Losing it But Good

[@cindykaufinger1642]

She's very impressive. She's very organized and has a ton of evidence. And made sure to have everything in writing. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@marleonetti7]

but the verdict turned out to be unfair because she only paid the defendant 900 but he was ordered to pay 1200 . i think the judge accidentally forgot that the plaintiff only paid 900 because i have seen her in other cases only order a litigant to pay another litigant the exact amount they were out .

[@milesdyson5211]

Plus she's pretty hot !

[@2Rugrats9597]

She is not only prepared but very smart and super attractive!

[@mrjay1268]

​@@marleonetti7The judge stated that this case was a unique case because the plaintiff was asking to be compensated to recreate the key moments that the defendant failed to capture. I disagree with the judge, she should have awarded the plaintiff the $1500 that she was suing for. The plaintiff provided enough proof to at least get $1500 based on the estimates that were given to her.

[@Musicfan-dz6yz]

He really said the party was disorganized! Even if it was that didn’t have anything to do with him losing the sd card🤦 Glad she called him out on that like dude you have 1 job📸🎥

[@peterlee584]

Exactly.

[@Orlandoloc83]

Dude already took responsibility tho he already said he lost it smh and at the end of they think he have a attitude then I don’t think they no wat a attitude is.

[@talltalllady]

I'm a little confused. Because he offered her half which was $1,500. So she actually would have gotten more than what the judge offered her if she had taken his other.

[@imgettingold9407]

​@@talltallladyI can see why you are confused... His initial services only cost her $900. His final offer was to pay her back half of that which was $450 but she wanted her $900 back. Since he did not give her a full refund she brought the case to court suing for $3000 (the cost of recreating/faking the event to get the footage he lost along with filming and editing it). In the end the judge only considered the cost of the new videographer (her estimates said $1500) and she was awarded $1200. So in the end he had to give her a full refund pluss an additional $300. (The new $1500 estimate was much higher than his initial 900 because of the additional editing work required to merge the new faked footage onto the 11 mins existing footage that he gave her)

[@jorgem50]

The client made the first mistake by hiring a complete rookie who doesn't even do this for a living. You get what you pay for

[@686JM]

@jorgem50 The plaintiff trusted a recommendation from the choreographer, the defendant was paid well and certainly not "on the cheap".

[@jorgem50]

@@686JM Are you in this industry? Trust me, that guy is a cheap low end photographer. Anyone who doesn't use two sd card slot cameras is a rookie! He charged a rookie amount and gave her a rookie job

[@redgurl60]

That party was at least 2-3 hours, and he gave her a 13 minutes video. Let THAT sink in! Sounds like most of the event was on that SD card. It doesn't matter how you feel about the Plaintiff's plans to recreate, he fell way short on his professional obligation. Also, daddy daughter dances are very important, specifically to those of us who have relationships with our fathers. That's a moment she may never have again, wether it's recreated or not.

[@jorgem50]

I'm a quinceaenra sweet 16 videographer and delivering a short extended highlight is the norm. In my packages I deliver either 10, 15, 25min of extended highlight. If the client chooses to have full length video then it's an extra charge. Half of my clients choose the 25min extended highlight video only. The other half pay for the traditional full length video as well.

[@rafaeltorres2460]

Sweet sixteens are too expensive for my budget. I used the money to purchase a used car to teach my twin daughters how to drive...

[@shanelpeterson8866]

You’re right they are expensive. I wish I would’ve been thinking the same way you were.

[@Catloudan]

Clearly not too expensive for her!

[@tejanosbestcom1531]

It is expensive but keep in mind the parents aren’t stuck with the entire bill the entire family aunts, uncles, grandparents and close friends all contribute several thousand dollars to the special day for the young lady. It’s traditional in the Mexican culture I should know I had three daughters and I don’t regret giving each one of them their Quinceañera

[@Bebedollie]

That's awesome

[@Jsarmy87124]

Expensive or not its fun You should work harder for them to have both though

[@nerdalieisasleepyhead104]

I do think the mom needs to keep some perspective as far as how much she allows this to take away from the memories. In the past, we didn’t have as many things memorialized so perfectly , yet we have also led rich lives with important memories.

[@firstlast1971]

The moms point is valid that the memory fades and she wants a video to be able to look back at the videos she paid for.

[@alisacabrera]

But this isn't the past..the plaintiff and her daughter live in a time where it's pretty standard practice to memorialize special events and due to the defendants negligence that's something they will never have. She may also lead a rich life but wants the memorialization that she paid for.

[@nerdalieisasleepyhead104]

@@alisacabrera fair points. I guess my own way of dealing with this would be different. But that doesn’t mean she’s wrong.

[@Tranquility32]

Nothing to do with the case, but I love the plaintiff’s hair. So pretty!

[@CJ37.125]

I like that the plaintiff didn’t bring her daughter. I don’t think it’s healthy for the kids to be involved or in the courtroom unless they have useful testimony. I’ve seen so many times people bringing in their kids and having to listen to their parent get told off lol or just being in that sometimes combative environment.

[@carrotstikzers]

I've noticed some judge's excuse kids while they berate their parents

[@trekgirl65]

The girls is 16, it is like a sweet sixteen party.

[@CJ37.125]

@@trekgirl65 lol Obviously. Anyone that’s a minor, under 18, unless they have testimony shouldn’t be allowed in the room. Parents bring their underage (17

[@mexicanspec]

A 16 year old is not a kid and they should be learning how life works.

[@mexicanspec]

You think the growing up process should start at 18? You know that is way too late, right?@@CJ37.125

[@JayseGreene]

The slippers to shoes is pretty symbolic! Well done!

[@synnove1046]

The defendant looks SO sleepy and is so lethargic! Plus he is constantly leaning his head to his right. At times I thought he might actually lose his balance and tip over! It’s driving me crazy.

[@josefwashere]

High ASF in my opinion which makes sense on how he “lost” the memory card…..or maybe he forgot to press record 😂

[@fran0594]

The young lady is beautiful but something is wrong with both of their eyes! They look like actors in an Vampire movie.

[@JayJay-me8zk]

The defendant's demeanor must have been very different for the plaintiff to have hired him. If not, I gotta question the plaintiff's judgment. Sometimes you CAN judge a book by its cover 🤔

[@questioneverything8572]

Weed doesn't turn you like this. It's either a very strong anti-anxiety medication like Xanax, or some type of downer.

[@NoFear67]

They act as if they are on drugs

[@nadeawilliams7749]

Don't quit your day job, defendant!!

[@ashleyallen8094]

For those who don’t understand the “big deal” about a quince or sweet 16, think of it in terms of a Jewish boys bar mitzvah. That celebration is HUGE in their culture and from what I’ve seen, they spare no expense. I’m sure had he apologized and not had the “what’s the big deal” mentality like many others seem to have, it wouldn’t have gone to court

[@bridgettebivins1970]

they don't care about our culture.

[@carrotstikzers]

She should have sued for a family photo shoot bc you cant "recreate" a truly special rare moment but you can make new happier memories

[@shelberz1]

:)

[@GiGi2O11]

Awe, this is so sad. My heart aches for that family and their lost memories.

[@kittyfan]

this is crazy. It's a sweet sixteen party....and they're having strokes over part of it missing. What's going to happen when mom or the kid gets cancer? Cheers anyways!

[@nunya8010]

But but what about the daddy daughter dance you can never get that back NEVER,unless she gets married..... And then they can bitch about it and get a free wedding!!

[@jennross6466]

*Aw “Aw” is an interjection, like “oh,” “eh,” “huh” and “wow.” On the web, the word is often misspelled as “awe.” “Awe,” on the other hand is a noun, roughly synonymous with “wonder” or “amazement,” as in the phrase “shock and awe.” It's occasionally used as a verb, in which case to awe is the same as to wow.

[@writeart7636]

​@@kittyfanit seems you had no fond memory with family😮

[@kittyfan]

@@writeart7636 i'm just older, and see things as they are....not as i wish they were (most ppl see things like they wish.) When they get a cancer diagnosis or a bad car crash for someone, a sweet sixteen party is going to be...umm....trivial (i suspect you see things as they are as well..... most ppl think it's a curse, but i'm in medicine...it's a blessing in that career) All the best to you!

[@adam1st1984]

The mom is beautiful.

[@madmaxofspokane1691]

The defendant could have fixed this & maybe even have turned a small profit. But instead, decided to deceive the plaintiff and force her to take him to court. Keep your dayjob buddy. What I didn't agree with on the judgment was short changing the plaintiff with the "You can get it done cheaper scheduling the retakes on the weekdays." These are highschool kids who need to be in school during the week & the other parents involved would probably also have to take a day off from work during the week.

[@janetmccoy7945]

You forget who your dealing with-Judge Millian. The stingiest judge on TV.

[@silvermillennial]

This was such a weird case. While I understand the plaintiff's anger (and the defendant is a complete asshole), her reasoning behind wanting to recreate the event is odd to me. If it was me, I wouldn't be able to rewatch the video of the event without getting angry all over again when it got to the parts that were recreated. Like...what's the game plan? Get everyone who was at the original party to come back and pretend like it's the same night? That's also where JM's ruling kind of confused me, too. If this woman is hell bent on recreating the event, she has to basically gather everyone who was at the original party to come back and play pretend so it's as seamless as possible. Most likely, that can't be done on a weekday and for a reduced rate.

[@fiercefrida]

My thoughts exactly. Who does reenactments for a… Sweet Sixteen party? Lord. Nobody can recreate as the event they had otherwise it will look so rehashed and fake. I wonder if the plaintiff is just saying it to get more than she’s owed. She won $1200 and didn’t mentioned it after that. If I were her, I’d put it towards her daughter’s college fund. 🙄

[@mannymets5687]

Very fake people... Drama Drama Drama filled lives !!!

[@Marc-King777]

I agree with you. But I also think the plaintiff should not have been granted money to recreate the event. If she wants to recreate it, then that's on her because you can't re-create a special moment like that. Plus, it's not like she refused to accept the footage the defendant did capture. In fact, she stated that she would use his footage to splice in the parts to be re-created. So, dispite being a total douche bag, the defendant does deserve something for his work. I think the 50% refund offered by the defendant was appropriate in this case.

[@susannebogdanovic4806]

Stupid ruling absurd

[@Bravo78631]

This is the first time I've seen the Judge tell a person to uncross their arms.....

[@michaelfarris3770]

I know. Judy Judy does it all the time but have never seen MM do it. Well done.

[@ESBEAUTII]

Why would judge tell that lady she BARELY looks 16? Just say she looks nice? She looks like she’s in her mid to late 30’s 😂

[@alexanderbayarea]

No she looks like she was in her 20’s

[@CKayKay76]

She does look young though

[@samantham2693]

I agree, and she does that often. I always think to myself, we have no idea at what age these people had their children. She could have had her daughter at 16, who knows. She definitely looks old enough to have a 16 y/o. The judge was exaggerating on this one.

[@londynche]

Exactly!

[@poodymac63]

Its an old American way of saying that she looks nice. Its not meant to be literally taken.

[@peterlafayette5595]

Plaintiff is beautiful.

[@WeezyJeffersonYo]

The guy looks like he couldn't care less. Like he just rolled out of bed. 😂

[@CrimsonSmexy19]

I love how it's the party/venue/moms fault that everything was disorganized to where he lost the SD card but didn't mention he used someone else's camera n just sucks at a hobby....how do u suck at a hobby?!

[@mahailiabrown3972]

Anything can be a hobby if you think about it so .... I guess you can suck at a hobby but..... he was beyond sucked he just terrible

[@sushimitten]

I suck at my hobby. Nails. The difference is, I don’t charge anyone for it because I know I suck 🤣

[@billyjohnson9166]

The plaintiff is a beautiful lady

[@BREEZYM6015]

The plaintiffs mom has got it going on...😂

[@kittyfan]

mom and daughter need to wake up. If this is the worst thing that happens to that family, they'll have had a GREAT life! If mom is teaching her daughter to be this upset over a sweet sixteen party,....that kid is going to have a rough life when the bad stuff really hits. Sadly, Judge Milian isn't helping at all.

[@nunya8010]

Judge Milan does nothing but think about how her daughters would feel and rules based on that,she's a terrible judge and has screwed over alot of people using her feelings to rule!

[@mnschoen]

Or how contracts work. This isn't a case of "she didn't like the photos"...the vendor didn't provide what he was supposed to provide. If they serve you chicken when you ordered steak, do you pay steak prices and walk out? What about if they serve you and empty plate? Do you pay and leave? IDK< maybe you do like to pay for things you never receive.

[@Marc-King777]

While I think going through the trouble to recreate portions of the party that the "photographer" missed is a bit extreme, the plaintiff is not being unreasonable by suing the defendant. He did not provide photos or video for key moments in the party--something she paid for. Since she didn't get what she paid for I think she does deserve some portion of what she paid back, but I don't agree with the judge that the plaintiff she have to pay for the entire cost of recreating certain parts he missed. He still provided video for a good portion of the party and had to do editing work... Plus it's not like the plaintiff totally didn't accept his video. In fact, she is using it to splice in the parts that will be recreated so he still should receive something for his time and work. Instead, he'll have to pay out $200 more than what he was paid, which is absurd. I think 50% back was reasonable. That said, a case like this is unorthodox because what value can a judge place on the loss of once-in-a-lifetime memorable moments not being captured by a photographer?

[@NoName-xg5xn]

Both defendants look like they were punched in the face.

[@Cherrihndrxx]

They do 😩😅

[@mysiachabert]

I was wondering if anyone else noticed it lol they have opposite eyes messed up. Together they look like the eals from little mermaid ha ha

[@Ianisatool]

The guy is good looking and attractive

[@ChristineDuval-cy5ck]

You buy cheap, you get cheap.

[@BrownBamaGirl8]

He may have low iron. He had no umph.😁 Depression is a horrible thing. Beautiful ladies.

[@34stzoo]

The ceremony sounds kind of weird, but to each his own

[@thebookwasbetter3650]

She has an MBA? I promise you, in MBA school they do not teach you practical stuff like getting receipts.

[@tommyjones6866]

Then you'd be wrong. Thats Business Law 101 stuff, which is a required course.

[@mnschoen]

You sound like you're still struggling to find a community college to accept you.

[@thebookwasbetter3650]

@@tommyjones6866 I took BLaw. They covered commercial paper but no getting a receipt. And there is no BLaw 101. It's usually a 300 level course.

[@ImmortalKingJay]

Isn't that explicitly covered in business law? lol

[@deewah1698]

We covered this in my undergrad. You can't get an MBA without taking business writing and HR classes. If your degree is from any decent school they will teach you how to document business transactions. CYA101

[@KalinFamilyForJesus]

THIS ONE'S FOR JUDGE MILIAN! You are glowing! Your hair always looks good, but it looks amazing here! I like the deeper red color but this bright sunny strawberry blonde is working for you love!

[@wandabellamy6120]

I understand in the Latino culture they do this and is very expensive but when u hire a nonprofessional person for professional pics & videos...U get what u pay for.🌺

[@yoboymalc4432]

Defendant looks like he needs to get some sleep 😅

[@elisol2]

Probably the embarrassment of losing the SD card keeps him up all night

[@Primitive_Code]

He been putting in work at that Direct TV.

[@debrastone2198]

OH WOW‼️ He makes me totally angry! & I have to hand it to Mom for not causing drama! He needs to quit while he's ahead!

[@YESITSWILL]

This award was wrong. The usual limit of liability is the cost of film, processing and labor. You can't be compensated for the cost of recreating a memory.

[@amandadonaldson8748]

He was "busy"? Dude, people paid you for a service. "I'm busy" isn't their problem. Personally, I feel like some of these teen parties are a bit much. When that girl is 30 or 40 I don't think she's going to be too bothered about how her 16th birthday was. But the guy sounds clumsy and shouldn't be in this line of work if he doesn't have the energy to devote to it.

[@mexicanspec]

I bet the mother is making it more of a thing than the daughter is.

[@layal3018]

thats a weird judgment she should have only got a discounted refunded not extra

[@richardmayora1289]

If you were listening, you would’ve heard that they have to re-create things. They have the clothes in the venue already but there’s makeup and hairstyling and all kinds of other stuff to re-create the video and that’s why she got the award.

[@Marc-King777]

@@richardmayora1289 Yeah, and? It's absurd! Trying to re-create a past event is silly. Even the judge was confused and asked the defendant "why" would she try to do that, as you really can't recapture past moments in time. It will be staged and when the plaintiff and her daughter look back on the video and see those "re-created" parts they will always be looked upon as "re-created". So, why even bother? Sure, the plaintiff should have received some portion back that she paid, but giving her not only every penny that she paid, PLUS $300 to re-create such a sweet sixteen party like it's a wedding (which I still would not re-create) is absurd. Those moments are gone. They can never be truly re-created. So, the plaintff needs to accept the footage that was taken; maybe get smartphone footage from relatives and friends, and move on with life. A teenage birthday party should not be made into this big a deal. The defendant, while an inexperienced douche bag he might be, still capture a lot of the party and the plaintiff has accepted his work, so he should get something for that work. Plus, if the plaintiff wants to re-create a moment in the past that can't truly be recreated, then that's on her.

[@layal3018]

its not his problem that they want recreate things@@richardmayora1289

[@Sacra898]

@@richardmayora1289 they don't *have* to, they were choosing to. that's their choice, not the burden of the defendant.

[@kellycasperhanson4426]

🎸 This mom rocks!

[@stephaneg]

Oh those dead eyes...

[@talltalllady]

The defendant looks tired as hell. He only has one day off. No wonder he lost the card. It's not healthy to work too hard.

[@joeybiden7755]

Defendant looks like a fake Drake. I wouldn’t hire those two to wash my car let alone plan a sweet 16 party. They look like stoners… 😂

[@iluvdimmuborgir53]

Idk about stoners... they look like they might partake in handlebars or sum lmaoooo they both look tired and used up 😂

[@staraco66]

Totally a “fake Drake” 😂😂

[@crystalshaw8744]

Lmbo.

[@Britty0189]

Was expecting Harvey to say “remember her, he hardly knew her!”

[@williammartin5569]

Doug never fails to make me laugh.

[@jennifer_mertens]

It royally stinks that one of the memory cards was lost, they still got everything else. Also, you know EVERYONE was filming and taking photos on their cellphones(so at least they'll have the original memory). Perhaps this could have been avoided had the Defendant been apologetic and upfront in the beginning. I feel the Defendant was grossly over his head, especially with his customer service skills. Good case, good decision.

[@mnschoen]

Hope your wedding pics got "lost" and you think your guests' cell-phone videos were comparable. And then you just smile and let the photographer who didn't give your any pictures keep your money since you have "other" pictures!

[@Loyal.Lala_]

​@@mnschoenwhy are you being so ugly towards her comment ? 😂 You sound ignorant, it was actually a great idea she had that people at the party probably had pictures and video of the actual event so she can incorporate those in the new video instead of having to pay to recreate the scenes lost. Humble yourself. You came out on the losing end on that one.

[@jenniferchrin6569]

@@Loyal.Lala_i think what they were trying to say was she paid for a service, he didn’t provide the full service so she should be entitled to something back

[@judymaggs4354]

I was thinking that- the phones these days take way better pictures than back even 10 years ago. I'll bet they got some parts of it. Definitely fair to reduce what he was paid - he was way over his head.

[@NeoSoulCrew]

Defendent is a bozo but the mom wants to recreate and stage the photos😅

[@hankrhill324]

I know sweet sixteen is more of a girl thing, but I didn’t get anything fancy for my 16th. My mom didn’t give me a car at 16. She sold me one and it was a lemon… taught me the value of a dollar.

[@synnove1046]

But what is your point? Her daughter may know the value of a dollar just as well as you do. Just because her family can afford to have a big Sweet 16 party it doesn’t automatically mean that she’s spoiled.

[@JamieM470]

@@synnove1046 They didn't say the girl was spoiled. They just commented about their own 16th birthday. We can commiserate together Hank. I didn't get anything for my 16th birthday either. And I'm a female. But because of my childhood, it made me determined to give my children wonderful childhoods, and I did! Still didn't have a lot of money, but they each got a party with their friends on every birthday, with a homemade cake, ice cream, games, and presents. Our own struggles make us better parents 😊

[@mnschoen]

Awwww, you hate your mom. It's not a girl thing, it's a culture thing. You do understand that, right?

[@derrickjones6442]

You get what you paid for.

[@faznout]

I don't agree with the plaintiff. Not saying that the defendant shouldn't have done a better job, but when you hire someone asking them to do work that's not their actual profession, something they just kind of dabble in, you can't get mad at them if and when they screw up. Sometimes people have to stop being so cheap by always wanting to cut corners, and just pay full price for a actual professional whose profession is that exact thing you're looking for.

[@dance4life1208]

Yea he didn’t care because it’s not his main source of income

[@mabuhayPinay]

Most likely a professional won't screw up cuz they've learned to pay attention and care for the job. However, no guarantees -- they can lose something as much as the defendant here. Human error.

[@trekgirl65]

Really. Heartless you are.

[@trekgirl65]

@@mabuhayPinay there are some professionals that mess up in a big way. Millian has dealt with some that have ruined wedding pictures. And they are professionals.

[@shelberz1]

yes

[@margaretmary1139]

I agree the defendant should give a refund..perhaps not all of it. I do find it sad that society has indulged these kids. Making a sweet 16 into a wedding type affair is ridiculous.

[@Marc-King777]

Amen. Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@mikesteele05]

We’ve lost sight of what’s important. Your kid is presumably healthy and happy, you have enough money to provide her with what she needs and much more, she has family and friends who care about her and want to share in the festivities surrounding her birthday. There’s so much emotional investment in documenting a party that seems to be more of a theatrical production than a celebration.

[@michaelgraham8788]

That dude is stoned out!!!

[@DreamWarriorPaige]

Just in time for my work break!

[@VoiceofReason-iq8zl]

Yes! This was a good one. The defendant doesn't seem phased by any of this.

[@zoeyparker283]

That’s where I’m watching it too 😂

[@bridgetteh.1701]

There’s no way the plaintiff doesn’t have any pictures/videos of the event at least from family and friends. That seems kinda odd to me.

[@josephinestafford4466]

They still won’t be professional and if you heard, the videographer has to make another video of the dance and then insert it into an already existing video

[@Celebscandal]

You are lacking critical thinking fr.

[@ChocoBeauty8]

The plaintiff actually shouldn't have gotten that much. If the pictures were so important, why select an inexperienced photographer. Additionally, I'm more than sure someone at the party videography the dance. IMO, photographers are the most important expense for an event.

[@jennylynx1869]

This! She picked him cause he was cjeap

[@Sonboy210]

Did you not pay attention, the choreographer is the one recommended the photographer and has ball to show up on his side to testify!

[@ChocoBeauty8]

@Sonboy210 Again, she wanted lobster and wine and only had enough for a burger and beer. She did her own research for the new photographer and knows she undered paid him.

[@Sonboy210]

@@ChocoBeauty8 agin! did you not pay attention?

[@mnschoen]

@@jennylynx1869 The word "cheap" isn't censored, so I can only assume you're the *censored word* photographer or his *censored word* side-woman.

[@keithjoseph7433]

Wrong, this is not like a wedding. A 16vyear old birthday party doesn't even come close to to a wedding.

[@Julie-sl8ul]

Now I need to know more about the Shoe Exchange....Love culture events❤

[@josephinestafford4466]

It’s crazy that people are commenting that the mom needs to just take the loss because they feel like recreating doesn’t make up for him losing the footage. But he still lost the footage and she still took a huge loss. Who knows how debarred the daughter and family was. And there’s nothing like PROFESSIONALLY done photos. There’s more comments about her needing to suck it up than there are that he should pay her

[@Itsroccib]

3:21 These people really couldn’t articulate why 16 is significant 🤦🏾‍♀️ It’s historically and culturally a rite of passage - geez. Also, I’m very frustrated that he comes across like he’s high 😒

[@E_Babii420]

I'm more worried about them coming to court with pinkeye! 🤣

[@ahelms1990]

This whole situation is ridiculous. She wants 3k to retake pictures....give Mr a freaking break! Defendant looks like he's stoned.

[@keiariabailey8739]

Girl him a break?? He didn’t even try to tell the truth. Fuck giving him a break MAN UP

[@ElsaFriost]

He doesn't care look at him he has a smirk on his face he doesn't care!!

[@essence4life23]

Mom should not have cheated out on getting a real photographer. Dude didn't even care I can't imagine him as a boyfriend

[@cosmo6180]

I think it’s weird that the plaintiff wants to recreate the pictures (memory), bc when years pass and they want to go down memory lane and they look at the “recreated photos” it’s only gonna remind them why and how they had to do over again. I mean that’s the way I see it, I guess the plaintiff sees it in a different way. Wasn’t there ppl there taking cellphone photos or videos that they can send to the mother 🤷🏻‍♀️ but I do feel so bad for her and her daughter!

[@Marc-King777]

Of course there were people there recording with their smartphones and such. The defendant probably used her own phone to record, too. But her saying she has to recreate parts he didn't capture will get her more money, and it did. I bet she wouldn' t even recreate those portions. Just seems like a lot of trouble to go through to stage prior special moments in time--when the fact is, you can't really recreate those moments. Sure, you can certainly re-stage it, but it absolutely won't be the same.

[@jenniferreed6890]

The defendant isn't even bothering to pretend to care about this.

[@m.newton556]

EXCESSIVE!

[@adeanelson3201]

I would have given her back some of the money she paid him, but not anything to recreate. Judge M is always saying 'you can't have it all for free, they still did something of value' Now the lady is getting it all for free plus a discounted version of what the other people asked for.

[@dholloway2482]

Defendant is a chump

[@VermilionRays]

Exactly. I think JM ruled with her heart a bit more on this one. Even she said "now you have to hire a real photographer". What happened to the cheap comes out expensive?

[@Jannsportt]

It was really of no value, the major moments are what make a quince or sweet 16. He also tried to hide the fact that he left pieces out. I feel like she usually gives either or when the defendant is more remorseful and shows any attempt to fix the issue they created. His first defense was that the party was disorganized. He bit off more than he could chew.

[@Marc-King777]

My thoughts exactly. While the defendant seems like a total douche, he still created 11 minues worth of footage and should be paid something for that work. And it's not like the plaintiff isn't going to keep and use that footage he created because she stated as much that she would--to add in the re-created parts. But you can't really re-create special moments like that, so I think the judge over compensated the plaintiff on this one.

[@MrAlienmagnet]

She should put that money in a college fund instead of recreating something that she'll always remember he messed up.

[@alexanderbayarea]

This is an important event in the Hispanic and Caribbean culture if you are not one of those then you do not know. Parents save the money and they do budget. This isn’t something that is made in a few weeks it takes years or months to plan and it is all about the child. My older cousin still to this day bring up their sweet 16 and we watch the videos and look at the photos still.

[@8thhousealchemist600]

Who the hell cares about a 16-year-old's birthday, outside of the person celebrating the bday? Nobody

[@PoodleHead2005]

In the Latin community, they often hold something very similar called a quinceañera, when a girl turns 15, has a lavish celebration, and dances the waltz with her father.

[@nmatky9327]

The birthday girl and her family. Obviously you and i dont care about it and thats why we werent invited, it wasnt for us

[@Bebedollie]

Lol they care

[@synnove1046]

The plaintiff isn’t claiming that anyone else cares. SHE cares and her family cares. She paid for his work but he screwed up by losing the SD card. She also paid a lot of money for the celebration that she wanted a video record of. Whether or not anyone else thinks a big Sweet 16 party is important or not is irrelevant. If this was about a wedding instead of a Sweet 16 would you have the same attitude?

[@34stzoo]

7:55 it’s about the experiences that last for ever! She needs to buy herself a helmet, because life is tough and meant to be lived.

[@Marc-King777]

I agree. The defendant did capture a good portion of the party. And while I think the plaintiff should get some of her money back, the judge awarding the plaintiff more than she paid to recreate the party is absurd. The plaintiff needs to take what was captured by the defendant; ask family and friends for any smartphone footage they have that may have capture the key moments the defendant missed; and then move on with life because trying to recreate moments from a sweet sixteen party is lunacy.

[@cazzraz1164]

He lost the SD card………..🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄what would be more important pertaining to this event ,than NOT LOSING the most important detail of the event… and he looks dead and miserable , like no expression .

[@Shaikhofilm]

The plaintiff is full of it, and the judge way overestimated. They had the party, and the issue was the footage got lost. The main thing was the party- not making videos. They had the party. Because the defendant lost the footage, he shouldn’t get paid for that. I agree with the defendant- he should get paid for what he provided. The plaintiff is lyeing saying she’s going to have another party just to record footage. She knows she’s never going to do that.

[@cassandra6710]

ALWAYS check reccomendations no matter who is refering the person. Something so important to me would've never been left up to someone with 1 time expierence.

[@allisoncastle]

The plaintiff is beautiful!

[@ruz7951]

The dad gets down and changes the shoes, I'm sorry, but that is disgusting.

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

No wonder young ladies have daddy issues. Way to put pressure on young people 🙄

[@cozmikfunkrabbitt30]

I'm Latino, 50 yrs old, I've never seen or heard of that, what creepy S.O.B. came up with that crap

[@TEX686]

Im Latina and never heard of that either kinda creepy, ew!!😳

[@amydaniels6442]

💯💯

[@Bebedollie]

Yeah lol I was like what the heck is that all about . It's weird

[@mymobilebuddy4392]

Hire clowns. Win fun prizes

[@JayTheDodo]

Despise defendants like this, just own up and apologise.

[@xsailorXplutox]

i feel like im missing something. ive seen her SO OFTEN say the cheap comes out expensive...so much so i can say it in spanish (cant spell it so i wont butcher it that way). so he in essence has paid 300 for a night of work, a weekend of editing video and some pictures? i get paying for a REFUND, specially if it was half considering its what he offered but that seems like an odd ruling.

[@cassandra6710]

Judge is beautiful. I love her hair color!!🧡

[@Nothingisavailible]

That’s , that’s the ultimate sin “ 😂😂😂

[@MyThoughtzAndOpinionz]

My daughters sweet 16 will be nothing but a regular birthday party like all the other birthdays. I’m not spending thousands. Dave & Busters or Six Flags? 😂

[@17thjinchuriki37]

What an a**hole. He didn’t even tell her that he lost the thing. He was so unapologetic and didn’t seem to care at all. I am really surprised that the choreographer was standing on that side of the courtroom. I’m glad that she got most of what she asked for.

[@AsusanXT]

You know for sure he will not get anyone to hire him for losing so much.

[@34stzoo]

Bad judgement, very bad decision. I believe him when he said he tried to reason with her. It clear the defendant watch the PPC, and he was SOL!

[@pinkosmondfan]

I think JM needs glasses if she thinks the plaintiff looks barely 16. 16 plus about 20, maybe. I'm not sure why 16th birthdays are so important. A 'shoe change'? And choreographed dances? For a little girl's birthday? LOLOL

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

And...They worked 6 months on the dances! A ring ceremony and a shoe exchange? Come on. Let kids have fun. Don't load all this adult crap on em. No wonder young ladies have daddy issues ugh

[@yung1717]

I think she was being nice. The lady is beautiful and looks young

[@nicklebaby]

It's their culture though.

[@pheonyxjohnson5966]

It was also the Plaintiff’s fault because she didn’t check out his background. If she knew that this was only his second event and this is more of a hobby than actual job and still let him do it then the blame is on her.

[@alexrossi4464]

Today's, mentality! The truth is there both at fault. He should of been more careful. And she should of hired someone more reputable! But, no, he doesn't get a pass for his carelessness, and unprofessionalism!

[@pheonyxjohnson5966]

@@alexrossi4464 Definitely Not, His attitude was the WORST.

[@mnschoen]

He didn't take bad pictures. He didn't take pictures that she didn't like. This isn't a matter of taste. He DOESN'T HAVE THE PRODUCT. How is this difficult? I expect a five year old to keep track of his things. This adult "businessman" DOESN'T HAVE THE PRODUCT HE SOLD. I don't care about that "wah wah he wasn't a professional photographer" complaints when they don't hire a professional photographer. Too bad, so sad, you should have checked their credentials. This is "I bought pictures, where are the pictures".

[@nunya8010]

Have some dignity and shame,like when the judge kept the cameras rolling after a kid was told his grandma just died and didn't stop once for him to stop crying or just shoot the show another day.... No the judge kept the show going for ratings but this guy lost a SD card ACCIDENTALLY and she tells him to have shame because he lost the daddy daughter dance?!?

[@Bebedollie]

In New Zealand we have 21st parties and celebrate that more than a sweet 16 party. Lol a ring exchange and slipper exchange I've never heard of that but if they mexican i guess thats what they do in America and Mexico

[@synnove1046]

Thank you for giving us another example of how different cultures have different traditions. Many of the people commenting don’t seem to recognize this. And no, I’m not saying that ALL traditions are good, and I am not Hispanic.

[@reginadavis7499]

I don't understand why she can't get footage from her guest

[@Sacra898]

she probably can, and did. I think the 'recreation' is made up to siphon more money out the case.

[@ohwell__]

Jersey in the building 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@shellwilliams6306]

JJM took this very personal because of her heritage ❤ GOD bless her but wow, I'm shocked of the decision. Deep inside I'm glad JMM did make her decision.

[@pannamal5182]

So if a wht wanted this created at their wedding the judge would be prejudice? Get a life.

[@itsgabegutierrez]

Because of her heritage she understands what a sweet 16 is. But it's no different than if this happened to someone's wedding.

[@susannebogdanovic4806]

A judge should never metion Race im Cord room !! .Bad

[@MeatMachine212]

That defendant lady is incredibly good looking

[@ashlipope5079]

Eye roll hard.

[@paulawerchowsky926]

I think the guy did feel bad

[@mjgutierrez]

JM called the Defendant Edgar at 6:51. His name is Edward, and in spanish it's Eduardo.

[@0LadyV0]

She wants to recreate something fake. Haha

[@user-vb3fb1rg3c]

I paid for a CD of my daughter's high school graduation and we've never watched it. It's been almost 20 years. Mom, just suck up the loss. You still have the memories.

[@dodgek5270]

You being lousy doesn't mean others aren't going to watch their own. Also, if you knew back then that you wouldn't watch it. Then why buy it in the first place? Maybe she will or maybe she won't watch it. That choice should be hers.

[@user-vb3fb1rg3c]

It's not about being lousy. It's about the intentions at the moment. Then life goes on. And you, either like it dislike my comment. Keep your insults to yourself.

[@thebookwasbetter3650]

Defendant's thinkings - man, I wish Wapner or Koch had caught my case...

[@bongoikno4994]

If u think u will forget it then it must not be that important

[@greenenergysolutionsteam]

I already told my granddaughter I'm putting the cost of one of those parties into her custodial account. College

[@raymeedc]

Advice for having someone photograph an important event….. make sure to ask about the photographer having dual memory cards on their camera for photo duplication in case of card failure.