He said Mr. Engelbretzen gave Sam "looks like you wouldn't believe."
He felt Mr. Engelbretzen did not like Sam.
Mr. Beaver stated Mr. Engelbretzen was rude to Sam throughout the evening.
He and Sam left the event early.
They both felt very uncomfortable.
The Del Taco Meeting Reimagined
Mr. Beaver offered a different reason for the Del Taco meeting.
He claimed he called the plaintiffs after the incident with Sam.
He told them if they wanted to talk, they could meet him somewhere.
He was on his way to another location.
He stated that the Del Taco meeting was to end their friendship.
He wanted to end it because of how they treated Sam.
He denied asking to borrow any money at that meeting.
He also claimed that at this meeting, the plaintiffs tried to get him to work for them.
He further alleged they tried to "get Sam out of the picture."
Judge Judy's Skepticism
Judge Judy questioned Mr. Beaver's account of the Del Taco meeting.
She asked Ms. Bredson if such a conversation about ending the friendship occurred.
Ms. Bredson denied it, stating, "That is incorrect, Your Honor."
Judge Judy found Mr. Beaver's explanation illogical.
She asked why someone would need to meet in person just to end a friendship.
She called his explanation "naive."
Mr. Beaver insisted he was not naive.
He maintained that the Del Taco meeting was to discuss their friendship.
Ulterior Motives and "Kinky Things"
Mr. Beaver suggested the plaintiffs had ulterior motives.
He claimed his girlfriend, Sam, had warned him.
Sam allegedly said, "Something's going on here more than meets the eye."
This was in reference to the plaintiffs' generosity.
Judge Judy reacted strongly to Mr. Beaver's implications.
She dismissed any suggestion of "kinky things."
She focused on the financial aspect of the dispute.
The Generosity Questioned
Judge Judy pressed Mr. Beaver on the gifts he received.
She asked if he thought the plaintiffs had ulterior motives when giving him $100 checks.
Mr. Beaver denied believing they had ulterior motives at the time.
He believed he was simply a "terrific waiter."
He stated he never returned any of the checks or cash.
He considered the money gratuities for his service.
He said, "Gratuities are what I work for as a waiter."
He added that he did not work for free.
The Verdict
Judge Judy found in favor of the plaintiff.
She ruled that Mr. Beaver owed Ms. Bredson money.
The judgment was for the plaintiff in the amount of $840.
This amount included the $800 in loans and the $40 wire fee.
Defendant's Outburst
After the verdict, Mr. Beaver expressed his strong disagreement.
He claimed Ms. Bredson was "lying through her teeth."
He suggested the plaintiffs were "sick."
He believed they had an unhealthy obsession with him.
He mentioned the gifts he received, like gift baskets and stereos.
He implied these were part of their attempt to get close to him.
Mr. Beaver also claimed Ms. Bredson was harassing him.
He said she was making calls and that her husband now worked near his workplace.
He stated, "All of a sudden, the sandwich shop opens right next door, and she's got a job right there."
He urged people to "put two and two together."
Judge Judy dismissed his claims about harassment and motives.
She stated that it is a free world to work anywhere one wants.