53 Million for pants

I don't even know where to start on this one...

The dispute: A judge claims that a dry cleaner lost him pants- the dry cleaner denies this.

The claim: The judge is entitled to $53Million in compensation for replacement of the pants, emotional & mental anguish, and a rental car so that he could use an alternate dry cleaner.

The drama: He became visibly emotional when he reached the point in the story where he confronted Soo Chung from the dry cleaning store. "These are not my pants,'' he testified yesterday, telling her "I have in my adult life, with one exception, never worn pants with cuffs." But Chung insisted, Pearson testified. "These are your pants." Pearson rushed from the courtroom, tears streaming down his face.

The offer: First, Pearson demanded $1,150 for a new suit. Lawyers were hired, legal wrangling ensued and eventually the Chungs offered Pearson $3,000 in compensation. Then they offered him $4,600. Finally, they offered $12,000 for the missing gray trousers with the red and blue stripes. Pearson said no. With neither satisfaction nor his prized gray pants, Pearson upped the ante considerably.
The Opinion: Frivolous lawsuit. Ridiculous , unworthy lawsuit. If the judge(plantif) is awarded anything more than the top offer in compromise ($12,000), then this is just a mockery of justice and the court system. How can anyone in their right mind even consider this case. The law is supposed to protect people from persecution and to help settle disputes, but this is an unreasonable demand. The Chung's should replace the pants/ suit, but not be held liable for the emotional well being of their customers. The plantif seems to have a plethora of other issues if he is so emotionally involved with his pants, and that should not be the responsibility of the Chungs.
Toss the case, have the Chungs replace the pants and tell the plantif to get a grip. Stop wasting time and money on unworthy lawsuits like this, it is an insult to the courts and an affront to the citizens.
imho