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Nine-Year Relationship Ends
Carla Moreno, 25, sued her ex-boyfriend, Pedro Salas, also 25.
Their relationship lasted about nine years.
They lived together for a time.
They rented a room from his father.
Ms. Moreno paid rent to Mr. Salas's father.
Separation and Homelessness
Ms. Moreno and Mr. Salas separated about a year ago.
Mr. Salas remained at his father's home.
Ms. Moreno became homeless after being fired from her job.
She lived out of her car for a period.
Her mother asked her to leave the house.
Ms. Moreno stated she could not pay rent.
She denied having a drug problem.
Getting Her Own Place
Ms. Moreno secured her own place two months before the court date.
She then wanted her television back.
She had run out of gas while living in her car.
The Disputed Television
When they separated, Mr. Salas took the television.
He gave the TV to his friend, Mr. Maris, to hold for him.
Ms. Moreno contacted Mr. Maris on February 24th of this year.
She asked to pick up the TV.
Mr. Maris texted Mr. Salas to ask if it was okay for Ms. Moreno to pick up the TV.
Mr. Salas replied "yeah" to his friend.
Conflicting Claims About the TV
Ms. Moreno claimed Mr. Salas agreed to give her the television.
She said she asked for it because he was homeless.
Mr. Salas denied agreeing to give her the TV.
He stated he only agreed for her to pick it up.
He clarified that he meant she could pick it up from Mr. Maris.
He did not mean she could keep it.
The Broken Window Incident
Ms. Moreno alleged that Mr. Salas broke her bedroom window.
This occurred when he came to pick up the TV.
She claimed he was attempting to steal the television.
Mr. Salas denied breaking the window.
He stated the front door was open.
He said he did not go through anything.
Ms. Moreno's Claims and Damages
Ms. Moreno sued for the cost of repairing her broken bedroom window.
She also sought the value of the television.
Additionally, she requested punitive damages.
These punitive damages were for breaking and entering and possession.
Mr. Salas's Counterclaims
Mr. Salas filed a counterclaim.
He sought the return or value of the television.
He also claimed damages for broken glasses.
He further claimed Ms. Moreno attempted to have him falsely arrested.
Evidence Presented
Ms. Moreno presented photographs of the broken window.
She also provided an estimate for the repair.
She had text messages from Mr. Salas.
These messages allegedly contained threats to "ruin" her.
Mr. Salas presented text messages from his friend, Mr. Maris.
These messages showed Mr. Maris asking if Ms. Moreno could pick up the TV.
They also showed Mr. Salas's reply, "yeah."
Judge Judy Questions TV Ownership
Judge Judy questioned the ownership of the television.
She asked who originally bought the TV.
Mr. Salas stated he bought the TV.
He said he put in more money for it.
Ms. Moreno did not dispute that Mr. Salas bought the TV.
She claimed he gave it to her when he became homeless.
Contradiction on TV Location
Judge Judy asked Ms. Moreno about the TV's location after separation.
Ms. Moreno initially stated Mr. Salas left the TV with her.
She then corrected herself.
She confirmed Mr. Salas gave the TV to Mr. Maris.
Mr. Salas confirmed he gave the TV to his friend, Mr. Maris.
Judge Judy Addresses the "Yeah" Text
Judge Judy focused on Mr. Salas's text message.
He had replied "yeah" when asked if Ms. Moreno could pick up the TV.
Mr. Salas explained he meant she could pick it up from Mr. Maris.
He did not mean she could take ownership of it.
He said he needed the TV for gas money.
He claimed the TV was worth "nothing" now.
The Window Evidence
Ms. Moreno presented pictures of the broken window.
She also provided an estimate for the repair.
The estimate was for $160.
Judge Judy examined the photographs.
She confirmed the glass was broken.
Threatening Messages
Ms. Moreno showed text messages from Mr. Salas.
She claimed they proved he threatened to "ruin" her.
She stated he said he would ruin her the way she ruined him.
Judge Judy acknowledged the messages.
She stated they were "not good" but not relevant to the window damage.
Judge Judy's Assessment of Claims
Judge Judy dismissed the claim of stealing a TV.
She stated Mr. Salas could not steal what was at least half his.
She also dismissed the punitive damages claim.
This was for breaking and entering and possession.
Mr. Salas's Counterclaim Details
Mr. Salas attempted to explain his counterclaim.
He mentioned Ms. Moreno grabbing him on the shirt.
Judge Judy was not interested in this detail.
She dismissed his counterclaim.
The TV's Value
Mr. Salas stated the TV was not worth anything.
He suggested it might be worth $15 for gas.
He had asked Ms. Moreno for $10 for gas.
She refused his request.
The Verdict
Judge Judy ruled in favor of Ms. Moreno.
She found Mr. Salas responsible for the broken window.
The judgment was for $160.
This amount covered the cost of fixing the window.
Final Outcome
Pedro Salas was ordered to pay Carla Moreno $160.
The case concluded with this payment for the broken window.