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A Hit and Run Leads to Judge Judy's Courtroom
Imagine your parked car is totaled.
Then imagine the driver's father claims his son's car was stolen.
This is the scene Judge Judy faces.
The Plaintiff Seeks Justice for a Totaled Car
The plaintiff's car was parked all night.
It was hit and totaled by a car registered to Mr. Diaz.
The plaintiff is suing for $4,000.
This amount represents an outstanding lien on their totaled car.
Their insurance company paid most of the cost.
Mr. Diaz Defends His Son's Story
Mr. Diaz is the defendant.
He confirms the car involved was his 2005 Dodge Magnum.
His 19-year-old son was driving it.
Mr. Diaz states his son finished high school in May.
He was working at a restaurant, mostly "filling in."
The incident happened on July 1st at 6:20 AM.
This was after midnight on June 30th.
Mr. Diaz does not dispute his car caused the damage.
He claims his son reported the car stolen after the incident.
Judge Judy Questions the Son's Whereabouts
Judge Judy asks Mr. Diaz about his son's activities.
She notes his son doesn't seem to have a demanding job.
Mr. Diaz says his son was at his girlfriend's house all day.
He was unreachable from 6:20 AM until 4 PM.
Mr. Diaz had been texting and calling him.
The police had come to Mr. Diaz's house about a hit and run.
Mr. Diaz told the police his son was driving the vehicle the day before.
A Neighbor's Testimony Contradicts the Story
Mr. Kelso, a neighbor, testifies as a witness.
He lives across the street.
He heard a bang.
He went outside.
He saw the plaintiff's car totaled.
He saw a white Dodge Magnum driving off.
The Magnum pulled over a couple hundred feet up.
Two young males got out to look at the damage.
Mr. Kelso states one of the males looked a lot like Mr. Diaz's son.
He saw them jump back in the car.
He heard one tell the other to "go, go, go."
They drove off.
The "Stolen Car" Alibi Falls Apart
Mr. Diaz's son told him he fell asleep at a party.
He claimed someone stole the car.
Mr. Diaz reported the car stolen based on this story.
Judge Judy expresses disbelief.
She states teenagers lie when in trouble.
She suggests the son was drunk or high.
This would explain why he was unreachable until 4 PM.
The plaintiff mentions what the police officer told them.
There were alcohol containers and booze bottles in the back of Mr. Diaz's vehicle.
Judge Judy Criticizes the Son's Work Ethic
Judge Judy questions the son's work schedule.
Mr. Diaz says his son worked about 20 hours a week.
Judge Judy states a 19-year-old should be working more.
She suggests he should be working 80 hours a week.
She asks what he does with his free time.
She speculates he spends it "drinking and getting high."
Mr. Diaz defends his son's work history.
He says his son has held jobs throughout high school.
The Plaintiff Presents Financial Evidence
The plaintiff's insurance company paid most of the car's cost.
There was a $4,000 outstanding lien.
The plaintiff presents a receipt for paying the difference.
They also show their insurance payment history.
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