 should be there. That isn't her fault. He knew he was wrong by selling her a false dream. And whether the owners are not communicating or what, is not her responsibility and he should be alittle more thorough in his event planning. Regardless if it is $600 or $6000 , that shouldn't deter you from being transparent and loyal to your client and making sure you give them the best outcome and experience you can. People can be more understanding if you tell the truth and provide transparency from the jump.

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

Especially true since his initial complaint was that she couldn't expect a party for 600.... that it wasn't 'enough.... but he provided no other quotes. Idiot.

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

Especially true since his initial complaint was that she couldn't expect a party for 600.... that it wasn't 'enough.... but he provided no other quotes. Idiot.

[@lionessbynature8007]

Young Black women prevailing once again. She is walking hope for the future.

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

That plaintiff deserved all the praise the judge gave her.

[@none8726]

I’m glad the plantiff didn’t just listen blindly to the defendant good for her! To reach out to the owners

[@JGTVijep]

Very smart, articulate young lady.

[@NewyorkRican2191]

Very impressive young lady. She handled herself with class and won her case. Congrats to her!!

[@humanfairy]

I love this. Good job, JM! The young lady deserves her flowers!

[@Lady88]

You seem like you’re all over the place do you have you’re stuff together, you got it together…the reporter is a savage I laughed so hard 😭🤣🤣🤣

[@Kimberly-pf4iy]

I am so impressed with this young lady. There are people much older than her who come to court very unprepared and unprofessional. She had her proof and explained her case clearly and intelligently. Way to go, Shedley. 👍

[@ginger7344]

I bet this isn’t the only time he’s fraudulently taken money

[@fuller8705]

And he probably thought because she was young and black she wouldn’t do anything but she fooled him.

[@ldcole90]

Kudos to the plaintiff!!!!

[@happinesscomesinwaves5534]

The plaintiff was great! Congratulations

[@KittyLewinsky7]

The defendant has a nasty logic & morality. I’m glad the Judge gave this case everything she gave it!💜💜💜🗣🗣THIS WAS BEAUTIFUL AT THE END! 💜💜🎉

[@alvarussell2728]

Judge thank you for supporting our youths

[@bossjean6685]

Brilliant Black Mind!! Young lady do well make us all proud!! God bless u!! Black Girls Rock!!

[@genznancy]

Can we talk about how beautiful she is

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes

[@glenncurley680]

He could of ironed his shirt for TV Court!

[@latzmenon5770]

That defendant is so shady. Judge should have given the plaintiff and extra $600 for emotional distress.

[@johng669]

It's super rare to have clapping in the court room. The audience and Judge were very shocked he had the nerve to defend that case.

[@lordy7933]

Miss Shedly, beauty, brains and phenomenally poised. I wish you success in life 💐

[@rivkaruttenberg2628]

Absolutely agree! This 19 year old is wiser and more poised than most older litigants in this courtroom. Kudos to her parents. I hope she runs for office one day! ❤

[@cynthiacler9284]

Did that defendant cry a little after the judgement was given. It looked like he was trying really hard to hold back them tears. JM ripped him a new one😁

[@NellieKAdaba]

😆

[@mdotjdesigns]

Elon Musk was tripping.... 😂😂🤣

[@kadeesha4802]

I think she's more than smart... she is educated... well done 👏🏾...

[@bankait_rex1860]

Love how the guy at the end goes savage mode and beats a dead horse to the ground lol.

[@chrstphrmtthw16]

Repeat but still going to watch 🤣🤣

[@sonquatsch8585]

they are all repeats.

[@FranckYound]

Good for her.

[@TB-fk4qm]

I agree with the Judge. The plaintiff is very mature for her age and beautiful.

[@dunkinjunkie5868]

A lot of "hear say" JJ wouldn't allow that!

[@markquick3332]

Two contracts? Um Ok! The Plaintiff handled this flawlessly. This young woman is going to be unstoppable if she continues in this manner.

[@VV-th5is]

Twenty years ago I went to many parties at over 21 venues, you'd get your hand stamped or a wristband. The defendant was not prepared and appeared to not really care.

[@crystalshaw8744]

I guess the defendant was a real party pooper....Thanks folks I'm here all night.

[@grizzakaduke2331]

The dude looks like Elon Musk but acts like Chris Pratt's character from Parks and Recs.

[@eorabbit1]

Accurate 😂😂😂

[@chelsv7618]

defendant is a dunce lol

[@saramichele7366]

Most of the people Harvey interviews outside give the dumbest answers...

[@QS0924]

love the way she broke down the judges description of her in the hallway 🖤

[@dlouisetanguway4524]

Congratulations to the young lady who booked that party she definitely knew what she was doing and what she talked about as far is bringing this lawsuit against that jerk who did not know what he was doing congratulations young lady I have a feeling you’re going to go Far in life God bless you

[@adrianprince7266]

The defendant has no defense in this case. He essentially booked a party that never happened. He should have to refund the money. No doubt about it. Just take your loss and move on. Amazing job by the plantiff.

[@ButtonsCasey]

Did you hit your head this morning?

[@manthony777]

What was amazing? She booked a place. It didn't happen. She gets a refund. Maybe you amazed because she isn't caucasian ?

[@adrianprince7266]

You're just ignorant with the need to say something when none is called for. I get it. Gd day

[@mtb3803]

@Michael it’s amazing the way the girl handled this situation, despite her young age. She was well prepared. Other litigants could learn from her.

[@Loruca]

@@mtb3803 I think Michael was referring to the fact that Adrian comments on every People's Court video in order to accuse Judge Milian of racism. I'm reading sarcasm in Michael's comment.

[@mmmfun77]

She’s gorgeous and VERY intelligent . He is ridiculous

[@iamthomasgreenman]

If you’ve ever seen an episode of bar rescue you know the guy is telling the truth about the owners

[@julietteoscaralphanovember2223]

I had a baby shower at a restaurant for my daughter in law and had to rent the small room because I had under 70 people, which was ok with me. The restaurant never told me that people from the other parties going on had to walk through our room to use the bathroom. I never booked a party with them again!

[@lindaalvarez8855]

Judge Milian was so complimentary to the Plaintiff. She was sharp, sweet, confident & knew what she was saying. I totally agreed! She definitely deserved the money back.

[@nathanspears_]

Iconic, classic case

[@sonquatsch8585]

yes. indeed. iconic. great description for what happened there.

[@Joybrowne1989]

This guy could be a good politician. Flipping and flopping the entire case.

[@Sketcharchit]

Well earned and deserved. Kudos and blessings to all/whomever raised this beauty💜 And all the horrible communication is clearly on the defendant 😒

[@JackKingFisher]

Hahha THE ENTIRE BAR.. As if they would shut down total liquor sales for a group of people who can’t drink. Lmao. Get real lady.

[@kirkmo1666]

Some people think their entitled. Awesome young lady. 👏🏾

[@dawnmarie55]

She did an awesome job!

[@kashabrown2692]

He tried to scam her. Who the hell wants to have a party at outback

[@Lady88]

Right 😂😂

[@tozieasmr7375]

That girl is a real go getter. That guy is a baffoon.