Hot Bench S1:E44

Service Dog Tearjerker

Small-claim court cases are heard by 3 judges who must then work together to determine the verdict. In the series opener, a custody dispute is settled between the owner of a grief therapy dog and a couple who bonded with it during its time of service.

Turn Lane Collision!; Tiny Toilet Turmoil

A motorist claims to be in the middle of renewing their insurance when they were involved in an accident. Also: a dispute over a home renovation.

Beauty School Hazing?

A dispute between a teacher and a student of a beauty school is settled.

Mansion Madness; Firefighter Hero Sued by Ex

A woman is questioned over her decision to pay for the upkeep of a mansion. Later, ex-lovers argue over the repayment of a loan.

Devastated Daddy at Baby Girl's Party; Pit Bull vs. Chihuahua!

A father claims emotional distress after an entertainer doesn't show up at his daughter's party. Also: A dog owner defends their pit bull after an alleged attack on a Chihuahua.

Kidnapping and Abuse Claims; Pimp Mobile for an 11-Year-Old?

Allegations of child abuse and kidnap are discussed in court between a divorced couple. Later, a botched custom bike design is disputed.

Marijuana Test-Drive Drama; Player Hater Vandalism!

A teen is accused of using illegal drugs during a test drive. Also, a woman is accused of vandalizing her lover's car.

The Very Odd Couple; Stolen Skateboard Ethics

A man seeks reparations after his property is damaged by a boarder. Also: A missing skateboard causes contention between friends.

Africa Trip Fallout; When Bed Bugs Bite!

Disputes are raised over a trip to Africa. Later, a woman accuses her roommate of a bedbug infestation.

BB Gun and Paternity Test; Three-Car Pile-Up!

An incident a loaded BB gun leads to a paternity test. Also: a dispute over a traffic collision is discussed.

Racial Slurs and Bigotry; Homeless Widow Woes

A man is accused of resorting to racial slurs and threats in an attempt to get his ex-business partner to pay his share of an $8000 investment in a Cadillac Escalade. Later, a homeless widow takes a man to court for wrecking her car, but he insists that the crash was her fault.

Female Boxer vs. Trainer

A woman who overcame health issues to pursue her dream of becoming a pro boxer takes her ex-trainer to court for loss of income and accuses him of breaking fight contracts.

Murder Tears Family Apart

A widow who became a victims' advocate accuses her own son of assaulting her during a fight over their family home.

Self-Made Landlord After Murder!; White Picket Fence Wipeout!

A landlord who became an alleged murder suspect vs. a tenant who started renting apartments in his absence. Also: A man accuses an uninsured motorist of completely destroying his fence, but she claims she didn't cause that much damage.

Illegal Scooter Rams Mustang; Doggie Haircut Disaster

Photo evidence of skid marks seems to contradict a woman's version of an accident involving her unregistered, uninsured scooter and a Ford Mustang. Also: A groomer is accused of dislocating a dog's hip during a haircut.

Workplace Romance Drama; Punched and Maced!

Former lovers who started dating at work find themselves in court, fighting over alleged cheating and money. Later, a couple whose relationship came to a bitter end argue over an Xbox.

Love for Sale?; Online Gambling Loans?

A woman claims to have been loaned money from a man she met on the Internet. Later, a woman accuses her ex-boyfriend of running up charges on her credit card.

Grandmother Mayhem; Medical Marijuana Delivery

A woman sues the father of her grandson for after her home is raided by police. Later, ex-lovers fight over money and marijuana paraphernalia.

Gang-Related Threats

Illegal gang activity causes a lease dispute between a renter and her landlord.

Rock Throwing and Harassment!; Ex-Lovers Disinterest Rate

A child is accused of throwing a rock at a rental car. Later, a dispute is caused over a high-interest loan.

DUI With a Child in the Car

A call to the police is the cause for a dispute between a couple.

Pitbull vs. Chihuahua; Love and Liability

A woman attempts to find the party responsible for a savage attack on her dog which, she claims, traumatized her children; a couple quarrel over a vehicle loan.

Dating, Damage and Drama; Live-In Lizard?

A car repossession is disputed between ex-lovers; A renter brings a lizard and an roommate into his place against the wishes of his landlord.

Tweener Instagram Fashion Fail; Hair Salon Drama

An online discount causes discord between a woman and a hair salon; ex-lovers contend with one another over salon supplies.

Gossip Traded for Cash; Taunting an Ex-Lover

A man claims to have been paid to inform on the whereabouts of a woman's ex-lover; a man is being sued after returning a car damaged to its owner.

Exploding Car; Anti-Bullying Business

A mechanic is sued after a car blows up on the highway; a dispute arises over screen printer services for an anti-bullying organization.

A Dog's Confession?; Flat-Screen Friendship Fiasco

Neighbors contend over vet bills after a beagle is injured; ex-friends dispute a cellphone bill and the ownership of a flat screen t.v.

Euthanized Dogs

A woman claims her sheep were attacked by her neighbors dogs.

Innocent Man Serving Life Sentence?

A woman sues a private investigator after her son is sent to prison.

Music Video Mayhem; Ex-Lover Computer Thief?

A music manager and film director sue one another over the production quality of a music video; a woman accuses her ex of stealing her computer.

Forgery and Fighting; Pregnant and Moving!

A woman is accused of forging checks and pawning her ex-boyfriend's chainsaw; A landlord and tenant disagree over an email.

Dog Eats Marijuana Candy!; Cupcake Crisis

A dog eats chocolate filled with marijuana and the owner sues her roommates for vet expenses; A woman claims the cupcakes she ordered for her child's birthday were late and refuses the baker payment.

Disgusting Clean-Up; Tornado Debris Disaster

A woman sues for payment after having to clean up her tenant's dirty apartment; A woman claims to be assaulted by her neighbor after tornado leaves debris on her sidewalk.

Stealing Water?!; Xbox War!

A woman is accused of stealing water from her landlord; A couple argue over the ownership of an Xbox.

Criminal Texting?

A fallout between friends leads to odd text messages and police involvement.

Hovercraft Builder Burn?; Exercise Machine Wars

A dispute over a custom built hovercraft; A couple argue over the ownership of exercise equipment.

Scamming the System?

A dispute over rent between a landlord and ex-tenants.

Smog Test Scam?; Teen Money Matters

A mechanic is sued by a couple after fixing their car; A lease agreement between college roommates is disputed.

Ammo Explodes in Face!

A man sues an ammo manufacturer after he claims a defective bullet exploded in his gun causing injury to him.

Terrible Nanny; Townhouse Rift

A woman sues a couple for payment of services rendered after being let go of her position as a nanny; A couple sue their landlord for their security deposit after claiming the place is full of mold.

Tough Love Family; Ill-Fated Roommates

A mother and son argue over the re-payment of a credit card bill; An allegation of stolen property comes between roommates.

Poisoned Children?; Mustang Family Feud

A woman sues her landlord after finding mold in her apartment; A transaction involving a muscle car comes between friends.

Driving Blind!; Mother and Son Feud

An accident involving an uninsured motorist is discussed; A woman sues her son for unpaid bills.

Eviction Education!; Gift or a Loan?!

A tenant accuses her landlord of sneaking in to her apartment; Ex-lovers disputer over money matters.

Handsome Contractor Woes; Parking Sideswipe

A handyman is sued after not completing a cabinet project he was paid for; Neighbors dispute over an accident involving a parked car.

Landlord Tenant Chaos

A dispute over property damage is discussed.

Ex-Lovers' Battle; Boyfriend Sells Fun!

Ex-lovers argue over money matters; A woman sues her ex-boyfriend for loans and unpaid bills.

Flooding Damage; Attack in a Dog Park!

A tenant and landlord argue over property damaged caused by flooding; An incident at the dog park causes a dispute between the owners of the animals involved.

Fishing Trip and a Pit Bull; Landlord Accused of Theft

A man sues his friend over a scooter and a dog attack; A case involving accusations of theft of property between a landlord and tenant is discussed.

Wardrobe Malfunction Mash-Up!; When Cat Lovers Fight

An automobile accident occurs while a woman is changing her clothes; Roommates disagree over a pet cat and a rent check payment.

Flight From Toxic Health Scare; Church Friends Turned Lovers

A man sues his landlord over claims of lead paint and health hazards in the home; Ex-lovers dispute over money and an alleged affair.

Suicide's Unanswered Questions; Ex-Lovers Trade Blows?

A man sues the friend of his deceased son for repayment of loans; A woman claims her ex-boyfriend assaulted her and dumped a beer in her lap.

Misplaced Meth Pipe?; Flirtatious eBay Power Play?

A man sues his ex-girlfriend after claiming she left drug paraphernalia in his car; An online auction for a model airplane is disputed.

Casino Payout Gone Bad!; Teen Motorcyclist Test-Drive Crash?

A woman claims a truck she bought was stolen by her co-worker; A teenager is sued for damages after crashing a motorcycle during a test drive.

Last Will & Testament Wedding Drama; Child vs. Adult Bike Race Disaster!

A loan for a wedding ring is the cause for a dispute; a man claims he was injured on purpose while racing a 7-year-old child.

High-Speed Brake Fail?!; Texts Escalate to Restraining Order

A woman claims blames mechanical issues caused the motor vehicle accident she was in; a money loan and restraining order are disputed between co-workers.

Emergency Anxiety Meds; World's Best Stepmother?

A woman accuses her landlord of going through her personal belongings; A family dispute is brought to court.

Come to Court With Clean Hands!; Hookah Lounge Fallout

Ex-roommates argue over rental agreement; a motor vehicle accident including a wild night out and a collision with a rock is discussed.

Explicit Photos Lure Vietnam Vet?; I Don't Flirt With Short Women!

A man claims he's being taken advantage of by a younger woman; An insurance agent claims a client harassed her over a payment that didn't work out as he had planned.