Guy brought up his dead mom for nothing.

"No, not in the middle of my sentence." 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

The defendant is a joke. Tried to exploit his mother's cancer for NO REASON, and while I think he's entitled to those few cosmetic changes fixed, they're also a result of natural things that happen when you're dealing with an above ground pool. He's no different from when someone goes online and finds a picture of a $12,000 Prada dress and then brings it to their local tailor and wants to pay $250 and expects the exact same dress. If you want a perfectly aligned pool that isn't susceptible to things like the settling earth, the altering volumes of water, "looking" like an in-ground pool, you get an in-ground pool. Even the fact that he actually expected the plaintiff's to EXCAVATE some of his yard to make the pool level with his deck, he was quite literally trying to get an in-ground pool for the cost of an above-ground pool. I agree with the judge that the plaintiff was being a little petty at the end, but I also think the plaintiff is telling the truth when he says the problem was that the defendant wasn't truly worried about those smaller issues, he was worried about the fact that they altered the deck, and that's why they couldn't come to an agreement to handle the repairs.

Tripping risk: bad Drowning risk: acceptable

Defendant will use any excuse possible: cancer, dead mother, military service, wife calling him crazy! Total narcissist!🤨

That had to be an awkward day when they came out to fix everything 😂😂

Nice try bringing up your mother’s cancer treatments. 😏

Bro thought he could exploit the cancer card 😐

The plantiff screwed up by not going out to the property when asked. He held the defendant hostage. "I'll fix it after I get paid" is essentially his answer.

It’s always funny when litigants bring up sob stories and JM corrects them. Like dude your mom’s cancer treatments was not even the reason for you not being there that day so why bring her up? 🤮

I do pool decks, that is the best way to put a deck next to a pool

Always someone wanting to get something for nothing, defendant. PAY THE MAN!

This guy just didn't want to pay... typical NY guy.. a scammer.. the pool guys did the job.. Pay the man!

she always keeps asking questions when she doesn't want to hear the answer or won't allow them to speak

Judge shut Down the dude sick Mother quick

The father’s face when the son for no reason says that defendant said he wanted it under the deck. She didn’t believe that he had said that up until then.

peter griffin behind the defendant

She’s getting mad at him for ending up in court literally in the same sentence as saying do the work then sue him in court 😂

The comment about the contingency and the contract being 20 pages. There can be a section on the contract that's for comments and notes pertaining to the particular job. Write down specifics of what the customer is asking for, that way they can sign off and it'll be there. It's not about changing the wording of the actual contract each time

Father and son ponytails is awesome 👌 👍🏾

So, were your kids falling into the old pool that had a drop from the deck?...lol

Wowwwww. He really tried using his mom for sympathy 😮

def - why bother puttin a tie on if its gonna look like that ?

Defendant more than reasonable by allowing them to finish.

Seems to me.The defendant wants a free pool and free work.I would not give him anything except fixing and if it wasn't.He gotta be home to have it fixed

YAAAAAAAS complex litigation i know the judge was living for this case! Any case longer than 15 min is a win! she loves diving deep into the litigation. This was a cute one !!

I disagree with the Judge ruling in favor of the late fee and interest, especially because she agreed herself that they were wrong for holding him hostage ny refusing to do the repairs until they got paid and they told him that they were going to call to schedule a date to come out to his house and never called him. In my opinion, that's on them and he shouldn't have to eat the late fees and interest because the guy never said that he wasn't going to pay, only that he wanted them to fix their mistakes first making the job complete, which is completely reasonable. But I do agree with the rest of her ruling of them going to fix what needs to be fixed and him paying the remainder of the bill.

Business owner didn't learn. Customer acknowledging possible modifications to decks should be in the contract.

To not harm the liner the pool will have to be emptied moved carefully, adjust the wall . refill it while someone stays there. Use a firetruck. The owner should of payed for the firetruck and then someone could of waited while it fills.

I feel like if the plaintiff were to shave his ponytail, he could be Bryan Cranston's twin. He evn smiles like him when he's talking to Doug.

Wrong about the pool issue is cosmetic. The manufacturer says the buttresses are weight bearing, as well as each of those concrete footings, the metal posts have to sit on them to maintain the pool integrity. They should not move with the water install if they are placed correctly. I’m assuming no pool permits occurred. I installed mine myself and these install instructions were mandatory and required to pass inspection.

All they would have do is raise the deck up

NOPE. They should NOT get the late fee or the interest. They contributed to the money not being paid because they refused to come back to complete the work. They don't benefit from that. Every time there's work that needs correcting, you WITHHOLD money until that correction is made, THEN YOU PAY.

Defendant probably called plaintiffs and MF them up and down and refused to pay balance due so plaintiff said F him either I get paid and fix settling issues or I go to court. Believing plaintiffs more than defendant because of defendants comments to try a sway court in his favor. Judge made right decision.

Bald Drew Carey second row behind defendant

I don't think he should've had to pay interest. But bringing up your dead mom for no reason is horrible.

Defendant wants to cheap out on a pool installation thats all this is about

Defendant is RIDICULOUS!! The pool guys did a fantastic job!

STOP saying you're in/were in the military. Its pointless

It looks better now

The defendant is acting really nervous and i think he's Bsing. He's the type of guy to buy a 2002 car for $1000 and instead they give him a 2024 car for the money and complain because he didnt get the worse deal.

It’s crazy to me judges and polices have very little expectation to control their emotions, and most of the time won’t be punished for not doing so. While regular citizens are expected to be in complete control of themselves and sometimes others around them. The punishment for not could be jail and fines. Citizens are expected to know all the laws and regulations because I didn’t know or I didn’t understand isn’t a valid defense in court. Where as police officers get qualified immunity from most mistakes except constitutional rights violations, because they can’t possibly know or understand every law they’re supposed to enforcing. But for some reason a lot of people feel like no one should be worried when encountering cops.

Ha these are great. My dead mom.. whhaat

A tripping concern isn't "cosmetic"...

Surprised Defendant didnt include orange man bad in his list of excuses.. sheesh, what a loser

Maybe too many big irons in the fire

Pool installer? He hardly knew her

Judge Millian is amazing and worth a million

Should have ordered they don't get a cent until after they fix it

Drew Carey is behind the defendant 😅

Come and fix it, but I am not allowing you to come onto the property!

Dude?????

What is Douglas saying after he says “be seated?”

Michael Is A Dream❤

There is no way in hell that pool would fit under that deck. The defendant said I want a pool with out paying for an in ground pool and talking about his mom and that he’s in or was in the military. 100% what was in the contract was what he said it was. What does she think additional carpentry means?

I really hate when Doug slaps folks in the chest or arms...it's just so disrespectful...crazy old guy

The defendant's whiny and wants a bunch of stuff not in the estimate for free. If he was so concerned about the aesthetics he would have made a point of being there when the pool was installed. I think the job looks good. The plaintiffs seem like honest businessmen and I feel like they were above board in communicating realistic expectations to the defendant - especially since they merely installed the pool the defendant bought! I also believe the plaintiff when they told him the deck would not overlap like it used to. The defendant should then modify his deck. Bottom line is, defendant screwed up and he wants the plaintiffs to pay for it, and had unrealistic expectations on what the installation would look like. And his own letter demanded they fix the issues while simultaneously demanding them to not be on his property. Can't have it both ways. He wanted a new pool installed onto an existing foundation and expected it'd look just like the old one - and unfortunately, in this scenario there will be sizing and fit issues. To me it looks like they did a good job of trying to make it look good.

Huh?🤨 Okkaayy?🤨🤨🙄🙄🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔💭

They did a shitty job!

I get that they didn’t do it the way you wanted but dude has a pool and I bet his kids are swimming in it, pay the people their money and if there is issues let them come fix it. You see videos popping up of contractors destroying the work they did after they don’t get paid and that’s extreme but may be necessary

I disagree with JM. “The customer agrees” to me means if the project goes forward the customer is agreeing to modifications.

What was his point about his mother's cancer treatments and death ?

Joe Le Taxi!....

Rich people problems

First 🎉

I can’t STAND the plaintiff. How dare he mock the defendant

Defendent is a crybaby.

Defendant just broke 🤣.

So the contractor refuses to come out and fix the problems, the defendant rightfully withheld the remaining fee, and now has to pay interest and late fees because they refused to come out and fix it?? But if he just paid them at the time they would have never come out to fix it either. BS. I also think it’s BS that filling the pool would move the posts off the pavers like that

Good judgement

20 pages or $1200. Your choice.

I wouldn't have went out to fix anything either without being paid in full.

OMG, my father put one in by himself and did a better job. Although he should not be able to with hold money, they should have the opportunity to fix the issues. The deck is fine, he can't complain about it.

Anyone else find it weird the defendant keeps bringing up random sob stories that have nothing to do with the case? His mom had cancer and passed & he’s an airborn infantryman? He’s not subtle about trying to pull the sympathy card lol

Adrian if you see this comment, the judge was mean and they are both white and the defendants mum had cancer and she still was harsh. I hope this shows u that she's not racist .

Defendant is completely wrong for not being there the day of install.

I have no idea what was said verbally on the day of installation. But why would ANYONE want the deck to meet the pool the way they did it? It was a million times better with the deck overlapping the pool. I know they kept saying it was impossible, but they never said why.

when dad is WAY hotter than the son. jeeeez that is one fine man. and JM did not like defendant bringing up his dead mother to get sympathy. he should have lost the case instantly for that. he's scum, unless his mother was abusive. really don't like guys like the def. he is so undercover shady...he knows he looks innocent and cuddly, and they USE that shit. those are effers that run the planet. i'd have held the work hostage as well. smart move if u ask me from the pool installers.

Judge bending over backwards for the defendant, not sure why?

Defendant has issues, more than wanting a free pool. And anyone can say they was in the military with no proof of being in there. And plus he would have been too short for the military. LMAO!

Defendant looked like a cornered fox the whole time. Shifty af

Disgusting that the Plaintiff mocked the Defendant’s stutter.

You raised a lovely aughter dad

Judge was way more annoying than usual. She just loves to hear herself talk. Repeating stuff interrupting as usual and that hollering 😒 I have an aunt like that and when you interrupt her she gets louder. I one day I told her hold on and clicked over. I was on the other end about 10minutes or so and hung up forgetting she was son the line. It rung back and she was still talking 😆 hadn't missed not one beat. 😆 I screamed in her ear and she said what I said I've had enough for one day talk to you tomorrow. She said wait one more thing 🤦‍♀️ 😆

She too much as a judge she mean and don’t let you talk

THINKS HE GETS A FREE POOL INSTALL? NOT!!!

Lord help me. I can't watch this episode. She won't shut up and let the man talk. I never say this about her but wow

How about the Judge stops interrupting people.

99% if the time I agree with Judge Marilyn, but today she was a little arrogant and pissy. Speaking from a contractor's point of view.

I could see it being problematic to hire a friend to do a construction job for you but all in all it depends upon the friendship and what the job entails. But remember there's always a huge risk because if things go left it could very well cost a friendship.

She's just so snappy and insulting for literally no reason at all.

Why do folks always bringing up stories like that seeking empathy when it doesn’t pertain to the topic. Smh

The dude sitting behind the defendant looks like he's dressed for an 80s or early 90s sitcom.

Defendant was being cheap and he signed an agreement. They used their professional judgment because he was not there. That is on him imo.