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Woman Says She Was Forced to Sign Car Contract!

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Summary

Ms. Buie, an Uber driver, claims she was forced into signing a car contract for a faulty vehicle, which she purchased from a car dealer, Mr. Diop, for $5,500. She paid $1,500 down and made three $100 payments. The car, a 2012 Ford Fiesta, was sold "as-is" according to the contract, which Ms. Buie claims she only signed under duress, because she needed the car for work. She is suing for her money back, while Mr. Diop is countersuing for the unpaid balance.

Highlights

The Car Deal and Initial Payments
00:00:00

Ms. Buie, an Uber driver, purchased a 2012 Ford Fiesta from Mr. Diop, a car dealer. The agreed price was $5,500. She made a down payment of $1,500 and three additional payments of $100.

The Car's Condition and Contract Disputes
00:00:43

Ms. Buie claims the car is a 'lemon' with transmission issues and other problems, rendering it unusable for her Uber work, despite being in her possession. She wants her money back, but Judge Judy points out the legally binding 'as-is' clause in the signed contract, which explicitly states no warranty on the vehicle's condition.

Ms. Buie's Explanation and Desperation for Work
00:02:56

Ms. Buie attests that she was in desperate need of a car for her Uber job and that Mr. Diop manipulated her into signing the contract. She claims there was an initial verbal agreement that repairs would be done, which was crucial for her to be able to work and pay him. She notes that the car was in worse condition after he allegedly worked on it, and issues like a shot catalytic converter surfaced shortly after purchase.

Ruling on the Countersuit
00:04:16

Judge Judy, after hearing Ms. Buie's account, states she has heard enough. She acknowledges Mr. Diop's counterclaim for the unpaid balance of $3,700 and rules in his favor.

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