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A Place to Stay
Bridget Lucas, the plaintiff, sued her co-worker and former roommate, Daniel Gibson.
Ms. Lucas sought compensation for an illegal lockout.
She also claimed defamation of character.
Finally, she wanted the return of her personal belongings.
Ms. Lucas and Ms. Gibson both worked as servers in a restaurant.
Ms. Lucas had some difficulties and needed a place to live.
She told Ms. Gibson about her situation.
Ms. Gibson offered her a room in her home.
The agreement was for Ms. Lucas to pay $75 a week in rent.
Ms. Lucas moved in on December 11th.
She had her own room in Ms. Gibson's house.
The Falling Out
Ms. Lucas stayed at Ms. Gibson's home until January 15th.
This meant she was there for almost a month.
She paid Ms. Gibson $75 each week.
A falling out occurred between the two co-workers.
The dispute involved some gossip at work.
Ms. Lucas explained that Ms. Gibson felt she was complaining about not having a car.
Ms. Gibson reportedly questioned Ms. Lucas about buying a car.
She allegedly said Ms. Lucas did not have the money for one.
Ms. Gibson also reportedly asked who "window shops for a car."
The situation at work became heated.
Told to Leave
On January 15th, Ms. Gibson told Ms. Lucas she had to leave her place.
Ms. Lucas understood this as being told not to come home.
She considered this an illegal lockout.
Ms. Lucas was suing for this alleged illegal lockout.
She was also suing for defamation of character.
Additionally, she sought the return of her belongings or their value.
Packing Up Belongings
Ms. Gibson explained her side of the story.
When they argued at work, Ms. Lucas said she was leaving.
Ms. Gibson responded that Ms. Lucas was not coming back into her house.
Ms. Gibson then packed Ms. Lucas's belongings.
She placed them into trash bags.
These bags were put on Ms. Gibson's porch.
Ms. Gibson removed her curtain.
This was so she could see the bags and ensure no one took them.
Ms. Lucas took some of her belongings that same day.
Police Involvement
Ms. Lucas called the police on January 15th.
She called them because Ms. Gibson would not let her into the house.
The police arrived at the scene.
Ms. Lucas took some of her items at that time.
She did not take all of her belongings.
Returning to the House
On January 17th, Ms. Lucas returned to Ms. Gibson's home.
She did not call or knock before entering.
Instead, she "busted through the back door."
This action resulted in a broken French door at Ms. Gibson's home.
Ms. Lucas admitted to breaking the glass in the back door.
Retrieving More Items
On Sunday, January 20th, Ms. Lucas returned again with the police.
She wanted to retrieve the rest of her belongings.
These items included her bed.
The police escorted Ms. Lucas.
They allowed her to take items.
However, she was not allowed inside the house herself.
Ms. Gibson and her friend brought items outside for Ms. Lucas.
Ms. Gibson did not want Ms. Lucas in her house again.
Missing Items Claimed
Ms. Lucas listed the items she claimed were still missing.
She mentioned a full-body mirror.
A Fire Stick and its remote were also on her list.
She stated the screws for her bed were missing.
One of her sneakers was also unaccounted for.
Ms. Lucas also mentioned "little personal stuff" like a toothbrush and toothpaste.
Judge Judy interrupted this part of the claim.
She stated that courts are not there to deal with such minor items.