Richter vs. Topdown Exterior LLC: A Real Civil Case Over Property Damage

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Watch a real "denovo" civil hearing where a homeowner, representing herself, sues a contractor (Topdown Exterior LLC) for alleged damage caused by chemicals. The judge explains the burden of proof as both parties present evidence, including text messages and zoomed-in PDFs of a rusted "motherboard."

In the case of Don Richter v. Topdown Exterior LLC, the plaintiff appears without a lawyer (pro se) against the defendant and his attorney. This is a denovo hearing, meaning it starts fresh after an initial ruling by a court commissioner. The plaintiff alleges chemicals from the contractor's shop caused extensive rust damage. The contractor argues the damage is from pre-existing conditions and an enclosed boiler system. The judge guides the plaintiff on proving her case while both sides navigate presenting digital evidence (PDFs) in the courtroom.

⚠️ This video is a recording of a public civil proceeding for educational purposes. It is not legal advice.

🔍 In This Civil Hearing:
• Case: 25SC106, Don Richter (Pro Se) vs. Topdown Exterior LLC.
• Hearing Type: Denovo (a new trial before a judge).
• The Claim: Homeowner alleges contractor's chemicals caused rust damage to property/components.
• The Defense: Contractor denies liability, stating chemicals are enclosed and damage is from pre-existing rust.
• Key Evidence: Text message exchanges and detailed PDF photos of rust damage on a "motherboard" and boiler.
• The Judge's Role: Instructs the pro se plaintiff on the legal burden of proof ("who, what, when, where, why").

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Chapters:
0:00 - Case Called & Denovo Hearing Explained
1:45 - Parties Sworn In & Plaintiff's Opening Statement (Chemical Damage Claim)
3:30 - Defense Response: "Enclosed Boiler," "Pocked Rust Marks" & Denial
5:15 - Judge's Instruction: Explaining the "Burden of Proof" to the Plaintiff
7:00 - Plaintiff Presents Evidence: Text Messages & Photos
8:45 - Technical Hurdle: Court Struggles to View Zoomed PDF of Rust Damage
10:30 - Defense Examines Evidence: "He doesn't have a computer to look at."

Richter vs. Topdown Exterior LLC: A Real Civil Case Over Property Damage