That car was moved about 25 feet.
Insurance and Police Reports
Judge Judy asks about his car insurance.
Mr. Miller confirms he had liability but no collision coverage.
He had a 2007 Chevy Impala.
He didn't have full coverage because he didn't expect such an event.
His insurance covered the damage to the other property.
He states the damages were estimated at ten thousand dollars.
He provides an insurance report from Geico and a police report.
Judge Judy takes a look at the reports.
Mr. Miller tries to add more details about what happened after the accident.
Judge Judy cuts him off, saying she is "not interested."
Ms. Reyes's Initial Statement to Police
Judge Judy addresses Ms. Reyes.
She recounts what Ms. Reyes told the police.
She states Ms. Reyes told them she put her hand on the steering wheel.
She pulled it to the right.
She tried to brake but instead depressed the accelerator.
Ms. Reyes says she was scared.
Judge Judy clarifies she was stating what Ms. Reyes told the police.
Ms. Reyes then claims the police told her to take the blame.
Judge Judy dismisses this.
Judge Judy's Rebuke of Ms. Reyes's Attitude
Judge Judy asks Ms. Reyes if she goes to school.
Ms. Reyes says no.
Judge Judy asks what she does.
Ms. Reyes replies, "Nothing.
Right now."
Judge Judy tells Ms. Reyes she is "not crazy about" her.
She explains that a first impression is important.
She says Ms. Reyes's first impression was "lousy."
Judge Judy describes Ms. Reyes's impression as "smug, arrogant, and a wise guy."
She offers this as "gratuitous advice."
She warns that this aura will not bode well for her in the future.
Ms. Reyes's Version of Events
Judge Judy allows Ms. Reyes to tell her side.
She warns Ms. Reyes about giving false statements to the police.
She says "really stupid people" who do that can end up in jail.
Ms. Reyes states they were leaving the party at 8 o'clock.
She admits to having "a few somethings" to drink.
She says she is over 21.
She claims Mr. Miller is "not the most secure guy."
She says he argues if she talks to someone too long.
She claims a fight started in the car.
She says Mr. Miller was yelling names and waving his hands.
She states he was not looking at the road.
She claims she begged him to let her out.
She says she felt unsafe and scared.
She alleges he wouldn't let her out.
She claims he lost control of the car.
They hit two cars.
The airbags deployed.
Ms. Reyes Admits to Lying to Police
Judge Judy asks Ms. Reyes if she never put her hand on the steering wheel.
She asks if she didn't depress the accelerator.
She then asks if Ms. Reyes lied to the police.
Ms. Reyes admits, "Yes, I lied."
Judge Judy asks if she lied in the same tone of voice.
Ms. Reyes says she was "hysterical at the time."
She claims she "almost died because of his jealousy."
Judge Judy corrects her, saying she almost died because of a car accident.
She points out it doesn't make sense to accept responsibility if she almost died.
Ms. Reyes claims Mr. Miller was telling her to lie to the police.
Judge Judy questions if he was saying this in front of the police.
Witness Testimony Contradicts Ms. Reyes
Judge Judy reveals a witness statement.
A non-related witness heard Ms. Reyes screaming after the incident.
The witness heard her say, "I pulled the wheel.
I'm going to jail."
Ms. Reyes claims she doesn't know who that person is.
She says she doesn't remember seeing anyone.
Judge Judy states the police determined the accident was Ms. Reyes's fault.
She also notes Ms. Reyes was "highly intoxicated."
Ms. Reyes tries to say what the police told her.
Judge Judy cuts her off.
The Verdict
Judge Judy asks about the car's value.
She is given a figure.
She rules in favor of the plaintiff.
She awards Mr. Miller $3,000.
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