Man Says Family Friend Stole His Disability Money!

Marcus says his family friend Chrissy pocketed his disability checks!

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[gojiberry]

Before I even watched this video, I knew JJ would ask him about the disability ... I get the impression that he doesn't really want to be here. Maybe his family pressured him? Who knows

[_RainCloudMuse]

I wish the plaintiff had someone to help advocate in his behalf, as he clearly had a disability /maybe development issues, but struggled to articulate his case well 😔

[dolam]

Typically, if a person has a payee, that means they are judged mentally unfit to manage their own financial affairs. The plaintive may not only have a back problem, but also some mental deficiencies.

[karlaruter]

Something more is going on with this young man.

[drinny]

That uncle is so lucky Judge Judy did not tell him to stand up and speak. 😂

[martacarrasco]

Poor guy didn't have the chance to present his case in a proper manner. It is so obvious he has some difficulties to even know why he is on disability.

[iamthomasgreenman]

Don’t be mean to the plaintiff. He’s just an unfortunate consequence of bad upbringing. He may be 22 but it’s clear his mind is a lot closer to 15 and he doesn’t understand how he got to the position he’s in. And from his answers it’s clear he doesn’t even really understand why he’s getting money, he just knows his mom says he had a bad back. This is far more sad than it is despicable.

[prettyricky]

If you don’t know already, JJ HATES people on disability who shouldn’t be. 😂💀

[fixitchic]

I have parents who live off their kid’s disability checks and refuse to work. One said she doesn’t know what she’ll do when the kid turns 18 in a few months. I guess a job is out of the question. 🤷‍♀️

[NightShade]

The man is trying to improve his life by working part time. It is the doctors decision on whether or not he qualifies for disability, not Judge Judy's decision.

[sarabpreetkaur]

Both plaintiff and defendant are weirdly nervous. If it was an airport they would be getting aggressively strip searched.

[modernlegacy]

He has a payee when means he has a developmental delay and is unable to manage his own finances. She 100% took advantage of him. Thats why she’s so relieved she doesn’t have to give the money back. What a despicable person.

[bridgetteknox]

I think his disability is more extensive than what he is saying. If he is appointed a payee, it means he doesn't have the capabilities of handling his own affairs.

[keianoire]

Hearing the plaintiff talk made me think of someone far younger. Even if he wasn’t owed the money, JJ should’ve considered that he was told the SSI was for his back when it very well may have been due to his seemingly delayed cognitive capacity. Some families find that type of thing shameful and/or may be trying to protect the recipient and themselves emotionally & financially. He may not be (fully) aware of his limitations. I’m also wondering what happened to those SSI benefits during the 1st 2 months at the defendant’s home because it doesn’t seem as though the SSA would just cut them off during his transition.

[ArtisticallyDeclined]

I work in disability, and honestly just based on this video and the way this man talks and presents himself, it appears as though he MAY have some sort of mild intellectual disability.

[SLangel]

Yeah his mom made up the disability to help raise him and now he’s like I just get free money for existing 💁🏻‍♀️

[brandikins]

I actually feel bad for the kid. It's clear his family has taken advantage of his injuries over the years. I have a disability; never did collect SS but I know what it's like to have your family tell you you're not capable of doing anything because of it. He is only 22 and doesn't seem malicious. Almost seems like he doesn't even wanna be there. Shame on all of them, and seeing the defendant cry was also sad because you can tell she lost an old friend because of it. I hope the kid gets the support system he needs.

[larhondaodomph.d.]

He isn't in a business. He's playing around in a studio. He can't work a regular job.

[sconex]

To be honest to get disability at 6 it must have been a serious condition. Who really knows his situation.

[LadyV]

People that collect disability are encouraged to work part time. They have to eat, Judy.