Stiffing a Contractor

[@loveyoutube2177]

This guy needs to just pay. The construction guy seems so honest and completed everything he said he did and wasn’t greedy. Only charged for what he did. I’d hire him any day.

[@LawsonPatterson]

I’ve hired dozens of contractors and as difficult as they can be, I can’t stand people who make excuses to avoid paying hard working people. Excellent judgment on this case 👍

[@GummyBearWA]

Unfortunately no justice though. The show pays the judgement, so in the end the defendant got all that work for free.

[@latarareed7321]

YES LAWSON, same here THOSE KINDS ARE DEFINITELY ON THE HIGHEND SELFISH LIST💯💯💯👍

[@marleonetti7]

some contractors have ways of getting even if they are not paid and it does not involve judges or courts .

[@WarGrowlmon18]

My dad's a contractor and for the past year he's been dealing with this absolute LUNATIC of a former customer. Before she went nuts she had loved his work to the point of recommending him to other people AND she had been his mother's best friend so he literally knew her all of his life. We haven't heard from her in months though so we hope that she's finally left him alone

[@mountendew]

The defendant never planned on paying the contractor. Great verdict

[@cbro2807]

I usually at least understand a defendants perspective (right or wrong). I still have no idea what thus guy's defense was. Lol

[@nevermindlaughs]

“He took notes! He was diligent! He separated everything on the bill! He communicated!” I dunno, seems like a plausible argument to me lololololol

[@ahelms1990]

This defendant couldn't afford to pay him with such high end sweaters to absorb his tears of failure on this case LOL.

[@robg5509]

I knew the defendant was going to lose as soon as I saw that ridiculous sweater he wore. 🤣

[@FireDragonAnime]

The defendant can afford a designer hoodie, and a nice home, but he really has to pay for his renovations -- the hardworking plaintiff learned not to trust his customers the hard way, I feel bad for him -- it's really hard to find an honest contractor.

[@1234j]

Mitch?! Is that YOU???🤔🙄😂😂😂😂💩💩💩💩 Just PAY him, dude. And give your grandson his hoodie back. Your mum was right - you stretched it.🤭🤭

[@lolamaude3449]

This defendant is a real piece of work!

[@justm7097]

At the end of the segment when John and JM are talking about worries/fears. And JM said she wakes up in the middle of the night with terrible thoughts of her kids being dead in a ditch. I was relieved that I'm not the only one that thinks such horrible things. I have the worst fears and thoughts when my kids are not near me. And the truth is I sleep better when we are all under the same roof. Ugh the struggle is real as a mom. Glad she shared that...

[@whitechris720]

I hope this guy has trouble finding people to work for him from here on.

[@benjie128]

Defendent: but he didnt finish the part I canceled, so he's not done!

[@chaevialva2229]

Mr. Firestone's a bit of a bully

[@Lenape_Lady]

The Judge is so put together, intelligent, educated, classy/rich, has an incredible husband, is emotionally secure, financially comfortable for the rest of her and her children’s lives and owns multiple houses….and yet still has the same kind of anxiety I suffer with. That the worst case scenario is gonna happen to someone I love. Husband is late 10 minutes? Dead in a ditch. And I only feel completely at peace when everyone I love, including my animals, are right here with me…safe and sound. It’s fascinating (not a good thing, but interesting) to see that specific type of anxiety isn’t based on income or social class. I think its why ppl may see us as controlling. Because our anxiety is telling us that we can keep our loved ones safe and that we love them so much…so they should just be here with us. It comes off as controlling. Even if we genuinely want our loved ones to venture out and be successful without us holding their hand.

[@1252PFC]

Firestone chickened out when it was time to pay!

[@cherrybarb4651]

"Pay me when the work is done." Wow. What motivation do deadbeats have to pay up then? I've hired a number of contractors and it's always in about 3 payments. I'm surprised this guy hasn't been stiffed before now, in his whole 2 years of experience. I hope he learned something here. Cheapskate def. might also want to hire someone for whom so many jobs aren't 'out of his realm'. Yeah, it costs more but you might not end up in court.

[@ruthrecord6430]

Good!! Love this verdict

[@ElsaFriost]

They balance each other so good that judge and her husband he is he looks like he's so easygoing and she's the one that stuff I don't say that she is the one that runs the house but I think they both balance each other cuz she does have a very tender side of her I love watching them discussing the cases!!

[@ashleyquam]

This Plantiff is an honest contractor and this defendant just doesn’t want to pay up. Plantiff needs to get payments while work is happening so he doesn’t get screwed

[@billyjohnson9166]

Pay the man deadbeat

[@lauraanne5175]

Wow. It was obvious from the get go that the defendant was garbage. His demeanor said it all.

[@yesterdayitrained]

The defendant’s hoodie is loud. Very loud. Absurdly loud.

[@patsyspry6248]

I do not believe, FIRESTONE!! HE’S THE LIAR!

[@leesonnsmith3538]

Mitch Firestone, sounds like a Rescue Ranger character LOL!!

[@patim5953]

Love the judges at the end. They need their own show.

[@keyeviondavis9647]

Dude tripping he better start collecting at least half of that money upfront I would, SMH 💯

[@Channel-JJ]

yea he need to rethink his billing process

[@CharisToTheWheeler]

That part 👏🏽

[@snapperkc9317]

The Defendant is SHADY!

[@colleenknapp8626]

And he lives with his mom. 🤭🤣

[@marvinl.midkiff4660]

Go Judge Milian!

[@irideaunicorn1620]

He knew once the guy had to wait on him for the extra part that he wasn’t gona pay him.

[@Mocharocks9966]

Defendant is giving me Big Ed vibes 😂😂

[@jpharleyd9325]

Unfortunately, an honest person expects others to be honest. You live and learn. Any time you do extended work for someone, you take 30-50% up front, and then you specify when such and such is done, you expect a certain percentage to be paid, and the balance is paid when the job is complete. Often times, customers will hold off payment because they'll find any excuse or flaw as to why they're not satisfied so as to not pay.

[@msfranklin2650]

THAT DAMN DEFENDANT HAS SOME NERVE TALKING ABT HE DOESN'T WANT TO PAY HIM TAXES THAT'S ALL I'M A SAY 👀.....GLAD THAT THE PLAINTIFF IS GETTING HIS $$$ NOW HOPEFULLY HE LEARNED A LESSON ON HOW TO GET PAID IN THE FUTURE

[@WarGrowlmon18]

My dad's a contractor and for the past few years he's been dealing with this absolute LUNATIC of a former customer. Before she went nuts she had loved his work to the point of recommending him to other people AND she had been his mother's best friend so he literally knew her all of his life. We hadn't heard from her in years so we hoped that she'd finally left him alone. After leaving us alone for years, she suddenly files a lawsuit against him against him days ago.

[@mmk07135]

Did your dad win?

[@WarGrowlmon18]

@@mmk07135 He's still dealing with this lunatic 😒😒😒. Recently an "anonymous source" on the road that she lives on complained about his shipping container. Can't imagine who THAT was!!! And then some old guy that we've never heard of complained about how he parks his trailer. Fixing that one is just a matter of parking in a different spot in the driveway 🙄🙄🙄. But it turns out that the shipping container thing is actually a legitimate issue that he has to address, he just didn't know that before. But unfortunately for Ms. Lunatic, the town's zoning officer is an entirely reasonable woman and is willing to work with us. My dad and I actually know her from years ago. Really nice woman.

[@mmk07135]

@@WarGrowlmon18 sorry to hear that!! Sounds like you should go on the offensive. A person like that is bound to have ruffled others people’s feathers, maybe getting the community to turn on her. Just to buy your dad some peace for a bit

[@WarGrowlmon18]

@@mmk07135 I think that the only one who cares what she thinks is herself

[@pchelloo]

Pay The Man! 🤨

[@Doc1855]

Those grey walls are so drab and depressing. Yea that was popular in 1990, but that was almost 33 years ago.

[@sharonjohnson8512]

Mr. Firestone still lives with mommy, lol.

[@JEMustang]

Um.. that dude is old so his Mom is probably like 80-90's so I think it's the other way around....

[@janestucker1020]

Was there an ugly sweatshirt contest this guy had to go to? 🤣

[@veronicamoody3981]

What in the hell does his sweatshirt have to do with anything?

[@Degorff]

for medicine cabinet he cut price in half because 180/2 is 90

[@Veteran-observer]

This Firestone guy is semi famous for frauditing

[@looknbakatu]

he has a look like he's stiffed quite a few people before! getting "bully" vibes from him too!

[@mjozzy111]

Judge M is a true mama. Always worrying about her kids.

[@locovel10]

He's lucky he got it. Really stupid to complete the work without that 1/3 deposit arrangement

[@lindaburger2695]

that's definitely either a pittsburgh or a philadelphia accent. I'm guessling philly

[@Channel-JJ]

easy guess, there's a cheese steak in the background 😁

[@lindaburger2695]

@@Channel-JJ LMAO

[@wayneblackwell239]

Wonder if Mr Firestone wrote a rubber check.

[@JeremiahLOsborne]

She's such a good momma bear.

[@kyoto32001]

he lives with his mommy, lol

[@bassdmin7436]

You get what you pay for. Hire a reputable company if you want it to look high dollar, professional and done at a reasonable time.

[@TammieR-B]

I would have wanted to see the after comments😜

[@trekgirl65]

lol!

[@jamesmitchell-q9t82]

Guy sounds like jerry springer.

[@adrianprince7266]

Having any kind of housework done can be a bitch because it always seems like something goes wrong during the process.

[@mickeypoo305]

Has Firestone been on here before?

[@Channel-JJ]

I think it was a tire case

[@ChroniclesofaRunawayBride]

Mitch Firestone is an AWESOME name.

[@MannyBlaaze]

Totally out of content hahaha

[@Gekkotor]

Getting to be one of the first comments on an episode makes me feel like one of the cool kids at the back of the bus.

[@Mimi197-f2z]

wow grow up

[@kittyfan]

TOTAL Dr phobia....hospitals are worse. And i was a veterinarian.

[@charlesniski9042]

Hot diggity! I'm second comment? I LOVE watching these on here. Would also enjoy seeing some of the OLD episodes-before the beauty of Judge Milian took the bench.

[@manthony777]

ajajajajaja , Her loyal followers will be coming for you in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

[@charlesniski9042]

@@manthony777 No no no, I love her!! I also love Rusty!

[@fintyeli3]

@@manthony777 you live in the comments like I do. I knew that laugh was familiar.. Had to go back and look at my mentions, lol.

[@manthony777]

@@fintyeli3 , 🤗🤗🤣

[@susanlindsay7970]

Relating to the after discussion with your husband......Oh, Judge, Judge, Judge.....You have to study the POWER of positive thinking and you get what you think about. Don't imagine bad things happening....you will bring it on to you. The Law of Attraction.

[@thatsassyrepublican]

Showing no views and no comments, hmmm, somethings wrong KZbin.

[@MOAB-UT]

Both guys were looking out for #1, clearly.

[@LawsonPatterson]

If you don’t look out for yourself, no one else is going to do it for you. Still, it can be done in a fair way.

[@Channel-JJ]

but one guy did a #2 on the other

[@MOAB-UT]

@@LawsonPatterson true

[@alariensuttle9195]

First

[@Mimi197-f2z]

grow up

[@ivykat9009]

@@Mimi197-f2z seriously? Just because he said first? How about you grow up.

[@elvickRULES]

@@ivykat9009 grow up

[@layahYasharahla]

I’m with you on the dentist I’m currently capping all my teeth in gold because I have acid reflux and it’s eating away at my enamel and I’m sick of getting extractions . And as far as her anxiety , I suffer with GAD so I am so there . I had all of us sleeping one one room military style the room has 4 beds in it . I like to literally watch my children . I even homeschool . I have a grown daughter and she’s still home because I think the world is too scary for her to be on her own . Sigh 😔 I’m trying to get better ❤️‍🩹

[@jpharleyd9325]

Unfortunately, an honest person expects others to be honest. You live and learn. Any time you do extended work for someone, you take 30-50% up front, and then you specify when such and such is done, you expect a certain percentage to be paid, and the balance is paid when the job is complete. Often times, customers will hold off payment because they'll find any excuse or flaw as to why they're not satisfied so as to not pay.