The People’s Court Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The plaintiff says she and the defendant were close friends for 15 years until they moved in together. The plaintiff claims her ex-friend tossed out all her belongings and told her she enjoyed doing it. She’s suing for the value of the items. The defendant says the plaintiff was homeless and she let her move in rent-free for months, but then she left behind piles of junk. She’s countersuing for unpaid back rent. Then, the plaintiff says he was visiting a friend who lives on the defendant’s property when a broken gate damaged his car. He says the defendant promised to pay for the repairs but hasn’t, so he’s suing for the cost. The defendant says the plaintiff told him the repairs were only a few hundred dollars, plus he has no proof the gate caused the damage. 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

The plaintiff says he towed a crashed car at the police department’s request, but now the defendant is refusing to pay the towing and storage fees. She also hasn’t picked up the car, so he’s suing her. The defendant says the plaintiff waited a week to inform her he had the car. She claims he’s a scammer and she owes nothing. Then, the plaintiff says he dropped off items for dry cleaning at the defendant’s store, but he accidentally left some jewelry in them. He says the defendant told him she put the items in her safe, but then said she gave his things away to another customer. He’s suing for the value of the missing jewelry. The defendant claims she found the jewelry on the floor and says no one called about it. Plus, the plaintiff says she hired the defendants to steam clean her home, but they backed their truck into her fence and knocked it over. She says they sent her a check for $100, but it cost $2,500 to fix, so she’s suing. The defendants say the fence was old and the plaintiff is trying to gouge them. 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

The plaintiff says the defendant took advantage of him and sold him a junker. He claims the defendant won’t repair the car or respect the warranty, so he’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff failed to register the car, so that’s why it failed inspection. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant was her manager at a phone store. She says he accused her of stealing money from the cash deposit and fired her. She says she didn’t steal a thing and he had no right to deduct money from her, so she’s suing for back pay, plus pain and suffering. The defendant says he has video of the plaintiff near where the money was kept and claims she acted suspicious. 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

The plaintiff says he’s the victim of a hit-and-run and claims the defendant is a menace to society. He says she hit his vehicle with a shopping cart, then hit the gas in her car and tried to run him over. He says he fell and hit his head and now his vision is affected, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff is a nut. She says he slapped her and lied to the cops. Then, the plaintiff says he works at a big box store and became friends with the defendant when he came in as a customer. He claims the defendant asked him for money because his son was in jail, so he loaned him $1,000. They argued over politics, so he hasn’t been repaid and he’s suing. The defendant says he and the plaintiff had a business deal, and he’s filed a countersuit for services provided. 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

The plaintiff says the defendant is her deceased son’s fiancée, who won’t return his Harley-Davidson and Mustang to her. She’s suing the woman for the money she’s owed for the vehicles. The defendant says her fiancé was accidentally shot and killed. She claims she and her fiancé were together for 10 years and share a child, plus both vehicles are in her name. She says she also refuses to turn over his ashes or death certificate. Then. the plaintiff says his son attends Rutgers and rents a home from the defendant with six friends. He claims the defendant lied about spending money to clean the house and is taking advantage of the students. He’s suing to get their security deposit back. The defendant says he rents to college students and alleges they are messy. He claims the place was covered in garbage and beer cans, so he withheld money to cover the costs to clean it 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

The plaintiff claims the father of her child lied to the police, so she got arrested and her child was taken away. She says the father put her child in the defendant’s childcare facility and she’s being denied her parental rights. She also claims the defendant is slandering her, so she’s suing for mental anguish and breach of parental rights. The defendant says the child was enrolled in her daycare by her father and social services, and the plaintiff had no parental rights at the time. She’s countersuing for emotional distress and punitive damages. Then, the plaintiff says he sold his double-wide trailer to the defendant, who then turned on the electricity under the plaintiff’s name and account. He says she refuses to repay him, so he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says she doubts he didn’t know he was paying for it for a year, and she claims she owes nothing. Plus, the plaintiff says he brought his van to the defendant’s shop for repairs, but he claims the defendant faked the post-repair inspection. The plaintiff says his tires were in bad shape, but the defendant charged him hundreds, so he’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff’s van was 25 years old and he repaired what he could. He claims the plaintiff showed up six months later looking for a 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

The plaintiff says he gave the defendants expensive jewelry to sell in their consignment shop. He claims they removed his valuables from their displays after an argument over payment, and now they won’t give his items back. He’s suing for their value. The defendants claim their policy states that the items become theirs if the goods don’t sell and the owner fails to reclaim them within 150 days. They say the plaintiff disappeared for a year. Then, the plaintiff says he brought his iPhone to the defendant’s shop for repair, but it stopped working again a day later. He claims the defendant wanted another $100 to fix it, so he’s suing for his money back. The defendant claims the plaintiff came back seven months later with a damaged phone complaining that the phone didn’t work. He says he owes nothing. 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

The plaintiff is suing his soon-to-be ex-wife because he claims she damaged his car. He’s suing for property damage. The defendant says her ex is lying about the damages. Then, the plaintiff says he bought dumbbells from the defendant, but he claims they weren’t functional after few days. He’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff tried them out in person and said they worked. She claims the plaintiff threatened her to get his money back. 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

The plaintiffs say their dog was attacked by the defendants’ dog. They claim the defendants’ dog knocked over one of the plaintiffs and also caused the plaintiffs’ dog to get stitches and spend three days in the hospital. They’re suing for the balance of a vet bill. The defendants say they paid for most of the bill, but their neighbor let the dog out, so the neighbor should pay the balance. Then, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant but was forced to move out. She claims she never got her security deposit back, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff melted the microwave oven, never paid rent, and broke multiple things all over the apartment. He’s countersuing for damages. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant merged into his lane on an expressway and crashed into him. He’s suing for the cost of his insurance deductible. The defendant argues the plaintiff crashed into him. 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

The plaintiff hired the defendant to put dreadlocks in her hair. She says the defendant did a bad job and used glue in her hair, so she hired someone else and ended up losing half of her hair. She’s suing for the cost of the dreadlocks and the cost to fix her hair. The defendant argues the plaintiff was happy with the dreadlocks. Then, the plaintiff says he lived in a rooming house with several other people. He claims his stuff was stolen when he was in the hospital and the defendant won’t pay him back. He’s suing for the cost of his security deposit. The defendant claims the plaintiff moved out without notice. Plus, the plaintiff is family friends with the defendants. She says she loaned the defendants money but has never been paid back. The defendants argue the money was a gift, not a loan. 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

The plaintiffs, a mother and daughter, sent the daughter’s laptop to the defendant’s repair shop. The plaintiffs say the computer wasn’t ready after six months and claim that the defendant threw the laptop away. They’re suing for the cost of a laptop, irreplaceable photos, and travel expenses. The defendant argues the computer system was corrupted and he tried telling them that, but the plaintiffs never came back for their computer. He’s countersuing for unpaid labor and services. Then, the plaintiff says she used to date the defendant, who offered her a business deal. She claims he asked her to breed dogs with him, but then he refused to let her see the dog and won’t pay her back. She’s suing for pain and suffering. The defendant argues he and the plaintiff had a business arrangement and she backed out, so he refuses to pay. He’s countersuing for time wasted. Plus, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, and she’s suing because she can’t get her security deposit back. The defendant says the plaintiff moved out without notice and damaged the window screens. He’s countersuing for additional charges. 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

The plaintiff says he used to be friends with the defendant and sold her an English bulldog puppy, but now she refuses to pay. The defendant says she had an agreement with the plaintiff to give him a shih tzu when her dog had a litter. She’s countersuing for the cost of the puppy she gave the plaintiff. Then, the plaintiffs say they bought a washer and dryer from the defendant, but the appliances didn’t work and the defendant wouldn’t pick up their calls. They’re suing for a refund. The defendant admits the deliveryman forgot a part but claims the correct item finally got shipped. Plus, the plaintiff says he needed to rebuild the transmission and fix a broken door in his truck. He claims he paid the defendant up front but his car still wasn’t fixed after two months, so he took it elsewhere for repairs. He’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the money was a down payment and he ran out of money to fix the car. He says he doesn’t owe the plaintiff 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

The plaintiff says he rented an apartment from the defendant, who refused to give him a stove and fridge. When he confronted the defendant about it, he claims he was punched and assaulted. He’s suing for emotional distress and assault. The defendant denies assaulting the plaintiff. Then, the plaintiffs says they wanted to buy a limo business from the defendant and paid him $1,000, but he backed out of the deal at the last moment. They claim he’s refusing to return their deposit, so they’re suing. The defendant argues the plaintiffs missed the closing date twice, and he’s countersuing for time lost. Plus, the plaintiff says he’s friends with the defendant’s mom and loaned his debit card to the defendant to help him get his car out of impound. He claims the defendant then used the card to go on a shopping spree and never repaid him, so he’s suing for the amount he’s owed. The defendant argues he doesn’t owe any money because his mom gave him the card and said to spend it on anything he wanted. 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

The plaintiff says he takes his car to the defendant’s car wash at least once a week. He argues the brush knocked his side mirror off, so he’s suing for the cost to fix a mirror. The defendant says the plaintiff’s mirror was fine until the plaintiff started moving it. The defendant says his car wash doesn’t cover damage on vehicles over five years old and he has disclaimers saying his company is not at fault. Then, the plaintiff is taking his former landlord to court because he says she blames him for breaking the washing machine. He claims it was broken beforehand. He has since moved out and is suing for a refund on his rent. The defendant says the plaintiff overloaded the washer and agreed to pay for repairs, but he never did. She’s countersuing for rent owed and the cost of a new machine. Plus, the plaintiffs say they hired the defendant to fix their hardwood floors. They allege the defendant’s worker scratched their fridge door with his vacuum pack, causing extensive damage. They’re suing for the cost of a new refrigerator door. The defendant says he doesn’t owe anything because he doesn’t think a plastic hose could cause that damage. 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

The plaintiff says the defendant is his nephew, who he had added to his cell phone account. He claims the defendant stopped paying his bill, so he’s suing him for the balance due. The defendant says his uncle was a tyrant when it came to living together, and he was only two days late on paying his uncle back. Then, the plaintiff rented a room from the defendant. He says it was a nightmare situation because he couldn’t use the kitchen and the defendant diverted his mail. He claims she kicked him out of the apartment because he wouldn’t have sex with her, so he’s suing for a refund. The defendant argues the plaintiff was the one who came onto her. Plus, the plaintiff says he takes his car to the defendant’s car wash at least once a week. He argues the brush knocked his side mirror off, so he’s suing for the cost to fix a mirror. The defendant says the plaintiff’s mirror was fine until the plaintiff started moving it. The defendant says his car wash doesn’t cover damage on vehicles over five years old and he has disclaimers saying his company is not at fault. 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

The plaintiff says she sold her couch to the defendant, a co-worker, but the defendant never paid her. Not only that, they both got fired because of all the drama. She’s suing her former friend for all she’s out. The defendant says the plaintiff is impatient, since she changed the terms of the payment plan. She insists the plaintiff caused trouble at work by making all their business public. She’s countersuing for pain and suffering. Then, the plaintiff says she rented a house from the defendants, but they were intimidating and threatened her. She had to hire a lawyer after they illegally evicted her, and she’s suing for her deposit back. The defendants say the eviction was legal because she was running an illegal business, and they claim she left the place a mess. Plus, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to move items into a storage unit, but he broke her wooden jewelry box. Now he refuses to discuss the matter, so she’s suing him for the cost. The defendant says the box was already broken and insists he doesn’t owe a thing. 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