The People’s Court Podcast

The plaintiff claims he was driving out to dinner when the tailgating defendant bumped him from behind, resulting in extensive damage to his Mercedes. Now he’s suing for the costs. The defendant argues that the plaintiff slammed on the brakes out of nowhere, intentionally causing the accident. The defendant is countersuing for damages to her front bumper. The plaintiff says the defendant refuses to give her security deposit back, so she’s suing for the money she says she’s owed. The defendant argues that the plaintiff has caused nothing but problems since she moved in, and if anyone’s owed money, the defendant says it’s definitely not her. She’s countersuing for additional repairs needed on the home. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant’s company to inspect a house he was purchasing. The defendant gave the plaintiff a report saying everything in the house was up to code. But that wasn’t true. A plumber told him he had a big problem and needed to replace all the pipes. Now the plaintiff is suing the defendant for the cost of the new pipes and installation. The defendant argues that he runs a reputable company and thinks a rogue plumber ripped the plaintiff off and is passing the blame onto 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 the defendant, his ex-girlfriend, stole his car. He says the defendant is hiding it and refuses to give it back or pay him what it’s worth. Now he’s suing her for the car. The defendant argues that the plaintiff didn’t want the car anymore, so she offered to take it off his hands. For him to turn around and sue her is pathetic. The defendant is countersuing for the money she says she spent on the plaintiff during their relationship. The plaintiff says that after a house fire, she rented the defendant’s home. When she left, the defendant refused to return the security deposit, so now she’s suing the defendant for what she’s owed. The defendant argues that the plaintiff actually owes him money because she ruined his childhood home. The defendant is countersuing for damages. The plaintiff says the defendant backed her car into his vehicle and refuses to pay up for the damages she caused. Now he’s suing her for the costs. The defendant claims she looked back before reversing, and out of nowhere, the plaintiff backed up. She thinks the collision was 100% the plaintiff’s fault, and she owes him 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 hired the defendant to DJ at an art festival. She paid him, but the guy blew her off. Now she’s suing the DJ for the money she paid in advance. The defendant argues that he had a medical emergency and tried to contact the plaintiff to tell her he was in the emergency room. The defendant says he offered to DJ for her next event in return, so he owes her nothing. The plaintiff claims he purchased a defunct van from the defendant. The engine completely blew. Since the defendant never told him about prior issues, the plaintiff claims he was bamboozled and is suing for the cost of the vehicle. The defendant argues that he had the van inspected before the purchase, and it was perfectly fine. The defendant says the plaintiff was just being reckless. The plaintiff says he rented an apartment from the defendant, and now that he’s moved out, the defendant won’t return the security deposit. Now he’s suing for that deposit. The defendant argues that the plaintiff didn’t move out in time for the new tenant to move in, and it ended up costing the defendant 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 plaintiffs, who work for a car repair shop, claim the defendant took advantage of a clerical error on a repair bill for her car. Now the defendant is trying to duck out on the work they did. The plaintiff only paid $56 on what was supposed to be an $800 bill, so they’re suing for the difference. The defendant argues that it’s not her fault the receptionist gave her the wrong bill. She owes them nothing. The plaintiffs say they were duped into buying a defective mobile home from the defendant. The thing was overrun with mold, the pipes were broken, and the list goes on and on. They’re suing for the state max of $5,000. The defendant argues that he replaced the heating system in the trailer prior to the sale, and the plaintiffs purchased it for a fair deal. He’s not responsible for what went wrong with the home after they purchased it. Now the defendant is countersuing for unreturned mail. The plaintiff paid the defendant in advance to babysit her child. Unfortunately, before the job, child services took the plaintiff’s child away, and the babysitting job never happened. The defendant hasn’t returned the babysitting money, so now the plaintiff is suing her for the amount she paid. The defendant claims she doesn’t owe that woman a dime, and yes, the child was taken away from child services, but since the plaintiff owed her money from a prior debt, she’s keeping the babysitting 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 she unknowingly rented her place to the defendant and high-schoolers who were celebrating graduation. She claims they trashed the house, left beer cans everywhere, and broke a storm door. She’s suing for all the damages. The defendant says the plaintiff is blowing it out of proportion. She claims the place looked just fine and denies they left beer cans anywhere. Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant as a driver for his medical transport company, which requires a drug test. He’s suing the defendant for the cost of the test. The defendant says he never quit the job — he got fired for having a heart attack. He claims he owes nothing. Plus, the plaintiff says she was driving with her three kids and the defendant slammed into her car out of nowhere. No one was hurt, but the car was damaged, so she’s suing for the cost. The defendant says the plaintiff was at fault, and he can’t believe she’s suing 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 hired the defendant to put on hair extensions, but the woman botched the job and damaged the plaintiff’s scalp so badly that she has migraines. She’s suing for her money back and pain and suffering. The defendant says she told the plaintiff not to wash her hair immediately after the extensions, but the plaintiff ignored her and the hair tape got wet. She’s countersuing for defamation. Then, the plaintiff says she dated the defendant years ago, but he still owes her money for a car loan. She’s suing for every penny that’s outstanding. The defendant says he was going to repay his ex, but she ended up moving in with him and his family. She deducted rent from what he owed on the loan — and then she cheated on him. He says he owes nothing. Plus, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, who turned on her when she moved out. She claims she left the place immaculate, but he’s refusing to return her security deposit. She’s suing to get it back. The defendant says the wacky plaintiff left the once-pristine place a mess. He claims he had every right to keep the deposit. 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 house from the defendant. Now that she’s out of the house, the defendant won’t return her security deposit. Now she’s suing for the security deposit she says she’s owed. The defendant says everything was fine until the plaintiff let her adult son move in. He was a mess who stunk up the place with pot smoke, forcing the defendant to have to repaint the entire place. The defendant says she owes nothing. Then, the plaintiff says she was swindled by the defendant after she bought a car from him that ended up being no good. Now she’s suing the defendant for the cost of the car. The defendant argues that the plaintiff test drove the car and had it looked at prior to bringing it into her personal mechanic. She just didn’t want the car anymore, so he shouldn’t have to pay her back. Plus, the plaintiff says he plowed the defendant’s snowy driveway nine times, but he refuses to pay him. It’s been a year and he wants his gosh darn money, so he’s suing for the cost of the nine plows. The defendant argues that the plaintiff piled the snow onto his precious plants, destroying them in the process. The defendant is countersuing the plaintiff for the cost to replace his rhododendrons. 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 her loud and obnoxious neighbor is always slamming things against their common wall and playing loud music, and it’s driving her crazy. One day, he slammed something against the wall so hard it caused her mirror to fall. Now she’s suing the defendant for the damages. The defendant says his neighbor of 20 years has been complaining about him since day one, and he’s a great neighbor. He is countersuing the plaintiff for harassment and missed work. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to paint her house. She paid him, but then he took off without finishing the job. Her house is now two colors, so she’s suing him for the value of the unfinished side of the house. The defendant argues that the only work that’s unfinished is a windowsill he can only access by getting inside the home, but he says she refuses to let him in and is making this all up. Plus, the plaintiff claims she hired the defendant to do plumbing work for a building she owns. The defendant did some of the work, and the plaintiff says she paid him in full, but now he won’t return to finish the job. Now she’s suing him for a full refund. The defendant argues that he did all the work he was hired for on one job but wasn’t paid for it, so he won’t complete the second job until he’s paid in full. The defendant is countersuing the plaintiff for the unpaid work. 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’s new girlfriend, and they were dating him at the same time. She claims the defendant slashed her tires and broke her window. After she pressed charges, the defendant posted a sex video of the plaintiff on social media, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff keyed her car and she had to take out an order of protection. She is countersuing for the damage to her vehicle. The plaintiff says her friend was walking the plaintiff’s small dog one day when the defendant’s two dogs attacked her dog and bit her. The defendant refused to help, so she’s suing her for vet bills. The defendant says the plaintiff’s dog started the fight by jumping on her dog, and animal control agreed. The plaintiff says he and a few friends rented a house near his college campus, but the slumlord landlord is keeping most of the security deposit. The plaintiff is suing for what he’s still owed. The defendant says he has every right to keep the deposit because the front and back doors were broken and the place was a mess. 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 kidnapped his shih tzu and is refusing to return the dog. He’s suing for recent vet bills and grooming costs. The defendant says the plaintiff’s other dog attacked the little shih tzu and the plaintiff begged her to take him, which she did. She insists he gave her the dog. The plaintiff says she and her mother bought furniture from the defendant’s store, but it was junk. She claims they got ripped off, so they’re suing for a refund and emotional distress. The defendant says they only complained about the couches, which he replaced, and he never heard anything else. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to remove snow from his roof after a big storm, but the guy ripped him off. He says the defendant promised to refund half the fee, but he never did. The plaintiff is suing for his money back. The defendant insists he completed the work at the agreed-upon price. 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 estranged husband, and he stole two cats, furniture, and winter clothing from her. He even had her arrested, so she’s suing him for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff didn’t even want the cats and threatened to toss them out into the wild. He denies having any furniture or clothing. The plaintiff says the defendant is the head chef and owner of a restaurant. He claims he worked there for a week as a line cook, but the man stiffed him on his pay, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff showed up for a week and then disappeared, leaving him in the lurch. The plaintiff says the defendant is her neighbor. She claims he damaged her house when he sprayed varnish on it when he was fixing his fence and he won’t pay for the damage. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant admits his pump sprayer oversprayed, and he offered to have a contractor repair it, but the plaintiff refused. He’s countersuing for what he paid the contractor to try to fix 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 plaintiffs say the defendant is their very weird former landlord, who they allege spent their security deposit instead of holding it in escrow. They’re suing to have the money returned now that they’ve moved out. The defendant says the plaintiffs told him they had a family emergency and they had to move out early, so he claims he informed them he was keeping the deposit. The plaintiff says she was leaving her building with her little Yorkie, and the defendant’s unleashed dog attacked and killed her elderly dog. She’s suing for the state maximum. The defendant says her puppy was behind a fence, and the plaintiff’s unleashed dog antagonized her puppy. The plaintiff says her daughter rented an apartment for her senior year in college, but the hard-headed defendant won’t return their security deposit. They never heard from him, so they’re suing. The defendant claims the tenants spot-painted the walls and left the bathroom a mess. He says he won’t return 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 her deadbeat ex-boyfriend, who mooched off her constantly. She says he never paid her back for anything, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says his ex is suing him because she misses having sex with him. He says she’s materialistic, so they broke up. He claims the money went back and forth when they were a couple, and he’s countersuing for stolen items. The plaintiff says she entered the defendant’s parking lot one snowy morning and hit two rocks, damaging her car. She claims he should have marked the rocks as hazards, so she’s suing for car repair costs. The defendant says the plaintiff came to his shop at 5 a.m., and he’s not responsible for cutting the corner sharply and scraping her vehicle on the decorative rocks. 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 she claims cut a vine that smashed down into her shed. She says it broke her Lalique and Baccarat crystal, so she’s suing for the value of the items. The defendant admits she cut down the vine but claims she never heard of anyone storing expensive crystal in an outside shed. The plaintiff says the defendant hired him to install kitchens in homes he flips. He says his paycheck bounced and the guy still hasn’t paid him, so he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff is a hack who didn’t install kitchens correctly, so he owes him 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 he parked on the street in New York City and got two tickets. Two days later, the defendant towed the car and said the cops told him to. The plaintiff claims he called police and he wasn’t on the tow list, so he’s suing for the cost of the tow and missed work. The defendant says the plaintiff sells cars with bogus plates and then disappears, so the police keep their eyes out and told him to tow it. He’s countersuing for lost wages. The plaintiff says the defendant is her son, and she loaned him money. Now she can’t get him to pay her back, and he even blocked her phone number. She’s suing for every penny he owes her. The defendant says his mother abandoned him at 3 and they only reconnected much later. He claims he took care of her and bought groceries, and she’s taking advantage of him. The plaintiff says she hired the defendant to replace a slab of concrete by her garage, and it began cracking just a few months later. She’s sure he used a bad batch of concrete, and she’s suing for her money back. The defendant says he doesn’t make the concrete — he just installs it. He claims he offered to rip it up and reinstall it, but the plaintiff said he took too long. 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 him to produce karaoke at his bar, but when he plugged in his equipment, the defendant’s faulty wiring fried it. He’s suing for the cost of the gear. The defendant says he didn’t hire the plaintiff, who’s a subcontractor. He claims the wiring is fine, and he denies any responsibility. The plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant’s grandmother, but the defendant decided to do renovations out of the blue and dismantled her kitchen and bathroom for months. She’s suing for mental anguish and missing belongings. The defendant says the plaintiff wasn’t paying rent and was squatting. She claims the plaintiff was asked to vacate several times. The plaintiff says the defendant was her longtime landscaper, but he damaged the side of her house with his equipment and won’t pay to fix it. She fired him, and now she’s suing him for the cost of the home repairs. The defendants say the damage was old and must have been from her previous landscaper. They offered to fix it, but the plaintiff refused and insisted on all new siding. 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 at the hair salon and a container of bleach spilled on her very expensive bag, ruining it. She’s suing the defendant for the cost of the purse. The defendant says the pregnant plaintiff brought in food, which spilled on the bag. She claims the plaintiff sprayed it with cleanser, staining it, and tried to blame her. The plaintiff says she was training for the Boston Marathon when the defendant’s dog viciously bit her on the back of her tricep, and the defendant yelled at her. She’s suing for medical bills, medicine, and a torn shirt. The defendant says her sweet dog was on a leash, and the plaintiff grabbed the defendant’s derriere, so the dog went into protective mode. The plaintiff says she was driving by a golf course and a golf ball smashed her windshield. The defendant hit an errant shot, but he refuses to pay for the repairs, so she’s suing. The defendant says he didn’t do anything wrong, and he claims the plaintiff should have gone through her insurance. 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 walking his leashed Yorkie one day and the defendant’s loose dog bit a chunk out of the Yorkie’s ear. He claims the defendant has had multiple tickets for letting his dogs run loose. He’s suing for the cost of vet bills. The defendant says the plaintiff went crazy on him and insists the lawsuit doesn’t make sense. The plaintiff says she hired the defendant, an architect, to help her prepare for permits to change her home into two dwellings. She was denied because of an oversight by the defendant, so she wants her money back. The defendant says he did the work and only took a non-refundable retainer. He says he offered a solution, but the plaintiff refused. The plaintiff says the defendant is her mother, who has owed her for loans for years. She’s suing for what she’s due. The defendant says her daughter disrespects her, and she’s not going to take it anymore. She’s countersuing for 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 he paid for an online class to become a pharmacy technician, but it turned out to be a scam. He’s suing for this money back. The defendant says she’s legit, and she claims the plaintiff didn’t complete the coursework. She’s countersuing for the balance owed. The plaintiffs say the defendant went into their apartment and tossed belongings out before they moved out so he could rent it to someone else. They are suing for all they’re owed. The defendant says the plaintiffs didn’t pay rent, so he had his workers go into the apartment to clear it out. He’s countersuing for cleaning costs and outstanding rent. The plaintiff says she gave the defendant an old freezer, but it dented her car while he was moving it. She’s suing for the cost of the repair. The defendant says the plaintiff’s sons were supposed to help him move it, so he thinks they should split 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 the defendant’s dog got out of his electric fence and killed her dog. She claims the defendant told her he’d pay for the cremation and a new dog but then backed out, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff’s Yorkie was running loose and came over and harassed his pit bull, and a fight ensued. The plaintiff says she bought a teeth whitening coupon from the company the defendant represents, but it doesn’t include the necessary additional dental work. She claims it was a fraud, so she’s suing to be removed from the collections company the defendant works for, plus 1 cent. The defendant says he was hired to collect a debt for a non-refundable coupon, and he won’t remove her name until the plaintiff pays her debt. He’s countersuing for the amount of the coupon, plus his commission. The plaintiff says he and two other people agreed to rent an apartment, but the deal fell through. He claims the defendant got a refund check from the landlord and then skipped out with the whole thing. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff backed out and left her in the lurch. She denies owing him 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 he was walking his dog one day when the defendant’s dog nipped him and took out a chunk of his knuckle. He’s suing for medical bills and pain and suffering. The defendant says the plaintiff’s dog was off-leash, and that’s what started the scuffle. He claims the plaintiff’s own dog was the one who bit him. The plaintiff says the defendant is his tenant and stiffed him on rent — and left the place a total mess. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff was his friend and let him do whatever he wanted but then changed his tune when the defendant found another place. He’s countersuing for all he’s out. The plaintiff says there was a warrant out for his arrest and a friend collected his bond money once the legal trouble was cleared up. Now she won’t give it back, so he’s suing. The defendant says the check was made out to her, so she cashed it and gave it to the plaintiff’s friend as instructed, so she doesn’t have 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 plaintiffs say they hired the defendant to plan their wedding, and they allege she stole their money and did nothing. They’re suing for a full refund. The defendant says the plaintiffs kept canceling on her and it was nightmare. The plaintiff says she sold her horse to the defendant, who only kept the horse for three weeks and demanded to return the animal. She’s suing for the balance she’s owed. The defendant says the horse was lame, and she’s been taking care of it. She’s countersuing for vet bills, boarding fees, and a return of her deposit. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to fix a chair, but the work was shoddy. The defendant never sent a refund, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says he’s been in business for decades and did a great job. He’s refusing to return any 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 backed his car into the plaintiff’s in a parking lot and promised to cover the repairs but never did. The plaintiff is suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says he and the plaintiff hit each other at 2 miles an hour, and the plaintiff’s car already had damage from hitting a deer, so he owes nothing. The plaintiff says the defendant is his lying ex-girlfriend, and she owes him money. He’s suing her for what he’s owed. The defendant says she and the plaintiff went on vacation and he paid for it, but now that they’ve split up, he’s claiming it was a loan. She’s countersuing for rent, utilities, and gas bills. The plaintiff says the defendants’ unleashed dog tried to eat her dog, who needed emergency surgery. She’s suing for the vet bills. The defendants say the dogs sniffed each other one day and it was friendly. They deny there was ever a fight. 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 two Jet Skis from the defendant, who said they were in great shape, but they turned out to be junk. He’s suing for the money back. The defendant says he fixed them up and the plaintiff bought them as-is, only to come back two weeks later complaining. He says he isn’t refunding anything. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to build him an aboveground pool and paid in full, but he was charged for several things he never received and now wants a partial refund. The defendant claims the pool came in from the manufacturer missing parts, but the plaintiff wanted the pool installed anyway. The plaintiff says she and the defendant were friends in school, but she loaned her money and never saw it again. She’s suing to be reimbursed. The defendant says the plaintiff came to her home ranting and raving about the loan, so her husband paid her. Now she’s getting sued. 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 garage apartment from the defendant’s mother, who kicked the plaintiff out and moved her son in. She asked for time to move out, but the defendant flooded the place, so she’s suing. The defendant says he gave the plaintiff 30 days and she didn’t comply. A pipe broke, causing the flood, so he had to evict her. The plaintiff says the defendant picked up her neighbor’s daughter and slammed her into the hood of the plaintiff’s car, denting it. The defendant won’t pay, so she’s suing her for the repair costs. The defendant says she was playing with a neighborhood kid when the damage happened, and they offered to cover some of the costs, but the plaintiff upped the amount. The plaintiff says he and the defendant were friends in high school, and they reconnected 30 years later. The defendant hired him for some contract paint work but then fired him without paying for the 50 hours he put in, so he’s suing. The defendant says the customer was unhappy with the plaintiff’s paint job, so he had to send other workers in to fix it. He’s countersuing for those costs. 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 bought a large speaker from the defendant. They said they made an agreement with the defendant that if they would get their money back if they could not get a truck to transport the speaker from the defendant’s store. The plaintiffs argue they could not get a truck, so they’re suing for the cost of the speaker, gas, and pain and suffering. The defendant argues someone showed up the same day with the receipt to pick up the speaker. He doesn’t think he owes the plaintiffs anything. The plaintiff was part of a susu agreement — a type of forced savings — with the defendant and some other people. She claims the defendant stopped paying, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the susu agreement is illegal anyway, so she doesn’t want to be a part of it. The plaintiff rented a house from the defendant on Airbnb because her sister and family needed a place to stay for the plaintiff’s wedding. She claims the house was infested with rats and other rodents, so she’s suing for the amount she paid for the house rental. The defendant argues her house doesn’t have rodents, and she doesn’t think she owes anything because the plaintiffs broke 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 plaintiff was taking her dog for a walk one day when the defendants’ two Rottweilers attacked her dog. She says her dog had to undergo emergency surgery and spent four days in the ICU. She says the defendants refuse to apologize, so she’s suing for vet bills. One of the defendants argue the plaintiff’s dog bit her. The defendants are countersuing for pain and suffering and medical bills. The plaintiff brought his car to the defendant’s garage to get work done on his car because it started overheating. He claims one of the defendant’s workers damaged his car, so he’s suing for property damage. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn’t pay the full amount on the bill. He claims the plaintiff only started complaining about the damage when the defendant asked about the money owed. The plaintiffs are a husband, wife, and their daughter. The parents say their daughter rented the defendant’s home for four years while she was in college. The father says he installed new lights in the house, but now the defendant is withholding the security deposit. They’re suing for their money back. The defendant argues the plaintiffs removed the lights when the daughter moved out, even though the defendant says he owns the lights because they were installed on his property. He claims the dad damaged the residence when he ripped the lights 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 plaintiffs say they had a gas leak at their home, and the scammer defendant, a plumber, took advantage of them. They’re suing for being overcharged. The defendant says he was called out on an emergency job in the middle of the night and he explained his rates. They wanted the heat fixed right away, but now they’re suing a year later. The plaintiff says she loaned the defendant, her co-worker, some money because she trusted her. She also loaned the defendant’s husband a Bible and he hasn’t returned that either. She’s suing for the outstanding loan. The defendants say the plaintiff already sued them over the loan and won, and they repaid her, so they don’t know why she’s after them again. They’re countersuing for work done. The plaintiff says she was out buying diapers when the unlicensed defendant ran into her car pulling out of a parking spot, and he crumpled it badly. She’s suing for repair fees. The defendant’s mother claims the plaintiff is the one who caused the crash. 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 him to deejay and photograph a sweet 16 party, and everyone had a blast. The defendant stiffed him on the payment, so he’s suing for his hard-earned money. The defendant says the plaintiff negotiated a deal on the side to photograph the event, and the client wasn’t happy. She’s countersuing for loss of future business and defamation. The plaintiff says the defendant cut him off on the road one day, and he hit a curb when he swerved to avoid her. He ruined his wheels and cracked the car frame, so he’s suing for repair costs. The defendant says the plaintiff was tailgating her, so she changed lanes. He then pulled up next to her and blamed her for his car damages even though there was no curb. The plaintiff says he rented an apartment from the defendant, but it flooded to the ceilings during Superstorm Sandy. The defendant evicted him and threw out all his belongings, so he’s suing for the state maximum. The defendant says he told the plaintiff to remove his items before the contractors began repairs, but he abandoned his stuff. 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’s hair salon for color correction, but they made it worse. She’s suing for a full refund and the cost to have it redone. The defendant says she’s a master colorist, and the plaintiff came in with terrible color. She says the plaintiff returned a few days later for a partial refund, and now they’re in court. The plaintiff says the defendant’s vicious dog attacked her little cocker spaniel in the dog park. The defendant won’t pay the vet bills, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff’s little dog was in the big dog section and was snapping at her dog. The defendant is countersuing for a doctor’s bill since she got bitten in the melee. The plaintiff says he brought his BMW to the defendant for a custom wrap, but the man dented the roof of his car and misplaced the spoiler. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff is a swindler who’s blaming him for damages he didn’t do. He claims the plaintiff canceled after the defendant spent the whole day prepping. 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 say the hired the defendants to cater their New Orleans-themed wedding party, but they never showed up. Their 150 guests had no food at all, so they’re suing because the wedding was ruined. The defendants say the catering manager’s electric car wasn’t fully charged and they missed the reception. The plaintiff says she loaned the defendant money to launch a T-shirt company, but he stopped repaying her when she rebuffed his advances. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says he was repaying the plaintiff in installments, but then she demanded full payment and defamed him. He claims they’re more than even. The plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-boyfriend. He borrowed money from her to buy a car, but he never repaid it, so she’s suing. The defendant claims the money was a gift, and she only began calling it a loan once they broke 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 she and the defendant are longtime friends. She loaned her pal some money, but she hasn’t been repaid, so she’s suing. The defendant says the money was a gift and claims the plaintiff’s son even threatened her. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to install his 65-inch TV on the wall, but the man cracked it. He has it on video, and the defendant still refuses to pay for it. The defendant says he’s being framed, and claims the TV was nine months old. He says it was already damaged. The plaintiff says she agreed to rent an apartment from the defendant, but he couldn’t get the previous tenants to move out and it fell through. Still, the man refuses to return her deposit or cover her storage costs, so she’s suing. The defendant says he warned the plaintiff he might have trouble getting the tenants out, and he insists the deposit was non-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 his ex-girlfriend. He claims she took his debit card and went on a wild spending spree, so he’s suing for what he’s out. The defendant says her ex told her to buy whatever she needed, but when she got back with her husband, he changed his tune. The plaintiff says the defendant is a former employee who attacked her and her truck. She’s suing for the cost of the vehicle damage. The defendant says the plaintiff dragged her out of her day care business and hit her with a chair, so she fought back. She denies damaging anything. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to install nine new windows in his house, and he put down a 50% deposit. A year later, the job still wasn’t done. He’s suing for his money back. The defendant claims the windows were delivered in December, but it was too cold to install them. 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 works with the defendant and once loaned her money. The plaintiff said he told the defendant she would have to pay late fees until the loan was paid off, but she hasn’t done that yet, so he’s suing for the interest on a loan. The defendant argues she paid off the loan and doesn’t owe him any more money. The plaintiff and the defendant were close friends, and he says he registered his car in the defendant’s name. The plaintiff says the car got towed, impounded, and sold off because the defendant had almost $2,000 in unpaid tickets. He’s suing for the value of the car and fees. The defendant argues he told the about the unpaid tickets. He’s countersuing for the cost of soccer equipment that was in the car when it got towed. The plaintiff rented a condo from the defendant. She says the landlord told her the lease was increasing, so she moved out. The plaintiff argues the defendant won’t return her security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff broke her lease and moved out early, so he needed the security deposit to cover 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 rented a townhouse to the defendant. He says he ultimately had to evict her because her checks kept bouncing. He says the house was badly damaged and the defendant left large buckets of urine inside. He’s suing for rent and damages. The defendant argues she doesn’t owe him anything. She claims the plaintiff is only suing her because he wants to remodel his house. Then, the plaintiff says she was walking her dog one day when the defendant’s pit bull ran out of a house and attacked her puppy. The plaintiff’s dog had to have part of her tail amputated, so she’s suing for vet bills and training classes. The defendant says she offered to pay for the vet bills, but the plaintiff kept refusing. Plus, the plaintiff brings her ex-boyfriend to court. She says she loaned him money to help pay for rent and utilities, but he has not paid her back, so she’s suing. The defendant argues he doesn’t owe her any money. He’s countersuing for the price of a couch. 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 ordered hair extensions from the defendant’s shop. When the plaintiff went to pick them up, she claims they were the wrong length, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff is suing him for no good reason. If she didn’t want the hair extensions, she shouldn’t have left his shop with them. Then, the plaintiff rented a house to the defendant. She claims the defendant sold the shed on her property to another person, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff gave her permission to move the shed to make room for a pool. The defendant is countersuing for pain and suffering. Plus, the plaintiff sold the defendant a machine to charge car air conditioning systems, but he hasn’t paid her in full, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he and the plaintiff agreed upon a lower price than the plaintiff says. 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 went to the defendant’s dental office to replace an old bridge. The plaintiff believes the defendant improperly installed teeth in his mouth, causing further damage, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says he suggested a particular procedure, but the plaintiff begged for a cheap denture that wasn’t the best option. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The defendant hired the plaintiff’s company to do some electrical work on his building. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant refuses to pay what he owes, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant denies owing because he claims the plaintiff only restored electric service to the third floor, leaving him in the dark on the first and second. Then, the plaintiff claims his friend, the defendant, borrowed his motorcycle and crashed it into a car, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff’s mother asked her son to move her motorcycle, but the plaintiff was drunk, so the defendant offered to help. When the defendant drove the motorcycle, he claims the plaintiff failed to tell him the brakes weren’t working. 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 ordered hair extensions from the defendant’s shop. When the plaintiff went to pick them up, she claims they were the wrong length, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff is suing him for no good reason. If she didn’t want the hair extensions, she shouldn’t have left his shop with them. Plus, the plaintiff brought his motorcycle into the defendant’s shop for repair, but he claims the defendant’s workers intentionally put grease on his tires so that he’d have to return for more work. The minute he got out of the shop, the plaintiff says the grease caused him to crash into a van, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant insists his workers would never do such a thing, and the crash was clearly the plaintiff’s fault. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to custom create balloon centerpieces for her wedding. The plaintiff was horrified by the result. The balloons didn’t have enough helium in them and some even deflated during the party, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant claims when she set up the balloons, everything looked great. It wasn’t until a week after the wedding that the plaintiff complained because five balloons didn’t float right. The defendant would have adjusted them if the plaintiff had said something 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 hired the defendant as an attorney to defend her son in court. Her son got into a fight and beat someone unconscious, which got him arrested and charged with attempted murder. The plaintiff doesn’t think the defendant was good at his job, so she’s suing for the cost of retainer. The defendant argues he had to dismiss himself from the case because the plaintiff refused to pay him. He’s countersuing for the balance of services. Then, the plaintiff rented the top floor of her home to her then-girlfriend’s daughter and son-in-law. After a month, she evicted the defendant. She claims her ex-girlfriend tried to kill herself in the plaintiff’s home and got drunk. The plaintiff claims the defendants left the place in a mess when they left, so she’s suing for rent and damages. The defendants argue the plaintiff tried to run over the ex-girlfriend and denied them access to the home. They say the plaintiff left their items outside in the rain when she kicked them out. They’re countersuing for rent and the cost of items that need replacing. 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 met the defendant when he was interviewing her for a job. He says he took a nap on the defendant’s bed while the defendant ran some errands. The defendant’s phone broke when he was in her room, so he bought her a new one. He argues the defendant won’t pay him back, so he’s suing. The defendant doesn’t think she owes him because she didn’t break her phone. Plus, the plaintiff had a service contract for oil with the defendant’s company to clean her heater. She says she stopped using the defendant’s company because she found a less expensive product elsewhere. She says the defendant kept cleaning her heater and she tried to cancel the contract, but he refuses to refund her money. The defendant argues the customer is required to buy oil from his company, but she hadn’t in years, so he canceled her contract. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant and loaned him money to maintain his credit. He says the defendant never paid him back, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff tried to steal his paycheck and he never borrowed money in the first place. He doesn’t think he 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 her cousin, the defendant, stole her dog, so she’s suing. The defendant claims their aunt originally owned the dog and gave the pup to him when she could no longer care for him. Besides, the defendant argues that the plaintiff doesn’t have the necessary space to take care of a dog. Then, the defendant hired the plaintiff to make dresses for her wedding party. Unfortunately, the plaintiff claims she has yet to be paid, so she’s suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff didn’t deliver the dresses in time, so she owes nothing. In fact, the defendant says the dresses were so late that they missed out on using their limo rental, and the photographer couldn’t get photos of the defendant’s bridal party. 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, a hair salon owner, alleges the defendant bought the building she used and jacked up the rent. The plaintiff refused to sign a new lease and claims the defendant didn’t return the security deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues that the plaintiff left without notice, and he doesn’t owe her a dime. The plaintiff claims the defendant got into an accident, and the car he hit careened into the plaintiff’s fence. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for the damages. The defendant says the accident wasn’t his fault, and therefore, he owes nothing. The plaintiff used to date the defendant. While they were together, the plaintiff says they once got into a fight, and the defendant stole money from his drawer, so he’s suing. The defendant admits she took the money, but she insists it’s because she felt threatened by the plaintiff and had to change her locks. The defendant is countersuing for lost wages. 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 and defendant lived together. The plaintiff says the defendant’s cat attacked his feline, and his cat needed surgery. He’s suing for vet bills, Uber trips to and from the vet, and loss of work. The defendant argues the plaintiff has a hairless cat who already had an abscess on his back. No one witnessed the fight, so she doesn’t think she owes. The plaintiff bought a car from the defendant. He says they agreed on a monthly payment plan, but then she started demanding accelerated payments. Then, one day, she stole his car, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s first check bounced, and she had to pay the bounce fee. She says she had a right to take the car back because the title was still in her name. The plaintiff says his neighbor’s tree fell on his car, which was a gift from his grandfather. He claims the defendant won’t pay, so he’s suing for the cost of car repairs. The defendant argues the car doesn’t even run and he isn’t sure the tree that fell onto his car was his. 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 hired the defendant to do electrical work on his house after Hurricane Sandy. He claims the defendant’s worker did a terrible job, and now the lights don’t work. He had to pay another electrician, so he’s suing for damages and the cost of having to pay for another electrician to fix it. The defendant claims he gave the plaintiff a price for the job, but then he tried to get additional work for free. Then, the plaintiff used to be in a relationship with the defendant, and they have a child together. She claims the defendant broke her computer and now won’t pay her back, so she’s suing for the cost of the laptop. The defendant argues he broke the computer by accident. He says the plaintiff told him not to worry about it, but then her mom’s boyfriend got in the middle of it all, so now they’re in court. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a car from the defendant. He claims the engine was cracked, and now the car overheats. He’s suing for the cost of car repairs. The defendant agues he told the plaintiff to bring the car in, but he waited over a week to do it, so it’s not his responsibility. 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 hired the defendant to put up decorations and props at her daughter’s Hollywood-themed Sweet 16 party. She says the defendant showed up late, so people had to wait in the lobby for the party to start. She’s suing for a partial refund. The defendant argues his workmen got stuck in traffic because of a marathon, but they still got everything done. He claims the party got started only 10 minutes late, and he offered her a credit for her next party, but she refused. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant, a painter, to do work around his house. He paid the defendant most of the money upfront, but he claims the workers did a terrible job and damaged his house. He’s suing for a refund. The defendant argues his workers did a great job and the plaintiff is impossible to please. He doesn’t think he owes the plaintiff a dime. Plus, the plaintiff contracted with the defendant to rent space for an event with 250 people. The plaintiff claims the defendant rented the venue to someone else just six days before the scheduled event, so he’s suing for breach of contract. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn’t pay and someone else offered him more money instead. He claims he did not even have a contract with the plaintiff to begin with. 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 is suing his aunt and cousin. The plaintiff moved in with the defendants because he got kicked out of his house. He claims his aunt and cousin stole his clothes and won’t pay him back, so he’s suing. The defendants argue the plaintiff stole things from their home when he moved in. They eventually had to evict him and get a restraining order. They’re countersuing for attorney fees, stolen property, and car damages. Then, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant. She says her daughter tripped on a pothole on the property and broke her arm. The plaintiff sued the management company, but then they canceled her lease. She’s suing for the balance on a security deposit. The defendant argues the plaintiff caused thousands of dollars in damage in their apartment. She’s countersuing for additional repairs. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to install shades in her condo. She says she was watching television with her great-grandson one day and the shades came crashing down. She had to hire someone else to install new shades, so she’s suing for a reimbursement. The defendant thinks the plaintiff should blame the people who installed her window frames, not 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 hired the defendant to fix his roof and install a new one. He claims the defendant subcontracted out to people who had no idea what they were doing, and it came out terribly. It didn’t even pass a home inspection. He’s suing for the cost to repair the roof. The defendant argues he did a great job and even gave the plaintiff a good deal. Then, the plaintiff bought a motorcycle from the defendant. He says there was a broken chain that he thinks the defendant glued back together. The motorcycle started dripping oil and the engine had issues, which he claims the defendant hid from him. He’s suing for the cost of a bike repair estimate. The defendant argues the bike sat around for several years before he sold it. He says he doesn’t know what the plaintiff did with the bike between the time he bought it and sued him. Plus, the plaintiff crashed into the defendant after he made a left turn when the plaintiff was going straight and had the right of way. She hit the defendant, who then crashed into another vehicle. The plaintiff says the defendant didn’t have enough on his insurance policy so pay her, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant argues the plaintiff was speeding when she crashed into 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 brought his car to the defendant’s shop because it overheated. He says the car overheated minutes after the defendant claimed he fixed it. It overheated a third time, then got it towed to a different mechanic, who said the thermostat was installed backwards. He’s suing for additional car repairs. The defendant argues he never would have installed the device backwards. Then, the plaintiff purchased a car from the defendant. He wants his money because he claims the vehicle broke down the day after he bought it. He’s suing for the deposit he put down. The defendant argues the plaintiff can’t just return the car as he pleases. Plus, it’s not his fault the plaintiff’s mom and girlfriend didn’t like the car. He’s countersuing for the balance on the deposit and loss of business. Plus, the plaintiff and defendant had been friends for 30 years, but the lawsuit ruined it. He brought his car to the defendant because his friend offered to fix the plaintiff’s truck transmission. The plaintiff says he got his car back five years later, and the car isn’t even in good condition. He’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant doesn’t think he owes. 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 sold a puppy to the defendant, her friend’s sister. She says the defendant never paid for the dog, so she took the dog back. The defendant put up fliers around the neighborhood claiming the plaintiff stole her dog. She’s suing for the cost of the dog and defamation of character. The defendant argues the plaintiff stole her dog and keeps moving the pet around so she can’t find it. The defendant is countersuing for the cost of the dog. Then, the plaintiff was hired to do marketing for the defendant’s cookie company. He says the defendant refuses to pay him for his services, so he’s suing for two months of salary. The defendant fired him, so he doesn’t owe the plaintiff. Plus, the plaintiff brings her ex-boyfriend to court. She argues the defendant never paid rent when they lived together, stole money from her, and even took cash out of her bank account. He hasn’t paid her back, so she’s suing for rent, stolen money, and bank overdraft charges. The defendant says he never even lived with her, and the defendant is just upset because their relationship went bad. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices