Original title
Hot Bench
Released
9/15/2014
Origin country
US
Genre
Crime, Reality, Talk
Production companies
CBS Studios, Big Ticket Television, Queen Bee Productions
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
11
Number of episodes
520
A panel of three judges hear court cases, argue the merits of the case amongst themselves, and render a verdict.
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.
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.
A dispute between a teacher and a student of a beauty school is settled.
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.
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.
Allegations of child abuse and kidnap are discussed in court between a divorced couple. Later, a botched custom bike design is disputed.
A teen is accused of using illegal drugs during a test drive. Also, a woman is accused of vandalizing her lover's car.
A man seeks reparations after his property is damaged by a boarder. Also: A missing skateboard causes contention between friends.
Disputes are raised over a trip to Africa. Later, a woman accuses her roommate of a bedbug infestation.
An incident a loaded BB gun leads to a paternity test. Also: a dispute over a traffic collision is discussed.
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.
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.
A widow who became a victims' advocate accuses her own son of assaulting her during a fight over their family home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Illegal gang activity causes a lease dispute between a renter and her landlord.
A child is accused of throwing a rock at a rental car. Later, a dispute is caused over a high-interest loan.
A call to the police is the cause for a dispute between a couple.
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.
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.
An online discount causes discord between a woman and a hair salon; ex-lovers contend with one another over salon supplies.
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.
A mechanic is sued after a car blows up on the highway; a dispute arises over screen printer services for an anti-bullying organization.
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.
A woman claims her sheep were attacked by her neighbors dogs.
A woman sues a private investigator after her son is sent to prison.
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.
A woman is accused of forging checks and pawning her ex-boyfriend's chainsaw; A landlord and tenant disagree over an email.
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.
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.
A woman is accused of stealing water from her landlord; A couple argue over the ownership of an Xbox.
A fallout between friends leads to odd text messages and police involvement.
A dispute over a custom built hovercraft; A couple argue over the ownership of exercise equipment.
A dispute over rent between a landlord and ex-tenants.
A mechanic is sued by a couple after fixing their car; A lease agreement between college roommates is disputed.
A man sues an ammo manufacturer after he claims a defective bullet exploded in his gun causing injury to him.
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.
A mother and son argue over the re-payment of a credit card bill; An allegation of stolen property comes between roommates.
A woman sues her landlord after finding mold in her apartment; A transaction involving a muscle car comes between friends.
An accident involving an uninsured motorist is discussed; A woman sues her son for unpaid bills.
A woman sues for damages after her in-laws and neighbor allegedly broke in to her home; A co-workers is accused of property damage and creating emotional distress.
A tenant accuses her landlord of sneaking in to her apartment; Ex-lovers disputer over money matters.
A handyman is sued after not completing a cabinet project he was paid for; Neighbors dispute over an accident involving a parked car.
A dispute over property damage is discussed.
Ex-lovers argue over money matters; A woman sues her ex-boyfriend for loans and unpaid bills.
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.
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.
An automobile accident occurs while a woman is changing her clothes; Roommates disagree over a pet cat and a rent check payment.
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.
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.
A man sues his ex-girlfriend after claiming she left drug paraphernalia in his car; An online auction for a model airplane is disputed.
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.
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.
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.
A woman accuses her landlord of going through her personal belongings; A family dispute is brought to court.
Ex-roommates argue over rental agreement; a motor vehicle accident including a wild night out and a collision with a rock is discussed.
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.
A mother's dying wish was that her beloved dog Peanut be looked after. When Peanut was attacked at a dog park, her daughter was devastated.
A Peruvian immigrant's wife had just gained her citizenship, and they were driving home feeling proud and joyful until an allegedly distracted driver rear-ended them at high speed. The car holds sentimental value to them. They want to ask for more money than the car's worth.
An ex-dominatrix asked God to help her out of her wayward ways, and he guided her into the clock-repair business. At the same time, she rekindled her relationship with her adult son. But now he owes her for bailing him out of jail. It is revealed whether they can find common ground again. The clock is ticking.
After a hit-and-run repair, the victim discovers AC problems, but the shop argues their expertise is bodywork, not AC repair.
In preparation for her birthday cruise, a woman had her eyebrows microshaded. She later complained that they were uneven and cracking. Video evidence shows her doing something the brow stylist advised against.
Ex-boyfriends and current roommates try to describe their complicated relationship history.
A man is sitting in a parked car with his door wide open into traffic when a teen driver rams into him and crushes his leg.
When a businessman had to go away, he gave power of attorney to a friend who cashed a check in his name and kept the money.
A woman says that the owner of her boxing gym slandered her when he spread rumors about her relationship with her trainer; he countersues for lost clients
A woman says her sub-tenant was a bully and put his own belongings out in the rain so that he could blame her and sue for the value.
A tenant renewed her lease for a year but left after a month for personal and family reasons; the landlord withheld her security deposit, citing a lease break fee, but she says that wasn't in the original lease.
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