Judge Judy Sheindlin awards Nickolas Rota (photo) $2,500 for medical bills incurred after former friend Gianluca Rossato hit Nickolas’ head with a bottle. The judge dismisses Gianluca’s countersuit for his injury medical bills, as they were caused by the bottle. 2 girls, 20 & 22, had alleged that Nickolas had slipped a drug into their drinks. Nickolas tells Judge Judy that he was not aware that he had a problem with the girls. There’s only 1 case today that we have not recapped before. Nickolas Rota sues Gianluca Rossato of Valencia, CA, for $3,578, for medical bills after Gianluca hit...
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Judge Judy Recap: $2,500 for Injury Medical Bills (7/1/14)
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Extreme Weight Loss Recap 7/1/14: Army Widow Loses 142 Pounds
Army Widow Melissa’s Extreme Weight Loss is 142 pounds, from 301 (left, photo) to 159 (right). Melissa’s husband Mike Karkowski had PTSD when he took his own life. Melissa is Heidi’s 1st student, and is the 1st Extreme Weight Loss candidate to want to quit on the 1st day. Melissa ran and organized the 10-miler Miles for Mike, to raise awareness for PTSD. Melissa’s son Cody also has PTSD. Melissa turned to food after her husband Mike Karkowski committed suicide. We see her touching a bench with “In Memory of Mike Karkowski” on it. Trainer Chris Powell‘s wife Heidi heard that Melissa...
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Judge Mathis Recap 7/4/14: Judge Shoulders Suicide Victim’s $3,864 Funeral, Braces
Judge Mathis awards $5,000 to Jamie Fornal for medical bills from Roommate and Teammate Destanie Yarborough’s trying to choke her. The judge dismisses Angel Bradley(photo)’s $3,864 suit against her dead son’s father Eric Scott but pays for the son’s funeral and braces. Judge Mathis awards Amber Bishop a net of $1,600, for her sister Sharday Howard’s stealing her identity. The judge awards a net of $380 to Jasmin Castillo, for her ex-boyfriend Eric Ortiz’s loans. Medical Bill Jamie Fornal sues her former roommate and Professional Tackle Teammate Destanie Yarborough of Fresno, CA, for $5,000, for a medical bill. Destanie claims...
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Judge Judy Recap 7/4/14: Son Has 30 Days to Transfer Title from Mom
Judge Judy Sheindlin dismisses Andrew Beckerman’s $4,485 suit against his former friend Humberto Munguia, for loans. Humberto acknowledges that Andrew paid $1,320 for his mortgage, but says that he and his sons had helped Andrew move. The judge then tells Barton Miller that he has 30 days to transfer a car title from his mom Christina Grigolla (photo) to himself. If he doesn’t do so, Christina can do anything with the car. He had placed the car under Christina’s name to get a better interest rate. Loans There are only 2 unrecapped cases today. For the 1st one, the judge...
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20/20 Recap 7/4/14: Homeless Man Reports Thomas Crown Robber’s Dry Run
20/20′s ” ” report is on Peter Rodger, robber Anthony Curcio and lifeguards. Viewers reacted to the 1st mass shooter’s parent to go on TV. Anna says that her 17-year-old son reminds her of Elliot. Anthony thought of robbing a Bank of America armored van of $400,000 after he was down to $20 from his drug addiction. 20/20 tests lifeguards on their reaction time to a doll at the bottom of a pool. High School Football Hero Anthony Curcio told 20/20‘s Gio Benitez that football defined who he was. Anthony had lived a life of luxury and had a cheerleader for a...
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Judge Mathis Recap 7/7/14: $3,786 for Drunken Car Damage
Judge Mathis dismisses Illya Tyler’s $1,851 suit against his ex-wife Tammy Corbin for an electric bill and emotional distress. The judge then awards Ernesto Crespo $3,786 for car damage caused by Rodolfo Serna (photo). Judge Mathis dismisses Rodolfo’s countersuit for an unpaid bill and a towing fee. Judge Mathis then awards Lisa Eimicke $1,033 for her ex-boyfriend Matthew Ochipinti’s loans. Lastly, the judge dismisses Mutiat Mustapha’s suit against former friend Jasmine Dilworth for breach of contract and punitive damages. Electric Bill Illya left Tammy to marry his corrections officer. Tammy claims that she and Illya are still sleeping together, which Illya denies....
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MasterChef Recap 7/7/14: Frontrunner Francis B. Eliminated
MasterChef‘s most shocking elimination this season is Francis B.(photo), whose Pressure Test Spring Roll was too oily. He & partner Christian, and Dan & Cutter had gone through the Pressure Test after failing in the Surf-and-Turf Challenge, which Christine & Victoria had topped. Surprisingly, ex-enemies Ahran & Leslie were in the Top 3, along with Bakery Assistant Jaimee Vitolo of Queens, N. Y. & Advertising Executive Elizabeth Cauvel of Brooklyn, N. Y. There are 15 home cooks left. As Aerial Dancer Courtney Lapresi of Philadelphia, Pa., had won last week’s challenge, she waits out this week’s surf-and-turf challenge. She also chooses the 7 sets of partners. From the get-go, Petroleum Landman Cutter...
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Judge Mathis Recap: $1,000 for Babysitting Up to 6 Kids (7/8/14)
Judge Mathis directs Ashley Kunath to pay her ex-boyfriend’s girlfriend Danielle Mann $1,000, for a car that Ashley got for Danielle to escape her boyfriend’s physical abuse. Next, the judge awards Erica Payne $1,817, for a TV loan and laptop damage. Judge Mathis then awards $1,000 in babysitting fees that Juanita Bridwell & Bill Chapen (left & right, photo) owe Sarah Castiglioni. Lastly, the judge awards Ashley Basemore $150 for car damage caused by Rickyea Stuckey. Ashley sues Rickyea for $2,500. Car Danielle Mann of Syracuse, NE, sues her ex-boyfriend’s girlfriend, Ashley Kunath, or what the judge calls “wife-in-law”, of Wilbur, NE, for...
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Extreme Weight Loss Recap: Chef “Wins” V. UFC Fighter Michael Bisping (7/8/14)
Chef David(right, photo)’s Extreme Weight Loss is 201 pounds, from 413 to 212. At the finale, he proposes to Kayla, his girlfriend of 7 years. David “wins” a 3-round MMA fight against UFC star Michael Bisping (left). David puts in 30 power punches in the 1st round and throws Michael down on his back on the 3rd. At the end of his 365-day journey, David says that he has finally forgiven himself for his brother and sister’s deaths. 413-pound Executive Chef David ate off his guilt over his sister and brother’s deaths, six weeks apart. He says that he was their...
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Judge Mathis Recap 7/9/14: $160 Suit for Cell Phone Bill, Termination Fee Dismissed
Judge Mathis awards Deshario Purnell $5,000 for car damage caused by former friend Kellen Bailey’s grabbing the wheel while Deshario was driving. Judge Mathis then awards Joann Doyle $4,914 for jewelry that David Roth did not return to her. The judge dismisses David’s countersuit for defamation. The judge dismisses Chantell Mathis(photo)’ $160 suit for a termination fee and a phone bill, against former friend London Jackson. The judge awards Cory Shambo $900 for her ex-boyfriend Tommy Pomposello’s car damages. Car Deshario Purnell of Chicago, IL, sues former friend Kellen Bailey, for the value of his car. Deshario claims that his Kellen had grabbed the steering...
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20/20 Recap: Neighbors Prevent Tigers from Moving In (7/11/14)
20/20 reports on nanny Diane Stretton, who kept the key and left her things in her employers’ house after she was fired. Also, “Keeping It Real Estate” is on neighbors’ animals, haunted houses and mansion trashing. Wild or many animals in a neighbor’s home can lower property values. But ghosts don’t always lower property values. 14 teens were arrested on charges ranging from felony burglary and trespassing after causing $1,000,000 damages to a $12,000,000 home. Nanny Fired live-in nanny Diane Stretton refuses to leave the Bracamonte home. As Diane is considered a tenant, the Bracamontes can’t evict her. Marcella Bracamonte...
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MasterChef Recap: Christine’s Red Team Wins Diner Challenge; Dan Out (7/14/14)
Dan is off MasterChef after making what Gordon Ramsay thinks is a biscuit-like Red Velvet Cake. Almost eliminated was Cutter, for his too-sweet version. Dan & Cutter were in Willie’s Blue Team, which lost to the Red Team in the Dinah Restaurant Challenge, 87-82. Diners had given out MasterChef dollar tips if they were happy with their meal. 8 Blue diners had walked out after waiting too long for their orders. The 14 remaining home cooks work in Dinah’s Restaurant, one of the famous diners in California, which serves 1,000 customers a day. Judge Gordon Ramsay announces that the team captains are Investment Director Christine Silverstein of...
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Judge Mathis Recap: $5,000 for Ex-Fiance’s Car Payments (7/16/14)
Judge Mathis dismisses Peter Whitlow’s suit against David Mitchell, for an Xbox and defamation of character. The judge awards $2,620 to David for property damage and pain & suffering. Judge Mathis then awards Khalilah Porter (photo) $5,000 for her ex-fiance Simon Vu’s breach of contract. Lastly, the judge also awards $5,000 to Steven Lustig, for his former friend Anthony Hemenes’ loan. Xbox Peter Whitlow of Omaha, NE, sues David Mitchell, also of Omaha, for the value of an Xbox purchase and defamation. David countersues Peter for $2,620 for property damage and pain & suffering. Peter claims that after he returned his...
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Judge Mathis Recap 7/18/14: $5,000 for Emotional Distress Caused by Murdered Son’s Grandma
Judge Mathis dismisses Frances Irons’ suit against Nicole Magee (photo), for 1/2 of Nicole’s son’s funeral costs. The judge awards $5,000 to Nicole, for emotional distress, and says that he will ask his staff to give Nicole more money. Next, the judge awards Nicole Hoff $5,000, for 2 years’ rent that ex-fiance Andrew Klein owes her. Lastly, Judge Mathis awards Brenda Ryder $426 for ex-employee Shelley Conroy’s loan. Funeral Costs Frances Irons of Gary, IN, sues her late grandson’s mom Nicole Magee of Indianapolis, IN, for 1/2 of the funeral costs and emotional distress. Nicole countersues Frances for $5,000, for harassment and emotional...
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20/20 Recap 7/18/14: Skylar Neese Murdered Because “BFF”s Thought They Could Get Away With It–Police
20/20‘s “Unfriended” report is on Shelia Eddy & Rachel Shoaf’s murder of “best friend” Skylar Neese. Officer Jessica Colebank implies that Skylar’s death was a thrill kill. Skylar’s mom Mary Neese doesn’t think that Skylar was going to out Shelia & Rachel, as Skylar had gay & lesbian friends. Skylar had seen Rachel & Shelia engage in sexual relations at a sleepover. She had tweeted, “Know that I know.” and also mentioned about not completely trusting someone. 20/20 reports on high school sophomore Skylar Neese who we recapped on over 4 months ago. Skylar was stabbed dead by her “bff”s Shelia Eddy & Rachel Shoaf,...
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Judge Mathis Recap: $1,531 for Checks Stolen By Heroin-Addict Son (7/21/14)
Judge Mathis awards Tamara & David Carter (right & left, photo) $1,531 for 10 checks that their son Adam Carter had stolen from them. The judge dismisses the emotional distress part of their suit. Next, Judge Mathis awards Martell West $650 for the cost of a dress. He also dismisses Blake “Sasha Love” Jones’ $1,000 countersuit for defamation. Martell had bad-mouthed Blake at the clubs but one club is hiring Sasha now. Stolen Checks Tamara & David of Henderson, NV, sue their heroin-addict son Adam, also of Henderson, for $3,531, for stolen checks, overdraft fees & emotional distress. The judge tells him...
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Judge Mathis Recap 7/23/14: $663 for Lover’s Loans
Judge Mathis awards Keyanna Smith (left, photo) $663 for ex-”boyfriend” Kevin Jackson(right)’s loans. The judge dismisses Kevin’s countersuit for $800, for bed bugs. Judge Mathis then awards Candace Hein $1,357 for her son’s former classmate Kevin Salgado’s keying her car. Judge Mathis dismisses the emotional distress part of her suit. Lastly, Judge Mathis awards Lori Jordan $3,016, for the trailer that her former roommate George Baxter had taken, and for his share of the rent and utilities. Loan Keyanna Smith of Steger, IL, sues Kevin of Kankanee, IL, for his loans. A day after Keyanna met Kevin, she called him...
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Judge Judy Recap: $1,487 for Jailed Caterer’s Fee (7/24/14)
Judge Judy Sheindlin awards Taylor Dodgin (photo) $1,487 for the return of her catering fee. She found out that her caterer Andrew Sample was in jail 5 hours before her wedding. The judge does not grant Taylor the difference between Andrew’s fee and Old Texas Brewing Company, the caterer that she eventually got for her wedding. Taylor points out that if she had known 3 weeks before the wedding that Andrew was in jail, she could have gotten a cheaper caterer. There was only 1 case today that we had not recapped before. Taylor Dodgin, 20, of Burleson, TX, sues...
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Hell’s Kitchen Season Finale Recap: Scott Season 12 Winner (7/24/14)
Scott is Hell’s Kitchen Season 12 Winner. He wins by a point over finalist Jason in 5 rounds composed of hot appetizers, cold appetizers, fish entrees, chicken entrees and beef entrees judged by 4 chefs and a restaurant owner. Scott & Jason then had dinner service at Hell’s Kitchen, with this season’s contestants assisting them. Scott becomes Head Chef of Gordon Ramsay Restaurant and Caesars Palace, with a salary of $250,000. For making it to the finals, Executive Chef Scott Commings, 36, of Woodstock, Illinois, & Sous Chef Jason Zepaitas, 31, of Chicago, Illinois, stay at a suite at Four Seasons Hotel. Chef Gordon Ramsay presents Scott &...
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20/20 Recap 7/25/14: Killed Over a Tree
20/20′s “Losing It!” report is on parliamentary brawls in Taiwan and the UK, cutting in line and a neighbor who was shot dead over shrubbery. In California, Michael Vilkin shot dead his neighbor John Upton on March 28, 2013. Michael claims self-defense, although only his gun was found at the crime scene. John had verbally fought with Michael over trimming a tree on Michael’s property, which was in front to the property that John was renting. Brawls Around the world, politicians lose their cool in different ways. The British parliament hisses and boos. In Taiwan, there are fistfights. In Japan, a politician wails after...
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