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    A Sticky Move

    03/09/2026 | 18 mins.
    A moving day mishap turns into a heavyweight courtroom battle. A customer claims movers left a trail of damage and missing possessions, but the company owner insists the claims are loaded with exaggeration. It’s up to the judges to sort through this truck load of accusations
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    Bad Ex-Perience

    01/09/2026 | 18 mins.
    A relationship that ran out of gas long before the money did! He claims he’s owed for car repairs while she argues he’s hounding her over a gift. Watch the judges navigate the wreckage of this romantic road hazard
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    Paint & Gain & Graceful Customs

    27/08/2026 | 18 mins.
    What was supposed to be a dream truck becomes a nightmare ride! The owner claims a restoration expert missed deadlines and damaged the vehicle, while the mechanic argues the customer kept moving the goalposts. This classic car clash is running on fumes and fueled by finger-pointing!
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    Retirement Ruse

    25/08/2026 | 18 mins.
    A retirement getaway turns into a one-way trip to court! One former bestie claims her travel agent-friend botched the plans and kept the money, while the other argues the trip was cancelled and refunds were issued! The bags may be unpacked, but this dispute still has miles to go!
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    Trash and Dash

    21/08/2026 | 18 mins.
    A rental arrangement collapses after a sudden move-out leaves the property in rough shape. The landlord alleges he kept up repairs, while the tenant claims the place was never properly maintained! With dents, debris and dueling stories, this rental ruckus is about to get swept into court.
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About Hot Bench
Hot Bench, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin, is the only three-judge panel in broadcast syndication. Judges Dan Mentzer, Rachel Juarez, and Yodit Tewolde bring decades of legal experience to real small claims cases from across the country. Beyond delivering legal rulings, they offer insight, guidance, and new perspectives to litigants and viewers alike. The show aims to both educate and entertain by resolving real-life legal disputes. New episodes of Hot Bench are available every weekday.
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