I’m so addicted to watching these 😫

Full credit to the plaintiff. He was able to produce anything/everything the judge requested of him. He was very well prepared for this case.

it’s a breath of fresh air when she said show me proof of estimates from other companies and he pulls out estimates from two companies AND that he never had to shuffle around looking for things he had everything ready.

Wow. This was the most mature post-interview I've ever heard. Both were respectful of eachother and weren't negative.

I really respect the plaintiff for owning up to his mistake and taking responsibility. That's a stand up guy.

I’m so glad these two are decent individuals

So many plaintiffs get greedy and sue for a full refund. The plaintiff in this case was reasonable, and I believe that was a great boost to his case. This was an interesting one to watch.

Man so much better than judge Mathis . A nice thorough case . I leave his channel angry for all the crazy unfair emotional driven rulings , sheesh 😒

Can't stop watching these 😆

Honestly surprised to see a plaintiff who doesn't want all of their money back. Good on him.

The defendant is a Zaddy!!! 😍

Once I start watching these I can stop one after the other....

Not me waiting to hear JM say “I’m the daughter of a contractor, so I know”

we had a whole bathroom redone for $3900! i wouldnt want particleboard if im paying $3500 for a closet thats ridiculous.

Over $3,000 & he didn’t even get real wood?👀

I wish that there was more shows that followed this format. I like that they take REAL cases from the jurisdiction that the people come from and follow those particular laws. The other shows like 'judge' Jerry and Mathis etc have never really interested me. I REALLY miss 'Caught in Providence'

This is the first I’ve ever seen a defendant say “it was a communication issue, my mistake” and actually owned up to the fact that he was in the wrong. Good people, both of them, it just sucks it came to a lawsuit

I swear I b at work eagerly waiting to get home solely to binge watch JM and PC 😂😂🤷🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

Best plaintiff ever, abs quick on his feet! Millian:SHOW ME PROOF OF THAT! Me: 😱😱😱🥶

This show should be called the People's Classroom...there's always a lesson to be learned 🤔 Professor Doug 😂😂

Kudos to the plaintiff for being prepared.

I don't know why but I *hate* when people being sued show up and agree with the judge's comments and admit their mistakes...there was plenty of time to do that before you got here so it just looks like they're putting on a show for the camera....

The defendant is fine. 🥰🥰🥰

$2,800K for particle board kits from Walmart!?

Usually on a walkthrough with the contractor he diverts your attention away from all the mistakes and you really don't notice them until the contractor is gone

Everytime I hear the word basically I think of Judge Judy 😆

First DEFENDANT WHO ACTUALLY TOOK RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS MESS UP!!!

Ohh he was so smiley i loved it lol the other guy was straight business clearly he had his ducks in order his friend set him straight 🤣 good clean straight to the point case

“No! YOU’RE TALKING TO THE SAUGHTER OF A CONTRACTOR.” 😂

Man, to have an extra $3,000 lying around for a closet 😂

Doesn't happen very often, but the plaintiff came to Court with all the paperwork, photos, videos etc as evidence. The defendant was a nice guy, but needs to sharpen up on his business practice.

You can always tell plantiffs who have a friend who is a lawyer.

Such a scam the defendant is and his work he did is poorly done. Trying to stiff the plaintiff by showing him the expensive materials and having him buy it than swapping it with the cheap materials smh gotta be careful with people like that.

Very good case. Good decision by the judge.

I wish there were more of these types cases. Easy peasy

SMH! The defendant is smiling because not a dime of the settlement is coming out of his pocket.

God bless everyone on here🌸🌸

I know the plaintiff. He makes the best tamales I’ve ever had.

I think both parties were honest. In the end, lack of communication was the issue. I had a similar situation, luckily we were able to work it out before considering small claims court.

Every judge judy or peoples court case has a litigant saying the word basically.. lol its unreal i now hate that word haha

When I saw that closet - in my opinion - he overpaid for piecemeal work that looks like its straight out of Ikea. Matter of fact - I think the contractor probably bought it from Ikea.

One of the best cases I’ve seen

Must be teenager day in the audience. Lolololol

Will is a silver fox daddy, his lucky wife, ugh.

He’s 100% correct about the problems or used to that show so that’s the big thing is someone’s being high maintenance

Ya gotta know that when a litigant shows up with a photo album ... sh*t gonna get real! The contractor is wrong in regard to the MDF vs plywood issue, he should have used thicker wood if he thought those shelves would warp, because MDF is a cheap alternative, and it will fall apart far quicker than will plywood. Plus, MDF is cheaper than plywood, which is an issue not even raised, what did the contractor do with the difference in price?

this litigant is well prepared..bravo

She has the prettiest hair !

If he still owed 700 bucks to finish, why’d the contractor have to return 1500 🤔 wouldn’t it be 1500-700?

I really do not appreciate the way Harvey seems to talk down to people, always highlighting a painful spot in the trial for one or both sides. His job is really irrelevant

My husband used to be a contractor for 12 years, physically cant DC o anymore due to back problems, he ALWAYS was SPECIFIC in contract. I understand material hold ups, but if there is a time line you just eat the extra material cost if u have to get from somewhere else , unless its special order and if its special order then u order day u get 1st payment

Champagne taste on a beer budget

How do we know clams are happy lol

I like the plaintiff

MDF is just as good and often better than plywood.

Every time I watch one of these shows the plaintiff takes heat for NOT paying the contract out THEN take it to court. So in this case Judge Milian asked the plaintiff why he paid any money on the day of the install. I just see this as a double standard. If the plaintiff had refused to pay more or the balance in full he would have been painted in a bad light. Which, initially he was. And then the defendant would have been plaintiff instead. The results may have been the same but then the consumer is made out to be the bad guy because he didn't pay the contract. I understand this is a "show" but this show is based on law. I have been very disappointed by many of the "judge shows". I want to person with the law on their side to win not the one that looks good on film.

Defendant seemed honest and just had poor communication. Lesson learned for him. Also take lessons from the plaintiff, prepared with everything.b

I’m thinking that if the first measurements was was cut then for the changes for sure you need to start new of back to the board.. but even the first was not well calculated if you can’t fully open the drawer 🧐

Totally thought they announced the plaintiff's name as "n word" 💀

Good case. Also judge didn't interrupt and step on the two gentlemen, this time.

So the plaintiff gets back $1500 plus the $700 he still owed on the contract???

That dude made more money off the order he made. Lol

Never seen a guy to give back $1500 smiling out the courtroom agreeing with the judge

The contractor did a shody job and was lying about plywood tending to bend with use. It's just the opposite, composite wood has no structural integrity and warps with weight on it as you can see with the cheap particle board bookcases at stores like Walmart. He used a lot of chipboard. Shody and violated the contract. Any construction is buyer beware. Getting cheated is the rule not the exception.

hi everyone, we’re early !

Hmm. That isn't being nice. He prefers not to deal with that client than risk more issues in the long run. Cut losses and keep it moving

Helllooo Will!

This episode was taped with “blame it on the rain” episode same ppl in the background .

Great guys but mdf is commonly used for that purpose even on the most expensive custom cabinets

Ikea! mine was built custom for 2000 and it is about 1 million times better aesthetically and quality is way better

Dude.. find your manhood and finish that closet. This is a weekend job at most.

This was a real "closet case" all I could think was how I would better spend $3,000. It sure wouldn't be for a closet.

He's so whiny!

Most cabinets are made with MDF covered in a veneer .MDF is comprised of random length wood fiber strands placed in a mix of adhesive which is placed under high pressure that's how the boards are constructed . This gives it greater stability to weight especially loads & in higher humidity areas like a bathroom but just like regular wood the shelves it will eventually warp as well .

Bruh.. put the shelves in yourself.. it doesn't take a professional FFS.

That was a crappy cupboard

MDF isn’t light.

The defendant is 🔥. I’d hire him. What I didn’t get is the plaintiff was if the plaintiff was so upset with the final product, why was he taking pictures and smiling when they were installing it?

...was this a school field trip with a few parents chaperoning...or am I just getting “old”?

She could not have been a good judge in real court, not this play play arbitration nonsense they pass off as small claims court. Most of yawll who are watching this dont know, this is not real. Once the contractor breaches the contract, there is not much to argue about. If he wanted his entire amount back, with pain and suffering for the inconvenience, there is nothing she could have done but to give him back his entire money. Now, how do you differ arbitration versus court is, in arbitration, all decisions are final and in court, you will have an option to appeal, even if the decision is to dismiss with prejudice or their is an judgement awarded. In this fake court, the decisions are final and are enforced by a real court, because it will state in the contract that they signed before appearing on the show, that they are now entering into a new contract with the production company to play court. At that point, all parties are bound to the contract that they signed to be on the show along with whatever outcome she decides.

MDF is just as heavy if not heavier than plywood and plywood doesn't warp if it is thick enough. He cut corners.... only good thing about MDF is that it is calibrated.

So the plaintiff gets a free closet??

8:54 that’s to bad !! You can’t get a refund

contractor is bs

Shoddy work

The guy is so nice. But watch he’s gonna get someone else and they are going to be nasty and not worth the money

The defendant is full of bull. Get your business in order instead of shifting the blame onto your customers. Can't stand business owners like that cuz they're general lazy slackers with more excuses than skill.

Me to lol

Shes one sided with this case. Him going to china is no ones fault but his own. No one should have to put themselves on hold for him

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Plaintiff is really well off: $3500 for a closet. Should see how his people are in China. Know what hunger is about.

So many plaintiffs get greedy and sue for a full refund. The plaintiff in this case was reasonable, and I believe that was a great boost to his case. This was an interesting one to watch.