Ep 72. Security Guards Turned Roommates; Excuses Central!

Security Guards Turned Roommates; Excuses Central! is the seventy-second episode of season 22 of the popular courtroom reality show Judge Judy. In this episode, Judge Judy hears a case between two former security guards who had been living together but ended up having a financial dispute.

The plaintiff, a security guard named Tanya, is suing her former roommate and colleague, David, for unpaid rent and utility bills. According to Tanya, they had been living together for more than a year, splitting the rent and utilities equally. However, when Tanya had to move out due to personal reasons, David refused to pay his share of the bills, leaving Tanya to pay for everything on her own.

David, on the other hand, argues that he had been paying his share of the bills all along but had fallen behind on a few payments due to some financial difficulties. He claims that he had already paid Tanya back the money he owed her, but Tanya insists otherwise.

As the case unfolds, it becomes clear that both parties have a tendency to make excuses and downplay their responsibilities. For example, David admits to having delayed payments but argues that he had compensated for it by doing chores around the house. Tanya, on the other hand, accuses David of lying about having paid her back and even goes as far as accusing him of stealing some of her belongings.

As Judge Judy tries to get to the bottom of the dispute, she faces a number of obstacles, including contradicting testimonies, missing evidence, and emotional outbursts. At one point, Tanya breaks down in tears, accusing David of taking advantage of her and betraying her trust. David, in turn, argues that Tanya had a habit of exaggerating and twisting the truth.

Despite these challenges, Judge Judy manages to bring some order to the chaos by analyzing the evidence and cross-examining the witnesses. She exposes several inconsistencies in David's story, leading him to backpedal and contradict himself. On the other hand, she also finds some inconsistencies in Tanya's testimony, challenging her to provide more concrete evidence.

In the end, Judge Judy rules in favor of Tanya, awarding her the money she had asked for plus interest. She criticizes David for his lack of accountability and honesty, calling him out for making excuses and trying to manipulate the situation. She also advises Tanya to be more cautious in choosing her roommates and trusting them.

Overall, Security Guards Turned Roommates; Excuses Central! is a tense, emotional episode that showcases the challenges of living with people you work with and the potential conflicts that can arise. It also highlights the importance of communication, honesty, and responsibility in maintaining healthy relationships. As always, Judge Judy provides insightful commentary and sound judgement, leaving both parties with valuable lessons to learn.