Copping Out On a Contractor

The defendant hired the plaintiff to work on her kitchen, but the plaintiff says the defendant gave him a bad check, so he’s suing for unpaid wages. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn’t get the job done in time, and she had to hire someone else to take over.

[@knotyomomma7618]

She ain’t sweet. Just cause you’re old don’t mean you don’t have to pay!! Stopping payment on a check trynna get free service!! Pay this man his money

[@EduardoGonzalez-qm2uk]

Exactly! She thought she was gonna get that for free!

[@jennylynx1869]

Bad ppl age too….not every elderly person is kind

[@jvillebil13]

Plaintiff, "She a liar and called her husband to fight me, when I see he's old I walk away" LOL

[@themadmillionaire]

😂😂😂 Karen stay Karening

[@Bebedollie]

Lol

[@EduardoGonzalez-qm2uk]

I bet you can’t speak two languages!😂😂😂

[@africanqueen1655]

@@themadmillionaireThat’s why they keep LOSING. Her husband would have taken a lose that day too. 🤣🤣

[@righttoouropinionthanks4710]

Yeah right!!! lol!!! He’s full of it!

[@KittyLewinsky7]

Grandma thought she was slick!! The plaintiff said “she loves to lie” 😂😂😂 funny!!!

[@roni2977]

Elderly people occasionally try to use their age to con people out of their money... classic case! The contractor honoured every part of his obligation... its too bad that a good contractor had to go through this to get his money.

[@Southern_gentleman.]

This is so true

[@questioneverything8572]

Yes. I also hate how these old ladies fake the quivering, fragile low voice. It's pathetic.

[@MaryCoffey-pn9zv]

If this started on Sept 29th and he got back with a custom countertop in the 3rd week of November, that's not long. I've ordered custom counters, and they can take anywhere from 6 to 10 weeks, depending on materials.

[@Stressless2023]

I was thinking that too. Even laminate can take a few weeks if it's a custom order. It almost seemed like JM was about to rule unfairly against the contractor for a moment there - He earned his judgment.

[@boriqua1222]

Shared the same thought! It only took about 6-7 weeks, which made sense to me for something custom made. She was just annoyed at not having a sink for that long, which is what happens during a renovation. LOL. Plaintiff was fair and firm!

[@panamafernandez4641]

That's what super annoyed me about Milan. She always says she's super knowledgeable about residential construction because it was her dad's career. Yet she's giving the Plaintiff a hard time even after he said very clear the counter had to be special ordered?! I think she tried to take it back when she saw that the order was basically placed the beginning of October. She should have apologized

[@JR-gn9ei]

He should’ve communicated that to her

[@panamafernandez4641]

@JR-gn9ei JM should have asked him when he ordered the countertop. As I said, she claims to be knowledgeable in the contractor/construction business, so she knows that a lot of customers' expectations aren't conducive to the availability of supplies & resources. The fact that she tried to berate the Plaintiff about the length of time for a special ordered product to be ready was completely ridiculous.

[@mikieanthony777]

Everyone should have a spare counter top in the garage. You never know lolololol 😂😅😂

[@highlander666]

😂

[@dianedobson1104]

Being a special order the contractor can’t return it.

[@fluffyrivermonster]

LoL I have an extra countertop in my extra camper. It's for when I build my cabin this spring.😂

[@Mitch-Alex]

Doug is always so SAVAGE with his questioning and comments!! The lady was about to walk away and he just hadd to remind her that "You are guilty!"

[@johnnyb6151]

Doug is no savage. Doug is an trolling butt hole

[@JacobConkin]

The defendants husband looks like Frank from Everybody Loves Raymond

[@robenrox]

Totally! Hahaha!

[@brittneyb3083]

Rip Frank

[@uaintseememaaan8901]

Yoooo, I thought the same thing!!!!! 😮😂😂😂

[@user-mw6sv5si7q]

Holy Crap!

[@judithgeiger6992]

Just like Peter Boyle!

[@INDIGO.GODDESS_573]

You can’t return a CUSTOMIZED COUNTERTOP.. DUHH.. WHY DON’T THE JUDGE KNOW THAT.

[@Stressless2023]

Yeah it seemed like it took a little too long for the lightbulb in her head to turn on and realize the contractors lawsuit was justified and reasonable - Those witty little comments she made about the countertop to the plaintiff don't seem too logical or funny once common sense clicked in her head.

[@user-jb1tw3qi6d]

Cause she thinks shs INVENTED the rules

[@nismoj14]

The plantif didn't want anything more than what he was owed. Looks like the defendants accepted they were in the wrong at the end. Had a good laugh over it

[@imartinist]

Yeah, it always takes to the end for them to realize… 🙄

[@thefonzkiss]

A good laugh after wasting someone’s time

[@sandracarter3554]

Not any more 😂

[@panamafernandez4641]

Way after trying to cheat the guy 🤨

[@wezzman1]

JM likes to shout about being the daughter of a contractor, but failed to realise that custom orders can take weeks to be delivered..... selective rage because this was an old lady.

[@NubianP6]

He said *”She LOVE to lie”!* 😂😂😂

[@basicimagemarketing6499]

Judge Milian always saying her family is contractors but a contractor knows that a custom made anything will take time. sept 29 - November is 6-8 weeks VERY STANDARD and not unreasonable.

[@debrettreese-Tanner]

She understood and acknowledged her wrongs. I loves the ending

[@sandylane5498]

Yep!😅 lol

[@ajamony]

y’all cannot blame him for explaining his case he isn’t interrupting the judge he’s informing her . I don’t care how threatened she felt she shouldn’t have wrote a bad check which is why she is here .

[@tamekadavis6641]

She knew that she needed to pay him.

[@TammyRobloxxx]

Who just loves people’s court

[@Ash-83]

Not Adrian 😂😂

[@16MedicRN]

You're first 🍬 😊

[@TopherGrant]

​@@Ash-83hahaha

[@danir6695]

@@Ash-83😂😂😂 definitely not

[@danir6695]

🙋🏻‍♀️ i do!

[@isaidwhatisaid2750]

Sometimes this judge irks me. I can't put my finger on it, but I have noticed with certain people she likes to talk to them like they are dumb. She knew what she was doing that's why she didn't tell her husband until after. And almost got him beat up😂😂😂😂.

[@cindymann3673]

Yeah, she gets beside herself sometimes.

[@Seaney4eva]

Yeah she asks a question in a really arrogant tone and then before they can honestly answer she interrupts them it’s like she’s mad because she has to rule in their favor .. I know exactly what you mean

[@SDP5230]

Yeah, she's tough on certain people.

[@justthings6405]

Judge Judy is worse----if you say the word "um" she goes ballistic!@@SDP5230

[@jm8280]

The woman was well aware of her actions, and she's fortunate he didn't pursue a criminal case against her. Despite completing the flooring work, the man never received payment for his actual labor; only the money for the ordered countertop. It appears she hoped to get away with not compensating him for the additional work. Even though the countertop installation took longer than anticipated, she should have realized she was still obligated to pay for the other services rendered. Since the countertop was custom-ordered, there's no option to return it for a refund, leaving her responsible for its cost. The man had been generous, charging only $550 for the countertop. However, he made an error by commencing additional work without securing some form of payment. It would have been prudent to ensure she paid for materials and half the labor cost upfront before starting any further tasks.

[@arianefr78]

For the defendant to have found another contractor to install another counter top means she must have contacted the new one weeks before he was able to do the work, because no contractor can come out to do a job at the drop of a hat, so that means that while the plaintiff was doing her floor in October, she was already contacting other contractors. She's a nasty person...

[@thatvalensteingirl]

Exactly, she had to have someone else in mind to book their time as well as getting her special countertop made

[@EnigmaShauna]

That was one well-prepared plaintiff.

[@mrs.shanieekennedy2728]

My MIL does stop checks allllll the time. She needs to be in jail 😂

[@jasonmccann8023]

Lmao 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@cosmo6180]

I wonder if the defendant would’ve won if she hadn’t wrote him that check then put a stop payment on it??

[@susanmillionair]

Yes.. because he did work

[@boriqua1222]

Yup, altough JM might have reduced the amount he was owed by maybe 100 bucks. I sensed she felt that he slightly overcharged for the floor installation. He must have had receipts he presented as his evidence that weren't shown.

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

Ok but the exit interviews were great 😅

[@Idontwantafuckinghandle588]

Doug - you’re guilty lol

[@barbaraness4507]

At least she admits to, and knows what she did was wrong. I believe the plaintiff that she’s not as innocent as she tried to appear. 😂

[@cynthiacler9284]

Word of the day on TPC is.......... Countertop!!!!!!!!!!😅😂

[@inspyr9]

More like kannatop.

[@cynthiacler9284]

@@inspyr9 Yeah I was gonna try any spell out the way the plaintiff said the word but figured no one would have gonna the joke but I see I am not the only one who thought the same thing.😅🤣😂

[@SDP5230]

​@@inspyr9😂😂😂

[@scgeechiegoddessasha6843]

“SHE LOVE TO LIE” 🤭😂

[@westsidetommie]

The commentary with Doug at the end is everything 😂

[@keekeedavis1704]

What part of he was being paid for the floor is the judge not understanding. All of that extra wasn’t even necessary because he was being paid for the floor which is the 550.

[@jamesm6333]

You can tell the audience has had a longgggg day filming 😂

[@metorphoric]

During Covid, the supply chain was horrible. My husband and I purchased a bar for our home and it took 4 months to arrive. Something like custom made countertop absolutely could take a few months pending production, materials, shipping, etc.

[@lindaalvarez8855]

The Plaintiff kept changing her mind how long it took to get a hold of him. The Defendant was NO better with remembering exact dates. I don't believe either of them in this case.

[@kermonwilliams2180]

Plaintiff a Good ppl. Straight up,pay the Man. Damn

[@SDP5230]

He seemed to be upstanding and honest.

[@fatima4499]

I don't know who comes up with names for the cases,but I give him/her 🏆🏆 for creativity!

[@carmenultra1]

She’s so cute, “ I did a no no!” But she’s still wrong lol

[@josha.bdoge2]

She is a thief PERIOD

[@righttoouropinionthanks4710]

lol!!!! Oh my! I understand the Defendant should not have canceled a check she was not intending to pay, but the “Plaintiff” claims she wanted her “husband” to fight him is ridiculous!! Think he was doing some lying of his own!!!

[@Juju_Haitiansdoitbetter]

Happy for my fellow Haitian for taking them to court for his money

[@feliciagallo9832]

He proved his case, he was in the right, defendant has to pay. What does being Haitian have to do with it?

[@crystalshaw8744]

​@@feliciagallo9832Thank you

[@TheTyrisa]

I wonder if the defendant actually got a custom counter top with the 2nd person

[@phyllisneither9097]

I Don't think so, the time frame Don't add up. I order a custom made one and it was 6 to 8 weeks

[@elvickRULES]

They may have changed their mind “this custom stuff is taking too long forget it let’s get something fast.” Wish JM asked if they got the same style counter top or a different one.

[@FitzgeraldCharles]

@@phyllisneither9097 I was expecting the judge to ask that question to see how she would respond. I find sometimes JM doesn't dig enough

[@tmilesffl]

Six weeks for a special order counter top is not excessive. That is how long it took for my counter top.

[@DeuceSSS1845]

I don’t like how she doesn’t let him speak. This man did the work, pay the man.

[@marcusredwine9918]

Doug: you committed a No, No 😂

[@enumaofuru]

"...She loves to lie" 😅😂

[@and1rb8]

"I'll be the Judge of that"...meme incoming!

[@charlesbuchan8873]

Actually I think she realised her mistake and she stopped the cheque shes lost all credibility she not cute shes a con artist

[@oneshot2g]

I love his authentic Haitian accent.

[@user-hs1zr6mc5d]

So she had enough sass to cuss at him but she was scared so she gave him a check. Yeah she had no intentions of paying him. Good judgement. He didn't even try to get over on her. He just wanted what he was owed.

[@HighDesign31]

Old doesn't always mean Nice.

[@emilylane9492]

How does she get a custom made countertop for only $400, yet mine, which wasn't custom made and very common and in stock, was almost $900??? It's a laminate type counter. I don't get it!! She got off easy!!!

[@assetprotection5389]

Because this case is probably from decades ago when everything was cheaper is my guess you not buying countertops for that price anymore lol

[@cindymann3673]

@@assetprotection5389 also because their measurements might be different.

[@emilylane9492]

@@assetprotection5389 that could be very true lol

[@keithjoseph7433]

Giving a check then doing a stop payment is wrong, now i think she did it because he would not go and he intimidated her. I would not go that long without a sink and i would of never pay for work he didn't completed.

[@QS0924]

"She LOVE to lie!" (ibelieve it)

[@nunya8010]

If they are old they have to be innocent, why else would you smile at the old woman and say that's illegal, you can't do that😁......that's the the judge!

[@Dieee4des]

Why she thinks it’s cute that she lied & is Guilty . Lil old Bxth 🗑️🚮

[@elvickRULES]

Her response to the counter top was stupid. He didn’t mean switching it like a table cloth. He meant in 10 years they can use it then. Or if the new one chips. It’s not something he can just take back if it’s special order. And they paid for it so he gave it to them. If it’s so easy to deal with they can sell it. 🤷‍♂️

[@cindymann3673]

Yeah, she pissed me off with that snotty, backhanded comment. Also, because he had already explained that $400 was the price of the countertop off top.

[@johnnyb6151]

Judge, ask your dad how long it takes to receive a special ordered countertop. I installed one in my kitchen and bathroom. It took over 2 months.

[@sweetcandykane1]

She lied so many times, on one hand she said she called once then when the judge said that wasn't enough she said she called several times. Followed by she waited 10 weeks then 7 weeks then 8 weeks, smh she's probably use to getting away with this behavior.

[@tomswill9189]

Pay him his money.

[@barbaraness4507]

Hey, the defendants accepted the countertop, so they should pay for at least the cost of it.

[@familytv9585]

This is what Joy Behar would look like if she wasn’t a TV personality!!!!!! 😅

[@sosobeautiful7]

With that accent I know he has to be one of my Haitian people

[@sdays59]

Yes he looks Haitian

[@lucky1u]

I loved her, I wish the younger generation would comp to their mistakes like she did. 😸

[@imartinist]

Yeah after having to take them to court… 🙄…

[@user-hs1zr6mc5d]

@8:06. First time I've heard Judge apologize for interrupting.

[@lauraanne5175]

so creepy when she called herself a "bad girl". Says so much about her state of mind and how she views herself. yucky

[@mokkamellb6811]

i called once,,,, i called several times make up your mind lady..

[@mesepareed9819]

“$400 for the CANNATAH”

[@NayaLove2010]

She did no no

[@TopherGrant]

Plaintiff looks like the Baliff on the original Night Court.

[@syerega]

His name was Charles Robinson. He was the court clerk, and he does look like him.

[@trekgirl65]

wrong and you need glasses.

[@1967davethewave]

He could pass for his brother for sure.

[@TopherGrant]

@@syerega thank you

[@mikieanthony777]

I thought Marsha Wharburton was the original ?

[@steveszabo6556]

OMG. It's Mac from Night Court

[@carachase2007]

😂😂 he does favor him

[@tchevrier]

lol

[@adrianknight1406]

Love how the plaintiff presented his case. He was direct in his testimony. Milian scratching her head because this is one person of color of whom she can't take advantage of. The verdict was swift and just.

[@ChocoBeauty8]

😂😂😂

[@1967davethewave]

Hey you know you're right. I'll bring that up at the weekly white folks meeting where we figure out new ways to take advantage of people of color. I'm sure she'll get censured. 😐

[@Quartzquiz333]

Dude, I know you don't think she counts, but Judge Milian IS a person of color! 🙄

[@Quartzquiz333]

Dude, I know you don't think she counts, but Judge Milian IS a person of color!

[@adrianknight1406]

But Milian isn't black which is my point. No way around that!

[@jasonmccann8023]

He talks a lot.. When not being spoken too.. Ain't Judge Judy would've told him to be quiet 😂 😂 😊

[@markbrandon7359]

Adrian never comments when the black person wins

[@allthingsartwmari]

Oh my gosh, how cute was she 🤭😂

[@basicimagemarketing6499]

Yup. Lying to the judge. Paying people then stopping payment. Having her husband try to assault the contractor. Super cute 🥰

[@robertwilkinson1080]

Any cheaper would be free

[@jeepsishumate2021]

was that Raymonds dad?

[@NOYB22]

Entitled Karen

[@deterpare8154]

They are both dishonest!

[@octaviahollywood635]

These comments 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@joecastle9993]

Lady is a sweet woman who was a bad girl

[@21stcenturyparagraphs]

6:59 5:29 9:54 11:06

[@highlander666]

At soon as he started speaking, i can see why thihgs went the way they did😂

[@jasonmccann8023]

He don't know how to stop 😂 😂

[@iasiaware3797]

The plaintiffs is a predator! He was trying to lure that defendant in with money taking advanced of his situation ✌🏿🤷🏾‍♀️

[@emilylane9492]

She is a very sweet lady, I do think she really thought she was getting screwed over.

[@weiyuho]

shes so sweet she will fight u or her husband will. come at me bro! na but that sweet adorable face tho

[@kaymulla6139]

Earlyyyyy

[@madmaxofspokane1691]

The way the Plaintiff kept interupting, I don't blame the defendant for putting a stop payment on her check, if she felt like she was being intimidated by the Plaintiff. And where was Harvey with his usual advice of putting "Time is of the essence" on the written contract so that contractors can't blow them off for 2 months before getting around to finishing the job.🐌🐌🐌

[@branbeelotus]

She never once said she felt intimidated. Why is everything so intimidating with you pink people ?

[@gregorycarter7793]

The plantiff installed the floors and was there to install her cabinets and custom counter-tops (that take 6-8 weeks to be ready) before Thanksgiving like they agreed on in their contract and like the judge said if she was feeling intimidated call the police

[@ahelms1990]

Sneaky old bag is breaking laws lol

[@sdays59]

You're disrespectful

[@ahelms1990]

@sdays59 You're noisy. Could of said worse but I'm not disrespectful....

[@paulturner1535]

Do not be too hard on the lady, as she may have a little alzheimers & stopped payment on the check illegally.

[@bigrodney1453]

@jeffdunham 'WALTER"

[@adwallace021938]

😂😂

[@bigrodney1453]

🤣😂🤣