The People’s Court Podcast

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

The plaintiff says the defendant is her sister-in-law, and she loaned her money months back and it hasn’t been repaid. Family or not, she’s suing to get the cash. The defendant says the plaintiff gave her money to move her and her kids from Florida to New York. She insists it was a gift. Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to put a new engine in his car, but the man screwed up the entire electrical system. Now the plaintiff has to pay thousands for repairs, so he’s suing. The defendant says he’s a master mechanic, and he says the car’s computer system was already fried. Plus, the plaintiff says she’s known the defendant for years, and he owes her money for a French bulldog she sold him. He keeps putting it off, so she’s suing. The defendant says he took the dog to help her out after she moved somewhere that didn’t allow pets, but she tricked him about the amount of payments. 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 met the defendant at the grocery store and they became involved. He says she drove her car into the ramp at his house and ruined it, so he’s suing her for the cost to repair the damage. The defendant claims he only got nasty about the ramp when she turned him down for a date. She’s countersuing for emotional distress. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to make a custom headboard, and she even gave him a deposit. She claims he gave her the runaround and won’t give her the money back, so she’s suing. The defendant says he was ready, but the fabric she wanted was on backorder. He’s countersuing for the balance he’s owed. Plus, the plaintiff says she signed a lease with the defendant to rent a place for her and her six kids, but when it came time to move in, the defendant said she was having trouble getting the old tenant out and she couldn’t move in. The plaintiff is suing because the defendant kept her money. The defendant claims the trailer was ready on the agreed date, and she insists the plaintiff backed out of the arrangement. She’s countersuing for moving fees and early termination. 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 hired the defendant to make a music video for him and his band. The guy thought it was a collaboration and put things in the video the plaintiff didn’t approve, so he’s suing for his money back. The defendant says they’ve collaborated in the past, and this was no different. He insists the video looks great. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to repaint her car, and all looked good. A few days later, she tried to open the gas tank cover to fill up and it was stuck shut. She says the defendant did something to it, so she’s suing for the cost to repair it. The defendant says the plaintiff came back after two weeks and handed him a bill for the cover. He denies damaging anything. Plus, the plaintiff says he was hired to play music at the defendant’s restaurant every Sunday, but he got fired suddenly. He’s suing for last four weeks he was booked. The defendant says the music was too loud and he got insulted when she asked him to tone it down. 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 neighbor, and he’s a menace to society. He claims the man threw a rock through his windshield and side windows, and attacked his girlfriend. All the snow piled into the car, and the defendant needs to pay for the damage, so he’s suing him. The defendant says the plaintiff punched him out of nowhere, and he’s countersuing for the cost of a new tooth. Then, the plaintiff says she bought some furniture from the defendant’s shop, but it’s junk that fell apart after a month. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant says he offered to fix the furniture, but the plaintiff has buyer’s remorse. Plus, the plaintiff says he rented an apartment to a friend and his girlfriend, but they were always behind on rent and left the place a mess. He’s suing them for the damages. The defendants say they had a handshake deal and they lived there for 12 years. The plaintiff won the lottery, and then he kicked them out. 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 defendants’ house, but they turned out to be real weirdos who made her uncomfortable. She claims they changed the lock on her and they owe her money, so she’s suing. The defendants say the plaintiff broke all the house rules, and he had to change the lock because they didn’t trust her. They’re suing for what that cost them. Then, the plaintiff says he paid the defendant in full for a doctorate in ministry from his school, but defendant says he’s still owed $125. He claims he can prove he paid it all and got nothing in return, so he’s suing for a full refund. The defendant claims the plaintiff has not submitted the required paperwork to show he’s qualified. Plus, the plaintiff says he left his car at the defendant’s shop for a state inspection, but the engine was blown when he went to pick it up. He’s suing for the cost of a new engine. The defendant says his employee heard a noise from the car when it was brought it, and it was leaking oil. He alleges it’s all a setup to get a new engine out of 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 he bought a car from the defendant, but he couldn’t register it because the title wasn’t notarized. He claims the defendant said he’d take care of it but never did. The car is useless without the title, so he’s suing for a refund. The defendant says he did send the title, but the plaintiff called him a month later demanding a refund. He’s countersuing for storage fees. Then, the plaintiff, a self-proclaimed paralegal, says the defendant hired him to get some of his arrest records expunged, but he hasn’t been paid. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff called him looking for business but never said there would be a fee. Plus, the plaintiffs says the defendant rented a home from one of them and left it in deplorable, filthy condition. She’s suing for the thousands it took to clean it up, as well as legal fees. The defendant says the cruel co-plaintiff evicted her in the middle of a divorce, and she thinks the judge will side with 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 the defendant is her son’s father, who held his son’s Nintendo hostage and then smashed it in a tantrum. She’s suing him for the cost and punitive damages. The defendant says he broke the game to teach his son a lesson after he broke his stepbrother’s tablet two years before. He’s countersuing for the cost of the tablet and punitive damages. Then, the plaintiff says he agreed to buy the defendant’s house, but the man backed out of the deal. He says he had already paid for an inspection, so he’s suing for the money back. The defendant says the inspection was done before the contract was completed, so he owes nothing. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant is her former hairstylist. She claims she loaned her money for rent, and she was supposed to repay her by doing her hair for free until it was paid off, but she still owes a balance and the plaintiff is suing for it. The defendant says the the plaintiff gave her the money toward her business because they were “sisters in Christ,” and the woman wants her hair done free forever. She says she refuses to be taken advantage of. 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. He claims she acted childish when he broke things off and she even stole things from him, spread feces on his clothes, and put urine in his mouthwash. He’s suing for the value of his stolen and ruined items. The defendant says the plaintiff had her evicted, and she insists his accusations are false. She’s countersuing for future living expenses. Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to custom paint motorcycle parts, but he claims the man damaged the items after they had a disagreement over the price. He’s suing for the cost to fix the parts. The defendant says the plaintiff accused him of scratching his bike, and he offered to repaint it, but his former friend refused. He’s countersuing for 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 was driving eastbound and the defendant was headed westbound and turned drastically, and they collided. Now the defendant won’t cover the repairs, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff ran a red light and T-boned her. She denies owing. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is her daughter, and she’s lived with her for five years. She claims her daughter had her arrested on trumped-up charges, and also owes her back rent, so she’s suing. The defendant says her mother has been arrested twice for hitting her and has tried to evict her family. Plus, the plaintiff says he rented an apartment from the defendant, but he still doesn’t have his security deposit back — three years later. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff left damage and furniture behind and owed back rent. She’s countersuing for additional repairs. 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 bird from the defendant, but it died three hours later. She brought the bird back and the defendant told her to get an autopsy, which she did, and the animal had a pre-existing condition. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant says the bird was perfectly healthy and would have lived 80 years, but the plaintiff killed the bird by leaving it in a hot car in Florida. He denies owing her anything. The plaintiff says she brought her expensive designer skirt to the defendant for alteration, but the woman butchered it. She can’t possibly wear it, so she’s suing for the cost and aggravation. The defendant says she’s been in business for years with 100 happy clients. She claims the plaintiff is nuts for accusing the defendant of shortening the hem so she could steal fabric. She’s countersuing for harassment. The plaintiff says he loaned the defendant some money, but when the defendant’s tax refund came in, he bought a fancy new truck, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says he let the plaintiff stay with him for free when he lost his home, and he denies owing anything. He’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 he gave the defendant his expensive remote-controlled helicopter to sell on consignment, but the defendant lost it. The plaintiff is suing for the replacement cost. The defendant says he owns a hobby store and claims the helicopter was stolen. He alleges the consignment agreement says he’s not liable in the case of theft. The plaintiff says she hired the defendant’s moving company, and she claims he overcharged her and damaged some items. She’s not going to be pushed around, so she’s suing. The defendant says he has no idea what the issue is, and he claims the plaintiff wasn’t even home when they arrived with her belongings. The plaintiff says he used to date the defendant and he helped her buy a car. They broke up, and now she’s refusing to pay him back, so he’s suing. The defendant says her ex bought the car for her, but she had to kick him out for cheating. 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 shared an apartment, but his roommate ended up being a crazy slob who fought with him nonstop. He moved out and is suing for outstanding rent and damaged belongings. The defendant claims the plaintiff is a creepy guy who oiled his feet in the living room and even signed them up for a cult. He says the plaintiff moved out, so he owes him nothing. The plaintiff says she hired the defendant to drive her home after a 35-hour flight from the Philippines. She claims he forgot to latch his trunk, and one of her bags flew out onto the road somewhere. They retraced their steps with no luck finding it, so she’s suing for the value of the items lost. The defendant says the plaintiff is sneaky and can’t be trusted. He alleges she brought all the bags in and then lied that one was missing. The plaintiff says she applied for a job at the same fast-food restaurant where her sister, the defendant, worked. She claims her sister falsely told the supervisor she had an order of protection against her, so she didn’t get hired. She’s suing her sister for the loss of work. The defendant says her sister mistreated her son, and she can’t understand why she applied at the same location where she worked. 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 tried to pass her car with his tow truck and sideswiped her. She’s suing for the cost of the repairs. The defendant says the plaintiff made a sharp right turn and clipped the truck’s mud flap. He alleges she admitted on tape that she was at fault. The plaintiff says the defendants are her son and his wife. She claims they stole her shopping cart, so she has no choice but to sue for the money to buy a new one. The plaintiff’s son says the whole thing is ridiculous and claims his mother is crazy and jealous of his wife. 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 his van to the defendant, who he claims scratched it up and then set it on fire to cover it up. He’s suing for the cost of the damages. The defendant insists the van mysteriously caught fire the day he was supposed to stop renting it, and he denies having anything to do with the flames. He’s countersuing for lost wages. The plaintiff says she hired the incompetent defendant to tile her bathroom, but the tiles fell off a few hours later. She says he took off on her, so she’s suing for the cost of retiling her bathroom. The defendant says he told the plaintiff not to use the bathroom for a week, but she used it that day and got the grout wet. He fixed it, but the plaintiff put a stop payment on the check. The plaintiff says she bought a car from the defendant. A week later, the sunroof dangerously blew off while she was driving. She’s suing for the amount to repair it. The defendant says the sunroof wasn’t under warranty, and he alleges the plaintiff became belligerent when he told her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendants are her former roommates. She claims they kicked her out and left her homeless, plus they owe her money, so she’s suing. The defendants claim the plaintiff rented a room and damaged the walls, had too much stuff to fit in her room, and brought roaches. The plaintiff says the defendant is her daughter, who won’t repay a loan. She’s suing for her hard-earned money back. The defendant claims her mother gave her the money so she could claim the defendant on her taxes, so she doesn’t owe. The plaintiff says the defendant is a friend of a friend. He claims she stiffed him on some repair work and abandoned him by the side of the road when he delivered the vehicle to her home. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant insists the plaintiff not only didn’t fix the car but also made it worse. She had to hire another mechanic to correct the issue. 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 puppy from the defendant, but the dog was so sick it had to be euthanized six days later. She’s suing for vet bills and pain and suffering. The defendant claims the vet says the puppy was fine for days until the plaintiffs gave the dog a bath. He claims the puppy maybe inhaled something in the bath and got sick. The plaintiff says her son is the defendant. He bought a car from her and failed to pay, so she’s suing. The defendant claims she signed the title over to him and says she couldn’t use it anyway. He’s countersuing for emotional distress. The plaintiffs say they signed a one-year lease with the defendant, but she was a nightmare landlord. They had no hot water in winter and had to move out. Now she won’t return their security deposit, so they’re suing. The defendant says the plaintiffs left her high and dry, and she had to have everything deep cleaned because they were smokers. 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 onetime friend and roommate. She claims her former friend gave away her five cats and carriers without her permission, so she’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff had 14 cats when Hurricane Sandy hit, so she was helping her out by taking in the five cats. The plaintiff says he agreed to rent a room in the defendant’s house because she seemed nice. Four days later, she changed the locks and even threatened him, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff gave her the runaround about paying rent, threatened her, and violated the house rules, so she locked him out. The plaintiff says the defendants crashed their car into her parked car and then her aunt’s house. They claim their brakes failed, but their insurance isn’t paying up, so she’s suing for the extra repair costs. The defendants say the plaintiff was already paid by the insurance, so they don’t know why she’s suing. 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 dated the defendant and they moved in together. She rented a car for him, but then she found out he was having a baby with another woman. He hasn’t repaid her for the car, so she’s suing. The defendant claims he put a down payment on the rental because they planned a trip, and he insists he owes nothing. The plaintiff says the defendant is his younger brother, who called him from jail after he got arrested. The other defendant is his brother’s girlfriend, who hit him up for bail money. He loaned them bail money and sold them an engagement ring, but they still owe for it. The defendant says he’s paid back half the loan, but he and his older brother have a rocky relationship. The plaintiff says she pawned valuable jewelry at the defendant’s shop, but when she went back to retrieve the items a few days later, he claimed they were missing. She went back again and the shop was shut down for good, so she’s suing for the value of the missing goods. The defendant says he moved location because of a leak in the store and claims the plaintiff didn’t have the money to get her things. 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. She claims he borrowed her car and returned it to her with damage and failed to tell her. She’s suing for repairs, dad or no dad. The defendant says he got a flat tire while driving her car and bought two new tires. He insists he owes nothing and did not damage the vehicle. The plaintiff says the defendant is her loudmouth former landlord who’s stealing her security deposit. She needs her money to pay rent, so she’s suing. The defendant says he met the plaintiff at a bar and helped her out by renting her a cottage. He claims she trashed it by smoking and left early. He’s countersuing for additional repairs. The plaintiff says she met the defendant at church and loaned him money to attend a funeral out of town. He still hasn’t repaid her, so she’s suing him. The defendant says the plaintiff offered the money, and they never discussed repayment. 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 brother of her co-plaintiff. She claims he owes them all sort of money for moving expenses, gas, and a tour of Graceland. They’re suing to be repaid. The defendant says he covered all the bills when he lived with them, and there’s no way he owes them a penny. The plaintiff says the defendant is her on-again, off-again ex, who borrowed her car and wrecked it. Her ex promised she would give her a down payment for another car and never did, so she’s suing for $3,000. The defendant says she gave her ex $500 to cover it, and she insists the accident was just a fender bender. The plaintiff says he and his stepfather rented a space from the defendant for 10 years to use as a fishing shop. It closed when his stepfather passed away, but now the defendant won’t return his security deposit, so he’s forced to sue. The defendant says the shop’s floors were worn and needed to be replaced, and the whole place smelled like live bait and needed to be cleaned. 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 stored her beat-up RV on her property and never paid for it. Even though the defendant claims she gave the plaintiff’s employee cash to cover the costs, the plaintiff thinks she’s lying, so she’s suing for the outstanding amount. The defendants say this is a misunderstanding and claim they have a check to prove they paid the storage bill. The plaintiff says he rented an apartment from the defendant, but there were rats running wild and the defendant refused to do anything about it. He moved out and is suing for an unreturned security deposit and the cost of a dress suit that rats ate. The defendant says the plaintiff made the rat story up because he couldn’t afford rent. The plaintiff says she brought her car to the defendant’s carwash and his worker drove her vehicle straight into another car. It was damaged and the airbags deployed, but the defendant refuses to pay for it, so she’s suing him. The defendant admits one of his employees tapped another car and said he’s offered to pay for the repairs. 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 was a nightmare landlord. She claims she even lost her job because of him, so she’s suing him for $5,000. The defendant says the plaintiff got into tussles with the other neighbors, and he had to have her arrested for stealing when she stopped paying rent. He’s countersuing for unpaid rent and lawyers’ fees. The plaintiff says she and the defendant were friends for years and planned to head to Miami for her birthday. She bought a plane ticket for the defendant, but she backed out. The plaintiff is suing for her money back, plus cancellation fees. The defendant claims she never fully agreed to go because she had to check with work first to get the time off. Her boss wouldn’t let her off, so she didn’t go. The plaintiff says she bought a 1997 car with 173,000 miles on in from the defendant. She claims she was shocked to find out it was unsafe after she took it to a mechanic. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant says the plaintiff test drove it, negotiated the price, and bought it, and then called a week later to say she didn’t want 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 and the defendant have been friends for 30 years. He claims this careless man left the plaintiff’s dog in the back yard. The dog got out, got hit by a car, and died. His friend said he’d pay for the vet bill, but he backed out, so he’s suing him. The defendant claims he was visiting the plaintiff, who he says told him not to leave the dog in the house when he went out because the dog wasn’t potty trained. He feels bad, but the dog escaped through a faulty gate. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is her neighbor, who she says helped her out by paying the back taxes on her house. She claims he then made a pass at her and she rebuffed him. He then tossed all her items out of the house and even got rid of her dog. She’s suing for the value of her items. The defendant claims the deal was he would get the house if she didn’t pay him back, and he says she abandoned her things. He’s countersuing for back rent, taxes, and utility bills. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant plowed into her parked car during a snowstorm and promised to pay for the damages. She claims he then disappeared and changed his number, but she tracked him down. She wants her money, and she’s suing for it. The defendant says she’s taking advantage of him. He claims the accident was minor, and he’s countersuing for his 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 says her niece, the defendant, owes her for funeral costs after the plaintiff’s brother died. Her niece promised to repay her for months, but she’s out of patience. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says she’s hurt that a family member — her father’s own sister — would sue over a funeral. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to build a patio on their 120-year-old farmhouse, but the drainage is all wrong. She claims she’s been calling him for two years to come fix it, but he refuses. She’s suing for repair costs. The defendant claims the plaintiff used salt on her patio and broke the rocks, and he denies he’s done anything wrong. He also claims the plaintiff has had run-ins with several contractors. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant is her boyfriend’s aunt. She claims she paid the defendant to add her to the defendant’s car insurance policy, but she took the plaintiff off after an argument with her nephew. She’s suing after she got pulled over by state troopers. The defendant says the plaintiff never took the car out of her name to re-register it. She’s countersuing for false impersonation. 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 sister, the defendant, stole money that was earmarked for her by their deceased father. She claims the defendant took her inheritance check to the bank, and sister or no sister, she’s suing her for every penny. The defendant and her husband say the plaintiff got her check and they want nothing to do with her. Then, the plaintiff says she bought inferior furniture from the defendant, but he refuses to make good on it. She claims the bed even cracked in the middle of the night and she ended up on the floor, hurting her spine. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says he sent a repairman right away and even ordered a new bed leg from the manufacturer yet she’s still suing. Plus, the plaintiff says he rented a room from the defendant, but he had to move out because the environment was so hostile. He claims the defendant’s nephew threatened him. He’s suing for his security deposit , plus pain and suffering. The defendant says the plaintiff was a complete slob, so he kept the money to clean up the place. 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 asked the defendant to marry him and gave her a ring. Soon after, she said the father of her child was moving in with her because he had no home and they ended up breaking up. He wants the ring back, so he’s suing. The defendant alleges the plaintiff was a cheater who was still married when he proposed. She’s countersuing for pain and suffering. Then, the plaintiff says he brought his 2002 Ford Explorer to the defendant’s car wash, but it came out of the machine with damage. When he complained, he says the defendant told him he wasn’t responsible because it looked like the broken part had been glued on. He’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant says the plaintiff caused a scene and swore at his employees. He claims the broken panel was already loose and caulked on. 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 says the defendant is his former fiancée, who he says turned out to be a liar. He claims he loaned her money to pay off her credit cards and she refuses to repay him, so he’s suing. The defendant says she’s still hurt over the breakup and insists he still texts her asking her to marry him. She denies owing him any money. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is his ex-girlfriend and mother of his daughter. He claims she owes him for thousands in utility bills, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff gave her permission to use the utilities and claims he’s only suing because she went after him for child support Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant towed her new car and scratched it up. The car dealership told the towing company they used the wrong type of truck, but the defendant won’t admit it. She’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant says he’s been in business for 27 years and has photos to prove he didn’t cause the damage. 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, who borrowed some speakers and promised to buy them. Now the woman is harassing her, threatening her with weapons, and banging on the door at all hours, so she’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff gave her the speakers and even called police on her. Then, the plaintiff says he donated his car to the defendant’s charity and explained he needed to get permission from his parole officer to remove a device that proved he was sober before the car would start. He says the defendant didn’t wait and had the car crushed. Now the plaintiff owes thousands to replace the breathalyzer, so he’s suing. The defendant says he tows cars for charities and claims it’s up to the defendant to remove all his personal belongings before turning over the vehicle. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendants are her former landlords and they’re refusing to return her security deposit. She says she left the place as she found it, so she’s suing to get her money back. The defendants say the plaintiff left the apartment late, so they kept the deposit. They’re also now countersuing for repairs. 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 were in a relationship, so he bought a car and put it in her name to save on insurance. He claims after they broke up, two goons showed up at his house demanding the keys. He’s making the car payments, so he’s suing. The defendant says she put the car on her credit card, so she’s the one who’s owed money. She’s countersuing for everything she’s out on the car, plus other items. Then, the plaintiff is a home care nurse, and she says the defendant hired her to care for her parents. She claims it was difficult because she had to travel in the snow and cold. After two weeks, she quit because she hadn’t been paid. She’s suing for her wages. The defendant says she has nothing to do with her parents’ finances because they have a financial guardian. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant is his wife. He claims she’s done everything from sleeping with his best friend to stabbing him in the neck. They’re divorcing, and he claims she stole $3,000 worth of his stuff, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff took his things with the police present, so she claims he’s making it 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 used to work for the defendant, who he claims turned out to be a maniac who assaulted him. He now has back issues from the attack, and he’s suing. The defendant claims he had to fire the plaintiff, who he says tried to take a company computer. He claims he had to block the lunatic plaintiff but didn’t assault him. Then, the plaintiff says he rented an apartment to the defendant, but she was a nightmare tenant. He claims she made every excuse in the book to avoid paying her rent. He’s suing for rent, a broken refrigerator, and cleaning costs. The defendant says the lock on her door was faulty and she got robbed. She claims she’s up to date on rent and has no idea why she’s being sued. Plus, the plaintiff says he and the defendant have been friends for two decades, so he doesn’t want to sue him for breach of contract, but he says he’s owed $5,000 because of a botched plumbing job. The defendant says the plaintiff asked him to do extra work after he had already completed a bathroom. He’s suing for harassment and a hand truck. 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 husband, who she claims up and left her out of the blue, stole her car, and stuck her with rent payments. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says he gave his wife every penny he made working seven days a week because she told him men had no rights in the U.S. and she’d call the police on him. The plaintiff says she shared an apartment with the defendant, and everything was fine at first. She claims the defendant stopped paying for anything and had the plaintiff arrested for battery, and now she owes the plaintiff thousands in utilities and rent, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff’s girlfriend moved in and they were supposed to split everything three ways, but that didn’t happen. She’s countersuing for unpaid rent. The plaintiffs say they bought a 100-year-old house from the defendants. They claim the defendants promised them the fireplaces and chimneys were in good working order, but they were actually fire hazards. They’re suing for the thousands it will cost them to make repairs. The defendants claim the plaintiffs had the home inspected and all the issues were resolved, so they don’t understand why they’re now suing nine months later. They deny owing 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 the defendant hired her to restore and convert an antique stove, but he paid her with a rubber check. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff coerced him into making expensive alterations, so he refuses to pay. The plaintiffs say the defendant is a groomer, who they claim cut their dog so badly they had to rush Nibbles to the vet with gashes. They’re suing for future vet bills from a leg injury. The defendant says the plaintiffs’ dog is aggressive and needs to be medicated before grooming. She also claims she paid for the dog’s initial vet bill. The plaintiff says she bought a car from her niece on a payment plan, but when she had two payments left, her niece snapped and called the cops on her to say it was stolen. She’s suing for what she paid. The defendant says her aunt was always late with the payments and she needed that money to take care of her children. 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 pick her up after a medical procedure, but he went nuts and kicked her out of the car into the freezing cold while she was still woozy from anesthesia. She’s suing him for punitive damages and lost wages. The defendant claims it’s all a mixup because the plaintiff got into the wrong cab. The plaintiff says he gave the defendant money towards renting an apartment, but then his daughter passed away tragically and he was unable to come up with the funds for rent. He says the cold-hearted defendant refused to return his security deposit, so he’s suing. The defendant says he believed the plaintiff’s story, but he was double-crossed. The plaintiff says the defendant’s driver cut him off on a rainy night and he slid into a parked car. The defendant refuses to cover the damages, so the plaintiff is suing for the state maximum. The defendant says all his driver did was merge and the cops found no 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 has a son with the defendant, and he has a daughter with another woman. The plaintiff claims she was going to take her son and his daughter on a Hawaiian cruise, but the defendant failed to reimburse her for his daughter’s portion of the trip, so she’s suing. The defendant says he paid almost $2,000 and never agreed to give her a certain amount. The plaintiff says he bought a car from the defendant, but he couldn’t register it because he never got the proper title. He left the vehicle on the defendant’s lot while he waited for the title, but he got the runaround. The defendant even tried to charge him for storage, so he’s suing him for a full refund. The defendant says the plaintiff told him he couldn’t take possession of the car for three months, so he’s entitled to storage fees, which he’s countersuing for. The plaintiff says there was an outdoor deck when he rented an apartment, but it had been knocked down by the time he moved in. He claims it took the nightmare landlord defendant nine months to build a new one, so he’s suing. The defendant says he told the plaintiff the deck was being replaced and claims he’s still owed 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 she met the defendant in the emergency room, and they ended up moving in together. She claims he pressured her for sex and ended up locking her out when she refused, so she’s suing. The defendant says he and the plaintiff had a relationship until she brought home another man, so he moved out and the landlord changed the locks. The plaintiffs say the defendant is their neighbor. They claim he kicked their car one day out of anger and dented it, causing damage, missed work, and pain and suffering, so they’re suing. The defendant says one of the plaintiffs pushed him into the car during an argument and the damage was minimal. The plaintiff says the defendant was her landlord. She claims he rented her place out before she was finished moving, and she found the new tenant lying on her couch and using her new furniture, so she’s suing for the value. The defendant says the plaintiff told him she had to move quickly, and he suspects it has to do with a criminal past. He claims she abandoned the furniture. 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’s suing the owner of a bar near her house. She claims a drunk driver plowed into her parked car, and she says the bar owner overserved the driver, so she’s suing for the cost of the totaled car. The defendant says the plaintiff has no proof of who hit her car, so she’s trying to extort him. The plaintiff says he bought a commercial printer from the defendant on eBay, but he never received it. Sure, he got a refund, but what he really wanted was the printer. He’s suing for the price of the item. The defendant says he realized the printer was broken, so he refunded the money, but the plaintiff began harassing him. The plaintiff says she had a TV satellite dish installed, but the defendant — her landlord — told her to take it down. She claims the hothead cut the wires and took it down himself, and so she had to pay a disconnection fee. She’s suing for the fee and emotional distress. The defendant claims the plaintiff didn’t pay the first month’s rent and says the dish put holes in his roof. 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 purchased a defective power steering pump for his car from the defendant, and he had to hire a mechanic for a new installation. He’s suing the defendant for the extra labor needed. The defendant argues she sent the first pump out to the manufacturer for inspection, and it came back with a clean bill of health. She refuses to pay for the unnecessary extra work. The plaintiff says he agreed to rent a room in the defendant’s apartment. He paid the deposit but then realized he wasn’t comfortable living there because the electricity had been shut off. He told the defendant and asked for a refund. She refused, so he’s suing the woman for the amount he is owed. The defendant insists she told the plaintiff about the electricity from the start, and when she refused to pay back the deposit, the plaintiff allegedly threatened her. The plaintiff says he purchased a hunk-of-junk used car from the defendant. It doesn’t have a good title, and he can’t get it registered. He’s suing the defendant for the cost of the car. The defendant argues that he told the plaintiff the car had some issues, and he signed the title over to him like he was supposed to. The defendant insists the plaintiff is just exaggerating the situation because he has buyer’s remorse. 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 had to hire an attorney to evict the defendant, who he claims is a professional rent scammer. He’s suing for the money he’s owed. The defendant says she doesn’t owe a thing. She’s countersuing for what she’s out. The plaintiff says he’s a paralegal, and he struck a bargain with the defendant: He’d handle the man’s bankruptcy in exchange for the defendant replacing his car engine. He never followed through, so he’s suing for the cost of the engine. The defendant says the plaintiff pretended to be a lawyer. He insists he did work on the man’s car. The plaintiffs say they loaned the defendant money for bail after she got arrested for assault, but she’s running around town spending cash and not repaying them. They’re suing for what they’re owed. The defendant says she owes the bondsman, not the plaintiffs. She claims they co-signed the bond, but they never put up any cash. 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 sister-in-law. He claims she owes him for household items he left in an apartment and she won’t pay him back, so he’s suing. The defendant says she paid him for some of the items but told him to come pick up a bed she didn’t want, and now he expects her to pay for it. The plaintiff says she and the defendant used to work together. The defendant invited her to a party with a refundable ticket, and when the plaintiff had to cancel at the last minute, the defendant refused to refund her money. She’s suing for the cost of the ticket and inconvenience. The defendant says the plaintiff sent her a message only two hours before the event started. She’s countersuing for lost wages. The plaintiff says she rented a house from the defendant for 11 years. Now he’s refusing to return her security deposit, so she wants it back — with interest. The defendant claims the plaintiff stole a fridge, and there were two dead cats and urine-covered floors in the home. 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 friends and went on a cruise. Her son was involved in a horrific accident and she could no longer go, but the defendant took the plaintiff’s paid portion and gave it to someone else. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant says the cruise line canceled the reservation because the plaintiff stopped making payments. She had to scramble to find someone to cover the bill, and she owes nothing. She’s countersuing for vehicle damage and harassment. The plaintiff says the defendant hit his parked car and has some crazy story about how it happened and won’t take responsibility. He’s suing for the repair cost’s deductible. The defendant says another car hit him and then he hit the plaintiff’s car, and he denies he’s at 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 he painted the interior of the defendant’s house, but she hasn’t paid him in full. He’s tired of asking and deserves to get paid, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff brought his 12-year-old son to do heavy manual labor and kept asking her out and acting inappropriately. Bottom line, she paid him in full and owes nothing. The plaintiff says the defendant ordered a cake for his estranged daughter’s birthday and then never showed up to get it. He says he called and sent letters, and now he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says he did order the cake, but he insists he canceled the order in person at the bakery. The plaintiff says he sold his car to the defendant, his former boss. The check bounced, and now the guy is giving him the runaround, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff racked up a ton of tickets and the car was confiscated. He claims the plaintiff asked him to pay off the tickets in exchange for the car title. 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 puppy from the defendant’s shop, but the puppy was sick and tested positive for parasites, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff contacted her four months after the sale with a vet bill. The plaintiff says he and his girlfriend put a deposit on an apartment they were going to rent from the defendant, who promised to repair some things. He says the apartment smelled terrible and wasn’t ready when it was supposed to be, so they’re suing to get the deposit back. The defendant says the plaintiff backed out because he found a cheaper place. The plaintiff says the defendant is his landlord, and he says the man damaged his mint condition car when he used a broom to clean snow off it, and it scratched the vehicle. He’s suing for repair costs. The defendant says the plaintiff is just trying to get even because he initiated eviction proceedings. He insists he used a soft-bristle broom and didn’t scratch 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 the defendant is the father of his girlfriend’s toddler. He claims the maniac defendant had him falsely arrested on gun charges, so he’s suing for all the money he’s out. The defendant insists the plaintiff did pull a gun on him. He’s countersuing for pain and suffering. Then, the plaintiff says he sold a car to the defendant, but she’s dodging all his calls about the money she owes him. He’s suing for what he’s owed, plus punitive damages. The defendant insists she paid the car off in full and says the plaintiff is a con man. She’s countersuing for misrepresentation. Plus, the plaintiff says he gave the defendant a deposit for a room he was going to rent, but the guy never gave him a key and then dropped off the face of the earth with his money. He’s suing the con man to get it back. The defendant says the plaintiff was the one who disappeared for two months. He’s countersuing for three months of 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 claims the defendant, her former roommate, asked her to have sex with him. She declined, and the guy moved multiple people into the apartment, including his mentally ill mother. Things got so bad the plaintiff had to move out. The defendant gave the plaintiff a check for the security deposit, but it bounced, so the plaintiff is suing him for the money she’s owed. The defendant argues he doesn’t owe the plaintiff a dime. He also claims the plaintiff is a promiscuous, eccentric girl who had different men in the apartment every night. Then, the plaintiff says her boyfriend took her car for a routine oil change, but when he picked it up, the car seized an hour later. Turns out, the defendant forgot to put an oil filter in the car, and the engine was ruined as a result. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for the damage and repairs. The defendant argues it’s impossible to have forgotten to put an oil filter in the car, and besides, the plaintiff’s car is over 20 years old and has hundreds of thousands of miles on it. Plus, the plaintiff says she loaned the defendant money to put a patent on a tire invention of his. She’s fed up with chasing him down for the money she’s owed, so she’s suing him for the unpaid loan. The defendant claims the plaintiff just has romantic feelings for him, and there’s no actual terms or official deadlines to pay her back. Besides, he doesn’t have the money yet. 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 stole her three loving dogs and won’t give them back. She’s heartbroken and is suing the defendant for the value of her kidnapped dogs. The defendant insists she took in the dogs out of the goodness of her heart because the plaintiff lost her home, so they’re her dogs now. Then, the plaintiff says she rented a basement apartment from the defendant. As soon as she moved in, her belongings were stolen. Police officers investigated the alleged crime but said there were no signs of forced entry. She knows the defendant, her landlord, stole her stuff, and she’s suing her for the value of the stolen belongings. The defendant argues the plaintiff had all sorts of visitors, and it could have been any one of them. She denies ever stealing any belongings and owes this woman nothing. The defendant is countersuing for rent owed. Plus, the plaintiff says she stored a car at the defendant’s place of business, and when she tried to retrieve it, the car was gone. It turns out her car was stolen while in the defendant’s care, so she’s suing the defendant for the vehicle’s worth. The defendant claims he never even let the defendant store her car on his property in the first place. 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, her foster and godparent, gave her an iPhone 6 and laptop as gifts, but after a disagreement, he stole them out of her bag and won’t give them back. Now she’s suing for the cost of the items. The defendant argues once the plaintiff treated him with disrespect, he took them back. He initially paid for them, so he shouldn’t have to pay her anything. Then, the plaintiff says his son was hit by a car while riding his bicycle. The defendant, who drove the car, is ignoring the plaintiff’s requests to pay for the medical bills, so now he’s suing the driver for the costs. The defendant says the plaintiff’s son went through a stop sign without stopping and wasn’t even wearing a helmet. Bottom line, she says she did nothing wrong. Plus, the plaintiff says she agreed to rent an apartment from the defendant for her parents to live in. Her mother saw and loved it, but when she brought her father by on numerous occasions, he was never allowed access. Eventually, the plaintiff’s father decided to not rent the apartment. Now the plaintiff is having issues recovering the rent money she put down on the place, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff was anxious to get the apartment off the market, but a month later, she canceled and begged for the money back. The defendant refunded the security deposit but withheld the 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 claims the defendant, her brother, moved out of her home and stole her television and refused to pay rent. Now she’s suing him for money she’s owed. The defendant argues that he couldn’t stand living with his sister, and he packed up and moved out with his own television. He didn’t steal anything. Then, the plaintiff says his car broke down on the side of the road, and the defendant rebuilt his engine. However, there were new problems with the car he never had before. Now the car is in worse shape than before, so he’s suing the defendant for the money he’s owed. The defendant says he fixed the car two years ago and gave him a one-year warranty. The plaintiff didn’t even pay for the repair –– his mother did. After a year, the defendant says the plaintiff just wanted to get rid of the car. Bottom line, the defendant says he owes this “joker” 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 ordered a rum cake from the defendant’s bakery, but they made a red velvet cake instead. She’s suing because the party was ruined. The defendant says the plaintiff originally ordered red velvet and then changed her mind, but a new employee made a mistake and gave her the old one. He says he offered a refund, but the woman refused. The plaintiff says the defendant broke the power seat in his Mercedes when he brought it to their car wash, and no one there will take responsibility. He’s suing for the cost of the repair and gas. The defendant says the plaintiff claimed the seat was broken before the cleaning was complete. He says he reviewed the security footage and no one even sat in the seat, so the plaintiff is trying to scam 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 prepaid the defendant to do yardwork, but he took off with her money. She then found out he had a criminal past, and she’s suing him for what she’s owed. The defendant says he’s been in business for 35 years and did 99% of the work, but the plaintiff ranted at him when it rained and he had to wait to trim a tree. He’s countersuing for lost wages and business. The plaintiff says she hired the defendant as a handyman in her 23-unit building. She said he confirmed he was licensed and insured, but that wasn’t true. Now the bathrooms he worked on are leaking, so she’s suing for the money she paid him. The defendant says he never told the plaintiff he was licensed and insured. He alleges she’s suing because he filed a complaint after he was injured at work. The plaintiff says the defendant ruined his coat while dry cleaning it and made him sign something saying he’d only get $22 for it. He claims the coat was worth $500, so that’s what he’s suing for. The defendant says the coat had a defect because he followed the cleaning instructions. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices