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THIS TEENAGE DISPUTE LED TO SERIOUS INJURIES!
A Phone Booth Incident Leads to Court
Imagine a simple phone call turning into a courtroom drama.
That is what happened in Judge Judy's court.
The Plaintiff Seeks Justice for Injuries
Daniel Salazar, a 14-year-old, is the plaintiff.
He claims his former school friend, Andrew Padilla, badly injured him.
Daniel is suing for medical bills.
His mother is also present.
A friend of the family, who lives with them, is there as a witness.
The Story of the Altercation
Daniel tells Judge Judy about the events leading up to the incident.
He says after spring vacation, some kids at school were saying he wanted to fight Andrew.
Daniel states this was not true.
He approached Andrew on the third day to ask if Andrew had a problem.
Andrew said they did not have a problem.
On the fourth day, Daniel was with two friends.
They were walking to a store.
Daniel ended up sitting on top of a phone booth.
He was waiting for his friends' mom to pick them up.
Daniel had his hands in his pockets.
He saw Andrew coming.
Andrew made a phone call.
While Andrew was making the phone call, he pulled Daniel's arm.
Daniel fell to the ground.
He says that is all he remembers.
Daniel passed out.
He sustained scratches on his face and leg.
His leg was "messed up for a little while."
He had x-rays on his head.
The Medical Bills Add Up
Judge Judy asks about the total amount of medical bills.
Daniel is unsure.
The friend of the family steps in.
She explains she lives with Daniel's family.
She is like his aunt.
She is there when the kids come home from school.
She states the original paperwork listed $1,900.
The bills have now increased to $2,500.
She believes the current total is $2,580.
Andrew's Version of Events
Andrew Padilla, the defendant, is asked to explain.
He says it was an accident.
He and Daniel were good friends at first.
He claims that one day, it seemed like Daniel wanted him to choose between friends.
Judge Judy directs him to the phone booth incident.
Andrew says he walked to the phone booth to make a phone call.
He called his mom to say he would be late.
He hung up the phone.
Then, he reached up to grab Daniel by the arm to bring him down.
Judge Judy Questions Andrew's Actions
Judge Judy asks Andrew why he pulled Daniel down.
Andrew says Daniel was "mad-dogging" him.
He claims Daniel was looking at him, intimidating him, and giving him "dirty licks."
Judge Judy reminds Andrew about "sticks and stones."
Andrew admits he just pulled Daniel down.
He says his intent was not for Daniel to get hurt.
He claims Daniel tried to brace himself to avoid being pulled down.
Andrew suggests this caused Daniel to fall.
He believes it is not his fault.
Judge Judy's Lesson on Responsibility
Judge Judy explains that sometimes the consequences of a situation are unintended.
However, if you start a wrong scenario, you are responsible for what happens.
She gives an example of intoxicated drivers.
They never intend to hurt anyone, but they are still responsible.
Andrew's Mother Defends Her Son
Judge Judy asks Andrew's mother if she believes her son is not responsible.
Andrew's mother responds, "No."
Judge Judy Addresses the Mother's "Excusal Philosophy"
Judge Judy states the medical bills are $2,500.
She tells Andrew's mother that is what she owes.
She tells the mother she has not taught her son well.
Judge Judy warns her that if she continues with her "excusal philosophy," she will be in court more often.
She explains that Andrew took a physical step to pull Daniel down.
Andrew acknowledged that Daniel did not want to be pulled down.
Daniel wrapped himself around the phone booth to resist.
The "Not Stupid" Test
Judge Judy asks if that was the only phone booth on the block.
Andrew confirms it was.
She asks Andrew why he did not go somewhere else to make a phone call if he felt intimidated.
Andrew says it was the only phone.
Judge Judy then asks Andrew what he sees written on her forehead.
She answers, "Not stupid, right?"
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