The only People's Court of any kind I've seen with Wapner was that hilarious parody where he was Commissar Wapner instead, but they had the real judge, bailiff and hall guy.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hard to wrap my mind around this cute kid being now in his mid 40s. 😮 Just in case i didn't already feel old...i was 23 in 1990 when this originally aired.
@swallowedinthesea11 you realize that just because it was uploaded 6 days ago doesnt mean it was FILMED that recently, right?? 😂😂 i sure hope this statement was a joke, and i just made myself look dumb by addressing it.. The People's Court doesnt even exist anymore, sadly, neither does Rusty (the bailiff in the older episodes) nor Judge Wapner. A *recent* recording with either in it would be VERY.... "disturbing" 🤔🤔😂😂🤢🤢 to say THE LEAST 😂🤣😂🤣😂
@@diva70smusic I liked seeing how Rusty treated the boy like a grown up. And instead of towering over the top of him he stood next to him and clarified he had all the details the boy showed him. And explained. Exactly like he would have done with another adult. Rusty knowing exactly what the Judge wanted him to get. As Rusty walked past him he reached out and gave the boys shoulder a squeeze to say good job. And he smile the boy gave him. I could tell Rusty was a Grandpa just by the way he treated the kid.
@@Idontwant1 You are so observant!! Rusty was always very respectful of the litigants. He was my favorite bailiff out of all of the court shows. He commanded respect by his presence.
@@user-fi8lf8bs7p Yes!!! I remember reading that. My mom didn't like that I kept it with the trials since I was still in elementary school. It still scares me to this day about those murders.
Laws are different in different States. In some you can only sue the parents, and in some you can only sue the child. However, the judgement cannot be collected until they are 18. Good parents would not want their child to have that debt so will pay it for the child, usually immediately, or make a payment plan. A really good parent would start a bank account and make the child to save up the money to pay them back, but when the full amount is saved, forgive the debt and tell the child they can have the money one day to put toward a house deposit or similar important thing. An extra good parent would say that they will match whatever amount they save over the years, so that it is an even bigger house deposit. Something like this can easily become a great life lesson in taking responsibility, and making lemonade from the lemons.
@@brianbeach3024 Half correct. The show pays the judgements but the case is not fully dropped. The parties agree to have the case settled out of court by a mediator under legal provisions that allow this. The judgement is real, and binding, and goes on the person's record. The mediator has the power to adjudicate, to dismiss with prejudice (meaning that it is final) or dismiss without prejudice which keeps it alive and can be heard by a judge. The incentive for going on the show is that the winning party is guaranteed to be paid. But while the parties have agreed to forego a hearing before a judge, mediation is a real part of the legal system.
Maybe if parents didn't allow their kids to get away with everything, there wouldn't be kids taking it for granted that they don't own the sidewalks. This kid didn't seem remorseful at all. I bet if he had shown that lady a little bit of respect, she wouldn't have sued. Good for her!
So if the judge does not understand it is everyone has the same responsibility when they are walking on the footpath, he should be called out. Hell, would the older lady be happy with being told, she is older and there for should have had more life experience to get out of the way. Hell, no, she would have been up in arms and calling the judge out for it. This show the judge is a dick and only because she was old he made the kid the one with all the responsibility. It was both at fault, so the kid should only pay half.
@samgateoz1 Don't forget that in most places it's actually illegal to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk. Many people do it without penalty - until something happens. Then the fact that they were technically breaking the law goes against them
I feel bad that he lost. He was such a respectful little boy. You can tell he was telling the truth. I think it was just an accident accident happen. I don’t think he should’ve had to pay I think it was negligence on both parts, but hope that kid is OK. I’m guessing he’s probably in his 30s now. Lol
Makes me sad watching this case. Both parties were genuinely nice to each other and neighborly despite this situation. They didn’t go to war with each other and both sides respected the court decision and it felt like they had empathy for the other side. Watching more recent episodes of People’s Court, it doesn’t feel like we have the same level of empathy towards each other and respect for the court now.
I grew up in the 70’s-80’s. My heart is just aching. I was raised in an atmosphere of being kind, respectful and knowing that empathy was a very good thing. People today are so different. Adults are seen acting like toddlers or having little care or concern for others. Kids have zero respect for anyone it seems. Genuine humanity is rare and I ache for the days when I could just talk to people, or if I bump into someone, not get chewed out because I made a mistake. What happened to the world?
Almost like they entertained it for, entertainment. Milian and Judy, judge Mathis would actually call this out now. Especially in the days when people would point it out
How in the world is a young kid going to make that much money? What is he going to pay her a nickel a week? He's not even old enough I don't think to get a paper route! What the heck!
He did that to satisfy the women, but not penalize the parents who actually have an income. If you put it against the kid, they can’t get any money, until he is 18. Buy the time he is 18, he should be too long to collect. Judgements are only good for so many years, usually 5-10.
The "wall" wasn't really mentioned during either party's testimony. It 'sort of' got casually mentioned after all the relevant testimony was heard and wasn't depicted on the lady's map. There should've been photos of the "wall" in reference to the line of sight and the two intersecting sidewalks; re-trial.
Omg my great grandmother had a hearing aid like that one that would squeal to indicate it was working. It was huge looked like huge wad of gum stuck in her ear god rest her soul. Idk why I remember her so well cuz she died when I was 6 in 1987 but I remember her house the antique furniture the peppermint and big box for her cat Mittens to give birth all the time behind the couch before I learned I was allergic to cats. She was the old school type that thought spaying her cat would be too traumatic for it
So if bikes are suppose to be in the street that's fine but a 8 year old riding in the street no way. I wouldn't want my 8 yo riding in the street because they probably just trying to learn how to ride a bike. And, I wouldn't want them riding in the street where they can lose control and get hit by a car. Maybe there should be a age limit for riding in the street.
Getting hit by a bicycle can be more injurious than you think. In NYC, a fully grown bike Messenger knocked over someone while HE was going down a one way street the wrong way. The women was young, and suffered several cracked ribs,a broken pelvis and sprains in both her wrists.
@@pamkay1756 New York is my home, and I have a tendency to be a bit afraid of cyclists, particularly because they ignore the rules set for drivers. When I was born, I was told that the red light meant STOP.
OMG!!! This is a nine-year-old boy. He's not subject to the rules of the road. I don't think the old lady knew what hit her. She has no proof that it happened the way she said. To sue the kid for 2,000 dollars because he accidentally hit someone is the dumbest thing on the plant.
Accidents dont absolve responsibility, she was lucky the fall didnt break BONES, women her age just slip or trip and fall in their home on the floor and wind up with a broken hip. Bicycles are prohibited from being ridden on pedestrian sidewalks, that's WHY they are called PEDESTRIAN sidewalks not "bike paths" Even my town of only 1,700 has an ordinance against bikes and skateboards on the sidewalks. The kid didnt pay anything, the People's court show pays this as part of the agreement to appear on camera and be a show participant. "She has no proof that it happened the way she said." Oh? then how come neither the parent or the kid OBJECTED, saying the old lady was jogging and ran into the side of the kid's bike? A witness statement was included, and the lady waited for the kid to return with help
He didn't do it on purpose and would have avoided her if he could have. Accidents happen sometimes not due to any negligence. With cars those are known as collisions rather than accidents.
Almost anywhere there's a city sidewalk there's an ordinance against bicycles, skateboards etc being used on them, and hitting an elderly lady like Trudy and knocking her down, I'm surprised she didn't break bones
She said it happened 10 minutes after 12 on Sunday. I like how the judge verified"12 noon?" LOL!!! As if she was out on the sidewalk and he was out riding his bike after midnight Saturday night (technically Sunday morning). 😂😂😂😂
@@DiscoverPlatinum I just shook my head when he said that. Like damn Wapner REALLY??? A old woman isn’t going to be outside walking around in the wee hours of the morning, and a little boy is going to be on his bike that late. Come on Joe think about how dumb that question for just one minute.
@@HobbyOrganistThe boy's father set an example by refusing to pay for her medical bills. $2000 takes a big bite out of her pension, even if she's covered by Medicare because it's the aftermath of her injuries & pain she had to deal with. The boy fell, but quickly got up, she on the other hand remained on the sidewalk. She had to ask the boy for help; he didn't offer & was ready to leave! Some of these posters here sided with the boy, but the Judge found him neglectful, regardless of his age! It proves their level of empathy & respect for the elderly. Sooner or later you'll find out what it means to have mobility issues!
The guy has no idea of what damage that can be done to an elderly person in an accident a younger person will just shake off. As Judge Judy says you take your victim as you find them.
I’m 40 yrs old and I’m having a flashback of my mother doing my hair while drinking coffee and my older brothers running outside with their bikes and basketball to play with their friends. Miss her and those days so much🥰❤
Ok, I understand the older lady’s frustration, but mistakes happen, and this is a young boy. You can’t sue a kid over hitting you with a bike on accident.
An issue similar to this story happened to me in early 2001. I was in San Bernardino CA, near some apartment buildings not far from the McDonalds i worked at. It was a small narrow suburban road and it was about 8:00 pm. I was riding my mountain bike on the sidewalk as there were many cars parked back to back along the street. My friend was a couple yards behind me. I was riding in the direction of traffic, about 8-12 mph. To my right, were the apartment buildings, with moderate grass yard space. To the left was a curb, where cars were parked. From a car just ahead of me, the passenger door opened, and an old woman stepped out to the curb directly into my path. She didnt see me, so she didnt move. She was too close for me to avoid her by hitting my brakes. Turning left would have sent me crashing into cars, so I turned right into the grass yard. There was a small hill, and as I got to the top, I couldnt see below. The swerve into the hill caused me to slightly launch off the hill and catch a very small amount of air. I tried to springboard the launch for the landing to be safe, but I was unsuccessful because it was such a sudden maneuver. My bike came down, front wheel first, striking a strange, low concrete strip, used as a border marking between two apartment buildings. The concrete strip stretched from the building's wall to the inner sidewalk edge, and was about 4" wide and 4" high. My front wheel hit the strip and stopped the bike's momentum instantly. The bike flipped over and I did a mid-air somersault with a 630 degree vertical spin, and landed on my back. Thankfully I was wearing a backpack filled with work clothes, which somewhat broke my fall. The bike continued to tumble, resulting in more damage. In total, the bike's forks that held the front wheel were bent backwards, the steering column was snapped, the front wheel was warped, the seat post and seat column were busted, the rear deraileur was destroyed, and the chain broke. The old lady just said, "Oh, I didnt see you coming," and continued on her merry way. The young female driver laughed at me, "What a fool!" and continued towards the apartment. My friend had fallen off his bike too, after skidding on the sidewalk, and continuing the skid in the grass, which made him slip and tumble relatively unharmed. He said, "That was one hell of a crash! Are you alright?" I said, "Yeah, but my bike is a complete loss, and those idiots didn't even care. I heard clapping and cheering across the street. I got up and looked across the street to see another apartment complex that had several young men on a 2nd floor balcony. I said out loud to them, "Make sure you catch the replays of this crash tonight on 'Wide World of Sports Bloopers,' you guys!" They laughed because i was lighthearted about it. The fact is, pedestrians dont look out for bikes any more than motorists do.
@@robertstewart9658 a child let alone a minor cannot work for money by law so how is he supposed to pay the money Good grief millions of kids ride there bicycles and make accidents
I was walking on the sidewalk when a teenager rode his bike toward me very fast. I stopped and yelled “be careful- you could hit me” he stopped and told me that I had to get out of his way- that he had the right to ride on the sidewalk. An elderly person in my home city was killed when hit by a cyclist. This kid is younger than me- his father should have paid the bill.
The defendants in the court dont pay! the SHOW pays the judgements, it's part of the contractual agreement for the parties to agree to allow the People's court to decide their case, and for them to appear, and for the court to film them and use their case as they did.
@@HobbyOrganist but the judge clearly stated that the boy is responsible and not his father Since when are kids liable? It just makes no sense from a legal standing Parents are responsible for their children until they are coming of age
The lady was playing up the frail old lady image. And why no proof of medical bills and doctors notes. I can understand the negligence, but there should be proof of damages.
Totally agree she shuda shown proof of Dr or hospital records she probably walked out from behind the wall like someone e suddenly walking on street infrint of a car at last minute he prob scared with no time to react. Think it was a poor decision on the outcome
he was absolutely negligent. purposely hit her with his bike and was fined $2000. um, WHAT! why did you have to drag a 9 year old kid to court over this. couldn't the adults have worked this out amicably? honestly.
You weren't listening. The boy's parents refused to pay the victim's bills and denied that their son was responsible. Further, the boy's father denied that the plaintiff was actually hurt and says she was just trying to get money out of them.
Pretty disheartening to see old people suing young kids. Its clear the old woman can barely HEAR much less pay much attention to her surroundings. I truly believe she just walked into HIS path and the judge , being old too, is biased for the age and utilizing the fact he is a 9 year old to consider it will never be on a permanent record so accusing HIM of being negligent is one time I think Judge Wapner failed.
Is he kidding that people walking on the footpath does not have the same responsibility to look out for others using the footpath, just because they are on a bike? So if we use the same logic that would mean people in cars need to be more responsible to look out for people on the road, walking, driving and so on the road then those walking in the road. Well, that is what this judge has said. So if someone is drunk, and walks on the road, are fine because he or she does not have to be looking out for cars, truck and that, for they do not have the same responsibility of watching out for other road users.
Her place did was surrounded by a big brick and plaster wall. Except for the front yard so the kid would have literally had zero time to stop. Reseda and Nura in Anaheim
Judge Joseph Wapner I'm sorry but I disagree with your decision. The boy said that he didn't see her until it was to late. That lady sounds like a fake accident claimer. The kind of person who fakes a fall just to get money. Number one, there was something you failed to ask for. You didn't ask to see the paperwork from the Hospital. Number two, when you asked her if she stayed in the same spot when she was supposedly hit by the young man's bicycle she said that she got up and walked to the neighbors house and sat down until the boy came back with another lady. So if she was able to get up and walk to the neighbors house she couldn't have been to hurt. Especially for her age. Number three, when you finally made your decision you said that the young boy is to pay the $2000.00 to the woman. Now, I would like to ask you a question. Where the hell would a nine year old child get $2000.00 from? It's going to take at least 6 months to 12 months to get $2000.00. And even if the boy wanted to get a job for the Summer, who in the hell is going to hire a nine year old to do any kind of work. When I was growing up my parents wouldn't let me cut the grass until I was 12 years old. Being that the boy is nine years old the father should pay it then what the father should do after he pays that woman is to give the boy chores around the house and start paying his son and allowance until the $2000.00 is paid in full. But, instead of giving his son the money, his father could open up a Savings Account at their bank with his son's name. Then state to his son that he would not be able to use any of that money until he is 18 years old. By doing that the parents will be teaching their son to have more responsibilities and teaching him to be more careful when he is riding his bicycle. This could be a good lesson for him.
This is bogus. I got run over by one of our go carts who a neighbor was driving and I didn't sue. I recovered quickly. I was sitting at the end of the blacktop or drive when he turned too sharply and ran over me. It was my fault entirely bc I shouldn't have been sitting there and paid attention.
"I know you've been sworn, and I have read your complaint..." I haven't seen a Wapner episode in YEARS! FUN FACT: Before teaming up with Judge Wapner, Rusty the Bailiff was better known as the bailiff at the Charles Manson trial. He is plainly visible in many of the news photos of Manson entering / exiting the courtroom.
I think the boy saw her on the grass area. She was turning the other way and by the time he was next to her she decided to turn her body towards the side walk to start walking and didnt see the boy until she collapsed with him.
So stupid. How the he** is a 9 yr old supposed to pay 2,000? Judge says parents aren't in the wrong but yet they are the ones who have to pay the damages.
No proof of medical care or costs, the boy stated that she suddenly moved into his path, she can’t hear a thing, she only says she was ‘dazed’….. WRONG JUDGMENT! Plaintiff should have lost. Why believe her and not him? BS!
Love these original cases. I was born in 1971 and have been riding in the road since I was 6 or 7. Sidewalks aren't safe for bicyclists and I hate when bicyclists ride on the sidewalks. They aren't called siderides.
This was filmed so long ago, Doug Llewelyn is wearing a rainbow necktie. Later they had him always wear the same suit, shirt and tie so they could mix and match episodes. Not only was Doug the host and court reporter of the show, he was the co-creator of both "The People's Court" and "Judge Judy".
Senior citizens can easily break bones. I broke my tibia and fibula by tripping over a water hose. I broke my wrist in 4 places when a friend distracted me while walking resulting in my missing a speed bump. I fell and broke my wrist. Senior women are at higher risk for broken bones and falls do not have to be dramatic.
The only People's Court of any kind I've seen with Wapner was that hilarious parody where he was Commissar Wapner instead, but they had the real judge, bailiff and hall guy.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I wouldn't want to get hit by a bicycle, that would hurt and probably cause injuries; so I quickly with both feet get off the sidewalk and onto the grass to avoid getting hit. I never assume a bicyclist sees me. If I see them I'm getting out of the way.
only in america would you sue for this. in Canada, I can't remember how many people I crashed into growing up. I said sorry, they say becareful. end of story.
GEEEEEESH THIS IS A VERY OLD CASE. I PERSONALLY BELIEVE THAT ALL PARENT{S } / GUARDIAN{{S} SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR MINORS. IT'S RIDICULOUS YOU HAVE TO WAIT TO GET PD / REIMBURSED SMH
Did anyone else think that the 9 year old was driving a car? This was dumb as hell. She was dazed, 6 months of pain and 4 months of...? Puh-lease. I'm not going to say what I am thinking.
Yeah, DONT say the stupid insensitive comment you were thinking, a fall on the sidewalk for a woman her age easily could have broken a hip or arm, my grandma was knocked over by a turning car at the intersection, the fall broke her hip, while in physical therapy at the hospital she died from a blood clot.
If this was a Twilightzone episode the room would have dimmed red. He would have turned to her, pointed and told her she was a bad lady...a very bad lady. Then she would have become a jack in the box and wished off to the cornfield! Meh...too bad!
You can't beat classic People's Court. I remember my grandmother watching this show in the early 90's. Good times.
I've been a fan since 80s
The only People's Court of any kind I've seen with Wapner was that hilarious parody where he was Commissar Wapner instead, but they had the real judge, bailiff and hall guy.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@WarGrowlmon18 That was the one from the first episode of Sliders (the show with Jerry O'Connell from the 90s) right?
@@scooneil Yep!!! The clip is on here.
This started in the early 80s. Nothing like this had been done before with real people. As far as I remember anyway.
Hard to wrap my mind around this cute kid being now in his mid 40s. 😮
Just in case i didn't already feel old...i was 23 in 1990 when this originally aired.
Early 40s 😂42 years old.
You're young.
This was uploaded 6 days ago so he isn't in his 40s!
@swallowedinthesea11 you realize that just because it was uploaded 6 days ago doesnt mean it was FILMED that recently, right?? 😂😂 i sure hope this statement was a joke, and i just made myself look dumb by addressing it.. The People's Court doesnt even exist anymore, sadly, neither does Rusty (the bailiff in the older episodes) nor Judge Wapner. A *recent* recording with either in it would be VERY.... "disturbing" 🤔🤔😂😂🤢🤢 to say THE LEAST 😂🤣😂🤣😂
You pointing that out made me realize that im about ancient 😂🤣 thanks for the reality slap upside my head! 🤣😂🤣
How things have changed 😕 Everyone was so respectful and reasonable. I miss that 🥺
Back when Harvey Levin was still in college 😂
I remember the show liked the theme judge wapner was good😊
Nope, he was a consultant for the show at the time.
Harvey Levin is 73 years old. So he was around 40 when this aired… but he looks way younger than he actually is.
I remember this judge, I was little. I always liked him.
Best People's Court Judge ever!! Rusty was great as well!!
@@diva70smusic
I liked seeing how Rusty treated the boy like a grown up. And instead of towering over the top of him he stood next to him and clarified he had all the details the boy showed him. And explained. Exactly like he would have done with another adult. Rusty knowing exactly what the Judge wanted him to get. As Rusty walked past him he reached out and gave the boys shoulder a squeeze to say good job. And he smile the boy gave him. I could tell Rusty was a Grandpa just by the way he treated the kid.
@@Idontwant1 You are so observant!! Rusty was always very respectful of the litigants. He was my favorite bailiff out of all of the court shows. He commanded respect by his presence.
Rusty was the bailiff at the Manson trial!
@@user-fi8lf8bs7p
No way are you serious that must of been cool
@@user-fi8lf8bs7p Yes!!! I remember reading that. My mom didn't like that I kept it with the trials since I was still in elementary school. It still scares me to this day about those murders.
How the hell is a nine year old supposed to find $2000?
Obviously the parents 🙄
His father can pay it duhhhh 😂😂😂😂😂
Laws are different in different States. In some you can only sue the parents, and in some you can only sue the child. However, the judgement cannot be collected until they are 18.
Good parents would not want their child to have that debt so will pay it for the child, usually immediately, or make a payment plan.
A really good parent would start a bank account and make the child to save up the money to pay them back, but when the full amount is saved, forgive the debt and tell the child they can have the money one day to put toward a house deposit or similar important thing.
An extra good parent would say that they will match whatever amount they save over the years, so that it is an even bigger house deposit.
Something like this can easily become a great life lesson in taking responsibility, and making lemonade from the lemons.
These shows pay the judgments in exchange for showing up on TV. They drop the civil case.
@@brianbeach3024 Half correct. The show pays the judgements but the case is not fully dropped. The parties agree to have the case settled out of court by a mediator under legal provisions that allow this. The judgement is real, and binding, and goes on the person's record. The mediator has the power to adjudicate, to dismiss with prejudice (meaning that it is final) or dismiss without prejudice which keeps it alive and can be heard by a judge. The incentive for going on the show is that the winning party is guaranteed to be paid. But while the parties have agreed to forego a hearing before a judge, mediation is a real part of the legal system.
imagine suing an 8 year old…..he was probably SO scared.
Too bad. He won't do that again!
Maybe he will be scared into being more careful
She was injured cause of it. He will know to be more careful, Well im sure he did know in the future since this is old. lol
Maybe if parents didn't allow their kids to get away with everything, there wouldn't be kids taking it for granted that they don't own the sidewalks. This kid didn't seem remorseful at all. I bet if he had shown that lady a little bit of respect, she wouldn't have sued. Good for her!
...& I'M SURE SHE WAS AS WELL ESPECIALLY WHEN HE LEFT HER ON THE GROUND TO GO GET HELP.
The person who uploaded this video is actually the kid
So if the judge does not understand it is everyone has the same responsibility when they are walking on the footpath, he should be called out.
Hell, would the older lady be happy with being told, she is older and there for should have had more life experience to get out of the way. Hell, no, she would have been up in arms and calling the judge out for it.
This show the judge is a dick and only because she was old he made the kid the one with all the responsibility.
It was both at fault, so the kid should only pay half.
@@samgateoz1 A dick? Grow up. Are you sure it wasn't you in the video. Good Grief!
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Are u a lawyer? Nope! Lady is long dead, kid is about 40 to 50
@samgateoz1 Don't forget that in most places it's actually illegal to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk. Many people do it without penalty - until something happens. Then the fact that they were technically breaking the law goes against them
Depends on the size of the bike
Not the father's responsibility, but Richard probably didn't get an allowance for the rest of his childhood.
I feel bad that he lost. He was such a respectful little boy. You can tell he was telling the truth. I think it was just an accident accident happen. I don’t think he should’ve had to pay I think it was negligence on both parts, but hope that kid is OK. I’m guessing he’s probably in his 30s now. Lol
I agree. Ridiculous that it went this far.
@@vicj9256 The parents could have avoided the whole thing by paying the bills!
Makes me sad watching this case. Both parties were genuinely nice to each other and neighborly despite this situation. They didn’t go to war with each other and both sides respected the court decision and it felt like they had empathy for the other side. Watching more recent episodes of People’s Court, it doesn’t feel like we have the same level of empathy towards each other and respect for the court now.
True, the recent episodes seem to be more about drama and entertainment
A sign of the times
I grew up in the 70’s-80’s. My heart is just aching. I was raised in an atmosphere of being kind, respectful and knowing that empathy was a very good thing. People today are so different. Adults are seen acting like toddlers or having little care or concern for others. Kids have zero respect for anyone it seems. Genuine humanity is rare and I ache for the days when I could just talk to people, or if I bump into someone, not get chewed out because I made a mistake. What happened to the world?
Not too much empathy. The boy left an elderly woman lying bleeding on the sidewalk. Disgusting behavior.
@@katherinekaufman9856 No it’s not, boomer.
A little gentleman. Unfortunate set of circumstances.
So much different nowadays.
I feel like this should have been a nothing-nothing case.
Judge Milian would have been more fair.
I always thought if someone was suing anyone under 18 they couldn’t do that.they would be suing the parents…hmm
Almost like they entertained it for, entertainment. Milian and Judy, judge Mathis would actually call this out now. Especially in the days when people would point it out
@@alexyapropes2436Shows how downhill and backwards America has gone.
How in the world is a young kid going to make that much money? What is he going to pay her a nickel a week? He's not even old enough I don't think to get a paper route! What the heck!
He did that to satisfy the women, but not penalize the parents who actually have an income. If you put it against the kid, they can’t get any money, until he is 18. Buy the time he is 18, he should be too long to collect. Judgements are only good for so many years, usually 5-10.
@@wrightcothran yes you are right I thought about that afterwards
$2000!!??...what the...that's almost $5000 today...for getting knocked over by a bicycle???...come on, lady
The "wall" wasn't really mentioned during either party's testimony. It 'sort of' got casually mentioned after all the relevant testimony was heard and wasn't depicted on the lady's map. There should've been photos of the "wall" in reference to the line of sight and the two intersecting sidewalks; re-trial.
Omg my great grandmother had a hearing aid like that one that would squeal to indicate it was working. It was huge looked like huge wad of gum stuck in her ear god rest her soul. Idk why I remember her so well cuz she died when I was 6 in 1987 but I remember her house the antique furniture the peppermint and big box for her cat Mittens to give birth all the time behind the couch before I learned I was allergic to cats. She was the old school type that thought spaying her cat would be too traumatic for it
So if bikes are suppose to be in the street that's fine but a 8 year old riding in the street no way. I wouldn't want my 8 yo riding in the street because they probably just trying to learn how to ride a bike. And, I wouldn't want them riding in the street where they can lose control and get hit by a car. Maybe there should be a age limit for riding in the street.
Getting hit by a bicycle can be more injurious than you think. In NYC, a fully grown bike Messenger knocked over someone while HE was going down a one way street the wrong way. The women was young, and suffered several cracked ribs,a broken pelvis and sprains in both her wrists.
In our city, a man was killed.
You're right. I was hit by a bicycle, smashed into a tree, and had my arm broken in 2 places. I was also badly bruised and lost a lot of
skin.
Pedestrians are killed all the time by bike riders in NYC.
@@pamkay1756 New York is my home, and I have a tendency to be a bit afraid of cyclists, particularly because they ignore the rules set for drivers. When I was born, I was told that the red light meant STOP.
@@Juliaflo Exactly. Be safe out there.
OMG!!! This is a nine-year-old boy. He's not subject to the rules of the road. I don't think the old lady knew what hit her. She has no proof that it happened the way she said. To sue the kid for 2,000 dollars because he accidentally hit someone is the dumbest thing on the plant.
Accidents dont absolve responsibility, she was lucky the fall didnt break BONES, women her age just slip or trip and fall in their home on the floor and wind up with a broken hip. Bicycles are prohibited from being ridden on pedestrian sidewalks, that's WHY they are called PEDESTRIAN sidewalks not "bike paths" Even my town of only 1,700 has an ordinance against bikes and skateboards on the sidewalks.
The kid didnt pay anything, the People's court show pays this as part of the agreement to appear on camera and be a show participant.
"She has no proof that it happened the way she said."
Oh? then how come neither the parent or the kid OBJECTED, saying the old lady was jogging and ran into the side of the kid's bike?
A witness statement was included, and the lady waited for the kid to return with help
Are you serious l? Everyone is subject to the rules of the road. What a ludicrous thing to say.
He 30 something to 40 now and the plaintiff probably passed away now crazy
He’s almost 10 there, so he’d be 44. Crazy.
He didn't do it on purpose and would have avoided her if he could have. Accidents happen sometimes not due to any negligence. With cars those are known as collisions rather than accidents.
$2,000?? He didnt even ask for medical records or bills
Almost anywhere there's a city sidewalk there's an ordinance against bicycles, skateboards etc being used on them, and hitting an elderly lady like Trudy and knocking her down, I'm surprised she didn't break bones
She said it happened 10 minutes after 12 on Sunday. I like how the judge verified"12 noon?" LOL!!! As if she was out on the sidewalk and he was out riding his bike after midnight Saturday night (technically Sunday morning). 😂😂😂😂
@@DiscoverPlatinum
I just shook my head when he said that. Like damn Wapner REALLY??? A old woman isn’t going to be outside walking around in the wee hours of the morning, and a little boy is going to be on his bike that late. Come on Joe think about how dumb that question for just one minute.
How do you sue an 8yr old for accidentally running into you🤦🏻♀️
Easily, when the medical costs come out of YOUR food budget and social security check and you are laid up at home in pain
@@HobbyOrganistThe boy's father set an example by refusing to pay for her medical bills. $2000 takes a big bite out of her pension, even if she's covered by Medicare because it's the aftermath of her injuries & pain she had to deal with. The boy fell, but quickly got up, she on the other hand remained on the sidewalk. She had to ask the boy for help; he didn't offer & was ready to leave! Some of these posters here sided with the boy, but the Judge found him neglectful, regardless of his age! It proves their level of empathy & respect for the elderly. Sooner or later you'll find out what it means to have mobility issues!
How does an 8 yo. nor slow down when an elderly person is on the sidewalk. He shouldn't be riding his bike on the sidewalk anyway. Pay up
@@maryannegunter115 He's 8. I rather a CHILD that young ride on the sidewalk not the street... the parent is the one in the wrong for not paying her.
The same way you sue an 18, 28, 38 and up perpetrator!
The guy has no idea of what damage that can be done to an elderly person in an accident a younger person will just shake off. As Judge Judy says you take your victim as you find them.
I’m 40 yrs old and I’m having a flashback of my mother doing my hair while drinking coffee and my older brothers running outside with their bikes and basketball to play with their friends. Miss her and those days so much🥰❤
Ok, I understand the older lady’s frustration, but mistakes happen, and this is a young boy. You can’t sue a kid over hitting you with a bike on accident.
As an old soul person for 1990, this is interesting and hilarious 🤣
On what planet is a parent not responsible for their minor child's negligence? To make the judgement against the boy is silly.
It does seem silly. Luckily production pays all judgements on the show so the kid doesn't need to find a way to raise that money.
California
I'm putting two and two together. . .is the young kid you?
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It’s him
1:34 "Something for nothing". So true. She was a scammer before social media ever existed. #PeopleSuck #Scammer #BeforeSocialMedia
Thank you so much for posting this
The kid that posted this 😅
He’s a man now and I’m 💯 sure she has passed. He was such a bright articulate boy. I liked the way the dad stood back and let the boy speak.
Adrian was so livid watching this, he couldn't handle leaving a comment. He literally stroked out. Prayers.\
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😂😂😂 I'm sure he has recovered and is freaking out in the comments section of the PC channel videos 😂
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@@cindyoconnell2471he wants to feel important but using the same complex in a different context lol
An issue similar to this story happened to me in early 2001. I was in San Bernardino CA, near some apartment buildings not far from the McDonalds i worked at. It was a small narrow suburban road and it was about 8:00 pm. I was riding my mountain bike on the sidewalk as there were many cars parked back to back along the street. My friend was a couple yards behind me. I was riding in the direction of traffic, about 8-12 mph. To my right, were the apartment buildings, with moderate grass yard space. To the left was a curb, where cars were parked. From a car just ahead of me, the passenger door opened, and an old woman stepped out to the curb directly into my path. She didnt see me, so she didnt move. She was too close for me to avoid her by hitting my brakes. Turning left would have sent me crashing into cars, so I turned right into the grass yard. There was a small hill, and as I got to the top, I couldnt see below. The swerve into the hill caused me to slightly launch off the hill and catch a very small amount of air. I tried to springboard the launch for the landing to be safe, but I was unsuccessful because it was such a sudden maneuver. My bike came down, front wheel first, striking a strange, low concrete strip, used as a border marking between two apartment buildings. The concrete strip stretched from the building's wall to the inner sidewalk edge, and was about 4" wide and 4" high. My front wheel hit the strip and stopped the bike's momentum instantly. The bike flipped over and I did a mid-air somersault with a 630 degree vertical spin, and landed on my back. Thankfully I was wearing a backpack filled with work clothes, which somewhat broke my fall. The bike continued to tumble, resulting in more damage. In total, the bike's forks that held the front wheel were bent backwards, the steering column was snapped, the front wheel was warped, the seat post and seat column were busted, the rear deraileur was destroyed, and the chain broke. The old lady just said, "Oh, I didnt see you coming," and continued on her merry way. The young female driver laughed at me, "What a fool!" and continued towards the apartment. My friend had fallen off his bike too, after skidding on the sidewalk, and continuing the skid in the grass, which made him slip and tumble relatively unharmed. He said, "That was one hell of a crash! Are you alright?" I said, "Yeah, but my bike is a complete loss, and those idiots didn't even care. I heard clapping and cheering across the street. I got up and looked across the street to see another apartment complex that had several young men on a 2nd floor balcony. I said out loud to them, "Make sure you catch the replays of this crash tonight on 'Wide World of Sports Bloopers,' you guys!" They laughed because i was lighthearted about it. The fact is, pedestrians dont look out for bikes any more than motorists do.
since when is a BICYCLE driven?
Bikes are considered vehicles. In some states they cannot be ridden on sidewalks.
@@robertstewart9658 even so you ride a bicycle You don't drive it A bicycle is not a motorbike
@@mistermornevanderberg You are splitting semantic hairs. You are in control of the bicycle, hence you are the driver. The law is very clear.
@@robertstewart9658 a child let alone a minor cannot work for money by law so how is he supposed to pay the money Good grief millions of kids ride there bicycles and make accidents
Since always
That's a huge amount of money for a kid back then! I'm surprised that she got that much, he's an 8 year old kid.
Did she not have Medicare back then ,she probably passed by now..
Yes they did, medicare and medicade!!
Medicaid doesnt pay all the costs, there's STILL a deductable and you have to pay arojnd 20% plus you are paying monthly premiums
I'm sure she has, long ago.
Pretty stupid advice from the father right on the sidewalk
Suing a 9 year old is very sad...
Hope she wasn't a gramma
Why should she have paid for her injuries?
Right? You fall in the grass & sue an 8yr old boy for $2000 of “pain & suffering”
@@marathawnjawn8862 She didn't fall, she was knocked down and should not have to pay her medical bills.
I was walking on the sidewalk when a teenager rode his bike toward me very fast. I stopped and yelled “be careful- you could hit me” he stopped and told me that I had to get out of his way- that he had the right to ride on the sidewalk. An elderly person in my home city was killed when hit by a cyclist. This kid is younger than me- his father should have paid the bill.
Oh and why is a child liable for 2K USD ? This was long ago The kid is a minor Must he now go and waiter at MacDonald's? Child labour is illegal
The defendants in the court dont pay! the SHOW pays the judgements, it's part of the contractual agreement for the parties to agree to allow the People's court to decide their case, and for them to appear, and for the court to film them and use their case as they did.
@@HobbyOrganist but the judge clearly stated that the boy is responsible and not his father Since when are kids liable? It just makes no sense from a legal standing Parents are responsible for their children until they are coming of age
@@mistermornevanderbergbecause he is trying to teach the kid a lesson.
Petty, not to mention pathetic 😂😂😂
I don't think that an adult can successfully sue a minor, particularly an eight year old
Shame on her for suing a lil boy
I believe the kid.
I don't!
Loved the People's Court 😊 Didn't know young kids were responsible back then! WOW, $2,000 for a 9 year old boy to pay! Insane!
Right? I thought parents were responsible for their minor children.
Wonder where he is now
He'd be 43. Dad's probably in his 70s now. And unfortunately, I think it's safe to say that in the last 34 years the plantiff has likely passed.
My guess this was a true accident. She was tottering and swaying and little boys wobble as they ride bikes.
The lady was playing up the frail old lady image. And why no proof of medical bills and doctors notes. I can understand the negligence, but there should be proof of damages.
Totally agree she shuda shown proof of Dr or hospital records she probably walked out from behind the wall like someone e suddenly walking on street infrint of a car at last minute he prob scared with no time to react. Think it was a poor decision on the outcome
Another Classic PEOPLE'S COURT Case, with My Favorite Judge!
I think that old lady had little to do to sue a child who obviously didn't mean to hurt her. Pay your bills and go about your business.
She had medical bills.
@@fjccommish so what. Man up and take care of it yourself.
Ignorant comment
Seniors don’t have a lot of money to spare. He should pay, that’s what’s right. If it was you out two grand, you wouldn’t suck it up either 🙄
@@maryconstapel8592 Indeed I would before I'd sue a child.
he was absolutely negligent. purposely hit her with his bike and was fined $2000. um, WHAT! why did you have to drag a 9 year old kid to court over this. couldn't the adults have worked this out amicably? honestly.
You weren't listening. The boy's parents refused to pay the victim's bills and denied that their son was responsible. Further, the boy's father denied that the plaintiff was actually hurt and says she was just trying to get money out of them.
@@SuzanneU and the only thing to do is take the 9 year old boy to court. ............only in america, eh
Where did you get that he did it purposely???
Pretty disheartening to see old people suing young kids. Its clear the old woman can barely HEAR much less pay much attention to her surroundings.
I truly believe she just walked into HIS path and the judge , being old too, is biased for the age and utilizing the fact he is a 9 year old to consider it will never be on a permanent record so accusing HIM of being negligent is one time I think Judge Wapner failed.
Wow, everything was more serious back then in the 90s.
I used to watch judge Wapner on people's court with my dad when I was a kid definitely a classic
This looks way older than 1990!
Oh it’s definitely 1990 because that was the way older people especially looked I was 17 back then.
Is he kidding that people walking on the footpath does not have the same responsibility to look out for others using the footpath, just because they are on a bike? So if we use the same logic that would mean people in cars need to be more responsible to look out for people on the road, walking, driving and so on the road then those walking in the road.
Well, that is what this judge has said. So if someone is drunk, and walks on the road, are fine because he or she does not have to be looking out for cars, truck and that, for they do not have the same responsibility of watching out for other road users.
Her place did was surrounded by a big brick and plaster wall. Except for the front yard so the kid would have literally had zero time to stop. Reseda and Nura in Anaheim
I just looked at Google Maps where you mentioned. There is no way the kid could have seen her exit, as those high brick walls were everywhere!
Judge Joseph Wapner I'm sorry but I disagree with your decision. The boy said that he didn't see her until it was to late. That lady sounds like a fake accident claimer. The kind of person who fakes a fall just to get money. Number one, there was something you failed to ask for. You didn't ask to see the paperwork from the Hospital. Number two, when you asked her if she stayed in the same spot when she was supposedly hit by the young man's bicycle she said that she got up and walked to the neighbors house and sat down until the boy came back with another lady. So if she was able to get up and walk to the neighbors house she couldn't have been to hurt. Especially for her age. Number three, when you finally made your decision you said that the young boy is to pay the $2000.00 to the woman. Now, I would like to ask you a question. Where the hell would a nine year old child get $2000.00 from? It's going to take at least 6 months to 12 months to get $2000.00. And even if the boy wanted to get a job for the Summer, who in the hell is going to hire a nine year old to do any kind of work. When I was growing up my parents wouldn't let me cut the grass until I was 12 years old. Being that the boy is nine years old the father should pay it then what the father should do after he pays that woman is to give the boy chores around the house and start paying his son and allowance until the $2000.00 is paid in full. But, instead of giving his son the money, his father could open up a Savings Account at their bank with his son's name. Then state to his son that he would not be able to use any of that money until he is 18 years old. By doing that the parents will be teaching their son to have more responsibilities and teaching him to be more careful when he is riding his bicycle. This could be a good lesson for him.
I think he based it on right of way. And even though the kid was ordered to pay, production pays the judgement.
This is bogus. I got run over by one of our go carts who a neighbor was driving and I didn't sue. I recovered quickly. I was sitting at the end of the blacktop or drive when he turned too sharply and ran over me. It was my fault entirely bc I shouldn't have been sitting there and paid attention.
I bet that you're not an elderly person either. The woman could have easily broken her hip, or other bone.
"I know you've been sworn, and I have read your complaint..."
I haven't seen a Wapner episode in YEARS!
FUN FACT: Before teaming up with Judge Wapner, Rusty the Bailiff was better known as the bailiff at the Charles Manson trial.
He is plainly visible in many of the news photos of Manson entering / exiting the courtroom.
I think the boy saw her on the grass area. She was turning the other way and by the time he was next to her she decided to turn her body towards the side walk to start walking and didnt see the boy until she collapsed with him.
Aww I used to watch this with my dead brother in the 90s. I mean, he wasn't dead at the time...
9 years old and already's got a judgement against him!!!
He is actually 40 now this show is old it happened in the 90's !
Oh no I really wanted the young boy to be in the right. This old lady walked out in front of him. She shouldn’t have got the money.
Thank you for posting this video. I hope you have more to share!
So stupid. How the he** is a 9 yr old supposed to pay 2,000? Judge says parents aren't in the wrong but yet they are the ones who have to pay the damages.
The show pays any judgement that is awarded from a fund. That's why folks go on these court shows. If the defendant loses he doesn't have to pay.
He's so young
He learned a valuable lesson.. unlike the young girl in the revival's "Igniting a Lawsuit".
Plaintiff made sure that hearing aid beeped just at the correct moment, didn't she? 😅😂😅😂RIP JUDGE Wapner.
No proof of medical care or costs, the boy stated that she suddenly moved into his path, she can’t hear a thing, she only says she was ‘dazed’…..
WRONG JUDGMENT! Plaintiff should have lost. Why believe her and not him? BS!
Before video monitors & cell phones
Did she get hurt????? I didn’t hear if she was only dazed
She had medical bills... infections in her legs...
Kid would have grown up with the healthiest set of white pearly teeth ever! All of his pocket money to pay granma, no money left to buy lollies...
God bless Judge Wapner!
I looked at that map, and I saw the street name, and I realized I only live a few blocks from where that accident occurred in Anaheim Calif.
Also, Doug hasn’t aged AT ALL!
Love the old court shows brings BK memories use to watch this with my mom
Love these original cases. I was born in 1971 and have been riding in the road since I was 6 or 7. Sidewalks aren't safe for bicyclists and I hate when bicyclists ride on the sidewalks. They aren't called siderides.
This was filmed so long ago, Doug Llewelyn is wearing a rainbow necktie. Later they had him always wear the same suit, shirt and tie so they could mix and match episodes. Not only was Doug the host and court reporter of the show, he was the co-creator of both "The People's Court" and "Judge Judy".
The boy couldn't have been going that fast not more than ten miles per hr, so u would think that her injuries couldn't have been that great.
Senior citizens can easily break bones. I broke my tibia and fibula by tripping over a water hose. I broke my wrist in 4 places when a friend distracted me while walking resulting in my missing a speed bump. I fell and broke my wrist. Senior women are at higher risk for broken bones and falls do not have to be dramatic.
The only People's Court of any kind I've seen with Wapner was that hilarious parody where he was Commissar Wapner instead, but they had the real judge, bailiff and hall guy.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I wouldn't want to get hit by a bicycle, that would hurt and probably cause injuries; so I quickly with both feet get off the sidewalk and onto the grass to avoid getting hit. I never assume a bicyclist sees me. If I see them I'm getting out of the way.
only in america would you sue for this. in Canada, I can't remember how many people I crashed into growing up. I said sorry, they say becareful. end of story.
But were they infirm elderly - I bet they didn’t just “walk away”
@@rdbjrseattle 2k in 1990 about 5k today
@@jinglejazz7537 what are you trying to say?
@@rdbjrseattle read it again.. americans love to sue
@rdbjrseattle I ran into.mrs. Elliot once.yes old lady on the block. I'm canadian...said...SORRY.
GEEEEEESH THIS IS A VERY OLD CASE. I PERSONALLY BELIEVE THAT ALL PARENT{S } / GUARDIAN{{S} SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR MINORS. IT'S RIDICULOUS YOU HAVE TO WAIT TO GET PD / REIMBURSED SMH
God Damn….Doug lookin Hella young and Svelt. 😂
doug still looks young and svelte for being 85
Did anyone else think that the 9 year old was driving a car? This was dumb as hell. She was dazed, 6 months of pain and 4 months of...? Puh-lease. I'm not going to say what I am thinking.
Yeah, DONT say the stupid insensitive comment you were thinking, a fall on the sidewalk for a woman her age easily could have broken a hip or arm, my grandma was knocked over by a turning car at the intersection, the fall broke her hip, while in physical therapy at the hospital she died from a blood clot.
@@HobbyOrganistI am sorry for your loss. 🥺
suing for $2,000 now won't get you anywhere.
She probably did walk out in front of her.
Judge wopner was the best reality court show judge I'm not sure how far back court shows go but this was a good one
If this was a Twilightzone episode the room would have dimmed red. He would have turned to her, pointed and told her she was a bad lady...a very bad lady. Then she would have become a jack in the box and wished off to the cornfield! Meh...too bad!
Well I was born in 1991 , so this is cool lol.
accidents happen, i think they were both equally negligent
Just watched a case just like this but with black litigants. And judge milian made the little kid pay.
Maybe Richie finally getting his allowance now for having to pay 2k. Why would she sue a child. SMH.
So the parent had no responsibility and they expect an eight-year-old to come up with 2K to pay this woman.., OK then 😂😂😂😂
The show pays the money ! And if it doesn't he doesn't have to pay until he is 18 !