The People’s Court Podcast

First, the plaintiff says the defendants hired her to send out VIP invitations and create press releases for a New York fashion event and they agreed to pay her $5,000. She says she did an outstanding job, but they’re refusing to compensate her in full. She’s suing for what she’s still owed. The defendants say they hired the plaintiff to also raise funds for their event, but she didn’t. They’re countersuing for a refund on services not rendered. Then, the plaintiff says he repaired the defendant’s car, but she stole it off his lot before she paid him for all his hard work and the parts he bought. He’s suing for every penny he’s owed. The defendant says she hired the plaintiff to put in a new engine and he didn’t do it. She says he actually owes her money and is countersuing for missed work. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to install a frameless door in her shower, but it leaks badly every time she showers. She claims the defendant told her it wasn’t his problem, so she’s suing for a full refund. The defendant says he told the plaintiff she needed to change the inexpensive pipe in the showerhead and she agreed but then failed to do so even though it would correct the problem. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to put faux locs in her hair, but she used real ones and they’re so heavy they caused neck pain. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says she’s been braiding hair for years. She claims she did an outstanding job and the woman turned nasty. She’s countersuing for defamation and wasted time. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff worked for the defendant at his telephone repair shop. He says the defendant sold him a refurbished phone and told him it was new, then refused to pay him for the work he did. He’s suing for breach of contract. The defendant argues he never told the plaintiff he was getting a new phone. Then, the plaintiff got a loan in her name and gave it to her brother’s girlfriend, the defendant, because the plaintiff’s brother needed a car. The plaintiff says the defendant racked up parking tickets in her name, and the car got repossessed, so she’s suing. The defendant doesn’t think she owes anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says one day at a red light, the defendants threw an unopened can of iced tea at his car, denting it in the process, so he’s suing for damages. The defendants insist the plaintiff instigated the dispute, and they deny causing any actual damage to his car. The plaintiff and the defendant used to be in a relationship, but the plaintiff says things ended quickly when the defendant threw her out of their place. After the breakup, the plaintiff alleges the defendant didn’t take her name off the electric and cable bill, and now her credit’s ruined, so she’s suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff was the one who walked out on him and their child, and he denies owing her anything. The plaintiff purchased what she thought was real hair from the defendant to make a custom wig. Unfortunately, she says she was duped and received synthetic hair instead, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant insists the plaintiff didn’t care for the hair properly and that’s on the plaintiff, not her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant. However, the building was infested with bed bugs, and her stuff was ruined, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims this whole case is a hoax so the plaintiff can get out of her lease early. Then, the plaintiff has known the defendant for decades. The defendant hired the plaintiff to repair his computer. However, the defendant failed to pay, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff failed to properly fix the computer, so he had to buy a new one. Plus, the plaintiffs' cat urinated on their furniture, and they hired the defendant to reupholster the chairs. However, when the chairs were returned, they still smelled bad, so the plaintiffs are suing. The defendant claims he spent months stripping the chairs and reupholstering them. He believes he did a fantastic job, and they were odor-free. The defendant is countersuing for the cost of fabric. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she took out a line of credit for her neighbor, the defendant, so she could buy Christmas presents, but the woman hasn’t paid her back. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says she was making payments every month, but she alleges the credit company stopped accepting her payments. She’s countersuing for emotional distress. The plaintiff says she put down a deposit to rent an apartment from the defendant, but she changed her mind the very next day. She wants her money back, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff signed the contract, and the deposit isn’t refundable. The plaintiff says he dropped off his expensive suit and shirt at the defendant’s dry cleaner, but his items were gone when he went back. He’s suing for the lost clothing. The defendant says the plaintiff did pick his items and then came back to try to scam her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she and her mother hired the defendant to sell some of their antiques, but they allege the defendant is keeping too much of the money. They’re suing for what they claim they’re owed. The defendant says she paid the annoying plaintiff every penny owed per the contract. Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to install granite countertops in his new kitchen, but the defendant hacked up his cabinets so badly that it voided the warranty. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff went cheap on cabinets and things didn’t fit, but the plaintiff’s wife told him to do whatever he needed to install the counter. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she bought ceramic tiles for her bathroom from the defendant, but they ended up not matching because they were mismarked. The defendant says she’ll offer new tiles, but she won’t pay to have them reinstalled, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff should have noticed the colors didn’t match. The plaintiff says the defendant towed his truck after an accident, but he grossly overcharged him. He’s suing for his money back. The defendant says he already gave the plaintiff a huge break on his bill by not charging storage. The plaintiff says he gave the defendant a good faith deposit on a home he wanted to purchase, but then the bank bailed on the loan. The unsympathetic defendant won’t return the money, so he’s suing him. The defendant says the plaintiff’s loan was denied, and deposits aren’t refundable. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant is her daughter, and she abandoned her own mother at an apartment they rented and left her on the hook. She’s suing for rent and a loan. The defendant says her mother owes her for bills and food, not the other way around. Then, the plaintiff says she agreed to co-sign a loan with the defendant to bring her home up to code, but the defendant backed out and got a reverse mortgage. She’s suing for the fees she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff is her caregiver and she’s an opportunistic scammer who was already paid. Plus, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to do landscaping work and paid him in advance, but he didn’t finish the job. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says he did a lot of work on the vindictive plaintiff’s yard, and his books say the account is at zero. He’s countersuing for defamation and harassment. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she worked with the defendant, and she introduced her co-plaintiff so their dogs could breed. She claims they were each supposed to get a puppy, but the defendant didn’t follow through, so they’re suing. The defendant says the plaintiff wanted to mate a female pup with its father, and she said she refused to give them a dog so she could protect the litter. They’re countersuing for pain and suffering. The plaintiff says she moved out of the defendant’s neglected, dilapidated apartment, but he won’t return her security deposit. She’s suing for double damages. The defendant says the plaintiff opened a can of worms because she and her son trashed the place. He’s countersuing for damages. The plaintiff says she bought her son a hoverboard from the defendant’s store. The state law says her son was too young to use it, so she tried to return it, but the defendant refused. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the law applies to another state. He said he made it clear that he only issues store credit, not refunds. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she and the defendant were roommates, but things didn’t work out with the temperamental defendant. She’s suing for the value of her belongings after the defendant threw them out on the street. The defendant says the plaintiff is lying. She alleges her former friend stole her items and donated them, so she’s countersuing for their worth. Then, the plaintiff says she stored belongings in the basement of the two-family home her mother rents, but they got wet in a rainstorm. The defendant, who also lives there, is the only person who could have left the windows open, so she’s suing him for compensation. The defendant says the plaintiff isn’t his tenant, and he denies that there are water issues in the basement. Plus, the plaintiff says he was driving his restored Cadillac and it was T-boned, so he took it to the defendant for repair. He says the defendant parked it on the street and got three tickets, and also failed to fix it properly. He’s suing for part of the repair costs and the tickets. The defendant says he did straighten the frame, and the plaintiff waited too long to pick it up, so the tickets are the plaintiff’s fault. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant is his ex-girlfriend, and he helped her get a leased car. He claims she crashed the vehicle and pocketed the insurance money, but he’s the one responsible for the repairs. He’s suing her for the amount he has to pay. The defendant says the insurance check got stolen and the plaintiff paid the repair shop on his own. The plaintiff says he rented space in the defendant’s warehouse, and the man let people in who ransacked the place. In addition, the defendant tossed out his belongings, so he’s suing for the value. The defendant says the rental area was an open space. He claims the plaintiff stopped paying rent and abandoned his stuff. He’s countersuing for the cost of removing the plaintiff’s items. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she hired the defendant and paid her in full to install a new window. She claims it’s a scam company, because she still doesn’t have the window a year later. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says she ordered the custom window, but the wrong one arrived. She reordered another one, but the plaintiff wanted out of the deal. The defendant claims it’s not fair since she is out for a restocking fee and prep work. Then, the plaintiff says he came home from a weekend away to find his cat wrapped in a blanket on his porch, dead. He says the apologetic defendants admitted their two rescue dogs killed his cat, but then he reported the incident. He’s suing for cremation fees, the memoriam, and a new cat. The defendants say they don’t believe the cat was the defendant’s, and he’s trying to scam them. They say their dogs were investigated, and they never hurt a fly. They think a bobcat spotted in the neighborhood must have attacked the poor cat. Plus, the plaintiff says she was a good tenant for the defendant, but now the woman is ripping her off by withholding her security deposit. She’s fighting back and suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff shortchanged her on rent and left the place a mess. She’s not returning a penny. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant came to her salon with her kids and one of them broke her iPad. She’s suing for the cost to replace it. The defendant says her children and the plaintiff’s daughter were all playing, and there’s no proof the defendant’s child was responsible. Then, the plaintiffs say they have a mold remediation company, and the defendant refuses to pay for a storage pod they rented for him when his basement needed work. They’re suing for what they’re owed. The defendant claims he was told the storage fees were much less than the bill he got, so he refuses to be gouged. Plus, the plaintiff says she agreed to move into an apartment the defendant, a broker, had offered. She says the moving day kept being put off, so she’s had to find another place. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant says he found a suitable place, but the plaintiff changed her mind. He says he owes nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says her neighbor’s dog lunged at her and ripped her coat. The defendant refuses to cover the cost of the coat, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff is a horrible neighbor who taunts her dog and even tried to kick his dog as she walked by, so his pet was just defending himself. Then, the plaintiff says he bought a granite kitchen countertop from the defendant, but it felt rough, so he complained. He says the defendant told him that was the way it was supposed to be. The plaintiff says the sealant was wrong, so he’s suing. The defendant says he installed it correctly and even went to the plaintiff’s home to fix it but got stood up. He’s countersuing for lost time at work. Plus, the plaintiff says she rented a guesthouse from the defendant’s mother for 10 years, but her son succeeded in kicking her out after his mother died. She’s suing for her security deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff stopped paying rent when she was going through a nasty divorce, and that made his mother feel unsafe. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she and her husband agreed to rent a house from the defendant but changed their minds. They say the defendant promised to refund all their money, but he didn’t, so they’re suing. The defendant says he returned everything but the last payment, which is way more than most landlords would do. The plaintiff says she bought wall-to-wall carpeting from the defendant, but they brought the wrong color on they day they were going to install it, so she refused the delivery. She still doesn’t have the correct carpet, so she’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff did pick that carpet at the store but didn’t like it when it was delivered. He let her order three different carpets and she still isn’t satisfied. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to make a headstone for his father’s grave, but he made a mistake in the date of the engraving. It can’t be repaired, so he has no choice but to sue. The defendant says he sent over paperwork and the plaintiff approved everything. He claims it’s not his fault because the plaintiff signed off on it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she hired the defendant to photograph her wedding and create an album. She alleges it was a mess and he didn’t complete the job, so she’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the bride was a raving lunatic on her wedding day, and she complained that her guests didn’t look attractive in the pictures. Then, The plaintiff says she gave her landlord notice when she moved and left the place immaculate, but the defendant refuses to return her security deposit. She’s suing for all she’s owed. The defendant says he lowered the rent when the plaintiff lost her job and she never paid it back, so he took it from her security deposit. He’s countersuing for back rent. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says he and his mother rented a place from the defendant, but it turned out to be an illegal rooming house full of drunks and criminals. He’s suing for a refund on the rent after he got kicked out for reporting the defendant. The defendant says the plaintiff swore like a sailor and was so out of control that he killed his own cat. Then, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendants, but nothing worked. When she complained, they left a vulgar message, so she moved out because she felt unsafe. She’s suing for what she’s out. The defendants say the plaintiff is annoying and moves from place to place trying to avoid paying rent. They deny owing anything, especially since she broke the lease. Plus, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to make T-shirts for a biker event, but almost all of them were defective and he wasn’t able to sell them. He’s suing for the maximum allowed. The defendant says he delivered the shirts, but the plaintiff waited 45 days to complain. He alleges it’s because the sales were slow and the plaintiff is trying to make up his losses. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant is the property manager where he lives. He alleges the man is trying to get him to move out because he pays low rent, and he alleges the defendant is harassing him and enters his apartment without permission. He’s suing for $10,000. The defendant says he’s only doing his job, and he’s countersuing for $10,000 for harassment. Plus, the plaintiff says she and the defendant have done business for years. She claims the defendant hired her to cook for a big event, and she even hired staff and bought supplies, but then the defendant dumped her. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff flaked out on her at the last minute and failed to return phone calls, so she had to hire someone else. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she bought a pellet stove from the defendant, but it was an old and discontinued model that never worked. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the stove worked fine when she sold it, and they tested it before the plaintiff bought it. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant T-boned him while he was driving, and he suffered neck pain and had to go to the hospital by ambulance. He’s suing for the value of his car. The co-defendant says the plaintiff ran a red light and crashed into the co-defendant’s wife. They’re countersuing for the cost of the damages to their car. Plus, the plaintiff says he rented a room from the defendant, but he moved out because things were rocky. He’s suing for his security deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff was terrible and used to walk around the house in his underwear and left the bathroom a mess, so she used his deposit to clean it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant is a relative of his ex-girlfriend, and he alleges the defendant owes him luggage charges for extra bags he agreed to bring home from El Salvador. She hasn’t repaid him for the fees, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff brought a few items for her, but he’s only suing because he tried to date her and she turned him down. Then, the plaintiff says she was illegally charged fees when she worked for the defendant’s home health care agency. She alleges the defendant wasn’t licensed and shouldn’t have collected the fees, so she’s suing for her money back. The defendant says the plaintiff signed an agreement that allowed the defendant to take a commission. She’s countersuing for unpaid fees. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant is her former friend. She claims she asked her ex-pal to babysit her dog, but now she refuses to return the pet. She’s suing for what she spent to buy the dog. The defendant says the plaintiff’s dog ran away when someone left her door open. She’s countersuing for defamation. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she worked with the defendant at his insurance company, but he’s stiffing her on her wages and commissions. She claims he harassed her, and she suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says he paid the plaintiff and never harassed her. He insists she must have been happy because she gained 25 pounds while she worked there. He’s countersuing for overpayment. The plaintiff says he brought his boat to the defendant’s boat yard to have the engine repaired, but the defendant ripped him off and did bad work. He says he refuses to be scammed and is suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says he repaired everything as he was supposed to and insists the plaintiff just has a bad attitude. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she used to date the defendant. She claims he broke in, knocked her down, and stole her TV and phone. She’s suing him for what she’s owed. The defendant says the TV was his, and he claims she threw her phone at him. He’s countersuing for hardship and wasted time. The plaintiff says she hired the defendant’s company to move her, but she claims the guys were drunk and tossed her belongings around like they didn’t care. She also says they stole items. She’s suing for the damaged items. The defendant says the plaintiff was abusive to her movers and even tried to push one of her guys down the stairs. The plaintiff says she moved out of the roach-infested apartment she rented from the defendant. She’s suing because she had to throw out all her furniture because of the bugs. The defendant says the plaintiff moved out with no notice, and she denies there were any roaches. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says he was contracted to do landscaping for the defendant and did a great job. The check he was paid with bounced, and he claims the defendant told him he was with the mafia and threatened him when he tried to collect. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff did a lousy job and his nephew wrote the check off a closed account. The plaintiff says she rented a four-bedroom home from the defendants and left the place immaculate when she moved out. They’re refusing to return her security deposit, so she’s suing for every penny she’s owed. The defendants say the plaintiff moved out late, broke doors, and damaged the bathroom, so they had to use some of the deposit for repairs. The plaintiff says her friend stole her credit card and used it for unauthorized purchases. She’s suing for the money back. The defendant says the plaintiff gave her the card at the veterinarian’s office because her dog was vomiting blood. The plaintiff scammed the credit card company and told them the card was stolen, and they refunded her money. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant is her neighbor, and they don’t get along. She says she tried to get an order of protection because the woman and her dog harass her and her dog mercilessly. She’s suing for the harassment. The defendant says the plaintiff was a nightmare who would start confrontations and videotape her through her windows. The plaintiffs say they hired the defendant to do a house inspection for a home they were buying and he said it looked fine. Turns out the home’s roof was shot and the oil tank was rotted. They’re suing for what it will cost them to fix the problems. The defendant says he listed all the items, and they’re grasping at straws. The plaintiff says he bought a car from the defendant, but he pulled a switcheroo and dumped on old car on him. He says the defendant threatened him, and he wants his money back. The defendant says he sold a perfectly good car with a warranty, and he’s getting nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she owned two clothing stores and the defendant bought one. She alleges the defendant stopped making payments, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff promised to mentor her, and she never did a thing to help her. She’s countersuing for breach of contract. The plaintiff says he and the defendant have been friends for 25 years. He did some painting and contract work for the defendant but wasn’t paid, so he’s suing her. The defendant says the plaintiff was aggressive with her, even after she let him live in her house, so she cut ties with him. She’s countersuing for damages caused by the plaintiff. The plaintiff says her car was parked outside her house and the defendant broke her windshield with a ball. She hasn’t been reimbursed for the damage, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says he was playing ball, but it never hit the windshield. He denies breaking it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says he rented an apartment from the defendant, but she got angry and booted him out when he asked if he could move his nephew in after his roommate died. He’s suing for the security deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff up and moved without notice, left the place a mess, and failed to pay the last month’s rent. She says she owes him nothing. The plaintiff says she decorated the wedding hall for the plaintiff’s wedding, but the bride complained that her guests didn’t like the reception. The plaintiff says she was just the decorator, not the wedding coordinator, so she needs to be paid and is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff was the coordinator and did a miserable job. She refuses to pay her anything more. She’s countersuing for missing décor. The plaintiff says he and his son were hired by the defendant to gather signatures so the defendant could be on the ballot. He claims they worked tirelessly and the defendant stiffed them. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says he’s never even met the plaintiff, only his son. He says he paid the son in full, so he doesn’t know what the father is suing for. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-boyfriend, and they got a dog named Daisy together. She says he still has the dog, but he’s toxic and aggressive with the poor dog. She fears for her pet, so she’s suing for $500 or the return of her dog. The defendant says he adopted Daisy from the pound and saved her life, and she’s his dog. He’s countersuing for gas, lost wages, and medical bills. The plaintiff says the defendant called her crying because he got arrested and couldn’t make bail. As a longtime family friend, she paid for it, and now he’s disappeared. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says he did landscaping work for the plaintiff, so he owes nothing. The plaintiff says she bought a clunker of a car from the conniving, unscrupulous defendants, who tried to tell her the car problems were her fault. She’s suing for her money back. The defendants says the transmission tank was overflowing with oil, which ruined the car. They say she’s the one who did it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant is her father, and he owes her money. It’s painful, but she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff offered to help him out, and it’s ridiculous that she’s suing him because he thought the money was a gift. He’s countersuing for slander. The plaintiff says he bought wall-to-wall carpeting from the defendants for his apartment, but the colors started to fade from beige to purple. The defendants won’t do anything, so he’s suing for a refund. The defendants say the plaintiff used a cleaner on it, and he damaged it. The plaintiff says the defendant deceived him by selling him a damaged truck that needs to a ton of repairs. He’s suing the used car shark for the state max. The defendant says the plaintiff bought an older car with a lot of miles, and he offered to have his mechanic take a look, but the plaintiff refused. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant is his younger brother. He alleges the defendant stole a valuable Marc Chagall painting from their father that the plaintiff was supposed to sell. He’s suing for $5,000 for the theft. The defendant says he and his brother haven’t had a relationship in 30 years. He says the painting is a fake and is worth nothing. The plaintiff says he rented an uninhabitable apartment from the sketchy defendant, and he can’t get his money back, so he’s suing. The defendant says he installed new appliances and the plaintiff walked away and broke the lease. He’s countersuing for rent owed. The plaintiff says she’s an author who rented a party space for her novel’s prerelease event. She accidentally paid for it twice and the defendant refuses to return the money, so she’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff didn’t meet the food and bar minimum, and the plaintiff actually owes her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says he bought a car for the defendant, his daughter, and put it in his name. He claims she got into an accident and pocketed the insurance money, so he’s suing her to teach her a lesson. The defendant says the plaintiff bought the car as a gift, and she paid for the insurance. She claims the new woman in her dad’s life is just money hungry, and that’s why he’s suing. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to power wash his front walkway, remove the weeds, and fill in the cracks with sand. He alleges the defendant didn’t complete the work after he was paid in full, so he and his wife are suing for a refund. The defendant says he told the plaintiffs the weeds would grow back because the pavers weren’t installed correctly. The plaintiff says the defendant was her roommate. She claims he smoked in the house, stiffed her on rent, and peed on the rug in his room for some reason. She’s suing for the repairs and unpaid rent. The defendant says the plaintiff constantly had sex with her boyfriend on the couch. He alleges the plaintiff’s family members and their pets are to blame for the pee. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she was driving her Mercedes to work when the defendant ran a red light because she was looking at her phone. Not only that, her insurance was expired. She’s suing for what she’s owed for repairs. The defendant says she was going slowly to turn and the plaintiff ran into her. The plaintiff says the defendant hired him to shoot his rap video. He sent him an edited copy, but the defendant is refusing to pay him. He’s suing for what’s he’s owed. The defendant says the video was good, but he asked for changes and the plaintiff freaked out. He says he doesn’t owe because the product isn’t what he wanted. The plaintiff says the defendant is his ex-girlfriend. He claims she pocketed his share of the rent and never gave it to the landlord, so they got evicted. He alleges she also got him arrested and stole his belongings, so he’s suing. The defendant says her ex put his hands on her and he violated an order of protection. She denies owing him anything. She’s countersuing for stolen belongings and pain and suffering. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says one of the defendant’s dogs lifted the latch on her gate with his snout, got into her yard, and attacked her elderly dog. The dog then bit a neighbor, and her dog needed emergency vet care. The defendant won’t pay for it, so she’s suing. The defendant says the dogs aren’t hers, and the plaintiff’s gate wasn’t closed. She claims the plaintiff is just trying to milk her for extra money. The plaintiff says the defendant is her sister and they lived together until they got into a fight. Her sister told the plaintiff she could leave her belongings behind until she found a new place, but then she tossed them all on the street. Items got ruined in the rain, so she’s suing her sister for their value. The defendant says she gave her sister lots of chances to pick up her abandoned things before she tossed them in the garbage. The plaintiff says she met the defendant on a dating app and he owes her money. She’s suing him out of principle. The defendant says the plaintiff stayed with him when she got out of jail, and she agreed to pay him rent. He claims the money she gave him was to cover that. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says he worked on the defendant’s radio show for two years before he quit because he was being abused and embarrassed on the air. He’s suing for outstanding pay. The defendant says the plaintiff was just a recurring guest who promoted items. He asserts he never promised to pay him. The plaintiff says he’s a jack of all trades hired by the defendant to do some work around her home. He claims she’s stiffing him for most of the money owed, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff did a bad job and never gave her hourly rate. She’s countersuing for storing the plaintiff’s rototiller. The plaintiff says the defendant is a money-hungry landlord. He’s suing her for money he claims she owes him for a security deposit and punitive damages. The defendant says the plaintiff refused a rent increase, so she had to evict him. She alleges he ruined her wood floors, and she’s countersuing for unpaid rent and damages. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff brings her ex-husband to court. She says the defendant called her because their son was in jail, and he needed to be bailed out. The plaintiff sent money to get their son out, and she thought the defendant would pay half, but she ended up paying the full bail amount. She’s suing for the cost of the bail. The defendant argues he couldn’t pay half because he needed to wait until he got his paycheck the next day. He thinks the plaintiff owes him thousands in back pay for child support. The plaintiff hired the defendants to fix the foundation in his house and repair a chimney. He argues his house is in worse shape now than it was before and is in disrepair. He’s suing for damages. The defendants say they did a great job, and they couldn’t even finish the work. They’re countersuing for tools that weren’t returned. The plaintiff hired the defendant to record an audiobook that would work on iTunes. She claims the audiobook failed requirements to get on iTunes, and they re-recorded it several times, but it continued to not be approved. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant argues the plaintiff does not understand how long it takes to record an audiobook, and she backed out of the contract. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiffs rented a storefront to the defendant for her pet grooming and dog training business. She claims the defendant cut wires and poured antifreeze into a furnace, so it broke. They’re suing for four months of rent. The defendant argues the furnace never worked and the plaintiffs never fixed it. She’s countersuing for lost wages for 11 months. The plaintiff says the defendant let a truck park in his parking spot, which is right next to the plaintiff’s spot. She fell over the truck’s chain and now she’s badly injured and disfigured. She’s suing for pain and suffering, medical bills, and a detective fee. The defendant argues the plaintiff went onto his property and that’s how she tripped. He says it’s her fault that she fell because she trespassed. The plaintiff hired the defendant to install a fence on her property. She says she paid him a deposit, but after a year and a half, he still hadn’t started. She’s suing for a refund on her deposit. The defendant argues the plaintiff kept changing her mind about what she wanted. He’s countersuing for storage fees. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she went to the defendant to get her dreadlocks redone, but she botched the job, and now the plaintiff has to cut off all her hair. She’s suing for pain and suffering. The defendant argues that she worked on the plaintiff’s hair, and everything was fine. The defendant explained the method she was using and is now countersuing for time missed from work. The plaintiff claims that his landlord never paid the bills on time, and he went without heat, electricity, cable, and internet on numerous occasions, so he moved out. Now he’s being hassled out of a security deposit and suing for the money he’s owed. The defendant argues that the plaintiff is a gross exaggerator. Plus, the plaintiff stole his surfboard as ransom and is responsible for damages. The defendant is countersuing for travel costs and missed work. The plaintiff and defendant were friends, and he let the defendant stay at his home when he fell on rough times. The plaintiff says the defendant overloaded his washing machine and dryer several times, and now it’s broken. He’s suing for the cost of new washing machine. The defendant argues he only used the dryer once and the plaintiff said it was already broken. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says her former roommate was a nightmare to live with, and she’s suing him for unpaid utility bills. The defendant argues that he and his roommate had an agreement that guests couldn’t stay for four consecutive days, and she broke that rule. The defendant also claims he was overcharged for rent, so now he’s countersuing. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to take her daughter’s wedding guests to and from a hotel via limo. Minutes before the plaintiff was supposed to walk down the aisle with her daughter, 14 of her guests weren’t there because the defendant forgot to pick them up. Now she’s suing. The defendant argues that he was never told he was supposed to pick up guests from the hotel. Plus, the plaintiff says she moved from Pittsburgh to New York and rented an apartment from the defendant. She claims the place was a disaster and should have been condemned for mold, bare sockets, and more. The defendant won’t return her money, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff and her daughter drove to New York, saw the place, and loved it. She claims the plaintiff is a loon who broke the lease, so she’s entitled to keep the money. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff claims the defendant, his ex-girlfriend, stole money from him and won’t pay him back. Now he needs the court’s help to get back the money he says he’s owed. The defendant argues that she and the plaintiff got into a fight, and she left with the money, treated herself to a hotel room, a massage, champagne, and strawberries. The defendant says the plaintiff freeloaded off her and lived rent-free in her apartment. Then, the plaintiff says her ex-boyfriend destroyed her car with an axe while she was at home, freaking out the neighbors and totaling her car. She’s still making payments for the car, so she’s suing him for the money she’s owed. The defendant argues that the plaintiff is lying and claims she set him up and had three guys attack him with baseball bats. The defendant is filing a countersuit for theft and pain and suffering. Plus, the plaintiff says he rented an apartment from the defendant. After moving out, he was denied the security deposit, so now he’s suing. The defendant argues that the plaintiff hosted huge parties and lit a bonfire so big all the neighbors could see. She also says the plaintiff didn’t give 30 days’ notice and was responsible for damages. The defendant is countersuing for the money she thinks she’s owed. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiffs hired the defendant to photograph their wedding. They said one of their friends brought a nice camera to the wedding to take their own pictures, and the photographer got upset. The plaintiffs argue the defendant shoved the friend, and now he won’t give them their wedding photos. They’re suing for the cost of wedding photography, makeup artists, and emotional distress. The defendant argues the plaintiffs signed a non-compete contract, so no other photographers could be there. He’s countersuing for the cost of over 70 hours of photo editing. Then, the plaintiff borrowed her ex-boyfriend’s car and got pulled over one day because she wasn’t wearing a seatbelt. The plaintiff then got tickets because the car had a cracked windshield and expired tags, but the defendant won’t help her pay for the tickets. Her license ended up getting suspended because she couldn’t pay for the tickets, so she’s suing for the cost of tickets he owes her. The defendant argues he told her about the expired tags and windshield. Plus, the plaintiff bought tires and rims from the defendant. He says the defendant delivered them, so he ended up buying tires elsewhere. He’s suing for the cost of the tires and rims, plus interest, and aggravation. The defendant argues he had to special order the rims and he tried contacting the plaintiff to pick them up, but he never showed up. He’s countersuing for storage and harassment. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff rented his apartment to the defendants, who are his niece and her husband. He says they stopped paying rent and he tried to evict them, but they moved out before he could. He claims they made a huge mess and threw a chair through a window. He’s suing for rent and damages. The defendants argue the apartment contained lead paint, and their son ate it. They argue they’ve paid rent and never damaged it. They’re countersuing for losses and emotional distress. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant did tree work on his neighbor’s property, and the defendant drove his large truck on his lawn. He claims the defendant caused damage to his lawn that he was redoing, so he’s suing. The defendant argues he looked at the lawn and didn’t see any damage, so he doesn’t think he owes. Plus, the plaintiff brought his car to the defendant for an oil change. He says the defendant’s car shop put the wrong oil filter in the car, and his engine blew. He’s suing for the cost of a new engine. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s car is 16 years old, and he did everything correctly, so he doesn’t owe anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she rented a room in the defendant’s house, but the woman would shut off the electricity and gas for days out of spite, and she kicked the plaintiff out with no notice. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says she did the plaintiff a favor by renting the room to her, but she was such a nightmare that the defendant had to call the police. She’s countersuing for rent and damages. Then, the plaintiff says she got a tattoo from the defendant, but he pressed too hard and it looks terrible. She’s suing for the cost of removal. The defendant says he’s been in business for 20 years, and he says it looks beautiful. He claims she didn’t take care of it as he had advised. Plus, the plaintiff says the crooked defendant took advantage of her. She paid him in advance to do some electrical work and he never did a thing. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant says the plaintiff’s property needed additional work because it’s in a flood zone, and she flipped out when he told her the cost. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says he testified for the defendant in a criminal case, which the defendant won. The plaintiff got fired for testifying, and now the defendant is refusing to pay him their agreed-upon rate, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff’s testimony was vague and unhelpful, and claims he lied on the stand about not being paid. He says he owes nothing. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant’s black Lab attacked her pit bull twice, and the defendant refuses to reimburse her for all the vet bills. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says he shared a yard with the plaintiff’s mother and the plaintiff ignored their unwritten rule about yard usage. Plus, the plaintiff says she went to the defendant to get Senegalese braid twists in her hair and spent seven hours at the salon. The twists fell out almost right away, so she wants a refund. The defendant says she told the plaintiff the twists wouldn’t last because she had short hair. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says he and the defendant dated for a few months until the jealous woman tried to run him over because she thought he was cheating. She then rammed his car, causing extensive damage, so he’s suing for the cost. The defendant says the plaintiff is lying and is suing her because she filed a protection order against him. She’s countersuing for impound fees, a car note, and emotional distress. Then, the plaintiff says she ordered new tires and rims for her son’s BMW. The defendant installed the tires, but her son had two blowouts right away. A mechanic said the tires didn’t fit, so they’re suing for triple damages. The defendant says the co-plaintiff was driving the car aggressively, denting the rims. She denies any issue with them. Plus, the plaintiff says she dated the defendant for three years, and she put him on her cell phone bills. After they broke up, he stuck her with the bill to get back at her. She’s not going to put up with this, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says he was blindsided by the breakup, and he insists he was paid up. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says he bought what he thought was a genuine taxidermy fish from the defendant, but it turned out to be a plastic toy. He’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff saw the fish and his house and bought it. He claims he never told the plaintiff it was real, so he owes nothing. Then, the plaintiff says she brought five chairs to the defendant to be refinished and reupholstered. She claims the woman is a hack who ruined her chairs, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says she did great work at a fair price. She’s countersuing for monies still owed. Plus, the plaintiff says he took his Camaro through the defendant’s carwash, and a brush damaged his bumper. The defendant says it came in damaged, but the plaintiff is suing for the repair. The defendant says he has video evidence and insists his brushes don’t cause damage. He says he owes nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she met the defendant online and they soon moved in together. She alleges that a few months later, the cad stole thousands from her and blew it at a strip club, and even snuck all his things out of their apartment. She’s suing for the cash she says he stole. The defendant says he paid for everything when they lived together and claims the plaintiff sold his items on eBay, so he took the money out of her account for repayment. He denies owing her a thing. Then, the plaintiff says he paid a friend to fix the defendant’s car, but she still hasn’t repaid him. He says it’s a shame, since he and the defendant’s father were war veterans together. He’s suing for the money he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff borrowed the car, put 900 miles on it and broke it, so he had his friend fix it. She denies owing a penny. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says he brought his SUV to the defendant’s shop to have a DVD player installed, and it’s never worked correctly. He says he’s tired of the runaround, so he’s suing for what he paid. The defendant says he installed the DVD unit under warranty, and it broke two days after it expired. He’s countersuing for slander. Then, the plaintiff says he bought a Maltese puppy from the defendant, but the dog was sick with parvo, and also had a hernia and kidney failure. He opted to put the puppy to sleep because he was suffering, so he’s suing for everything he’s owed. The defendant says the puppy was perfectly healthy and accuses the plaintiff’s vet of giving the dog a second parvo inoculation, which made him sick. Plus, the plaintiff says he dropped his lawn mower off at the defendant’s shop to sell, but they used it for their own personal tasks. On top of that, they’re trying to charge storage fees. He’s suing for the lawn mower “hostage” fees. The defendant says the plaintiff dropped off the mower for repairs, but the man didn’t come back for a year. They’re countersuing for storage fees and an unpaid repair bill. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she and her brother got into an altercation and his hot-headed girlfriend — the defendant — got involved. The plaintiff alleges she vandalized her car, so she’s suing for repair costs. The defendant says she and the plaintiff used to be friends, and she denies doing any damage to it. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is his landlord. He claimed the defendant’s dog would get into their bedroom and sleep on the bed, and the defendant wouldn’t do a thing about it, so they moved out. He’s suing for the return of their security deposit. The defendant says the plaintiffs secretly moved in a tenant with dementia who harassed his family and neighbors. He said they left the place a mess, and he had every right to keep the security money. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant hired him to work on her yard, which she had neglected for eight years. After he did an enormous amount of work, she refused to pay. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff told her he could transform her yard, but all he did was ruin it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says he parked his truck at a home improvement store to buy cement, but it got towed while he was in the store for five minutes. He’s suing the towing company. The defendant says the plaintiff illegally double parked in a school’s spot, and the school called him. Then, the plaintiff says he owns a condo and there was a leak in the defendant’s home below, and the association billed him for the repairs. He denies causing any issues, so he’s suing for the cost. The defendant says 50 gallons of water leaked and the plaintiff is trying to get out of paying for it. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-boyfriend. She says he tossed out some of her belongings because his new girlfriend didn’t want them around. She’s suing for their value. The defendant says the plaintiff is just jealous and is trying to get back at him. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she and defendant have been friends since high school, so she can’t believe they’re in court. She claims her ex-friend had her car towed and junked over a parking ticket dispute, so she’s suing. The defendant says she helped her friend by registering and insuring the car in her own name, but then the plaintiff ran up a bunch of tickets. She’s countersuing for insurance costs, tickets, and defamation. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to restore an antique chair, and he botched the job. He also neglected to appraise a painting like he was supposed to do, so the plaintiff is suing for her money back. The defendant says he spent hours working on the chair and the nasty woman posted rotten things about him online. He refuses to return a penny. Plus, the plaintiff says he’s a graphic designer and created a logo for the defendant’s business, but the guy stiffed him. He doesn’t work for free, so he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says he paid the plaintiff twice and ended up hiring someone else, and now the guy wants to be paid a third time. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices