Being Insensitive

[@stephanie5249]

The foreman was incredibly abrasive even in the two minutes we saw him. He definitely used the R word. I do not doubt that for a moment.

[@tashiaredd3421]

As soon as he came on camera I was like yep he said it!! He started talking and it confirmed everything I thought! Same with the owner! DISGUSTING EVIL HUMAN BEINGS!

[@AW-ue2ls]

@@tashiaredd3421yup! Once he Roy came on camera with that blank affect, I said the same thing!

[@ssinssg]

Seriously. Seemed like he was high on meth

[@olaines9154]

@@AW-ue2lslol!!!

[@annameade8570]

I agree with you!

[@vanessagarcia4559]

The defendant and foreman are disgusting!! So proud of the plaintiff for taking this to court…that’s one smart man! ❤

[@versatileduplicity9313]

😂

[@marleonetti7]

the bottom line is that nobody disputes that the defendant owes for days the plaintiff actually worked , so i dont know how the defendant thought the verdict was unfair . u cant let people do work for u and after they did the work claim they cant prove they are legal citizens so then not pay them . there is no slavery in this country anymore .

[@RavenCrow-we9cu]

That boss needs to be audited and should be held responsible for discrimination. Makes me sick

[@rckkeller9437]

Me too. It’s heartbreaking.

[@marleonetti7]

can i just say that 500 a week cash under the table is pretty damn good pay to get for a entry level trainee job in florida . and dont feel too bad for the plaintiff , he is getting disability money for the rest of his life and never has to work again to pay his rent and bills . i know so many people getting that and they are not even physically disabled or even really mentally disabled . i would not be surprised if this kid was getting disability the whole time he was working for cash and didnt want to give his personal info . he probly has a side cash gig now while getting disability and he may by a scammer .

[@MsTruthhurts007]

Dont worry Karma dont take no prisoners. She notes down name, addresses, she dont care who you are and she is very patient. Like a thief you dont know when she is gonna strike.

[@PlugJh]

Let’s find out what his last name is and company is and make that call!! Someone had to be able to find that out

[@rckkeller9437]

I can’t imagine what this young man has been through. Why do people have to be so cruel to others. I would be honoured to have this young man among my staff.

[@imartinist]

Why?

[@marleonetti7]

how do we know this kid was not on disability the entire time he was doing these cash jobs and did not want to give his info because he was not supposed to work while collecting disability . these so called disabled people like him , that have no real visible disability and somehow can still get the govt money , are smarter then we give them credit for . he is smarter than all of us because he can get govt money in one hand and get paid cash for working in the other hand . but its not legal and he can lose his disability benefits if thats what he is doing .

[@payableondeath9091]

@@marleonetti7 wink wink

[@The_Real_Mier]

@@marleonetti7 You are a disgusting being! Besides that you are also incredibly stupid, thinking you know ANYTHING about mental health issues. You don’t.

[@lipglossdiva86]

So glad the judge had the text messages presented to her. The plaintiff was smart in saving those messages.

[@shaquettalove6671]

Regardless of a diagnosis… the plaintiff is very intelligent! I love that he handled this well!!

[@JacksQueen.]

Very!! I’m proud of him!!

[@Texaslife98]

Autism is a spectrum.. even those with a severe diagnosis can learn if others are patient. It’s not the individuals fault for having a disability.. it’s the people who are lazy & do not want to properly explain things.. they rather punish the new worker for their disability.

[@elizabethprouddolllover641]

My nephew 19 is level three autism because he had stopped talking but otherwise he can work. So I'm so glad about this case. People treat awesome adults like crap.

[@vw7667]

Good for the plaintiff for not accepting the verbal abusive. My lil bro is autistic and how adults act towards people with Disabilities is disgusting when they think no one will hold them accountable. No one deserves abuse

[@so-bright-i-cant-see3856]

Agreed!! My older brother is autistic and from a young age I saw how people discriminated against him and didn't even attempt to understand that he was just different, and I've always been so protective of him because of that

[@TammieR-B]

The text messages killed him. And you know the foreman said all the bad stuff to him for sure

[@looknbakatu]

i think he did.

[@susanstribe4914]

He absolutely called him names. Despicable

[@payableondeath9091]

A lot of foreman talk this way to each other and some have dark humor

[@ccudmore]

JM has repeatedly said... When someone says "I'm telling you the truth", chances are they're not.

[@DanLee8884]

The defendant, as the boss, set the tone. It sounds like an abusive place to work that needs to get sued to learn how not to treat people. Good on the plaintiff to take it this far and win.

[@ambersandifer7401]

My kids have Autism and if they can be as well-spoken, independent and smart as this gentleman, I'll be over-the-moon joyful. Those defendants should be ashamed.

[@juliestevens8431]

The judge is no dummy, anyone could see that the witness had an attitude, lied and kind of looked like a dim bulb. The owner should be ashamed of himself, he's a terrible liar! If that is who he has as his 'foreman', well, what a pathetic business he must run. I'm so glad the plaintiff prevailed!!!

[@TheDreamingMyriad]

Did you call him retarded? Haha naaaahaaahaaaaah. Sure, dude, you sound *super* convincing.

[@bw2532]

The defendant said, "Look at the times he was texting me, it was harassment!!!" 3PM? 5PM? Those are harassment hours? What a. joke.

[@Ask4Alli]

This is disgusting!!! It’s sad that employees are really treated like this! I had a boss that had really bad anger issues and I stayed until I found another job and quit!! People can be really mean. The plaintiff seems very sweet and hardworking but they choose to belittle him and treat him like a welcoming home mat and after the text messages were revealed the defendant didn’t care smh

[@shaquettalove6671]

The guy definitely called him names!

[@graduatge105]

As soon as he started speaking I had no doubt he called the plaintiff names.

[@cool92379]

I don’t know why I’m crying. My heart goes out to the plaintiff💕

[@janemarch2822]

Me too :(

[@JacksQueen.]

Me too. My baby is almost an adult with Autism and this frightens me for him.

[@cool92379]

@@JacksQueen. I just wish all people had the love I have in my heart for everyone. The way they treated him was so wrong and I just wanna give him a hug. If your child ever needs someone to boost their spirit let me know!!!

[@lauried61]

He really wants to work.

[@YoungLadyInRed]

Same 😢. I hate when people mistreat others.

[@bunji_beans]

The gall of the defendant to say the plaintiff has an MO of claiming he didn't get paid while also not paying him!!

[@artistjoh]

Amazing how people who are not paying money they owe think that being asked for the money is harassment.

[@madmemadhouseme4885]

I love it when a jerk displays real good reason to alert the IRS.

[@layahYasharahla]

Me perks up when I hear Tampa , being in Tampa . And yep it’s a mess here they have no decency you have to move quick here or your out the door . That’s absolutely despicable to treat someone with mental issues that way . Don’t hire him , if you need someone speedy on learning . And heck the foreman looked a few stacks short as well .

[@fintyeli3]

Foreman doesn't look like he's wrapped to tight

[@BobBlumenfeld]

"I ain't' gonna lie to ya." Yeah, that's what you were just sworn to do.

[@34stzoo]

I'm 57 and I've worked at 10 different jobs. Although I provided my SS number, NEVER give the card. I had employees ask for a copy of my driver's license but never my SS card.

[@adrianprince7266]

Mental illnesses and disabilities are so very important and should always be taken seriously. But folks out here are crude rude and simply don't care about someone else's problems. The only time they seemingly care is when it's at their doorstep with them in the situation. I believe the plantiff was done wrong by this defendant and his worker.

[@judgeholder8112]

I strongly agree with your analogy. 🤗🤗🤗🫂🫂🫂.

[@lawriesaxton7645]

The Foreman has bigger problems than the Plaintiff. He is crude and abrasive.

[@simplysheba5145]

How embarrassing for the defended . The plaintive is one smart individual don’t let anyone bully u .. bullies are lost souls who are jealous of other joy and achievements

[@marleonetti7]

yeah he is smart - he is collecting disability money from the govt and still working cash jobs on the side . he is scamming the system .

[@trekgirl65]

It is never an embarrassment for the owner of the company to have and join bullies. Hope he has learned to be kinder to those with any handicap, for he will be disabled someday on the job. And the Plaintiff was very wise and did the right thing.

[@lauracaldwell5640]

I'm so glad he got some interest! I'm so glad he came to court! Well done for standing up for yourself!

[@butterflyinTRUTH7525]

You can tell who a person is by the way they treat babies, the elderly and those with mental challenges. Both those defendants should be ashamed of themselves.

[@missy67]

I don't doubt for one minute the foreman called him the "r" word. He seemed quite insensitive, as did the owner in his text. There are "job coaches" for the disabled. They work with their clients to find them the right jobs, help with the interview process, training, and there is continual follow up to make sure both the client and the employer are happy. I hope the plaintiff has been made aware of these services, because he seems to want to work.

[@delyn13]

Why isn't this stuff considered a hate crime the defendant should be in jail for this it's despicable I wish these lawsuit judges threw these people in jail I hear people freely admit to committing crimes these people deserve jail/prison time

[@biruss]

Harrassing communication

[@nBasedAce]

I want people to understand that disability payments alone are not enough to live on and should be increased substantially. I live in a town where I can't get an apartment for less than a thousand dollars and I only get a little over 1100 dollars every month. If I work at all they say that that is evidence that I can work so they can lower my payments. I used to have food stamps but that was slowly reduced over time even though I had not worked and my expenses had not decreased. They stopped because the government wants to pay as little as they can even if that means that we have to make hard decisions.

[@melknowles3936]

Should’ve gave him an extra $1000 just for them being nasty. Smh

[@dionnehawkins9395]

Right ✅

[@biruss]

If he'd sued for harrasment

[@biancalathetravelerssoul]

He had proper ID to get paid

[@patim5953]

Landscapers are sometimes very ruthless to work for. I've known some owners and bosses that take advantage of their workers.

[@tootiegolden8553]

When he explained to the judge about how you have to show him how to do something & that he wont understand if you just explain it ... Broke my heart. I'm not sure how he is as a person but to be honest about something like that, I'm so proud of him. Others would be embarrassed or hide it. He was honest. Ugh my heart❤ & oh ... The defendant should be ashamed of himself. Makes me wonder what else is he doing under the table. He somebody that should be investigated. Sumn off about em to me.

[@DannyJae]

im proud of him for coming to court!!!

[@iamvillainv.7753]

Great job Cody for standing up for yourself!

[@baller9real]

As someone who has Asperger's, and has had several run ins with bosses, I know how difficult it is to hold down a job. I don't like being told what to do! I find it offensive when someone says something even remotely insensitive, so I always get in fights and quit or get fired.

[@mamathemeat]

That really sucks but what are other people such as your boss supposed to do about it? Obviously, calling names isn’t the answer.

[@RileyCullen1]

I have a daughter & at the time, I also had a foster son. They both got jobs at the same place. There was this manager who was angry all the time. And SHE would bad mouth people & call them names. She called the both the R word, multiple times. They quit as well. It’s nice knowing that I now work at the place & she’s back again. One day I was telling my supervisor what the manager had said about my kids. And she was not surprised & told me that, she of all people shouldn’t say sh^t like that, as she later had a child with disabilities. Karma is a bitch isn’t it! Hopefully it taught her a lesson. Edit to clarity: the manager later had a child with disabilities not my supervisor. She no longer calls people names.

[@robertsabella7298]

The defendant and his foreman are despicable person. I can see that he was being bullied by the arrogant defendant.. hes a jerk.

[@soniasingh5872]

Can see clearly that Ppl like that defendant prey on ppl like the defendant! Good job to the plaintiff for standing up for himself. What a great young man!

[@ashleysasmr4649]

You go judge!!! I love you standing up for this man.

[@MiKa_EDS]

I have worked with Autistic individuals for 13 years, and I am so happy the plaintiff didn’t let the defendant get away with this. The foreman is clearly an abusive guy- you only need about 10 seconds to figure that out.

[@monkaholic100]

Go Cody!!!!!!! I'm Autistic and am going through something similar at one of my jobs. I'm very inspired by Cody's persistence in getting what's owed to him and outing these ableist bigots

[@MountainOrbs]

Never hire this foreman and company. Hope they go under.

[@Epic_Marles12]

My daughter has autism. If someone treated her in this manner I’d find it hard not to burn sh*t down. This young man was treated so poorly. Shame on the defendant and the burnt out foreman. Hideous.

[@galegibbs5946]

Marilyn is wrong. A SS card (paper) is a requirement. I think that she made her decision based on sympathy, not on the law.

[@sunnyscott4876]

Yeah we could see it coming a mile away.

[@itsmegirlmelanie]

I agree. Proof of identification is required. There's no way she doesn't know that. Anyone who's employer didn't require proof was not following proper protocol abd was probably paying under the table. Even if he didn't get it upfront (which he should have), he would have needed it to provide the employee with a 1099 so he could file his taxes. The judge should know this. www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

[@AW-ue2ls]

The egg on the owner’s face when his text was read. But from the beginning, I knew he was lying.

[@sinlipez5059]

Judge Milian is incorrect when a employer has a employee fill out an I-9 whatever documents are provided they need to be in physical form. Normally a DL and SS Card are the most often provided. In this case an I-9 wasn’t needed but how disgusting was this owner to have treated this young man the way he did.

[@itsmegirlmelanie]

I can't believe the judge doesn't know the proper protocol for hiring an employee in the US. www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

[@Begotts]

Horrible idea to call the foreman as a witness. I would’ve kept him as far as away from this case as possible.AND Mr Ted is an asshole too!!

[@lfm7978]

As soon as I saw that foreman, I knew he was guilty!

[@PlugJh]

Someone has to be able to find out the defendant’s company! I think an audit would do him well, as someone already said!! I’d love to see him looking for a job

[@DaveRofulowitz]

I think Ted's "foreman" had more issues than the plaintiff did, IMO! With the way he presented himself to Judge Milian I could easily see him making those kinds of comments to the plaintiff. He's definitely not someone I'd want representing my company....

[@MRTHECOMEBACKKID]

This man is cruel and should rot in hell.

[@sonyipod]

Is she serious about not ever having to show the ss card??? Every job I’ve had at least requires you photo copy it. I’m telling you she’s out of touch and needs to retire !!

[@itsmegirlmelanie]

Exactly! I was yelling at the TV. How does she not know this. www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

[@Maya.6868]

I knew the defendant was guilty as soon as we saw him, he has the expression of a guy scared of what is coming ... the text where he wrote "stupid asshole" and it is clear that he paid the first weeks under the table.

[@flossybeans4714]

These kind of employers are all over and have no conscience of how to treat people.

[@payableondeath9091]

💯

[@KPbouj]

We live in this area of Florida. My brother is like the plaintiff but with a larger vocabulary and understanding of English but he has encountered jobs like this. He’s a big man so people automatically see “work horse” or “cheap labor” but he’s not going to let you call him “slow or stupid” or the R word. He will storm off. When he was younger he’d lash out and rock your jaw. He better be careful who he messes with…the foreman.

[@claypartridge7553]

Same area…Tampa

[@KPbouj]

@@claypartridge7553 Yeah and he mentioned migrant workers makes me think Plant City smh

[@brightlightqueen8870]

THIS CASE THO!! 🎉🎉 IM SO PROUD OF CODY & SO HAPPY FOR HIS WIN!! THIS TED GUY HAS ALL KINDS OF KARMA COMING HIS WAY ..BOOO TO U TED!!

[@bell6012]

Happy Saturday.watching from Australia

[@claypartridge7553]

Hello friend ! From Florida USA

[@tashiaredd3421]

I wish this case would’ve gone to Judge Mathis! He would’ve gotten ALL of the money requested and probably more! The owner and his workers are DISGUSTING!

[@herfirstmate]

I'm supposed to believe this foreman DIDNT call him names? Please.

[@doeboydroid]

Social is for 1099 when your a contractor they give you a slip to pay your own taxes at end of year

[@MomIrregardless]

that is one nasty man for an employer! he can barely hold back his contempt and laughter for that nice young man. shame. shame on you sir!!

[@KPbouj]

I had to go back to get the names because I swear I know these people. And you mention MIGRANT workers…these people look familiar. This is one of the reasons I am studying law I have seen this too much.

[@krystalbjand5440]

I have a 3 year old who has autism. As of. Now he is non verbal. This plaintiff gives me hope someday he will talk and be just as smart and great like him❤

[@herfirstmate]

Defendant didn't give his full name b/c he knows there are people out there like me that will blast him on the BBB (with a link to this video). LOL!

[@MiKa_EDS]

Bingo!

[@SISI-q1l]

A little respect and patience could go a long way.

[@francevenezia]

Guys stranded on the side of the road and says "Looks like he was having troubles...".

[@SweetCammieEyes1]

“Pay the guy what you owe and move on!” I love that verdict

[@supportvawa2213]

This is a sad case 😢

[@doeboydroid]

Sensitive skin shouldn't be out there,there's a reason they ask for social at end for independent contractors so they give you a 1099 form and they can tally you on there own taxes

[@itsmegirlmelanie]

Exactly! I can't believe the judge doesn't know this. It's protocol. He should have received the proper identification before he started working. However, he would still need to see it and make copies for his records to provide the 1099. www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

[@34stzoo]

10:30 I was happy that the plaintiff stood up for himself... What the defendant was doing is called red tagging they do that to prevent minorities from receiving or applying for financial aid. Banks and lending institutions practice that all the time.

[@jeanm9521]

If you don't have experience with someone with autism, or are unaware that someone has autism and don't know (or don't have the time) that you have to show them precisely what to do then how are you supposed to know?

[@jb3702]

Valid question

[@celestel.8166]

When someone says "I ain't gone lie to you" and laugh. Their lying 🤥

[@Missegyptlatesha]

The plaintiff needs to go after them for workplace discrimination. This is not okay😡

[@SweetCammieEyes1]

If he is a legal employee he should have completed an I-9 form. He would have to choose something from Column A OR something from Column B & Column C. He should have never hired him if he never saw the physical card.

[@Kre410]

He only needs the SS number not the card.

[@itsmegirlmelanie]

You're supposed to provide a copy. Every employer I worked for has. I have also worked for an accountant in payroll and the above comment is correct. He needs to fill out an I-9 and show proper identification. Either one from column A or 2 from column b. I can't believe the judge doesn't know this. It's proper protocol according to the US government. www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

[@arianefr78]

The defendant has the audacity to say at the end that HE was being harassed, when he was the one refusing to pay the plaintiff what he was owed, and we can see from his 'language' in the text that he did not respect the plaintiff. I found the plaintiff to be quite eloquent and intelligent...

[@janelle_111]

She should of had this same energy for BOTH CASES, both were hateful & we won’t be free from it until people understand this!

[@ggrowwarrior]

When will people learn, asking for the money you owe is not harassment!

[@carmenultra1]

Not slow at all, he knew to sue their tails. Ha! Shame on that guy for insulting that young man, what a bully. Smh

[@afeerahrobinson202]

I hope everyone who sees this case in the operating area of the defendant, decides not to do business with them. Absolutely TRIFLING!

[@leibest10]

No one should ever work for that defendant. Disgusting !!!

[@shirleywiese5230]

Defendants company is a bad place to work for sure. Trashy ppl. I just got out of an abusive workplace 9 months ago and it was a corporate setting. Owner screamed and degraded employees in front of everyone

[@painestar]

The defendant thinks he was harassed??? What an idiot. He tried to take advantage of the plaintiff. What a toxic environment and company. Seriously wtf is wrong with the defendant and his other employee that testified. I’m so angry but so happy the plaintiff won!

[@Heidi-Beth]

The wall switch cover 😂 what do these guy do again??

[@Imperfection_n_Color]

I hope the defendant prevails. You work, you should be paid. Also, leave ppl w disabilities alone.

[@mariem6319]

Independent contractors cannot be paid by the hour...unless you are an attorney or of a profession where there is independent judgement involved. He was being told what to do by the Forman so he can't be classified as a IC, so he is an employee. If you are you are deemed an employee then yes you do have to show the physical SS card, it is part of the I9 process. However, if you are deemed as a independent contractor you do not need to show a card, you just need to fill out a W9...The IRS will jump on him and his state will audit him... they go back three years, so good luck with that Sir. He should have just paid him and moved on. When you start to nit-picking and bulling, this is what happens, your behavior gets called out. I am sure $400 is not going to hurt him, but having it done on national tv might. oh and that $400 can easily turn into $100k when he is audited.

[@cre8tivity87]

I love that the business owner and foreman were dumb enough to expose themselves on national TV. I hope they lost business over it. Poor Cody but good for him. I also hope that he's doing well and has a great job with an employer who appreciates him.

[@trekgirl65]

and that foreman was told to lie to save his job. shame on both the boss and foreman

[@myamemebell]

The defendants witness know he called that young man names. I hate that people act that way. I pray my son doesn't experience those things when he starts working

[@Talkswithtee302]

Defendants are disgusting and the plaintiff should be paid to the fullest for those remarks

[@greenenergysolutionsteam]

The defendant is a liar. How are you being harassed. What a jerk

[@trekgirl65]

this is why people go to the Hate Humans. This was disgusting on the workplace and glad the young man won his case. If he had this tried in a different court setting, he would have been entitled to a higher cash settlement. Bullying and harassing the handicapped is so wrong in today's world.

[@kyoto32001]

1930's germany knew how to deal with the useless plaintiff.

[@ciinq]

Anyone else hear the boss say "Thank you buddy" after the foreman testified???

[@sunnyscott4876]

Sympathy decision?

[@britt3795]

K I got a question I got hurt in a walmart bathroom was flushing the toilet and jabbed my leg against the feminine trash bin by accident from where it was so close to the toilet I've got a big nasty looking cut from it it ruined my pants and idk wat I should do about it if anything. I do have photos of it and I'm thinking of going to a Dr to make sure I won't get anything from it but idk if I should tell walmart or wat I should do

[@hey-you7]

You should let it heal and go about your life. It's not Walmarts fault you ran into a stationary bin connected to the wall

[@britt3795]

@@hey-you7 lol not meaning to sue, meaning should I tell a worker so they can change them out bcuz those things r super sharp and not blaming them for me jabbing my leg just thinking they need to either change out the metal box lids or add rubber end or file them down so they aren't a point. But thank you I was jw if I should tell an employee or not.

[@claypartridge7553]

@@britt3795 do whatever you feel is right

[@katalina1699]

Ask Walmart lollllllllllllllllllll

[@mmmfun77]

❤ From Phoenix, Az