Tribunal Justice (2023)
Justice Junction brings together a dynamic trio of judges who delve into genuine and captivating cases, sparking lively debates and spirited deliberations. Their diverse perspectives often lead to fascinating disagreements, resulting in a thrilling and unpredictable final ruling.
Seasons & Episode
A friendship/business partnership falls apart when a dessert shop closes only one day after its profitable grand opening due to a communication break down.
A friendship of over 40 years is destroyed when an investment opportunity turns out to be non-existent. The victim of the alleged ruse claims he was ghosted by his childhood friend after giving him $3500.
A young woman who served in Afghanistan sues for thousands in emotional distress after going through the ringer with a used car salesman and deathtrap of a car.
The owner of an adult online store claims an employee made off with $5,000 worth of products by refusing to return merchandise after a pop-up store event.
Mutual combat between ex-roommates leads to serious injuries, restraining orders and jailtime. A heated lawsuit over $10K in missing property ensues.
A painful tattoo session leaves a woman suing for the $10K court maximum in damages. She claims the artist maliciously hurt her arm during a tattoo cover-up session due to an argument over creative differences.
A veteran on a fixed income loans $10K to his down-and-out dentist in order to save his practice from bankruptcy. Alleged business sabotage, a million-dollar hospital bill and 'free' dental work to a younger girlfriend are excuses as to why he can't pay.
A woman sues her ex-fiancé for the unauthorized and incomplete renovation of her home which left she and their children without a way to bathe. He says that he intended to finish the work but the home environment had become toxic.
In this two-part episode, a woman takes the law into her own hands when she and her armed boyfriend force their way into a dog-grooming business to try and regain custody of her service animal. An employee and her children are traumatized by the caught-on-tape incident.
In part two, the owner of the dog-grooming business speaks out about the repeated threats posed by this disgruntled client and her boyfriend; he sues for unpaid services. The Judges must decide which litigant can provide a better home for the animal.
A young mother comes to the financial rescue of a new love interest who tells her that his job is in jeopardy. When she asks for repayment, he tells her to take it up in small claims court. The Judges have a field day.
A law enforcement officer sues her son for 'cancelling' his agreement to pay in full for her beloved 2009 Dodge Challenger. Their fight comes to a head when he is involved in a car accident without insurance coverage.
Eighteen years after his mother's death, a man claims he never received his fair share of the inheritance and sues his sister for damages. She blames him for ruining the sale of their mother's home.
An aspiring writer/director accuses her film editor of ruining her chances to get into film festivals due to his personal drama. He claims her trafficking fantasy/thriller was unorganized and out of sync.
A 72-year-old man from Los Angeles is faced with eviction when his out-of-state landlord is diagnosed with cancer and needs to move back to California for treatment. A heated showdown over tenant rights during the pandemic ensues.
Only weeks after meeting on a dating site, a couple decide to go into the resale business together. Without a contract, they dispute everything from start-up costs to a Miami birthday trip and a yacht outing.
In this two-part episode, a woman in recovery accuses her ex-fiancé of refusing to return her belongings. He counters with accusations of fraud.
In part two, a woman's serious health issues and related GoFundMe page are called into question when she sues a close friend for personal property. She must also defend against accusations that she tampered with evidence in a trial that granted her a restraining order against her ex-friend.
A woman blames her live-in nephew for property damage caused by his cat and sues him for back rent; he points the finger at her cat and says she was often too intoxicated to remember that he'd paid the rent.
A social worker for refugees loans a friend $5,000 out of his savings only to be ghosted when he seeks payback. His 'friend' claims the money was a business investment that didn't pan out and that he owes nothing.
A Navy veteran buys a 34-year-old pontoon boat that almost sinks after a family outing; he sues the seller for a refund after three months of ownership. The Judges deliver a surprising verdict.
In this two-part episode, an aesthetician's cancer diagnosis prevents her from providing body sculpting services to a tummy-tuck client but her severe no-refund policy may save her from paying out damages.
In part two, a woman pays an aesthetician for a 'mommy makeover' but claims the firming, lipo-laser procedure was a fail. She demands a full refund for services rendered despite the aesthetician's health challenges.
A tenant says he sought refuge in a group home after suffering an assault only to be accused of having unauthorized sex by the retired psychiatrist who ran the place. The former doctor said he only wanted to help those in need.
During the height of the pandemic, a woman refuses to pay rent because her apartment is in disrepair. Her landlord claims she neglected to reapply for Covid relief.
A couple living in a flood plain sue an unlicensed plumber for costs to repair his allegedly shoddy work. They claim he left their yard a mess and made comments they viewed as racist.
A feisty Jack Russell Terrier is accused of eating everything in sight and is 'un-adopted' by her overwhelmed rescue family. When the dog is later found wandering the streets, volunteers from the non-profit animal rescue sue the adoptive family for breach of contract.
The Judges rule on two cases in this episode. In the first, Covid may have gotten the best of a landlord and tenant when they wage war over the cleanliness of their shared space. He claims she was a neat freak; she admonishes him for his lack of respect for the 'show towels' in the bathroom. Up next, a woman's friend of 30 years neglects to pay her back after she helped him in his time of need.
Tempers run hot when a homeowner sues an unlicensed contractor for $5K in damages after an allegedly botched air-conditioner installation. Officer Byrd intervenes to restore order in the courtroom.
In this two-part episode, an uninsured driver denies being at fault when his car T-bones into an elderly woman's vehicle at a four-way intersection. The senior suffers a head injury during the collision.
In part two, a medical report after the collision indicates that the elderly driver suffered a mild stroke. The Judges must determine if the stroke contributed to or was a result of the crash. They call upon an accident reconstructionist to testify.
A woman working double-time as a surrogate mother and warehouse employee sues her ex-convict cousin for an unpaid loan. He admits she was the only family member to stand by him during his 7-year prison term but denies owing her a penny.
A woman breaks down in tears over a loan to her niece who accuses her of slander and defamation. The aunt claims her new phone transcribed comments she had made and sent them without her knowledge.
A woman threatens police intervention if a housekeeper returns to her home after allegedly doing a shoddy job of cleaning. The housekeeper submits video evidence that she left the place tidy and claims that she worked for eight hours.
A man accuses his ex-landlord of refusing to verify him as a past tenant; he claims her actions forced his family to live in a motel for months. He sues for return of his security deposit and for displacement expenses.
An engaged couple sue their wedding planner for the court maximum after their dream wedding does not take place. Large payments to vendors are called into question when the planner cannot produce evidence that they took place.
In part one of this two-part episode, after a raging apartment fire causes over $250K in damages, a tenant accuses her landlord of property theft and demands that her security deposit be returned.
In part two, the landlord blames his tenant for starting the fire citing her combustible gas cans as the possible flame accelerant. The defendant says she and her daughter were lucky to get out alive.
A cruel and disgusting act of revenge involving a small dog is caught on tape when a woman goes after her roommate for allegedly breaking 'girl code.' Soon after, a fight over unpaid rent escalates into physical violence.
A former lawyer sues her adult son for falling behind on truck payments; he adds insult to injury by racking up tickets and tolls on the vehicle and by calling her possessive and controlling.
An entrepreneur hires a former client to create her company's website but when no website materializes, she sues for damages. The Judges applaud her innovative business concept.
For her 20th birthday, a young woman pays for a friend to join her on a grand trip to Paris and Greece. Three years later, the friend is sued for the cost of the trip and calls into question the statute of limitations.
Senior roommates fight over who is to blame for the pain and suffering caused by their untenable living conditions. Health workers refuse homecare due to their unsanitary homelife.
In a mall parking lot, an unlicensed and uninsured teen driver backs into a retired police officer's car. She refuses to hand over any information at the scene and blames him for the accident.
While searching for love in Ukraine, an American man strikes up a friendship with an entrepreneur and invests $6500 to produce an adult reality TV show called "Daddy Knows Best". Swimsuit competitions and location scouting in the Dominican Republic leave the Judges questioning the investor's naivete and the producer's motivation.
A woman entrusts $6,800 with a close friend who promises to purchase a car for her at an auction. When a car never materializes, she goes after her friend for payback.
A tenant is accused of stealing Covid relief funds from her landlord. She admits to cashing a relief check intended for him but claims he'd already received aid and that her apartment was uninhabitable.
A woman believes a terrible mistake has been made when marshals come to arrest her new boyfriend; she immediately bails him out only to discover fraud, forgery and another girlfriend.
A Georgia man notices a laborer struggling with a move and offers him free use of his flatbed trailer. The laborer accepts his gracious offer only to overload the trailer, damage it and leaves it in a location where thieves strip it.
An elderly gentleman sells his boat to a young man and thinks he's found a good friend and new fishing buddy. The Judges question the 'friendship' when they uncover the details of a $5K bailout loan the young neighbor received from the man.
A security guard says he was promised a 100% return on his $5K investment in cryptocurrency. Instead, his financial advisor says when the market crashed, so did all payout returns.
After mauling a runner, a pit bull lunges at a police officer and is pepper sprayed. The pet owner insists his dogs are friendly and claims the runner provoked them.
A single mother exposes her own criminal activity when she decides to sue a friend for car repairs. Her friend also admits to being complicit in obstructing a police investigation.
A night of celebration ends in disaster when the birthday girl and 25 of her closest friends are stranded at a winery in Malibu. She sues the party-bus owner for thousands spent on ride shares to get back home and for birthday gifts allegedly left on the bus.
A veteran makes several rookie mistakes when he purchases his first home and is sued for thousands by tenants that came with the property. A questionable inspection does little to back up his claims of property damage.
A woman claims a former father figure in her life unlawfully withheld her truck and personal property. Accusations of theft and creepy behavior come into play as the woman makes an emotional attempt to retrieve her deceased friend’s ashes left in the truck.
With the shocking incident captured on camera, a grief-stricken pet owner seeks $5K in compensation after her beloved dachshund is struck and killed by a food delivery driver. The apologetic defendant blames poor visibility and the dog running loose, leaving both parties in emotional turmoil and allegations of negligence looming large.
In this two-part episode, screenwriter brothers face accusations of fraudulently attempting to obtain Covid relief in order to pay $20K in back rent. They deny all charges and cite endless harassment by their landlord who threatened to shut off their basic services.
In part two, the Judges start to question the legitimacy of the brothers' Covid claim when they see a trail of text messages that may contradict their story. The landlord's willingness to provide a fake lease agreement so they could gain Covid relief to pay back rent also comes under scrutiny.
A woman sues for pain and suffering when her healthcare is disrupted by a landlord's refusal to return her security deposit. To make matters worse, the landlord is allegedly scratched in the face by her cat.
A landlord faces off with his sister's fiance over eviction costs, property damage and alleged physical threats. The fiance not only denies any wrongdoing but accuses his future brother-in-law of stealing his property.
After an unsuccessful attempt at an open relationship, a man sues his ex-girlfriend for unpaid rent, money lent, and custody of Willow, their shared pet cat. After the Judges' ruling, one of the litigants makes their final, tearful goodbye to Willow in the courtroom.
A camp retreat for a men's group is cancelled due to a Monkeybox outbreak in California and a mudslide. Tears are shed when the owners of the beloved camp are sued for a refund.
A rescue pit bull described as gentle and well-behaved has to be beaten with a shovel to release a poodle from its mouth. The poodle's owner is also attacked and sues for $7K in medical bills and pain and suffering.
An uber entrepreneur hires a mover to place her first vending machine in a commercial space. Understaffed and unprepared, the mover destroys her opportunity to make extra money when the machine promptly falls off his dolly.
A party-planning mom decides to go all-in and purchase a mega-waterslide for her annual family get-together. She winds up suing a business owner for $8K, claiming everything from delivery to set-up went wrong.
A woman sues her granddaughter for defamation and lying under oath, while the granddaughter claims she suffered emotional trauma from her elder’s actions. The Judges must navigate a complex, dramatic family history to uncover the truth and determine if this lawsuit is justified.
A woman places blame for lost dentures on her toddler grandson and sues her son for thousands to replace them. The Judges question her decision to place her valuables in a bag of chips for safekeeping.
A landlord and tenant battle over skyrocketing water costs and garden upkeep during a drought. Pet violations and property damage come into play.
A simple car repair turns into a 13-month enterprise when ex-friends fight over payment terms and a mysterious noise coming from underneath the hood.
Amid accusations of embezzlement, a lawsuit unfolds between two former business partners who were cited for running an apothecary business. The operational partner argues that the silent partner emptied the bank account and laid off employees without her knowledge.
A woman accuses a veteran roofer of causing $14K in damages to her mobile home. He insists that the weight of an additional layer of shingles could never cause that much damage.
An uninsured driver going 70mph ploughs into a vehicle caught in a traffic standstill on the highway. A mother driving her son to college suffers extensive injuries when their car is flipped upon impact. The negligent driver denies being at fault.
A woman in poor health believes her prayers have been answered when a neighbor steps up to help her with daily errands. Gratitude turns to suspicion when her money starts to go missing.
A unique lifestyle choice leaves feuding ex-lovers, who have a child together, suing each other for the $10K court maximum over property damage as a result of an altercation and back rent.
A man travels three hours to purchase his dream car only for it to break down 24 minutes into a test drive. The seller denies ever offering him a test drive and refuses to take back the vehicle.
When a 40th-birthday party is cancelled due to Covid, the birthday girl plans a grand do-over for her 41st. She sues for pain and suffering when the party venue's red walls clash with her gold color scheme.
After a humiliating arrest at gunpoint, a woman sues her own mother for $10K in pain and suffering for filing a false police report. The Judges reprimand both parties for using law enforcement to make gains against each other in a contentious family dispute.
After living in Mexico during the pandemic, a homeowner returns to the U.S. looking to buy out his tenants' lease and live in his own home again. Despite a substantial offer, he is met with a $10K lawsuit for moving fees and a security deposit.
Dogs escape their home and wreak lethal havoc on a neighbor's henhouse. The hobby farm owner is injured while trying to save her beloved hens; she sues for damages.
A woman provides a place to stay for a friend of 15 years but must take him to court to collect any rent. She claims he broke house rules and disrespected her boyfriend's sobriety when he brought alcohol into her home.
A failed music collaboration between longtime friends leads to accusations of theft, deception and misspent investments. A concert promoter alleges that the unauthorized release of the rap video jeopardizes the project's profitability for everyone involved and countersues the plaintiff for damages.
A man claims his neighbor brutally attacked him and broke his leg in a fight over a parking spot; the Good Samaritan neighbor is detained by police after being accused of brandishing a gun.
An aspiring teacher sues for the $10K court maximum after her boyfriend invites another person to join their open relationship. She discovers that money borrowed for his 'business trip' to Iowa was really being spent on his new love interest.
A mentor-mentee relationship between roommates breaks down after a clash over chaotic living, a ‘visiting’ girlfriend, and a ‘surprise’ Rottweiler partial to gnawing on furniture.
Tragedy strikes when a Great Dane gives birth to a litter of ten puppies and four of them die. The dog's owner cries medical negligence and sues a breeder for the $10K court maximum.
A woman comes home to find that her landlord has allegedly moved her belongings out and his new tenants in. She sues for double her security deposit.
A much-anticipated, all-girls trip between former classmates devolves into mudslinging and a lawsuit over trip costs. The plaintiff claims her goodwill 'blessings' to a friend were not meant to be taken literally.
A motorcycle enthusiast from Spain hands over $6,000 for a Kawasaki only to discover that the seller never owned it. The Judges are appalled by the defendant's blatant disregard for the law.
A young defendant storms out of the courtroom during a heated dispute with her ex-girlfriend over vet bills; she insists that payback was on its way until her personal property was held hostage.
In a heated battle over attorney fees and personal property, divorcees dispute child visitation, restraining orders and a distrust of small-town governance.
A 94-year-old woman says her 'thieving contractor' messed with the wrong senior; she goes after him for thousands in unauthorized charges on her credit card.
A man's passionate hobby turns into a contentious battle with an ex-lover over a menagerie of 'pets' including 13 tarantulas, 6 ducks, 6 cats, 2 geckos and a hedgehog.
Divorcees rekindle their relationship and decide to live together again only to end up fighting over deluxe tire rims and wheels. A tragic death in the family and a bankruptcy further complicate the matter.
An experienced roofer in Minnesota suspects he is a victim of fraud when an $8,000 insurance check goes into his clients' pockets instead of his own after he installs their brand new roof.
A landlord is sued for relocation fees after an allegedly illegal eviction. He claims his tenant is a con artist by demanding $30K to relocate.
In part one of this two-part episode, a contracting business is under fire when a married couple sues for shoddy work and unauthorized transactions. A satisfied customer speaks up in defense of the contractor's craft and character.
In part two, a woman sues the same contractor for improper and unfinished work, but the contractor claims he refunded her money and corrected the issue within days. Despite his efforts, she files a no-trespass order against him; the Judges question her motivation.
A California skate park that once attracted world competitors goes out of business, leaving partners fighting over thousands left on an unpaid loan.
After a 25-year-long relationship, an ex-wife sues her ex-husband for the court maximum of $10K in unpaid personal loans. She alleges that he repossessed a car behind her back, while he insists that he had no choice but to take it after his own car was stolen.
A landlord evicts long term tenants for reneging on their verbal agreement to maintain his property in exchange for low rent. He claims they left him with over $12K in property damage.
A man strives to honor his parent's dying wish that their mobility scooters be shared with those in need; he sues for the return of one of the scooters claiming it was not gifted properly.
The Judges deliver an unprecedented ruling when a car deal is modified for the seller's unfair gain after payments had started. A woman is accused of taking advantage of a young man's good nature and unfortunate family circumstances.
When an all-girls birthday party gets physical, police are called to escort an intoxicated partygoer off the property. She demands payback for trip costs while the birthday girl countersues for a ruined 56th-birthday weekend.
A debate over the quality of a home renovation devolves into mud-slinging by a handyman who blames the homeowner and her old house for any problems with his work.
A man must crawl in and out of his SUV hatchback because his new apartment's parking spot is too tiny to exit his vehicle normally. He cites his landlord's misrepresentation of apartment amenities as one of the reasons he stopped paying rent.
A tree-cutting business owner sues for thousands in unpaid services after he cuts down timber and levels stumps. The customer, who refuses to pay, cites messy woodchips galore and the lack of an invoice.
A tenant receiving rental assistance during the pandemic says his landlord illegally raised the rent, violated his rights and bullied him off the property.
A woman loans her friend money to buy a puppy but then holds the animal ransom until she is paid back; she claims her friend abandoned the animal.
In part one of this two-part episode, a trucking company owner insists that his vehicle was in good condition before the defendant got his hands on it. The defendant says it was a piece of garbage with never-ending repair costs.
In part two, the trucker demands thousands in lost wages for all the time he wasted haggling over a leased vehicle's repair. He claims all lost revenue would have been used to support his young son's dream of becoming an orthopaedic surgeon.
A married couple buy a used refrigerator for $600. Angry that it doesn't work, they turn around and sue the seller for $1150 to fix it despite his offers to make things right.
A woman sues for thousands in pain and suffering when her contractor turns out to be a handyman with no license who refuses to refund her after a botched attempt at asbestos removal.
A teacup Yorkie is mauled by a larger dog and dies in its owner's arms. Pet owners fight over liability, the cost of pain and suffering and cremation costs.
A 46-year-old trailer sold for $2500 sparks a legal battle as the buyer claims the seller misrepresented its condition and defrauded him. The Judges must decide whether a refund is owed or if the buyer should have known better than to believe the seller's assurances.
The Judges discover a critical error in a mechanic's defense against thousands allegedly owed to a client who claims he held her car hostage.
A unique working relationship between a carpenter and client devolves into a fight over tools, rent and the personal nature of their business arrangement.
In this two-part episode, a woman sues for loan payback and thousands in emotional distress after her ex-friend refuses to testify on her behalf in a contentious protective order hearing.
An extreme fixer upper in Minnesota is the subject of a heated debate over a tenant's liability for damages. A tour of the $55K house, formerly owned by the sheriff, reveals over $100K in basement damages, frozen pipes and pet waste.
Muchacho, a Black Angus cow, is slaughtered and a portion is sold to a contractor for $2500. The seller claims the contractor was unhappy with his cut of the meat; the contractor says his half of the cow was never delivered.
A mother of three denies owing a penny to her landlord due to a hazardous living environment citing a non-working bathroom, holes in the floor, and poor air quality. The landlord disputes many of her claims but admits some problems were present when her family moved in.
Despite making violent threats in the presence of police, a woman sues for the emotional distress of a 'false' arrest and for bail money. A 'lucky' legal technicality and footage of her outrageous behavior come into play.
Custom work on a 1969 Mustang for a man's wife takes so long that he is divorced by the time of its near completion. Detailing on the classic car is further complicated by the tragic death of the mechanic's son.
A disgruntled tenant seeks the $10K court maximum, accusing her landlord of reneging on a deal to sell her mobile home. Allegedly falsified documents and an illegal eviction come into play.
After a girls' night out, friends discover that they parked illegally. A woman sues for the aggravation of not being paid back fast enough for towing fees and for a $79 pair of shoes.
Two childhood friends, a former pro-boxer turned entrepreneur and a graphic designer, accuse each other of business sabotage, betrayal, and unpaid rent as they fight over $13K. Tensions run high requiring intervention from both of the bailiffs.
An off-roading enthusiast takes his Chevy Bronco in for repairs and soon discovers that he is not a priority for the mechanic. After a year of text message excuses, he takes action and seeks justice.
An emotional support puppy dies after only three days with its new owner. A veteran Yorkie-Maltese breeder and the pet's owner fight over proper care and feeding of this delicate pet.
What starts as a simple repair job on a 20-year-old truck ends with a mechanic's refusal to accept an allegedly stolen engine to use for parts from his non-paying customer.
A woman's dreams of seeing her 1977 Pontiac Firebird restored to perfection are dashed when it is allegedly painted the wrong color and the upholstery is destroyed.
Justice Junction brings together a dynamic trio of judges who delve into genuine and captivating cases, sparking lively debates and spirited deliberations. Their diverse perspectives often lead to fascinating disagreements, resulting in a thrilling and unpredictable final ruling.
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