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The People’s Court Podcast

The People’s Court Podcast

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S1 Ep 369Not Keeping Things Locked Up

The plaintiff parked his trailer in a stall within the defendant’s storage facility, but when he went to pick it up, he says it was gone. The plaintiff believes his trailer was stolen, so he is suing. The defendant alleges there was a break-in in the facility while it was closed, and she’s not responsible for the theft. Then, the plaintiff has known the defendant for a decade and thought she could trust her. However, the plaintiff claims she rented a car for the defendant in her time of need, but the defendant returned the car with dents on the roof and doors, so the plaintiff is suing for the damages. The defendant alleges there were no damages to the car when she returned it, and the rental company is just trying to rip her off. Plus, the plaintiff purchased an iPhone from the defendant, and after using it for only a month, he says the phone locked up on him. The defendant promised to fix the phone, gave the plaintiff another faulty phone, and didn’t do anything to help, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant claims the plaintiff had the phone for three months, and he did everything to help him. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 202343 min

S1 Ep 368Pay Up or Else

The plaintiff says he and the defendant have been friends for years, so he loaned her money to get an apartment, but she got arrested for beating up her boyfriend. He then loaned her bail money, but she hasn’t repaid that either. He’s suing her for all he’s owed. The defendant says she and the plaintiff dated, and the money was a gift. She insists he’s just jealous, and she’s countersuing for mental anguish. Then, the plaintiff says he’s been in business in 40 years, and he’s never had a customer as bad as the defendant. He says he was hired to replace a damaged carport and did a good job, but she still hasn’t paid him, so he’s suing. The defendant says her house was flooded and floors got ruined because the plaintiff removed gutters during a rainstorm. She insists the work was shoddy and won’t pay more. Plus, the plaintiff says he lives in a seniors residence and when he went to pick up his parking sticker, his car got towed. He’s suing the tow company. The defendant says there were new rules and the plaintiff got towed because he failed to correctly display his parking sticker. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 23, 202343 min

S1 Ep 367Tossing a TV

The plaintiff says she stored two new flat-screen TVs at the defendant’s home, but he sold them after she rebuffed his sexual advances. She’s suing for their value. The defendant says the plaintiff hinted that she wanted to move in with him even though he already had a girlfriend. He claims he told the plaintiff to pick up the TVs because he had no more room, but she abandoned them and he got rid of them. Then, the plaintiff says he bought a Mercedes from the defendant, who he alleges falsified the inspection sticker and sold him a bad warranty. He’s seeking the money for repairs and a new inspection sticker. The defendant says the plaintiff bought a warranty from a third party, and he’s nothing but a scammer. He’s countersuing for defamation and slander. Plus, the plaintiff says she and the defendant were engaged, but the defendant called off the wedding six months beforehand. She had already bought her dress and paid for the reception hall, so she’s suing for what she spent. The defendant says the plaintiff paid for everything from their joint account, so they’re both out 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

Nov 22, 202343 min

S1 Ep 366Ripping Off an Ex

The plaintiff says the defendant is his ex-girlfriend. He alleges she went into his bank account after they broke up and used his money to pay her credit card. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant insists this was money she was owed after paying for her ex’s car repairs and other things. She’s countersuing for money still owed and defamation. Then, the plaintiff says he rented an apartment from the defendant, but the weasel is withholding his security deposit. He refuses to let it go, so he’s suing to get it back. The defendant says the plaintiff left with no notice and damaged the home badly during his tenancy, so he’s getting nothing back. Plus, the plaintiff says he bought a Dodge Ram from the defendant, and the entire suspension snapped three days later. He insists the defendant must have known about it, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant says he told the plaintiff to bring the truck in so he could look at it, but he never showed up. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 202343 min

S1 Ep 365A Lock Out

The plaintiff says she rented a basement apartment from the defendant, but the woman threw her out so her daughter could move in. She alleges the defendant tossed all her belongings outside on a snowy day, and she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff owes her rent, brought in cockroaches, and refused to leave after a court-ordered eviction. She’s countersuing for rent and exterminator costs. Then, the plaintiff says he’s a screenwriter and hired the defendant to edit his film. He claims the defendant had the footage for a year and has done nothing, so he’s suing for a refund. The defendant says he’s worked with a lot of big names, but the film had a lot of technical issues. He insists he deserves to be paid. Plus, the plaintiff says he was driving on the highway when the defendant crashed into the side of his car and took off. Turns out she had no license and was in a rental. He’s suing for the cost of the repairs. The defendant insists the plaintiff sideswiped her, not the other way around. She’s countersuing for repairs and emotional distress. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 202342 min

S1 Ep 364Big Drop

The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to move an Italian family heirloom, but the man dropped it and it broke. The defendant tried to fix it and it looks awful, so the plaintiff is suing for full repair costs. The defendant says his partner did drop the table, and he gave the plaintiff the option of a new table or a repair. He’s countersuing for defamation, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Then, the plaintiffs say the defendant hired them to work on tiny houses built for veterans. They claim the defendant stiffed them on their pay, so they’re suing. The defendant says she’s the director of a nonprofit, and one of the plaintiffs was bizarre and aggressive about how they got paid, so she no longer wanted him to work on the home. Plus, the plaintiff says his car broke down and the police called the defendant to tow it. His car was damaged at the tow yard after a break-in, but the defendant refuses to cover the cost. He’s suing. The defendant says the car was towed because of a collision and that’s what caused 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

Nov 17, 202343 min

S1 Ep 363Causing Damages

The plaintiff says the defendant parked her car so close to the plaintiff’s vehicle that it was touching it and it damaged her bumper. She also claims the defendant is the same woman she recently had a dispute with at a stop sign. She’s suing for the cost of the repairs and harassment. The defendant says the plaintiff is harassing her and accusing her. She said she’s never touched the plaintiff’s car. She’s countersuing for harassment. Then, the plaintiff says she bought a house from the defendant, but he turned off the pool two months before she moved in so he could save a buck. Now the water is green and it’s costing her a fortune to clean and refinish. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff had 15 days after the as-is sale to list damages, and she didn’t, so he’s off the hook. Plus, the plaintiff says he and the defendant are longtime friends, so suing her is tough. He loaned her thousands, and she’s failed to pay most of it back, so he’s suing. The defendant says she worked off the balance of the loan by cooking, cleaning, and gardening at the plaintiff’s home for months. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 16, 202343 min

S1 Ep 22019A Losing Gamble Over Penny Ante

The plaintiff says he gave his co-worker $11 to gamble with in Las Vegas. He claims his friend texted him that he won $5,000 but with his own money. He wants his share of the winnings, so he’s suing. The defendant says he played the plaintiff’s money in a slot machine and lost, so he owes him nothing. Then, the plaintiff says he rented a place that the defendant claimed she owned, which he later found out wasn’t true. He says the kitchen had no appliances, and he’s suing for rent and his security deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff is a squatter and a scammer who never gave her a penny. Plus, the plaintiff says he brought his dog to the defendant, a veterinarian. He claims the vet overcharged him for things the dog didn’t need, so he’s suing for his money back. The defendant says the dog had a huge tumor and needed an X-ray under anesthesia and blood tests, and he did everything by the book. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 202343 min

S1 Ep 361Give Me Some Credit

The plaintiff says the defendant is a sneaky real estate broker who promised to wipe out her bad credit so she could buy a house. She claims he stole thousands from her, so she’s suing. The defendant says after the deposit on a house was paid, the plaintiff’s mother died, so they could no longer use her credit score and the deal fell through. He’s countersuing for unpaid rent. Then, the plaintiff says she took lessons at the defendant’s driving school so she could get a commercial license to drive a school bus. She claims the teacher was inept, so she failed her road test. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says he’s been in business for decades, and says the plaintiff was nervous during her road test, but that’s not his fault. Plus, the plaintiff says she agreed to buy a car from the defendant. After she put down a deposit and traded her car in, she claims he bumped up the price by thousands, so she’s suing for her money back. The defendant says the plaintiff lied about her income, so the finance fees went up significantly. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 202343 min

S1 Ep 360Stiffed Over Setting Appointments

The plaintiff says he worked for the defendant’s company setting up appointments by phone. He claims he’s getting stiffed on his wages, so he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff didn’t keep a record of his hours and appointments, so he doesn’t believe he has to pay him anything. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to train her two dogs, but when she got them back, they had burn marks from being zapped, gashes, and other injuries. They were also untrained, dehydrated, and had worms. She filed a police report for animal abuse, and is suing for her training money back. The defendant says the plaintiff is a scammer who sent his dogs to him because they fought, which is why they had cuts. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant crashed into him while he was at a standstill in a parking lot. The defendant is refusing to cover the damages, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant the crash was a minor fender bender. He says he already gave the man some money and he won’t pay him more. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 202343 min

S1 Ep 359Tug-of-War Over a Car

The plaintiff says she bought her old car back from the defendant and it reeked of pot. She claims the defendant kept the title, and then snuck onto her property and stole the vehicle. She’s suing for the value of the car. The defendant says the car is in her name, and she can prove it. Then, the plaintiffs claim their landlord took advantage of them by making up damages to keep their security deposit, so they’re suing to get it back. The defendant says he needed to buy a new dishwasher and fix damaged walls. He claims he already returned part of the deposit and doesn’t owe anything else. Plus, the plaintiff says she referred people to the defendant’s CPR classes in return for a fee. She claims she sent her hundreds of students and is suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says she paid the plaintiff $1,000 and claims she never sent her students, so she owes her nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 10, 202343 min

S1 Ep 358Fights Over Furniture

The plaintiff dated the defendant and they used to live together. The plaintiff says they agreed to split the rent and utility bills, but she never paid, so he’s suing. The defendant argues they never had an agreement. She claims he stole her furniture, so she’s countersuing for the cost of furniture. Then, the plaintiff took her car to the defendant’s shop to get the transmission fixed. She says her car has been in his shop for a year and she still doesn’t have it back, so she’s suing for the value of her car. The defendant argues he fixed the car but found other problems he needed to fix. He claims she still owes him money, so he’s countersuing for the repair cost. Plus, the plaintiff and defendant have been friends for a long time. The plaintiff was moving, and the defendant offered to keep his TVs in her storage unit. When he went to pick up his belongings, one of his televisions was missing. He went to the defendant’s house and saw it on her wall. He’s suing for the cost of a TV. The defendant says she took the plaintiff’s TV out of storage and threw it out because the screen was cracked. She doesn’t think she owes him because they’re friends. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 9, 202343 min

S1 Ep 357The Bigger the Hoops, the Bigger the Lawsuit

The plaintiff bought earrings from the defendant’s store. She says she wanted to return the earrings even though she never wore them. The store’s employee wouldn’t let her return them, so she’s suing for the price of the earrings. The defendant says the earrings were bought at a discount and there’s no record of trying to return them. Plus, the earrings are costume jewelry, and the defendant says they don’t do refunds on costume jewelry. Then, the plaintiff rented a room from the defendant for his daughter. The only way to get to the kitchen was through the plaintiff’s daughter’s room and the defendant was reportedly rude to her. The plaintiff and his daughter are suing for a refund on rent. The defendant says the plaintiff is a bully who threatened him. He’s countersuing for the cost of changing locks and emotional abuse. Plus, there are three plaintiffs. They bought a car from the defendant and they say the car had major issues when they received it. They took it to a mechanic, who told them there was no emergency brake and a broken spark plug. They’re suing for a refund, car repairs, locksmith costs, and car parts. The defendant argues the plaintiffs never paid in full for the car. He’s countersuing for balance owed, repossession costs, and slander. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 202343 min

S1 Ep 356Accident Tears Family Apart

The plaintiff says she’s known the defendant for 30 years. She claims her former friend drove a car she insured without permission and got in an accident. She’s suing to be reimbursed for the accident deductible. The defendant says she swerved to avoid a cat and hit a wall, and she says she owes nothing. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is her former landlord, who she claims is keeping her security deposit without cause. The defendant says the plaintiff painted the walls dark brown and damaged them, so he owes nothing because he has to repaint. Plus, the plaintiff says she paid the defendant to fix a broken window at her house, but he took off without doing the work. She called and called, and then the cops said she was harassing him. The defendant says the plaintiff called the state police and accused him of a crime just a few hours after he left, and he lost his job because she complained to his boss. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 7, 202343 min

S1 Ep 355Password Spat

The plaintiff says he was hired by the defendant to do some website and app design, but he only got two-thirds of the money promised. He’s suing for the money owed. The defendant says he took the defendant in, gave him a place to stay, and offered a letter of reference. He says he owes him nothing. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant was driving carelessly, crossed over the yellow line, and smashed into his car. He says the defendant admitted it was his fault and begged him not to call the insurance, but now he’s refusing to pay up. He’s suing for the cost of car repairs. The defendant claims it was a snowy day and the plaintiff was fishtailing. Plus, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant for years. She claims that the pipe under her bathroom sink burst one day and flooded, and now the defendant is trying to keep the security deposit. She claims it wasn’t her fault, so she’s suing for the money back. The defendant claims the plaintiff caused the flood by leaving the water running all night, damaging two apartments. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 6, 202343 min

S1 Ep 354A Lawsuit with Some Teeth

The plaintiff says she saw the defendant for some dental work, but she claims he could never get it right. She says he kept charging her for impressions of her teeth and used a dental hammer on her. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff went missing for a year after she ordered dentures and they no longer fit. He said he’s tried to help her over and over again and she’s never paid a penny. Then, the plaintiff says she bought a car from the defendant and paid him two-thirds of the price. When the car died two weeks later, the defendant took the car and won’t give it back till she pays the balance. She’s suing for the down payment. The defendant says the car works fine and claims he found dope in the dashboard. Plus, the plaintiff says he and the defendant became roommates after meeting at the bar where they worked. He claims his former buddy stiffed him on rent, so he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff moved in with his girlfriend and left him holding the bag. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 3, 202343 min

S1 Ep 352Red-Light Wreck

The plaintiff says she and the defendant were close friends when he asked if he could drive her car. He ran a red light and another car hit them, and they were both injured. Now he won’t pay for the accident, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff asked him to drive and the accident was the other driver’s fault. Then, the plaintiffs say they dropped their dog off at the defendant’s animal care facility and got a call an hour later that their pet was badly injured. She was bleeding and had a hole in her paw requiring surgery, so they’re suing for the vet bill. The defendant says he’s been in business for 15 years and says the dog got a small cut that needed three stitches. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant is his nephew. He claims he sold him a dog and was supposed to get three puppies from the litter when she gave birth, but he never got any, so he’s suing for the money he says he’s owed. The defendant claims he offered puppies to his uncle but then he declined and said he wanted cash instead. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 2, 202343 min

S1 Ep 352Burned Over a Drug Deal

The plaintiff says he and the defendant have been friends for years. He claims he’s helped him out with loans for baby food and diapers, but his friend never pays him back, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff gave him a large amount of marijuana to sell, but he and his friends smoked it. He claims the loan doesn’t exist. Then, the plaintiff says she bought a full-size mattress from the defendant, but he delivered a queen and it doesn’t fit her bed frame. She says he told her to bring it back, but she doesn’t have a car. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says he’s already taken back one mattress and will refund her if she returns the mattress, which he’ll donate. Plus, the plaintiff says he sold the defendant a Cadillac car shell, and the defendant loved it. He hasn’t paid the plaintiff a dime for it, so he’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff had it lying around and says he told him he could have it for free. He’s countersuing for unauthorized removal of car parts. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 1, 202343 min

S1 Ep 351Not Getting the Point

The plaintiff claims her neighbor’s child shot a bow and arrow into her new fence, but her neighbor refuses to pay for the repairs, so she’s suing. The defendant says he told the plaintiff he would fix the fence himself because he has the experience, and he believes the repair quote the plaintiff received was too high. Then, the plaintiff has lived in his house for 47 years, and he claims his neighbor of 40 years had some work done to their shared fence, which damaged his side. The defendant refuses to pay for the repairs, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant alleges she can do whatever she wants on her side of the wall, and she didn’t cause any of the cracks on the plaintiff’s side. The defendant is petitioning the judge for an order preventing the plaintiff from doing any additional work to the wall. Plus, the plaintiff sold his former employee two box trucks, but he claims the defendant still owes him money. The plaintiff also alleges the defendant used the trucks under the plaintiff’s license and registration and racked up tickets he didn’t pay for, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff told him he didn’t owe any more money for the trucks. As far as the tickets and fines, the defendant claims they were $50 each, and he tried to pay back the plaintiff, but he refused to accept the money. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 202343 min

S1 Ep 350Failing a Fiancé

The plaintiff and the defendant were engaged to be married, but the plaintiff says living with the defendant turned out to be a disaster. After the two broke off the engagement, the plaintiff claims the defendant refused to return the engagement ring and wedding band, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant alleges the plaintiff still owes her for half their apartment bills, so she’s countersuing for those expenses. Then, the plaintiff, a licensed aesthetician, was hired by the defendant for laser hair removal and sold her a six-month package. However, the plaintiff says the defendant showed up to four appointments before calling PayPal for a refund, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant alleges she doesn’t owe the plaintiff anything because the plaintiff runs an illegitimate business, and the defendant had every right to ask PayPal for a refund. Plus, the plaintiff, an Uber driver, claims the defendant rear-ended him while he was on the job. The defendant’s insurance paid for the repairs, but the plaintiff says it took four days, and he lost out on potential work, so he’s suing for lost wages. The defendant alleges the car couldn’t have taken four days to repair because the damages weren’t that extensive, and he believes the plaintiff is just trying to scam him out of money. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 202343 min

S1 Ep 349Legal Cure for a Bad Manicure

The plaintiff went to the defendant’s nail salon. She claims the salon overcharged her and then cut her finger, which caused her extensive bleeding. She’s suing for pain and suffering and loss of modeling work. The defendant argues the plaintiff was satisfied when she left the salon. Then, the plaintiff did handywork for his neighbor, the defendant, but then Hurricane Irma hit their neighborhood. The plaintiff says the defendant harassed him and blamed him for damage caused by the hurricane. He’s suing for legal fees, gas, defamation of character, and loss of work. The defendant got a restraining order against him and says he ruined her house. Plus, The plaintiff says his cab was illegally towed by the defendant. He argues the defendant damaged his cab when it was towed, so he’s suing for car damages, reimbursement, and lost wages. The defendant says there wasn’t a tag on the cab, so he says it was parked illegally. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 27, 202343 min

S1 Ep 348Broken Bond Over a Bail Bond

The plaintiff accuses the defendant of stealing money from her bank account. The plaintiff says she gave the defendant her bank card to get money for bail, but she claims the defendant stole money and will not pay her back. The defendant is countersuing for defamation. Then, the plaintiff used to work and live with the defendant. She claims the defendant asked her to pay rent early, but the defendant didn’t pay and then said she was moving out, so the plaintiff is suing her for the cost of prepaid rent. The defendant doesn’t think she owes the plaintiff money because the plaintiff changed their move out agreement. Plus, the plaintiff pawned jewelry at the defendant’s pawn shop. She claims the defendant’s store lost her jewelry, so she’s suing for the value of her items. The defendant says he has no idea what happened to her jewelry, and they are not responsible for theft or loss. The defendant claims he offered her money and items from his catalog. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 202343 min

S1 Ep 347Clocking His Brother

The plaintiff says his brother, the defendant, punched him in the face during a fight one night and broke his eye socket bone. The plaintiff required medical treatment, and he’s suing his brother for the bills, as well as pain and suffering. The defendant claims the plaintiff was intoxicated, and he punched the plaintiff in self-defense. Then, the plaintiff bought a china cabinet from the defendant’s store, but when it was delivered, the plaintiff says the defendant’s moving guys broke the glass and the door. The defendant promised to fix it, but the plaintiff says she’s tired of waiting, so she’s suing for the damages. The defendant claims he reordered replacement parts, but the plaintiff refuses to respond to his calls to schedule the installation. Plus, the plaintiff was spending time at the dog park with her dog, Bravo, when the defendants’ dog attacked Bravo and bit him in the eye. The plaintiff says the defendants refuse to reimburse her for the vet bills, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants admit there was a light scuffle between the dogs, but they allege there was no blood or injury, and the defendants believe this is just a money grab from the plaintiff. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 202343 min

S1 Ep 346Cracking Up Over a Nutcracker

The plaintiff says her uncle died, and the defendant — his supposed dear friend — stole all his belongings. She never gave him permission, so she’s suing for the value of the items. The defendant says he helped clean out the condo and only took a few small items with sentimental value. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is his sister. He claims he bought a car from her, but it’s a giant lemon and she won’t take it back. He’s suing for a refund. The defendant says her brother drove the car and worked just fine, and she had to go to the cops because the plaintiff and his wife were harassing her. Plus, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant and soon found it was unsuitable for her and her son because the neighbors were partying pot smokers and mail thieves. The plaintiff was let out of her lease, but the defendant kept some of the deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant says she has every right to withhold the money because the plaintiff broke the lease. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 202343 min

S1 Ep 345Cracking Up a Neighbor

The plaintiff’s neighbor hired the defendant’s company to trim his trees, and the plaintiff claims the company illegally parked their heavy truck on the plaintiff’s driveway without his permission. The plaintiff alleges the defendant damaged his property, and he’s suing for the repairs. The defendant, a tree-trimming professional of over 40 years, insists he’s not responsible for the damages. Then, the plaintiff was driving on Halloween night when he claims the impatient defendant tried to pass him and sideswiped his car. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for the damages. The defendant alleges the plaintiff was the one who cut her off, and she believes he was intoxicated. The plaintiff purchased a food truck from the defendant, but he says when he went to pick it up, the defendant wouldn’t turn it over to him. First, the defendant said he needed to fix the radiator and the brakes. Then, the defendant said the transmission needed repair. Every week it was something else, so the plaintiff requested a refund, but the defendant refused, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff took so long to pay off the food truck that the radiator froze up in the cold winter months, and he denies owing anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 202343 min

S1 Ep 344Being a Wheezer

The plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant. After getting sick, the plaintiff had the apartment tested for mold and found out the place contained 30 times the mold that is safe for humans to breathe. The plaintiff claims he complained to the defendant but was ignored, so the plaintiff is suing for the mold test, moving costs, and a hotel room. The defendant alleges the mold issue is contrived, and the plaintiff is just trying to take advantage of him. Then, the plaintiff and her ex-fiancé purchased a phone together and agreed to split the cost, but the plaintiff claims the defendant failed to pay his portion, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he told the plaintiff she could have the phone back, but the plaintiff turned it off on him as retribution for the breakup. Plus, t he plaintiff and her ex-husband purchased a motorcycle when they were together, but the defendant didn’t keep up with the maintenance and the engine cracked. Even though the defendant got the motorcycle after the divorce, the plaintiff claims she was stuck with the bill, so she is suing for the balance of the loan. The defendant insists the chain came off the motorcycle and broke, but the plaintiff wouldn’t call the insurance company because she was bitter about the divorce and wanted to get back at the defendant. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 202342 min

S1 Ep 343Gifting Gone Wrong

The plaintiff says she’s known the defendants for years and loaned them money around the holidays. She claims they’re now taking advantage of her compassion by failing to repay her, so she’s suing them. The defendants say the plaintiff gave them the money as a Christmas gift and then turned around two years later and said it was a loan. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant ran into her car while jogging, damaging the vehicle, and now won’t communicate with her. She had to spend money to repair the car, so she’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff hit him so hard he flipped in the air, and says it’s her fault. He is countersuing for the cost of an ambulance. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 19, 202342 min

S1 Ep 342Burned by an Ex

The plaintiff says the defendant is his ex-girlfriend. He claims she secretly opened up two credit cards and a loan using his line of credit and never repaid it, so he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says they always had shared credit cards and denies she has any outstanding debt. She’s countersuing for a countertop the defendant burned while they lived together. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant has been doing roofing work for her for 14 years, but he messed up the latest job. She claims there’s a leak in her kitchen and the defendant keeps giving her the royal runaround. She had to hire someone else, so she’s suing for what she paid. The defendant says the plaintiff has several roofs and he didn’t work on the one over the kitchen. He claims he explained it to her, but she won’t listen. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 202342 min

S1 Ep 341No Contract, No Cash

The plaintiff says the defendant hired him to paint some rooms in the house, but he got stiffed. He’s suing him for outstanding wages owed, plus mental anguish. The defendant says the plaintiff was a day laborer who did subpar work, but he paid him daily anyway. He denies owing anything. Then, the plaintiff says he bought a car from the defendant, but the guy scammed him and never gave him the vehicle after he paid for it in full. He’s suing for his money back. The defendant claims the plaintiff only paid off part of the car, plus he’s stuck paying storage fees. He denies owing anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 202342 min

S1 Ep 340Sale of a Sick Kitten

The plaintiff says he purchased a Scottish fold kitten from the defendant, but he was sick with an aggressive immune virus and died. He says the cat’s death cause irreparable emotional and financial harm, so he’s suing. The defendant says she sold the plaintiff two healthy kittens, and claims one got sick months later. She’s countersuing for stress and aggravation. Then, the plaintiff says she rented a room from the defendant, who she claims turned out to be a nut. She says the woman removed her food from the fridge and banged on her door so hard she had to call the cops. She’s suing for the cost of spoiled food and an unreturned security deposit. The defendant says she treated the plaintiff like a sister, and she’s suing her for unpaid rent. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 202342 min

S1 Ep 338Heartbroken Over a Lost Dog

The plaintiff says she left her miniature chocolate poodle with the defendant while she was away, and the woman lost her. She says she’s devastated without her dog, so she’s suing for thousands. The defendant says she let the dog out in the fenced yard one day and she disappeared. She’s countersuing for unpaid rent. Then, the plaintiff says he rented an apartment to the defendant, but she ruined the place. He claims she put up an illegal wall, damaged historic floors, and left the place a disaster, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff is a slumlord and the place was a wreck when she moved in. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 202342 min

S1 Ep 338Badly Inked Deal

The plaintiffs say the defendant is their neighbor. They claims she was supposed to sell some ink cartridges for them and give them a 30 percent cut. When they asked for the money, she claimed the cartridges were a gift. They’re suing for what she owes them. The defendant says one of the plaintiffs said they were gifts and only asked for money when they saw the ink on eBay. She’s countersuing for all she’s out. Then, the plaintiff and defendant are neighbors. The plaintiff claims branches from his neighbor’s gigantic, untrimmed tree hang over his garage, blocking the drains and ruining the roof. He’s suing for the cost of a new roof. The defendant says it’s impossible to determine that his tree is the problem. He says he won’t pay for the roof. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 202342 min

S1 Ep 337Failing the Family

The plaintiff says the defendant is her stepdaughter, who she bailed out financially. The plaintiff claims she’s never been reimbursed, and family or no family, she’s suing for her money back. The defendant says she doesn’t like the plaintiff and claims she was repaying in installments, but then her stepmom asked for the loan in full. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is her estranged husband. She claims he had her and her son arrested, claiming they were threatening him. She says when she got out of jail, all her belongings were gone, along with $1,800 in cash. She’s suing him for the items. The defendant claims the plaintiff is making it all up. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 202342 min

S1 Ep 336Vexing and Ex

The plaintiff says she and the defendant split up after nine years because he was cheating on her. She claims he stole landscaping equipment, so she’s suing him for the value. The defendant denies he took anything and claims his ex is just trying to make life rough for him and his new wife. Then, the plaintiffs say the defendants co-own a boat, and the defendants did repairs on it. They say one of the defendants put a stop payment on the check, and now they aren’t getting paid, so they’re suing for the outstanding bill. The defendants say they just brought the boat in to be checked out but claim they never authorized any repairs, so they won’t pay up. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 202342 min

S1 Ep 335Say Neigh to This Deal

The plaintiff says the defendant conspired with his ex-wife to come on his property and steal his horse from his ranch. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says she and the plaintiff had a deal — use of her semi-retired horse in exchange for free boarding for her other horse. She claims he was abusing the older horse, so she rescued her. She’s countersuing for money she’s now out. Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to do some minor engine work, but the man ended up destroying it. He’s suing for the amount it will cost him to get a new motor. The defendant says he worked on the engine and told the plaintiff there was an issue because it had 300,000 miles on it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 202342 min

S1 Ep 334Slandered Landlord?

The plaintiff says he helped out his tenant, the defendant, by lending her money for furniture and a TV, but she posted their conversations on social media and slandered him when he tried to get reimbursed. He’s suing for his money back. The defendant says the plaintiff lavished her with gifts and once stripped naked in front of her and demanded sexual favors from her cousin. She’s countersuing for money she’s out. Then, the plaintiff says he sold the defendant a jacket on eBay and never got payment, even though he knows the defendant received it. He’s suing for the money owed. The defendant says the plaintiff canceled the sale, and he never got the jacket since it was sent to an old address. He’s countersuing for lost wages. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 202341 min

S1 Ep 333Wigging Out

The plaintiff says she hired the defendant to make a wig for her, but the hair started falling out. She claims the defendant accused her of taking poor care of the wig, so she’s suing for the cost of the wig and lost wages. The defendant says she fixed the wig for the plaintiff, and she’s countersuing for slander and lost wages. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to move her belongings from Nevada to Arizona, but he forgot to pack up the items in her shed. He refuses to reimburse her for the missing items, so she’s suing him. The defendant says the plaintiff wasn’t there when he was packing, and the real estate agent signed off on the job. He claims the shed was never mentioned. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 5, 202342 min

S1 Ep 332Fishy-Sounding Accusations

The plaintiff says he met the defendant at work and ended up renting a room from her. He claims she accused him of stealing $900 from her, so he moved out after she told everyone at work. He’s suing for the security deposit she owes him, plus defamation. The defendant says she caught him digging in her purse and filed a police report, and claims he destroyed items in her home. She’s filed a countersuit for damaged property. Then, the plaintiff says she bought a townhouse from the defendant, who didn’t disclose the terrible termite problem. She’s suing for all the fumigation fees. The defendant claims the unit had no violations at the time of the sale and doesn’t owe the plaintiff a dime. He’s countersuing for lost wages and time wasted. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 4, 202342 min

S1 Ep 331Stiffing an Ex

The plaintiff says she met the defendant on a dating app and loaned him money. Now that they’ve broken up, she says he’s ignoring her, so she’s suing him for repayment. The defendant claims his ex showered him with gifts and says he owes her nothing. He’s countersuing for emotional distress and lost wages. Then, the plaintiffs say the defendant built them a pool and retaining wall that collapsed into their yard and damaged it. They say the defendant refuses to cover the costs, so they’re suing him. The defendant says the did the work years prior and still agreed to fix the wall, which he did. He claims they’re just being greedy. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 202342 min

S1 Ep 330I Spy

The plaintiff says she used to rent a room from the defendant, but she secretly installed a video camera to spy on her. She says her rights have been violated, so she’s suing her former roommate for rent. The defendant says the plaintiff ripped down a security camera in a common area after the police told her to put one up. She’s filed a countersuit for past-due rent and property damage. Then, the plaintiff says he rented a U-Haul for the defendant and her kids because he felt bad about an impending eviction, but she kept it for three additional days. He’s suing for the money owed. The defendant says the truck was towed and the plaintiff posted her picture on social media calling her a thief. She’s countersuing for defamation. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 202342 min

S1 Ep 329Doggone Sad Dispute

The plaintiff says the defendant is his ex-girlfriend, and they lived together for four years. He claims she refuses to return his dog to him, so he’s suing for the cost of the dog and potential breeding profits. The defendant says the dog was a gift for both of them, and she kicked him out because he cheated. She claims the dog was killed when she jumped out of a moving car, but the plaintiff doesn’t believe her. Then, the plaintiff says he dropped his truck off at the defendant’s repair business, but the guy parked it on the street and it was towed. It racked up thousands in fees, so he’s suing the defendant for that money to get his truck back. The defendant says they work at the same company and he was to work on the truck in his spare time. After 18 months, the truck was stolen and the plaintiff won’t pay the impound fees. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 28, 202342 min

S1 Ep 328Deep Dysfunction

The plaintiff says the defendant is his mom. He claims she owes him for keeping some of his stuff and refusing to return it, so he’s suing for the items’ value. The defendant says her son was arrested for a DUI, so she took the car, which is in her name, away from him. She claims he moved out in a huff and told her to do whatever she wanted with his things. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is his ex-girlfriend. He claims she borrowed money to help out a “friend,” and when he tried to collect repayment, she ignored him. He’s suing to get his money back. The defendant says she met the plaintiff in the taxi he drove, and he showered her with gifts even though they weren’t sexually involved. She denies owing anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 202342 min

S1 Ep 327Burned Over a Bad Stove

The plaintiff says she bought a defective stove from the defendant and he refuses to honor its two-year warranty. She’s suing for a refund of the purchase price. The defendant claims the plaintiff broke the oven door, so he replaced it, but she’s still complaining. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant ripped her off when she bought a car from him. She claims he failed to give her the title in a timely manner, so she’s suing for her money back. The defendant says he gave the defendant a temporary title and even offered to refund her money, but she refused to return the car. Plus, the plaintiff says he rented an apartment to the plaintiff, who he claims painted the walls bold, crazy colors. He says he was forced to spend an extra amount to have them repainted, so he’s suing for the cost. The defendant says she lived there for 13 years and was a good tenant. She insists she shouldn’t have to pay for repainting, and she’s countersuing for a return of her security and an electric bill refund. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 202342 min

S1 Ep 326Breeding Distrust

The plaintiff says she and the defendant agreed to mate their dogs and she was supposed to get two puppies from the litter. She claims she never received them, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff first asked for money and then puppies. She’s countersuing for lost wages and surgery. Then, the plaintiff says he bought a motor from the defendant, who told him it was in good working order. He claims once he got it into his car, it had no oil and made a racket. He says the defendant is a scammer, so he’s suing for his money back. The defendant claims the engine was sold “as is” and he has no obligation to return the money. Plus, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to clear the leaves from his one-acre property and foolishly paid in advance. He says she only did half the work and he had to hire someone else, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff took advantage of her inexperience and underpaid her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25, 202341 min

S1 Ep 325Tinder Date Dashed with the Cash

The plaintiff says she met the defendant on Tinder and left him alone in her house three weeks after meeting him. She claims he was gone when she got home, along with $2,700 of her cash. The police retrieved $1,300, but she’s suing for the balance. The defendant claims the plaintiff gave him the money to help pay his child support and then changed her mind. Then, the plaintiff says she bought a used car from the defendant, who wouldn’t let her test drive it. She claims it failed inspection and she had to spend lots of money on it, so she’s suing for reimbursement. The defendant claims the car had no mechanical issues and says he’s under no obligation to return her money. He’s countersuing for emotional distress. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 202342 min

S1 Ep 324Hung Out to Dry

The plaintiff says the defendant is her father, who she says put her washer and dryer outside for her to pick up. She claims they were stolen by the time she got there and blames her dad for making a foolish decision. She’s suing him for the value of the appliances. The defendant says his daughter left them at his home for two years and he told her several times that she needed to come pick them up. Then, the plaintiffs say they hired the defendant to undercoat a truck as a Christmas gift. They claim they paid in cash, but he never did a thing, so they’re suing for their money back. The defendant says the plaintiffs are impatient and specialized jobs like this take time. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 21, 202342 min

S1 Ep 323Stealing from a Child?

The plaintiff says she’s known the defendant since she was 5, so she let him stay with her after he was kicked out of his home for substance abuse. She alleges he turned out to be a thief who stole her husband’s medication and her child’s iPhone, so she’s suing for the cost of the phone. The defendant denies stealing anything. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant was her landlord for 22 years, then out of the blue told her she had to move within 60 days with no explanation. She’s suing for her security deposit back. The defendant says the plaintiff constantly denied her access to the apartment. She claims she spent the deposit on all the repairs for two decades of damage. She’s countersuing for storage fees for belongings left behind. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 20, 202342 min

S1 Ep 322Squeezed Over an Accordion

The plaintiff says he bought an accordion from the defendant and was told it was in perfect working order. He claims he brought it to an expert when he got it home and found out wires were corroded, so he’s suing for a refund. The defendant says she was selling her grandfather’s accordion and that a wire was missing, but it still worked. Then, the plaintiff says he brought his car to the defendant to fix his air conditioning. He claims the defendant told him it was fixed, but it stopped working again almost immediately. He’s suing for a refund. The defendant says he replaced the air compressor and all was fine. Four weeks later, the 20-year-old car had a new leak, and he claims the plaintiff didn’t want to pay to have it fixed. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 202342 min

S1 Ep 321Not Making the Cut

The plaintiff says she hired the defendants to design a prototype for a head wrap for styled hair. Once she hired them to mass produce them, however, she claims they destroyed the expensive fabric she had provided, so she’s suing. The defendants say they cut the fabric to the pattern and the plaintiff freaked out. They’re countersuing for slander and unpaid labor costs. Then, the plaintiff says he brought his expensive Cuban gold chain to the defendant to have a link repaired, but he claims the guy swapped it out for a cheaper chain. He says he was hoodwinked and is suing. The defendant says he’s been a reputable jeweler for 25 years, and claims the accusation is damaging his business. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 202342 min

S1 Ep 320Torched Porsche

The plaintiff says he bought a Porsche from the defendant, but the guy’s place burned down before he could pick it up. The plaintiff claims the defendant never fixed the car like he promised to, so he’s suing. The defendant says the car was far from the fire and he had to wait for the all-clear from the fire department. Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to install an aluminum roof over his patio. He claims the guy did a lousy job because it leaks when it rains, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff is his ex-girlfriend’s cousin, and she had restraining order on him after he finished building the awning. He claims he told the plaintiff he’d send a friend over to do the repairs, but the offer was refused. Plus, the plaintiff says she bought furniture online from the defendant. She claims it was wrapped in moving blankets when she picked it up, so she didn’t discover it was damaged until she got it home. She claims she was duped and is suing for a refund. The defendant says the lightly used furniture was fine when she sold it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 202342 min