Ep 228. Mom's Million Dollar Settlement!; Stucco Job from Hell!

In this episode of Judge Judy, a mother and son duo come to court seeking justice after a failed stucco job on their home. The mother had received a million dollar settlement from an accident and decided to use part of the money to improve her home. She hired the defendant, a contractor, to do the stucco job. However, after starting the job, the defendant disappeared for several months without finishing it.

The mother and son claim that the stucco job was not only incomplete but also very poorly done. They show pictures of the work, which revealed cracks and gaps in the stucco. The defendant, on the other hand, argues that he left the job with the agreement of the mother and son, and that the work he did was up to standard.

Judge Judy, however, isn't convinced by the defendant's argument. She orders him to return to the home and finish the job, and not to charge the mother any more money. The judge also warns him that if the work is not done adequately, he will face the consequences in court. The mother and son leave the courtroom satisfied with the judgment and with the hope of getting their stucco job done right.

Later on in the episode, Judge Judy takes on a case involving two friends, one of whom was injured in a car accident. The injured friend is suing the other for emotional distress and the money he claims he lost due to the accident. The defendant argues that he was not at fault for the accident and that his friend is overreacting. However, the injured friend insists that his life has been negatively impacted by the accident and that he is entitled to compensation.

After hearing both sides of the story, Judge Judy rules in favor of the injured friend. She orders the defendant to pay him for his lost wages and medical expenses, as well as emotional distress. She also advises the defendant to be more careful when driving and to consider getting a better insurance policy.

Overall, this episode of Judge Judy showcases the judge's ability to see through the lies and get to the heart of the matter. She is able to provide fair rulings that satisfy both parties and uphold the principles of justice.