Shark Tank Recap: PowerPot Earns Leverage via Emerging Markets Niche (4/11/14)
Who could’ve thought that a pot of boiling water can power USB devices? When Caleb Light and David Toledo (photo in this recap) came on the Shark Tank, their PowerPot product was practically scoffed...
View ArticleJudge Judy Recap: $1,600 for Landlord’s Harassment (4/14/14)
Judge Judy Sheindlin theoretically awards $400 to Landlord Richard Chapman (photo) for a ref and stove that Lavaya Kettlehake had taken. The judge awards Lavaya $2,000 for her wrongful eviction...
View ArticleThe Voice Recap: Kristen Merlin Solidifies Team Shakira (4/14/14)
Shakira ended the playoffs with a solid all-female team on The Voice, including a big conviction that she’s got a gem in Kristen Merlin (photo in this recap). Relative to the other artists, Kristen’s...
View ArticleDancing with the Stars Recap: Cody & Witney Out (4/14/14)
Cody (rightmost, photo) & Witney leave Dancing with the Stars‘ Disney night, having the lowest combined judges scores and viewers’ votes for the past 2 weeks. In jeopardy this week, Week 5, were...
View ArticleJudge Judy Recap 4/15/14: $5,000 for Store Lockout
Judge Judy Sheindlin awards $5,000 to Frances Nesbitt and boyfriend Scott Smith (spelling?) for their counterclaim, for being illegally locked out of their store. The judge dismissed Suzette Cook...
View ArticleJudge Judy Recap: Suit for Son’s Rent, Living Expenses Dismissed (4/16/14)
Judge Judy Sheindlin dismisses Karen Lyday(photo)’s suit against her son Bradley Robbins for rent and living expenses. He had agreed that he should pay for his share, but there was no agreement on...
View ArticleJudge Judy Recap 4/17/14: $685 for Broken Lease’s Security Deposit
Judge Judy Sheindlin awards $1,800 security deposit to Insurance Agent Eldon Berry. Judge Judy also awards $685 to Jennifer Gibbs, after Roommate Frederick Schmidt moved out. Judge Judy dismisses...
View ArticleJudge Judy Recap: $944 for Part of Security Deposit (4/18/14)
Judge Judy Sheindlin awards a net of $944 for Former Tenants Naomi (right, photo) and son Sam Lomsky’s security deposit counterclaim, after awarding $100 to Landlord Christine DeVartanian (left) for...
View ArticleJudge Judy Recap 4/21/14: $350 for Dental Bill Charge
Judge Judy Sheindlin awards $350 to Barbara Fox (left, photo) and daughter Rachel Fox (middle), for Rachel’s boyfriend Robert “Price” Rickett(right)’s dental charge. The judge dismisses the Rachel’s...
View ArticleThe Voice Recap: Kristen Merlin Earns Raves Despite Technical Malfunction...
The Voice celebrated the debut of of its live shows this season with several scene stealers from the Top 12. Topping the list is Kristen Merlin (photo in this recap) singing through in spite of a...
View ArticleDancing with the Stars Recap 4/21/14: Meryl Gets Perfect Score; Drew Out
Drew & Cheryl leave Dancing with the Stars‘ Party Anthem night after getting the lowest votes and judges’ scores combined last week. In jeopardy were Danica & Val and Candace & Mark. Meryl...
View ArticleJudge Judy Recap: 5-Year Tenant Gets $519 of Security Deposit (4/22/14)
Judge Judy Sheindlin awards $519 security deposit on Amy Hansen(photo)’s counterclaim, the difference between her $2,250 deposit and the $1,731 which she owes Former Landlord Saeed Kanwar for rent and...
View ArticleThe Voice Recap: Team Shakira Evades Double Disaster (4/22/14)
The first live elimination on The Voice will always be the most heart-breaking episode for any artist in any season. Imagine getting through all the filtering stages and suddenly faltering when the...
View ArticleJudge Judy Recap 4/23/14: Case Against Son for Car Loan Dismissed
Judge Judy Sheindlin dismisses Renaee Pattin’s $2,944 suit against Former Co-Worker Crystal Gauze, for pulling Renaee’s chair, causing back misalignment. The judge also dismisses Dale Worrell(photo)’s...
View ArticleJudge Judy Recap: Physical Injury and Rent Case Dismissed (4/24/14)
Judge Judy Sheindlin dismisses Betty Harris(photo)’ suit against former live-in boyfriend Joshua Floutin for physical injury and breaking their lease. The judge dismisses Kenny Boggs’ $998 suit against...
View ArticleShark Tank Recap: Mark Cuban Cunningly Bags Rugged Maniac/Bull Run Deal...
Mark Cuban proved to be one crafty investor on Shark Tank when he pulled his bag of tricks and stopped what could have been a home-runner for a Robert Herjavec-Kevin O’Leary partnership. The deal with...
View ArticleJudge Judy Recap 4/28/14: “Legal Pyramid Scheme” Lost Income Suit Dismissed
Judge Judy Sheindlin dismisses Jeannette (photo) & Michael Kelly’s $5,000 suit against David Kennedy and his mom for lost income, after she invested $135 into a “legal pyramid scheme”. The judge...
View ArticleThe Voice Recap: Kat Perkins, Sisaundra Lewis Capture Depth of Iconic Hits...
As we headed into the Top 10 performances on The Voice tonight, two facets made it clear that the show is extremely committed to being the venue for breeding artisty rather than marketing strategy. For...
View ArticleDancing with the Stars Recap: NeNe & Tony Out (4/28/14)
NeNe & Tony (leftmost in photo) leave Dancing with the Stars’ Latin night with Ricky Martin. Her team also lost the team dance to, as usual, Derek Hough/Meryl’s group. Amy was brought to the...
View ArticleJudge Judy Recap: $4,209.74 for Car Damage Settled Out of Court (4/29/14)
Judge Judy Sheindlin awards $4,209.74 for car damage caused by someone driving a car with insurance. The judge dismisses a suit for a car partly paid for by an ex-girlfriend. Judge Judy awards $2,700...
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