He then told her he left it at his friend Jeremy's house.
Judge Judy asks why he didn't go back then.
He claims he did go back to search for it.
He says it wasn't there.
Judge Judy questions his activities during the weekend.
She asks if he went out to play.
He says they only went out once to play basketball on Saturday.
He claims he stayed in all day Sunday until 5 PM.
Judge Judy asks if he remembers this or is making it up.
He insists he remembers.
She asks what time he played basketball on Saturday.
He says 7 PM.
Judge Judy asks what he did all day Saturday.
He says he brought his PlayStation.
They played games together.
He ate his meals at Miss DeFrancisco's house.
He last remembers seeing the watch on Saturday.
He left it on a table in the living room.
He confirms he didn't see the watch at all on Sunday.
Judge Judy Challenges the Plaintiff's Legal Theory
Judge Judy tells Miss Diaz that Miss DeFrancisco is not responsible.
She asks why her child has an expensive present.
Miss Diaz tries to speak.
Judge Judy says she already allowed her to tell her story.
She states that unless there's proof Miss DeFrancisco took the watch, there's no case.
Miss Diaz then changes her story.
She says she spoke to Miss DeFrancisco in June 2019.
This was at a baby shower.
She claims Miss DeFrancisco admitted his brother stole the watch.
He said he would replace it.
The Defendant's Explanation: A Miscommunication
Judge Judy turns to Miss DeFrancisco.
She confirms Miss DeFrancisco has no personal responsibility.
Miss DeFrancisco agrees.
Judge Judy asks if he initially said it was his responsibility.
She says he could change his mind.
She reiterates that if the son lost the watch at his house, it's not his fault.
She asks if he had a conversation with Miss Diaz.
He confirms he did.
Judge Judy asks about his brother's age.
Miss DeFrancisco says his brother is 36.
Judge Judy asks if he told Miss Diaz his 36-year-old brother took the watch.
Miss DeFrancisco denies it.
He calls it a "miscommunication."
He explains that his brother was also staying at his house that weekend.
He said his brother was claiming he lost a watch.
Miss DeFrancisco told Miss Diaz the watch did not disappear in his house.
He said his brother was the only other adult there.
He said his brother would not do that.
He offered this as a "logical explanation" for the watch disappearing.
Judge Judy asks about the children living in his house.
He confirms his stepson and stepdaughter live there.
They are 13 and 5 years old.
His older brother was visiting.
Judge Judy clarifies that he never told Miss Diaz his brother stole the watch.
He confirms this.
She asks what his brother does.
He says his brother was working construction at the time.
A New Accusation and a Direct Order from Judge Judy
Miss Diaz interjects.
She insists Miss DeFrancisco told her his brother stole the watch.
She claims Miss DeFrancisco said his brother sold it.
This was because his brother had just lost his job.
Miss Diaz says Miss DeFrancisco agreed to make payments.
She told him they are both parents.
Judge Judy cuts her off.
She tells Miss Diaz she should sue Miss DeFrancisco's brother.
Miss Diaz says she doesn't have access to him.
She reiterates that Miss DeFrancisco said he was responsible.
Judge Judy says it's "very, very easy."
She asks Miss DeFrancisco his brother's name.
He says "Stevie."
Judge Judy asks where Stevie lives.
Miss DeFrancisco says he doesn't know at the time.
Judge Judy tells him to take out his phone.
She asks Officer Borde to watch the defendant.
She instructs Miss DeFrancisco to find Stevie's number in his contacts.
Miss DeFrancisco claims he doesn't have his number saved.
Judge Judy insists he must have it.
She tells Officer Borde to get the phone.
Miss Diaz again states Miss DeFrancisco told her his brother stole it.
She says he called them "thieves just like him."
She claims they both got fired from their jobs.
She tells her to ask for Stevie to be arrested.
Judge Judy says Miss Diaz can also sue Stevie in small claims court.
She confirms Miss Diaz's proof is Miss DeFrancisco's statement.
She reminds Miss Diaz that Miss DeFrancisco told her his brother stole the watch and sold it.
This was because he lost his job.
Miss Diaz confirms she understands.
Judge Judy concludes the case.
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