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A Graduation Party Ends in a Car Crash
Imagine the aftermath of a graduation party.
Now imagine it ending in a totaled car and a courtroom battle.
That is exactly what happened in this Judge Judy case.
The Plaintiff Seeks Damages for His Car
Mr. Miller is the plaintiff.
He is suing his former girlfriend, Ms. Reyes.
He claims she caused a car accident that totaled his vehicle.
He says she had a "hissy fit" after a graduation party.
The Defendant Blames the Plaintiff
Ms. Reyes, the defendant, denies responsibility.
She claims Mr. Miller was the one who caused the accident.
The Party Details Emerge
Judge Judy asks about the party.
Mr. Miller states it was on May 20th, 2012.
It was a house party.
They arrived around 3 p.m.
They left together at about 8 p.m.
Mr. Miller claims Ms. Reyes was "belligerently drunk."
Judge Judy Catches a Lie About Drinking
Judge Judy asks Mr. Miller if he had been drinking.
He initially says, "Uh, no.
Not at all.
No."
Judge Judy notes his hesitation.
She presses him to be believable.
Mr. Miller then admits he "may have had a beer or two."
He says he was there for about six hours.
He claims he was the designated driver.
Judge Judy expresses disbelief that he had nothing to drink at a graduation party.
Mr. Miller says he felt intimidated by Judge Judy.
He claims that is why he lied.
Judge Judy tells him not to bend down.
She asks if he means she intimidates him so he lies.
Mr. Miller says he didn't think it was relevant.
Judge Judy tells him he can decide what's relevant when he goes to law school.
Ms. Reyes's Level of Intoxication
Mr. Miller reiterates that Ms. Reyes was "belligerently drunk."
Judge Judy asks what that means.
Mr. Miller explains he saw her "downing a gallon of Jose Cuervo straight out the bottle."
He says he was tired of "babysitting" her.
The Argument in the Car
Mr. Miller describes getting into the car with Ms. Reyes.
He mentions this wasn't the first time she had "violent blackout drunks."
Judge Judy points out this doesn't show good judgment on his part.
Mr. Miller says he was "thinking with them on those matters."
He recounts telling Ms. Reyes he was tired of babysitting her.
He told her he liked "classy women."
He said if her behavior continued, he couldn't be with her.
He claims she started to argue.
She allegedly said she was the "hottest girl" he could get.
Mr. Miller says he responded that he could get a girl "twice as hot with half the headache."
He claims this made her lose control.
The Accident Unfolds
Mr. Miller states they were about one block from the party.
He says Ms. Reyes grabbed the steering wheel.
He was shocked.
He thought she would let go.
Then, he claims, she jumped to his side of the vehicle.
She put her foot on the accelerator.
They reached about 40 miles per hour on a residential street.
Mr. Miller says he was pleading with her to stop.
He tried to slow the car down or put it in park.
He took one hand off the wheel.
He claims she then grabbed the steering wheel again.
She steered it all the way to the right.
They drove on the sidewalk for a short distance.
They hit the bed of a truck.
The truck was moved.
They then hit another car parked in the street.