it is your claim
that the defendant,
while riding in his SUV, hit you
while you were riding your bike.
>> That's correct, Your Honor.
>> Judge Judy: This happened
on what date?
>> It was April 15th,
around 5:30 p.m.
>> Judge Judy: How many people
were you riding with?
>> I was riding alone.
There were others on the trail.
But nobody I was with.
>> Judge Judy: Other cyclists.
>> Yes.
>> Judge Judy: How many?
>> I'd say around five.
>> Judge Judy: Would you go over
and show me where you were?
>> Yes.
So this, I am the blue bicycle.
I was coming down
to 28th street.
I stopped...
>> Judge Judy: And crossing
the street.
>> Yep, I was crossing
on the crosswalk here.
>> Judge Judy: Okay, so you were
riding your bike.
>> Yep.
>> Judge Judy: You were crossing
the crosswalk.
Were you riding the bike
on the crosswalk or walking?
>> I was riding it
on the crosswalk.
>> Judge Judy: Okay.
>> Which is the bike trail here.
>> Judge Judy: Which is
the bike trail?
>> This is the Midtown Greenway,
which is the bike trail.
>> Judge Judy: Just a second.
The crosswalk is
for pedestrians,
not for bicyclists. Is that...
>> No, it's actually built
for cyclists.
>> Judge Judy: Only for
cyclists.
>> Cyclists and pedestrians.
But this is
a major bike pathway.
>> Judge Judy: Mr. Eastwood,
I know what a bike lane is.
That's where your blue bike is.
>> Right.
>> Judge Judy: I know what
a crosswalk is.
>> Yes.
>> Judge Judy: A crosswalk is
for pedestrians.
Bicycles may also cross it.
But if the lines...
And that's your --
that's your chart.
Is that right?
>> Yes.
>> Judge Judy: Well, if there
are white lines across there,
that is a crosswalk
where all cars
are supposed to stop
for pedestrians.
>> Correct.
>> Judge Judy: Okay, let's not
fudge it, okay?
>> Yes.
>> Judge Judy: Fine.
So you were in the bike path.
You left the bike path
to cross the street.
>> Yes.
>> Judge Judy: Fine.
And you were riding across
the street on your bike
rather than walking
across the street.
>> Correct.
>> Judge Judy: Fine.
Were there any other bikes
crossing the crosswalk
at the same time you were?
>> There were.
Um, some that came behind me,
um.
>> That's a lie, Your Honor.
>> Judge Judy: Just --
just a second.
Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.
>> So if I could -- can I --
may I go into more detail?
>> Judge Judy: I just asked you
if there were other bicyclists
in the crosswalk.
>> Okay.
There were, yes, behind me, yep.
>> Judge Judy: Behind you,
coming from another direction?
>> I was the first one
to go out.
And they were behind me.
>> Judge Judy: And you knew
that how?
>> 'Cause I could see --
see them when I clipped back
into my bike
and entered into the stream...
>> Judge Judy: What do you mean
you clipped back into your bike?
>> Well, when I came to the stop
here,
um, my shoes are
clipped into the bike.
So I had to unclip,
put my foot down,
looked at the...
>> Judge Judy: Why?
>> To stabilize myself.
'Cause I'm clipped
into the bike.
>> Judge Judy: Yes.
>> So I'm physically
attached to it.
So, when I came here,
I came to a stop and unclipped,
checked out the intersection
to make sure it was clear,
and clipped back in.
And, when I clip backed in,
looking both ways, I noticed
that there were other --
other people
then entering the intersection.
>> Judge Judy: Go ahead.
>> So when I first looked
at the intersection, this,
the lane closest to myself,
there were cars stopped.
I waved to the driver
to acknowledge my presence
and to ensure that he saw...
>> Judge Judy: Just tell me
what you did.
>> I went through
the intersection.
The black SUV was coming down
the line, slowed down
and did not stop, and hit me.
As soon as he got out,
he stated that
he never looked in the direction
of where I was coming from
and that he was only looking
on this side
of the traffic for cyclists.
Right above the intersection
where he hit me,
if I may show you the pictures,
are huge signs
stating that it's state law
to stop for bicyclists
in the crosswalk.
>> That's not true, Your Honor.
>> Judge Judy: Okay.
>> That's a lie.
>> Judge Judy: Listen.
You're beginning to annoy me.
>> I'm sorry.
>> Judge Judy: That's a very
bad way to start your case.
Do you understand?
>> Yes, ma'am.
>> Judge Judy: Good.
Yeah.
It's a pedestrian crosswalk.
And there is a sign that says,
"Stop for pedestrian/
bikes in crosswalk."
>> Yes, Your Honor.
I also have the state law
for bicyclists
for what they have to obey by,
what the law is.
>> Judge Judy: Okay.
And you're saying that
he was coming down the road.
>> Yes.
>> Judge Judy: And he hit you.
His car came into
physical contact with your bike.
Is that what you're telling me?
>> That's correct.
And I have --
>> Judge Judy: Okay.
Shh, just, okay.
Now, he got out of the car.
Who called the police?
>> I did.
>> Judge Judy: Okay.
Police respond?
>> Yes.
>> Judge Judy:
You have a report?
>> I do, right here.
>> Judge Judy: I'd like to take
a look at it.
So I'm reading everything
that's in here.
And everything that's in here
supports what you just told me.
>> Yes, Your Honor.
>> Judge Judy: So I assume
that everything in here is true.
>> Yes, Your Honor.