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A Long-Standing Relationship
Ms. Mullins knew Mr. McGrath for many years.
She was raised with his father and uncle.
She watched Mr. McGrath grow up.
He was like a son to her.
An Offer of Help
Ms. Mullins stated that Mr. McGrath needed a place to stay.
She claimed he was not doing well.
She offered him a room in her house.
Mr. McGrath disagreed with this account.
Mr. McGrath's Version of Events
Mr. McGrath explained he went to jail in December 2015.
Ms. Mullins and his father agreed to bail him out.
He took responsibility for paying back the bail money.
Mr. McGrath claimed he paid her back.
Moving In for Convenience
Mr. McGrath stated Ms. Mullins suggested he move in.
She said it would be easier for him to pay back the bail.
He moved into her house.
He later said it was not easier to pay her back.
Mr. McGrath's Background
Mr. McGrath was 22 years old at the time of the hearing.
He worked as a direct care professional.
He worked in an assisted living home.
He did not have training to describe medication.
Recent Hardship
Mr. McGrath moved back in with his mother in December 2017.
He had left his assisted living job for a new one.
The new job was not what he expected.
He was doing janitorial work at the time of the hearing.
Financial Contributions
Mr. McGrath worked for North Oakland Residential Services.
He worked there for a year while living with Ms. Mullins.
He claimed he deposited his entire paycheck into Ms. Mullins' account.
He did this 13 times.
The total amount deposited was $12,071.
Ms. Mullins initially claimed he deposited his whole check only "a few times."
She later agreed with the 13 instances.
The Car Purchase
Ms. Mullins bought a car for Mr. McGrath in February 2015.
She paid $3,200 for the car.
The car was initially in Mr. McGrath's name.
Ms. Mullins later transferred the car into her own name.
She said he still owed her for it.
Car Repairs and Insurance
Ms. Mullins claimed she put $1,500 into car repairs.
This was done when they first purchased the car.
She also claimed Mr. McGrath owed her for car insurance.
The Car's Return
Mr. McGrath moved out in December 2017.
Ms. Mullins took the car back when he moved out.
He had used the car for 10 months.
Judge Judy stated that if Ms. Mullins took the car back, she could not be paid for it.
Ms. Mullins said she took it back to sell it.
She claimed she told him whatever the difference would be.
Judge Judy dismissed this explanation.
Collection Agency Debts
Ms. Mullins claimed she helped Mr. McGrath with collection agency debts.
She stated he had bad credit.
One debt was for Perry Place, an apartment eviction.
Mr. McGrath and his cousin lived there.
He was being sued for $1,433.
With extra fees, the total was $1,874.
Mr. McGrath remembered the debt.
Proof of Payment for Perry Place
Ms. Mullins claimed she paid the Perry Place debt.
She said she paid it on a credit card.
Judge Judy asked for proof of payment.
Ms. Mullins could not show the credit card payment.
She offered a letter with her notes on it.
Judge Judy was not interested in the letter without payment proof.
Ms. Mullins stated it was 18 months ago.
She claimed Huntington Bank said they could not provide statements after 18 months.
Judge Judy dismissed this explanation.
Sprint Bill Claims
Ms. Mullins claimed Mr. McGrath owed her for Sprint bills.