Judge Judy

A car caught fire after it rear‑ended a parked school bus, completely igniting the vehicle's rear and causing a blaze. The driver claimed the bus owner's brakes were faulty, but she has now been sued for significant civil damages arising from the incident.

The short programme presents a single, dramatic incident that unfolds when a car collides with a parked school bus and subsequently erupts in flames. Framed as an episode rather than a full‑length series, the piece concentrates on the immediate aftermath of the crash and the legal repercussions that follow. In the centre of the story, the driver of the car rear‑ends the stationary bus, causing the vehicle to catch fire. She immediately attributes the accident to a brake failure, insisting that the owners of the car are responsible for the faulty system. Despite her claim, the owners respond by filing a lawsuit against her, seeking compensation for the damage caused by the fire and the collision. The narrative therefore pivots on two opposing viewpoints: the driver’s accusation that a mechanical defect led to the blaze, and the owners’ decision to pursue legal action for the losses incurred. By focusing on this clash of blame and liability, the episode highlights how a single traffic incident can quickly evolve into a contentious legal battle, with both parties defending their respective positions.