garrett in the nation s capitol. good night. i ve been drivin 30 years. it s very unprofessional, in my opinion, not to take care of your driver. announcer: a new trucking business owner in the hot seat. judge judy: mr. mallard is driving the truck, and the truck breaks down. at that time, mr. mallard quit. announcer: after he hauls this trucker into court. he asked me by text, and i told him that i would not be paying him for down time. judge judy: he was working your business. why wouldn t you pay him? well, then i wouldn t work for you, either. announcer: judge judy. you are about to enter the courtroom of judge judith sheindlin. trucking company owner brent minnick is suing his former employee, clark mallard, for a truck recovery fee, lost income, and stolen property. byrd: order! all rise! your honor, this is case number 101 on the calendar in the matter of minnick vs.