And ... You Will Never Believe This!

[Kimberli]

For those of you following the complaint/pending court case, etc. filed against me for giving a child several time outs in one day before terminating him for aggressive/destructive behavior:

Today I received a UPS package containing a letter that my case has been selected to be heard on the "Judge ****" television show if both myself and the opposing party are interested. (And there is no guarantee that the parents suing me will go for it, either.) If I lost, the show would pay the $5,000 to the plaintiff and no civil judgement is filed against me. If I won ... well, I won. And either way, they pay me $400 for appearing.

Life is stranger than fiction - you think? This whole situation has become more and more bizarre as it has progressed!

What would you do in my case? If I lose, it's certainly not good publicity for my business, but I do know that Judge **** is a stickler for personal accountability and not allowing behavior (neither in the child or the parents) to go unaddressed.

What to do, what to do ....

[daycare]

For those of you following the complaint/pending court case, etc. filed against me for giving a child several time outs in one day before terminating him for aggressive/destructive behavior:

Today I received a UPS package containing a letter that my case has been selected to be heard on the "Judge ****" television show if both myself and the opposing party are interested. (And there is no guarantee that the parents suing me will go for it, either.) If I lost, the show would pay the $5,000 to the plaintiff and no civil judgement is filed against me. If I won ... well, I won. And either way, they pay me $400 for appearing.

Life is stranger than fiction - you think? This whole situation has become more and more bizarre as it has progressed!

What would you do in my case? If I lose, it's certainly not good publicity for my business, but I do know that Judge ****is a stickler for personal accountability and not allowing behavior (neither in the child or the parents) to go unaddressed.

What to do, what to do ....

I personally would not turn this into a public event, but that is just me. I would fear that not knowing the outcome would cost me more than $5000.00 Winning is not a guarantee, so I would have to say I would not do it.

Do you think that if you do say yes and they approach the DCP and she says no, that she can use this against you in court??

[Country Kids]

Go for it! I would love to see what Judge **** would say.

If you do please let us know so we can watch.

My friend (works in the courthouse)gets producers all the time coming into the courthouse looking at cases to go on those types of shows. Funny think is we don't even live in CA.

[littlemissmuffet]

:: No way!! I don't mean to laugh but... well, I can't help it! What a crazy situation. I actually watch Judge **** sometimes at nap time and as much as I dislike her... from what I know of your case, I'm 100% certain you would win!

I don't think I would EVER in a million years want to take a situation like this having to do with my daycare and address it on national television, even if the complaints against me were a bunch of BS. It's just not a good business practice in my opinion.

[Nickel]

Its a win win situation really. I mean if you lose they pay her and you still make $400. If you win happyface .. As for bad publicity, how many people REALLY watch that show anyway.!!! You were trying to protect the other children in your care, I'm not sure how many parents would NOT want you to do that. I say go for it.

Do you have to contact her or does the show contact her? I would contact the show and ask them what her response was. Then she doesn't know you said yes first, kwim? Although she probably won't day yes because she knows she's wrong.

[sharlan]

OMG!

Are you sure you're not living in the "twilight zone"?

I would have really mixed feelings about going on the Judge **** show. If you should decide to do it, I would make sure that I had every single piece of evidence possible. I would make sure to get NOTORIZED statements from your other parents and your assistant, if you have one. From what little I've seen of her show, if it's not notorized, she won't accept it.

[mom2many]

Seriously.... This situation really does keep getting more and more bizarre! I would love to hear what Judge **** would have to say about this case! I cannot imagine her being too pleased with these parents and how they have conducted themselves.

Keep us posted on what you decide!

[Crystal]

I would TOTALLY do it!

I don't even watch the show and I would do it

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I would absolutely do it. Can you imagine what the friends of those ex-clients would say? They would think they were straight up loony toon.

[cheerfuldom]

my friend did Judge ****! her child was run over by another child that was riding a bike. The bike riding child's parents said they were not responsible for injuries and Judge **** said they were because they had a responsibility towards their child's behavior, even in public. It was a quick win for my friend and the hospital bill for her toddler was paid (the bike rider was elementary age)

honestly, I think I would go for this. you have so much in your favor OP

[countrymom]

I wouldn't. Something is going on and its not good. I've seen her shows and she really chews people out. Unless you have balls of steal then I wouldn't do it. Also, why do they want go on live tv. Remember your name and reputation are on the line, do you really want to drag your name on public tv. And if you have children and family members, do you want them involved.

[shelby]

I would go for it! Judge **** will send these parents packing very quickly! You have so much on your side, but it all up to you and your family.

[EchoMom]

I wouldn't be worried about your reputation by going on TV. Let's be honest, you're not some huge brand name company that is going to be affected by the viewers who see the show. First of all you would have to not just lose, but act stupid or mean on the show, behave in some way that makes you look bad, which I'm assuming you won't. Then people in your very narrow local would have to be watching in order for your win or loss to even be relevant to them. Then they people in your area would have to see the show, and remember it. Really, it's not going to affect your reputation, IMO.

I think it would be fun, do it if you can. But the parent probably won't agree.

[Angelmichelle]

Personally, I would go. My cousin was on Judge Mathis in 2009 and it was a good outcome. She won but overall she said the experience was wonderful. Hers was to do with a salon issue (her name is Carisa, if you happen to remember!). Anyhow, it's a win-win as far as monetary gain goes, but you have to decide if you are willing to "air your dirty laundry" and have it floating out there forever in reruns, on Youtube, on family members' DVRs... .

[Sugar Magnolia]

picking jaw up off the floor. My gut reaction is to say no. I cannot explain why, I don't know why. I had to go on obscure city government tv for commission meeting to approve my center, then again for the historic designation. I was terrified. And that is not even close to this.