Several weeks after the accident, a court hearing addressed the financial allegations against Victor’s company.

Teresa attended remotely with her attorney because rehabilitation still left her exhausted.

The hearing was not a television confrontation.

Lawyers moved through documents, challenged dates, and discussed accounting procedures.

The judge reminded everyone that an allegation was not a conviction.

But the evidence was difficult to explain away.

Multiple clients had disputed charges.

Appointment records did not match the rides for which Northbank had sought payment.