Going Low Down on a Loan

[@josefwashere]

What a great mentor he was and the defendant did him wrong..smh

[@rockobill7637]

a lot of us when we're young are too dumb to realize something like that until many years down the line

[@r1verman]

I once had an employer like this. Helped me out financially to get my license and legal fees taken care of when most would've fired me. We agreed on an amount withheld from my paycheck each week. It was paid off and I didn't even notice. When so many employers don't value their employees, it's a shame to disrespect one that does. This young man doesn't even realize what he had.

[@mirsan6705]

Right! Your employer was very nice

[@J23-o7u]

And u were an awesome person to realize it and PAID him back ur a good dude bro 😎

[@rebeccachapman4760]

The guy broke his heart even after having to sue him you could tell he still loves him.

[@humaneleaguelancPA]

The plaintiff knows the heartbreak of not having a Dad, he just wanted to help the guy out, no appreciation, smh.

[@AbbyV0128]

It killed me when the plaintiff choked up at the end. 😞 my boyfriend had a boss who was similar and helped him out in so many ways, and were still so extremely grateful and thankful for him, even though my boyfriend no longer works for him. The defendant will regret his actions and words one day.

[@rihannasc7941]

The plantiff so sweet and the defendant saying he didnt learn anything is just sad

[@Sketcharchit]

The end! The man was emotional from the start. Not even all the way through 3 minutes into the video but you can tell he cared genuinely with great intention. Hopes this doesn’t sour his spirit towards others moving fwd.

[@Peepeepoopoo5543]

awww the guy getting emotional is so sad, i hope he still helps people and doesn't stop being nice

[@Bebedollie]

Don't bite the hand that feeds you

[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

The plaintiff just wanted to pay it forward.. He knows what it is to not have a dad and he wanted to share not only knowledge but be supportive.. I felt bad when he almost cried at the end because one thing about youth... It's wasted on the young when they don't listen... The defendant might not understand today but if he gets to live long enough he will.. God bless the plaintiff

[@kenma8806]

I felt bad for the plaintiff.. I am 67, and one thing, the one gift we can give is our experience and do our best to mentor the younger generations.. You can tell when he was getting emotional at the end, he cared about the young dude.. He just wanted him to be successful, the defendant most likely will never get that from any other employer .. The kid blew a once in a lifetime chance to grow with a company and to have an owner who truly cared about him and his success. The kid will learn someday what a chance he blew... Maybe he will read these comments 6 years later (as this took place in 2017) and he will understand the chance he had..

[@cindynew4013]

This comment is the realest comment I've seen in a while and is sooo true he blew it big time this guy truly cared u don't get this at all anymore these days smh

[@moniqueengleman873]

I agree. His moment passed him by without him even knowing it.

[@blinkxx3240]

Nothing but Facts!

[@mabuhayPinay]

As a mom of a young adult and a teen, you pray that mentors show up in their lives who believe in them and see a bright future/possibilities, rather than the problems/issues plaguing the kid. All this young man had to do was give the plaintiff a chance to fix the insurance problem and stick it out in the job even if he was frustrated. He failed to see the good opportunity he was sitting in in several aspects: having an income and a solid job, financial backing, an employer who believed in him. Sheesh, this is a dream for many people.

[@mexicanspec]

The work place is the wrong place to have those kinds of entanglements between employer and employee.

[@ec-kj4yp]

Aw, I felt bad for the plaintiff. He seems like a very nice man.

[@warrenmooney9422]

The business owner seems like a very nice guy. The kid didn't know what he had.

[@NubianP6]

You don’t run into people like the plaintiff everyday. It’s just a shame that his kindness was taken for granted. The defendant is (was) still young, so hopefully he has matured to understand how blessed he was to have someone take an earnest interest in him, and his well-being, and how regretful he should be for how things ended.

[@KayB-l5h]

The plaintiff is a good dude. He was trying to give him a more than reasonable amount of time to pay and he actually considered his circumstances. The defendant still took advantage and had no intention to ever pay. Sad that he's too dense to understand not to bite the hand that feeds you. He looked like such a sorry person talking to doug.

[@davidarmillie4226]

I love your grand synthesis. I agree. He tried to help the young guy out with a loan and a job. He was very ungrateful.

[@LivingforJesusaGodisGood74]

Plaintiff is such a genuine person 😢

[@michelleharper2940]

I absolutely love the plaintiff!!❤ I wish he was my grandpa

[@albertol9654]

Like the saying goes.. No good deed, goes unpunished.

[@annerose9219]

The defendant is so ungrateful. I hope he grows up!

[@tonyrichardson5955]

He Is Very Ungrateful & Immature

[@davidwhite3180]

A Supervisor that most dream of. God bless him.

[@annetedder8202]

The gifts of being a decent person go beyond money. Hopefully the defendant will learn the true meaning of what the plantiff gave him and grow up.

[@WeWonGBT]

The defendant doesn’t have a clue if he only understood how hard it is to get anything when you don’t have good credit and you’re not liquid. For someone to offer help to get you out of a situation you put yourself in as a blessing beyond words I hope one day he looks back and is ashamed of how he treated this nice man who took him under his wing when he didn’t have to

[@Begotts]

This poor guy helps out this kid. He doesn’t know any better or see that he’s getting help or how much this man cared for him. I feel bad for the gentleman.

[@kayangvue30]

You don't find many people like the plaintiff. Dude just didn't want to pay his loan anymore so found the perfect time to bail out. He thought maybe the plaintiff would just forgive the loan but he got sued! Very unprofessional and he took the man's kind gesture for granted. No good deed goes unpunished! That boy will remember what he did for the rest of his life, that's if he still has a conscience.

[@Flightcontrol96]

Look if i were him I would've absolutely turned around and brought the truck back to the yard when I learned I was uninsured. What he should have done was called in and stuck around until abother driver could complete the delivery.

[@daniellecorley6425]

What a great guy.

[@JamesPerk-h3n]

Every lowlife on these shows always claim that the loan was a gift and doesn't have to be repaid. It's a shame that there isn't any honor anymore and that someone's word means nothing.

[@clovermccombs8597]

I would love to see a defendant just be like "Yeah I owe the money. I just decided to not pay." That's something I would do and did to my husband. But it wasn't as clear as an actual loan just for me.

[@mikieanthony777]

​@@clovermccombs8597 Many of them say they owe the money but didn't pay because they don't have it

[@juliewhite8274]

Omigosh! This one broke my heart. He was such a kind sweet man. 😢 To the defendant, you reap what you sow. That’s a promise. I know because I have, and I’ve learned. Thank you Jesus!❤

[@thekevkri]

Every time I watch these kind of cases I have people in my life that would help me out this much It's always given to the ungrateful people

[@mary5305j]

This plaintiff is a saint and has a gold heart. A successful man trying to help a younger fellow become successful as well.

[@WesleyLindsey]

I think it’s a human duty to help the people that are behind us no matter who you are. Lord knows so many people have helped me to get to where I am and I do my part to help and support others. It’s so wrong for the defendant to have the plaintiff in this situation

[@jasonmccann8023]

2 cases back to back today of ungrateful people.

[@clovermccombs8597]

No way was the first one someone being ungrateful. Mold is a health issue. And just because you are family, bio or adopted, doesn't mean you get a pass at being a crappy person or landlord.

[@crystalshaw8744]

Isn't that every episode?

[@LoveChild71]

@@crystalshaw8744 yep - only pitiful losers would agree to be on display here.

[@fayadali6722]

The old gentleman didn't need back the money, he needed to teach Brandon a lesson in responsibility. Too bad Brandon didn't learn anything.

[@pmabrouk]

and the defendant learned nothing. Truly sad. The plaintiff is such a wonderful, generous man. Tried to teach the defendant how to be a man.

[@rplayer360]

Bro I have to fight back tears at the end.

[@lydiasinclair1126]

That's so sad. The young man will grow up one day and see his immaturity may have gotten in the way a few times. My 30 year old son has admitted it and I'm very proud he has finally seen what happens when ego and maturity get in the way. But we all go through it. Just part of life. We all learn. Some harder than others.

[@GigiRulesTheRoost]

defendant is showing early signs of being a loser and a user. terrible

[@elainevankat5353]

Exactly!!!

[@cbro2807]

When Doug asked "Did you learn anything?", it was refreshing to hear him just say "No" rather than "I learned not to trust people".

[@jasonharris1636]

his father never helped him and therefore, he never leared to accept help or repay it, or be thankful for it

[@synnove1046]

The plaintiff obviously really cares about the defendant. I hope they can work out any problems between them and that he can be a father figure for him again in the future. I think the plaintiff would be a good influence. But there shouldn’t be any more loans between them. If the older man wants to help financially then he should only give money as a gift, or pay him for work that he performs, or let him work overtime. Unfortunately the loan (and no contract/receipts/other written records) got in the way of what sounded like a good family-type relationship. I wish them both the best. Also, I respect that the defendant didn’t just lie and say “Yes, I learned such & such from being being here at The People’s Court.” I think they all claim they’ve learned something from the experience, but then the next sentence that comes out of their mouth shows just how little they’ve actually learned.

[@vixxter3099]

Hopefully one day the defendant will realize the great person he took for granted. I think the defendant was a total fool for not respecting his contract and taking advantage of that gentlemans generosity

[@kaykepop4084]

This defendant will, at some point, regret messing up having the help and support of the plaintiff to better his life.

[@rckkeller9437]

I loaned money to several employees over the years. The amounts varied. Every single loan was repaid on time. I would have continued even if I had one or two people stiff me. I was fortunate and knew it, I always felt I should give back. I still do.

[@meadow8787]

Awwweeee. Poppa. Love that guy. God bless him.

[@carmenultra1]

Is that a clown in the audience? 😂

[@namewithheld7835]

Wtf? My boss never worried about my credit or my ability to buy a car?? 😂😂😂😂

[@clarea1801]

I'd love a boss like that, if more bosses were as caring as him, more people would probably stay at their job.

[@joseresina237]

I reckon the plaintiff looks like John Wayne.

[@rockobill7637]

yes he does or Brian Keith "Family Affair:...didn't know if Buffy and Jody were going to appear or what (old reference)

[@Ralphbo-u6l]

Defendant is just another thief.

[@cynthiaprice3528]

Did this fool say he never brought it up again? Why does he have to hound him for his money. I can't stand when people make you ask for your money when they already know that they owe you. And at the end he said he didn't learn anything from this which is really pathetic. My mom always taught me that you never burn a bridge that you may have to cross again.

[@Heyyuyuyu]

Everyone is saying the plaintiff is nice, but is anyone else thinking about how the defendant is going from loan to loan? He already has 4 loans out and the plaintiff offers him another loan? Talk about digging yourself deeper.

[@herrerafamily07]

Hello from San Antonio Texas

[@LoveChild71]

Howdy! I'm from Smithville, now living in Mountain Maryland. 🌄

[@jasminedorsey8267]

“So you were pinch hitting as a dad” Doug… please 😂😂😂

[@DeltaDyl]

He sounds like a great boss

[@sashabenoit1518]

Legally speaking, this could have gone either way... If the defendant could provide proof, that he made a concerted effort to fulfill his contractual obligation to pay back the loan and his attempts were met with a denial, on part of the plaintiff stating to "forget about it", on several separate occasions. Technically, he would have the right to argue an affirmative defense for reasonable or detrimental reliance. Detrimental reliance, or estoppel, is when one party indicates that performance is no longer required, and the other party relies on that, it can be a defense to the enforceability of the contract. Implied consent could also be argued, in which consent which is not expressly granted by a person, but rather implicitly granted by a person's actions and the facts and circumstances of a particular situation (or in some cases, by a person's silence or inaction). The defendant could have interpreted the plaintiff's denial to accept payment, and his inaction of attempting to reclaim the debt owed, and relied on the implied premise that the loan was forgiven. To be clear, in these particular facts of circumstance, I agree with the Judge's ruling but I have seen her go either way on cases in the past with similar facts and circumstances.

[@Lizriv1725]

He has a lot of growing up to do ! Smh he really was trying to help him smh

[@onasamaya1]

“You need a driver”?-“noooo”

[@DonziGT230]

The plaintiff seems to still be emotional about the situation with this guy. It's unfortunate that things went this way, they would have both benefited from the relationship.

[@IvyLeagu]

He's doesn't deserve anyone to help him, but you'll pay this bill.

[@Catloudan]

Defendant is such a USER.

[@LoveChild71]

Plaintiff looks like a famous actor..... I'm drawing a blank - who does he look like?....ooh - I'm seeing Robin Williams! But that wasn't my first impression. Who am I trying to remember?

[@IrisChaconFanaticosenFacebook]

Brian Keith from A Family Affair?

[@LoveChild71]

@@IrisChaconFanaticosenFacebook Yes! That's it!!!! Buffy and Jody and Mrs Beasley!!!! - my favorite baby doll when I was in kindergarten! That's why I couldn't place him. I was five years old and telling Santa I wanted Mrs Beasley. The dad was just vaguely borderline invisible in every episode. That was the Buffy and Jody Show!

[@poshpearls23]

God gifted him with a brand new father, mentor, encourager, and someone in his corner. I wish that cooler heads had prevailed, because i think they were meant to be in each other's lives. So sad.

[@carmichaelge]

One thing I didn’t understand about this case… normally when it’s a similar set of events between former lovers, the judge says you can’t go back for the money just because you don’t like the other person any more. Wonder what made this different

[@keciareed7135]

Looks good for his age

[@tiffanycort7564]

I love ur shows❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Gnosticflamedesigns]

Plaintiff reminds me of my grampa, definitely a sweet guy

[@offbalance_]

sweet old man

[@albertol9654]

The defendant is the typical lazy worker playing victim all the time when he doesn't get his way.

[@imissmayberry12]

His former boss stated several times that he was a great worker 🙄

[@albertol9654]

​@imissmayberry12 Well he stated he was still jobless.. hmm, wonder why

[@stevelozano9523]

I felt bad for the plaintiff because he really wanted to help this kid and was so emotional he was about to break down in tears but held it up. Too bad it didn't work out.

[@sarahbrower2453]

The plaintiff is a rare breed

[@janicester]

The plaintiff was almost in tears telling Douglas how they both didn't have fathers around to help so he wanted to help him. The defendant comes across as an ungrateful POS.

[@rs61434]

Society is worse off when you treat people like this. Many people would help people like this man has if they weren't burned so frequently by the ungrateful.

[@christopherbako]

The old guy got a little choked when he they both never had a father.

[@mzdrea9468]

Why can't I meet ppl like this that are sooooo willing to help me out cause I'm nice 🙃

[@thomaspeppers1]

He seems so unappreciative of someone that tried to really give him a hand up in life. Those types don’t come along often.

[@brandonmoskos9149]

Both seem like good people. Should have paid him back though.

[@mosesyang4222]

Very few employers would bend over backwards to keep a good employee but this man did...the kid was too young to realize this

[@todd-makes-videos]

Learned anything from this? No... Haha

[@zmmmmkm]

The defendent could play a cute devil😂

[@Spac3_Gh05t]

Young people (especially this generation) don’t respect or appreciate anything, they just “stomp” on it, “burn the bridges” and “close the doors” behind them. This is a shame, I wish I had someone helping me like that when I was younger.

[@bubzm954]

Hi from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@Bebedollie]

Yay me too from the Bay of Plenty ❤

[@elliebellie7816]

So you have an employee who can't pay his bills so you think the way to help him is to loan him more money? If anything I'd increase his salary or give him more hours, but really? The only way he saw he could help was to loan the kid more money and make him indebted to him? What a dunce.

[@floppycadogan2605]

He saw him as his son....if ur son was in debt ,wouldn't u help him out with a loan ? It's alot easier to pay bck the boss ...no interest...no bad credit no hassle

[@mexicanspec]

That was his mistake. The young man was nothing more than an employee.@@floppycadogan2605

[@barbarawallach1334]

The plaintiff forces the loan onto this guy. Don't really feel too bad for him....

[@raymxslappedyall1891]

He just looks like a book ya don't trust by the cover liked he'd not pay you cuz he'll punch you out

[@adrianknight1406]

Seems to me that the plaintiff went above and beyond for the defendant as an employee of his. Sounds like he really wanted to help him but loaning money is never a good idea to do under any circumstance because oftentimes the people just don't pay it back.

[@Tony_417]

Why borrow from someone when you just steal everything from others? At least that’s what your 2 felony larceny convictions say. Ghetto trash

[@jesnrbrt4evr11]

If the defendant was so outraged about not being able to be on the insurance why didn't he Express this when they had told him a week prior that he might not be able to be on the policy anymore? If he was so concerned about his license when they asked him to go on the delivery he should have said no! he didn't that he accepted the delivery and then got mad after the fact! Also If somebody pays off your loans as a mature adult you should want to pay them back that shouldn't even be a question, grow up and be a man!

[@id8978]

What a great boss

[@dianedobson1104]

So how can someone not know the status of their drivers license or insurance? I always know when my insurance is due or when it expires. I have email and most everyone does if you have a phone so the insurance company would let you know

[@mikieanthony777]

It's the business insurance, not the defendant's

[@Mr.Marcuzz]

These little brats nowadays have no clue! SMH! The older gentleman didn’t have to loan him anything. If the kid humbled himself, the old man probably would have still hired him to work for him.

[@bunji_beans]

Of course the defendant owed the money, but why is everyone ignoring that the plaintiff sent him out knowing he had no insurance and without telling him? I think the defendant had such a strong reaction because he felt betrayed. Not to mention the judge lets employers like this off easy for withholding paychecks. It's all "he's so nice" when it's not nice, legal, or moral to do that.

[@susanrodriquez1024]

Yes, it is legal to do this, if the repayment terms are in place. Worked in HR, can take it from the final pay.

[@bunji_beans]

@@susanrodriquez1024 good to know

[@dwaynemauk566]

I've learned never to help an individual, friend, church member, family, with loans. Either its a gift, or I tell them they'll have to work things out with the bank or credit union. Even as an employer, any "advances" have to be cleared by the next payroll, and it is understood in the email or documentation of why it is going to be cleared. (In fact, my rule of thumb is, no advance unless your house is on fire, and you have nothing. But it will be cleared by the next payroll.) Harsh, but I'd far rather deal with it today, than 2 years from now. I've also observed that most of the time, if a mistake is in the employee's favor, I almost never hear from the employee, but heaven help if I deduct 1 cent over; the paystub is barely dry, and I already have a phone call.

[@elainevankat5353]

The defendant didn’t even appreciate… HOW LUCKY HE WAS! (he’s not even working… loser!)

[@mnelson2008]

Plaintiff was old school. This kind of ethos is lost. That kid, however, was raised by those without this ethos. Shameful.

[@G.G.8GG]

Wonder who the dramatically painted young woman is often appearing in the audience.

[@JSmith-ji7ms]

The woman in the audience behind the first plaintiff should get work during Halloween. She' s too scary for people's court.

[@josephnunez5383]

I was waiting for this comment😂

[@sheriwilliams5027]

🇺🇸❤️🙏🏽this case has soo many TEACHABLE MOMENTS -they should play this video for high school students wink wink “ECONOMICS” Lmao hopefully the Brother I was dialoguing with pertaining to a different case sees this. The defendant has know understanding of the word FISCAL OBLIGATIONS. The defendant had a Boss who understood his work ethic and yet the defendant didn’t value HIMSELF in the same manner. Plaintiff dodged a major accident bullet allowing the defendant to drive that truck, knowing he wasn’t insurable. Anyway excellent case 🔥🔥🙏🏽❤️🇺🇸

[@rosej5029]

ALL the court shows could be used in psychology college classes to showcase personality disorders, family dynamics, manipulation tactics, the list of topics goes on.

[@dorisonny]

Hi from Canada 🇨🇦

[@BrownBamaGirl8]

Thats so sad. I don't think the defendant is a bad guy. But you definitely reap what you sow. He hurt that man. And had the nerve to act like the man was a pest. He is young. But life will break you. You have to do right by other people when they look out for you.

[@bonbonjovi4836]

In this line of work, when you borrow, you better be ready to pay back, capisce? Now, I ain't runnin' a charity here. You miss that deadline, and suddenly life gets real uncomfortable.

[@makaylasaffron4932]

😢not me wanting them to mend thibgs

[@LivingforJesusaGodisGood74]

I don't feel sorry for the defendant.

[@zipone_1726]

Anyone see the zombie girl in the audience?

[@Begotts]

In the red? Lol. No behind the defendant? Right?

[@zipone_1726]

Beige jacket red shirt, behind plaintiff

[@LoveChild71]

Yes! And I just left a comment on another case from today about this zombie apocalypse scene. The litigants are always pitiful losers, desperately seeking their 15 minutes of attention. And like attracts like so some of those who leave comments are just attention seeking as well. It's the same comment after every case, just a heartless, soulless idiot - a zombie!