The People’s Court Podcast

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

The plaintiff says she was driving in the parking lot of her local mall when a runaway shopping cart slammed into her Cadillac. She claims the defendant was careless with the cart and won’t pay up. She’s suing for the cost of the repairs. The defendant claims the parking lot is defective, so she’s not at fault. She insists the plaintiff should go through the car insurance company for the repairs. Then, the plaintiffs say they went to the defendant’s agency to adopt a child since they couldn’t have their own. They say after they paid the fee, the discovered the babies were exposed to drugs. The adoption was ultimately denied, but the defendant refuses to give them a refund, so they’re suing. The defendant says she’s been in the nonprofit adoption field for 30 years and would not have taken the plaintiffs’ case if they had revealed one of them had a prior disqualifying issue. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant was a good tenant of hers, so she’s baffled by his behavior when he moved out. She claims he split out of the blue and left a huge mess behind, so she’s suing. The defendant says everything was fine until the plaintiff put her daughter in charge and there was an altercation, so he moved out. 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 runs a pet cemetery and crematory. He claims that after he gave the defendant’s deceased pet a private cremation, the defendant ghosted him. He’s suing for the cremation fee. The defendant says he wanted to go to the crematorium, but the plaintiff refused. He claims he isn’t sure the ashes are from his dog. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to work on her house, but he never completed the job — even though she paid him in full. She’s suing him for a refund. The defendant says the only thing he didn’t finish was installing closet doors. He insists he did a good job. Plus, the plaintiffs says they put down a deposit on an apartment, but then the defendant turned around and said it was no longer available on the agreed-upon move-in date. They’re suing for a refund. The defendant says she was never paid in full, and she claims the plaintiffs were the ones who backed out. 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 when they had a one-night stand. She claims the defendant made a sex tape and uploaded it onto a porn site, so she’s suing for damages. The defendant says they never had sex, never recorded it, and never posted it. He’s countersuing for emotional distress. Then, the plaintiffs rented a house from the defendant. They claim the house wasn’t ready on time and that the defendant was renting it to someone else at the same time. They’re suing for a security deposit and cost of a hotel stay. The defendant is countersuing for one month’s 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 the defendant is her ex-husband. She claims she received a grant to go to nursing school, but the money got put on her ex’s credit card. She accuses him of stealing the money, and she’s suing. The defendant says the money was a refund onto his credit card. He claims he paid her some of the grant but refused to give her the rest because she spent a lot of money before their divorce. Then, the plaintiff says he saw the defendant crash into his car and drive away. He’s suing because the defendant told the insurance company she doesn’t even drive the car that hit the plaintiff’s vehicle. The defendant admits she was in the area when the car accident occurred but says that wasn’t her vehicle. Plus, the plaintiff returned home from a week away and discovered her apartment had water damage. She says her upstairs neighbor’s toilet leaked, which caused extensive damage in the plaintiff’s residence. She’s suing for repairs to her apartment. The defendant says his contractor was half the price of what the plaintiff is asking for in repairs. 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 a menace to society. She claims the defendant sped through a stop sign as she walked her beloved dogs on leash, hitting them and breaking one of her dog’s necks, which killed him. Not only that, she says, the plaintiff then fled the scene. She’s suing for her dog’s cremation and purchasing another dog. The defendant admits she hit the dog but says she fled because of an angry mob. She’s countersuing for harassment. Then, the plaintiffs say they bought a truck from the defendant for their delivery business, but it broke down less than a mile after they pulled out of the lot. They’re suing to get their down payment back. The defendant claims they’re having buyer’s remorse, and he’s not returning a dime. Plus, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant, a contractor, to do some work on his house after a flood. He claims the defendant did shoddy work and he was forced to hire someone else to fix it. He’s suing for the money he spent. The defendant claims he did the work and the plaintiff stiffed him, so he’s suing for money still owed. 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 ex-boyfriend and the father of her young son. They bought a car together and he kept it after they split, so she’s suing him for the money she put down on the purchase. The defendant says he traded in his van for the car and says the plaintiff owes him money from their tax return, so they’re even. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is his ex-girlfriend. He’s suing her because he claims she owes him money for the engagement ring he bought her, which she refuses to return. The defendant says she moved in with the plaintiff not long after his wife of 35 years died. She claims the ring was a gift and wasn’t a proposal. Plus, the plaintiff says she was making a U-turn in front of her house when the defendants failed to stop and rammed her with their truck. She claims they were driving with expired insurance, so she’s suing them for the cost of the car repairs. The defendants claim the plaintiff pulled into the road without looking and say she was the careless one. 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 ex-husband, and she loaned him some money when he hit a rough patch. She claims he ignored her when she asked him to repay it — because it turns out he lost $50,000 gambling. She’s suing to be reimbursed. The defendant says his ex-wife never loaned him money and claims she’s just there because the courts cut off child support. Then, the plaintiff says she rented her rustic cottage to the defendant, who she claims lit fireworks that melted plastic pipes in her yard. The damage caused a leak, so she had to hire a plumber. When she confronted the defendant about the bill, she stopped payment on the rental and wrote a scathing online review. She’s suing for the rent and repairs. The defendant denies damaging anything. She says the home wasn’t clean and did not match the ad description, so she stopped payment. Plus, the plaintiff says he bought his first car from the defendant, but he claims the man unloaded a pile of junk on him. He says the car needs a new transmission and other major repairs, but the defendant told him to take a hike, so he’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff had the car for a week before complaining and denies there was anything wrong with the vehicle when he 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 the defendant was her landlady, who she claims vindictively kicked her out and even lunged at her when she moved out after 13 years. She says the defendant won’t return her security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant says she took the plaintiff to housing court to evict her, and she had to be forcibly removed after destroying the house. Then, the plaintiff says she brought her phone to the defendant to repair a cracked screen, but it didn’t fit right. She says the defendant told her the phone was bent. When she asked for a refund, he told her he would charge a 30 percent “restocking fee,” so she’s suing. The defendant says he did what he could with the damaged phone and claims he offered to install a new frame, but the plaintiff refused. Plus, The plaintiff says he was holding a friend’s small dog in his arms when he was attacked by the defendants’ large dog. He claims he had to fight him off for a few minutes and ended up with medical expenses as a result. He’s suing for hospital bills and lost wages. The defendants claim their dog bit the little dog but not the plaintiff, who they say refused medical care at the 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 plaintiffs say they hired the defendant’s company to provide a limo on their wedding day, but the driver didn’t show up on time. They had to pile into the pastor’s van and were extremely late to their own reception. They’re suing for all they’re out. The defendant admits his driver was late and says he already refunded the plaintiffs’ money. He says he was even going to add another $1,000, but then they began threatening to ruin his reputation on social media. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is her uncle, who she says agreed to take over payments on a car in her name. She says he stopped paying after he took possession of the car, so she had to fork over the money and cover the storage. She’s suing for the money she’s owed. The defendant say the car was in poor condition, needed repairs, and was a month behind in payments, so he denies owing anything. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant collected child-support payments and pocketed them even though the child in question was in jail. He claims he was scammed, so he’s suing for the money back. The defendant says the plaintiff is a liar and a horrible man, and she says the court ordered him to make the payments. 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 went to the defendant for a special hairdo right before her birthday, but it ended up such a mess that she had to wear a scarf over it. She’s suing for the cost of the hairdo, plus pain and suffering. The defendant says the plaintiff was picky, indecisive, and impossible to please. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant hired her as a subcontractor for some stucco work, but she wasn’t paid the full amount owed. She says her word is her bond and she did an excellent job, so she’s suing for the outstanding bill. The defendant says the work was shoddy and she ended up having to hire someone else to fix it. She’s countersuing for all she’s out. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant is her nasty neighbor, who she claims trespassed and butchered a tree she had planted on her property in honor of her dad, so she’s suing. The defendant claims the tree was on the property line and was overgrown. He says when the plaintiff refused to trim it, he took matters into his own hands. 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 younger brother. He claims he loaned him money when he fell on hard times, but he got stiffed. He’s suing his sibling to get paid back. The defendant says he makes plenty of money and denies ever taking a loan from his brother. He’s countersuing for lost wages. Then, the plaintiff claims he went to work for a family friend at his air-conditioning company, but the guy is refusing to pay him, so he’s suing the defendant for past wages and late fees. The defendant says he tried to help the man out, but claims the plaintiff was a problem from the start. Plus, when the plaintiff brought her truck to the defendant to repair, she says he sat on the job for a year. She claims he thinks she’s a little old lady he can scam, but she’s suing for money he owes her. The defendant says he loaned the plaintiff a car for a year while he looked for a new engine, but she cursed him out constantly. 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 says the defendant is her daughter. She claims the defendant and her boyfriend stole her mail, owe her money, and refuse to pay it back, so she’s forced to sue. The defendants say the plaintiff removed things from the home and kicked them out onto the street. They’re countersuing for their ruined belongings. Then, the plaintiff is an architect, and he claims the defendant cut off communication after hiring him to design a gate and wall. He’s suing for the outstanding fees. The defendant claims the plaintiff kept trying to upsell him with complicated drawings and add-ons. He refuses to pay extra. Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant hit his car and promised to pay for repairs without going through insurance. He says the defendant is now ducking him, so he’s suing for the cost of fixing the vehicle. The defendant says the plaintiff was at fault and claims the damage was minimal. 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, an event planner, to organize a birthday bash and fundraiser for a daycare playground. She claims the party was a mess and says the defendant stole cash donations, so she’s suing for the money. The defendant denies taking any money, and she’s countersuing for unpaid party-planning fees. Then, the plaintiff says he shares a property line with the defendant, who he claims no one likes. The plaintiff says he was forced to pay the entire fee to remove a tree on the property line, and he’s suing for reimbursement and fines. The defendant says the plaintiff’s tree leans on his garage, and the plaintiff intentionally cut the bark off the tree so it would die. He’s filed a countersuit for garage repair and harassment. Plus, the plaintiff says she bought a car from the defendant, but it stopped dead in the middle of the highway. She claims she’s out $4,000 in repairs and says the defendant knew the vehicle was faulty. She’s suing for repair costs, loaner cars, and missed work. The defendant says they went on a test drive after the car stopped and it worked perfectly, and they also performed repairs. 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 gave her expensive piano to the defendant to sell on consignment. She claims that not only did he not tell her he sold it, but he also never paid her, so she’s suing him. The defendant says the piano market is bad. He claims he sent the plaintiff a good-faith payment when someone wanted to buy her piano, but they backed out. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant shattered her sliding glass door when he was doing some landscaping on the premises, but he refuses to pay for the repair. He’s giving her the runaround, so she’s suing for the cost. The defendant says he doesn’t know how it happened, and he offered to replace the glass. Now the plaintiff wants a whole new door. Plus, the plaintiff says a ceiling leak destroyed his big-screen smart TV, but he claims his landlord — the defendant — denies any responsibility. He’s suing him for the value of the TV. The defendant’s legal counsel says the TV is seven years old and isn’t worth anything. The defendant has filed a countersuit for malicious prosecution. 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 she gave the defendant a refundable deposit on an apartment she was interested in renting. She says he refused to return her money unless she had sex with him, so she reported him to the police. She’s suing to get her deposit back. The defendant claims the plaintiff knew she was signing a lease, so he’s countersuing for lost rent. Then, after the plaintiff says she paid the defendant to train her dog, she changed her mind and asked for a refund. She claims he was rude and hung up on her. The defendant says the plaintiff’s dog was unruly, and he claims he trained her dog for two hours. He says deposits are non-refundable. Plus, the plaintiff claims she purchased a car from the defendant, but he turned around and sold it to someone else. She says he won’t return her money, so she’s suing to get the cash back. The defendant claims he held the car for the plaintiff for six months as she tried to pay it off, but he sold it when she stopped making payments. 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 a home to the defendants, but claims they neglected the house and didn’t pay their rent, so he’s suing. The defendants claim the house was already in disrepair when they moved in. They say the plaintiff was so rude that they had to call the police. Then, the plaintiff says she was hired to change the main mast rigging on the defendant’s sailboat. She claims he never paid her, so she’s suing for the money she’s owed. The defendant claims he was restoring the boat for charity and says the plaintiff volunteered her time and would only charge for parts. Plus, the plaintiff says she bought a used car from the defendant’s business. She claims it failed an inspection and never should have been sold in that shape, so she’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant insists he’s a reputable dealer and claims the car passed inspection before he 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 hired the defendant to build a patio for her. All was well at first, but the steps cracked over the winter. She claims the defendant ignored her calls, so she had to pay someone else to fix the deck. She’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant insists that the plaintiff is confusing him with someone else and says he’s not the one who built the patio. Then, the plaintiff says he rented a room from the defendant, but the landlord won’t return the security deposit. He claims the defendant told him it’s because he let the landlord’s dog out. He’s suing to get the money back. The defendant claims the plaintiff was loud and disruptive, and says the other tenants complained about him. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant is her neighbor. She claims his two dogs attacked her and badly injured her dog, so she’s suing for the cost of medical and veterinary expenses. The defendant claims the plaintiff’s dog is vicious and attacked his dogs. He says it’s the plaintiff’s fault because both his dogs were leashed, while hers wasn’t. He is countersuing for pain and suffering. 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 sister. She claims her sister already owed her money and then stole additional cash from her. She’s suing to get her money back. The defendant admits her sister helped her out when times were tough, but she claims the money was a gift. She also denies stealing any cash. Then, the plaintiff says she rented a home from the defendant, but he evicted her. She claims there was no damage, but the landlord won’t return her security deposit and alarm bill, so she’s suing him. The defendant says the plaintiff stole things from the home, and he’s countersuing for the cost of the items. 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 they hired the defendant’s moving company, but they could smell marijuana coming from the truck on moving day. They claim the movers broke their custom mirrored bed, so they’re suing for repair costs. The defendant says his guys did break a mirror and he took full responsibility, but he claims the plaintiffs are asking way too much for repairs. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to do some bathroom renovations, but he kept making excuses about licenses and didn’t complete the work. She’s suing to get her deposit balance back. The defendant claims the plaintiff is to blame because she never got the correct renovation approvals from her landlord. 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 create a specific hairstyle and color for a birthday party, but she claims the defendant poked her with needles and even burned her scalp. She’s suing to get her money back. The defendant says the plaintiff told her at the time she was happy with the weave but then bashed her on social media. Then, the plaintiff says he brought his boat to the defendants’ marine shop to fix a broken motor, but he had to wait all summer. He’s suing for a refund and additional costs for repairs. The defendants claim the plaintiff was impatient and tried to steal his boat from the shop without paying. Plus, the plaintiff says he used to live with the defendant and loaned him money for rent and utilities when he had cash flow problems. Now his ex-roommate won’t pay him back, so he’s suing for the outstanding loans and rent. The defendant insists he doesn’t owe the plaintiff any 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 says the defendant’s dog was off-leash and attacked her little Chihuahua, who died later that day. She’s suing for the dog’s value, vet bills, and costs associated with the attack. The defendants say they sympathize with the plaintiff, but they claim she’s trying to take advantage of them since they’ve already paid her. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant’s event space and decoration services for an engagement party, but the end result used the wrong color schemes. She also claims they were kicked out early, and she’s suing for the costs. The defendant claims the plaintiff says she was happy with the décor and that guests refused to leave at the agreed-upon 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 bought a car from the defendants, but they never gave her a clean title and she can’t register it. She claims they knew exactly what they were doing, and she’s suing for her money back. The defendants say the plaintiff is crazy and sent her boyfriend to crash his car into one of theirs, causing thousands in damage. She was even arrested for threatening to harm them. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to install a patio in her backyard, but he made a mess. She claims the patio isn’t level and water pools in the corner, but the guy won’t fix it, so she’s suing. The defendant says he did a great job adding a section to her patio and she even hired him again, so she’s trying to rip him off. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant is her young son’s half-sister, who she claims stole their dog and refuses to give him back. She’s suing for the value of the pet. The defendant says her brother brought the dog over after their father passed away and he seemed neglected, smelled, and had matted hair. She nursed him back to health and says she won’t return 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 plaintiffs say they gave the defendant a deposit on a goldendoodle puppy but called her 24 hours later when they changed their minds. They tried to purchase a puppy a few months later, but the defendant refused to sell them one, so they’re suing for the deposit back, plus stress and duress. The defendant says she’s a groomer and only occasionally has puppies available. She claims the plaintiffs were nasty and disputed the charges with their credit card company and lost. Then, the plaintiff says he gave the defendant a deposit to board up his windows because of an impending hurricane. He claims the guy blew him off, so he’s suing for his money back. The defendant says the plaintiff kept delaying and he even turned down other work, so there’s no way he’s giving him a refund. Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant illegally towed her car from a parking lot and damaged the all-wheel drive in the process. She’s suing for the costs. The defendant claims the plaintiff’s kids parked in his lot and went the beach, so he towed the car. He also says one of them spat at his driver. 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 says the defendant is her ex-boyfriend and the father of her newborn child. She claims he borrowed money from her and left her in debt with an infant after he failed to repay her, so she’s suing. The defendant says they divided up expenses when they were together and claim his ex is suing him for money he doesn’t owe. Plus, The plaintiff is suing her ex-boyfriend and the father of her newborn baby for an unpaid loan. The defendant claims he does not owe any 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 says she loaned her daughter, the defendant, money to buy a truck and then even more money to cover back rent. Her daughter now refuses to repay, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims her mom got a settlement and gifted all her kids with $1,000. She claims the plaintiff is causing her trauma, so she’s countersuing for emotional distress. Then, the plaintiff says she’s the president of an animal rescue group and she helped mentor the defendant to start her own shelter. She claims she gave the defendant 264 guinea pigs to rehome and was supposed to get $15 for every adoption, but that never happened, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff is dishonest and forged adoption records and posted false information about her on social media. Plus, the plaintiff says she brought her car to the defendant, a mechanic, for an air-conditioning repair. She claims when she got the car back, there was a long dent on the side and a mirror was broken. The defendant said he’d fix it but never did, so she’s suing. The defendant says he thinks it got sideswiped and he offered to fix it, but the plaintiff didn’t want to leave the car with 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 says she was out walking her dog one day when the defendants’ dogs bolted out of their house and attacked her. She claims her ankle and wrist were injured and she’s lost mobility, so she’s suing. The defendants say their child left their door open and their two little dogs got out, but there’s no way they caused any injuries. Then, the plaintiff, a private chef, says he hired the defendant to redo his kitchen cabinets, but they came in way too small. He says he didn’t get what he paid for, so he’s suing for his money back. The defendant says the plaintiff got exactly what he ordered and still threw a fit. He’s countersuing for outstanding fees. Plus, the plaintiff says he bought a boat from the defendant, but he stuck him with a cracked engine. He claims the defendant never told him it was defective and ripped him off, so he’s suing for his money back. The defendant says the engine worked fine, and says the plaintiff waited a year to sue. 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 hired the defendant to do extensive landscaping work in his yard, but the guy took off after he got the deposit and never finished the job. The plaintiff is suing for his deposit back. The defendant claims he submitted 11 detailed drawings and the plaintiff suddenly changed his mind. He’s filed a countersuit for lost wages. Then, the plaintiff says she was roommates with the defendant for a short time, but she had to move out because the woman was so spiteful and bossy. Now she claims she can’t get some of her belongings back, so she’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff stole items, owes bills, and got verbal and physical with her, so she kicked her out. She’s countersuing for money she’s owed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says defendant, his dad, wrecked his car after he loaned it to him. The accident was his father’s fault, so he’s suing him for the money he’s out of pocket. The defendant says his son is a hothead who hit him after he got into the fender-bender, but he didn’t press charges. He refuses to pay more, and he’s countersuing for the cost of emergency dental work. Then, the plaintiff says she gave the defendant a deposit on some plumbing work she desperately needed because her yard was sinking, but the worker took too long and misdiagnosed a major problem with her pipes. She’s suing for her deposit back. The defendant says her worker was delayed because the city required permits for the job. She insists they deserve to be paid. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendants are refusing to return his security deposit because he was caught smoking in the basement apartment one time. He says he made sure the place was clean when he left, so he’s suing for his money back. The defendants say they smelled smoke all the time and finally kicked him out. They claim the place reeked so badly of smoke that they had to have the floors and walls steamed and repainted. 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 when she found him sleeping on the steps outside his grandfather’s apartment at her building. She let him move in with her, but he became aggressive and she threw him out. She’s suing him for rent, cereal and expenses. The defendant says he never agreed to pay for anything. Then, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, who won’t return the security deposit because he says she smoked inside the home. She’s suing her landlord for the money back. The defendant claims the apartment was covered in a film of nicotine, and he spent the money cleaning it up. Plus, the plaintiff says he’s known the defendant for 25 years, so he loaned him some cash and video games when he was down on his luck. He claims his ex-friend sold the games, so he’s suing. The defendant claims the games were a gift and 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 plaintiffs say their teenage daughter dated the defendants’ son and she ran away from home. They claim the defendants denied knowing where their child was even after SWAT teams searched for her, but she was actually hiding out with her boyfriend. The plaintiffs are suing for pain and suffering. The defendants say the girl told them she was being abused, so they thought they were protecting her. They’re countersuing for harassment. Then, the plaintiff says he met the defendant when she was waiting tables. He claims he gave her multiple loans, then she racked up bills on his credit card and blocked his number, so he’s suing to get his money back. The defendant admits she got the loans and claims the plaintiff told her she wouldn’t have to pay him back if she had sex with him, which she refused. 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 ex-girlfriend. She claims her ex stole money from her daughter’s account, so she’s suing to get it back. The defendant says the plaintiff showered her with gifts, but now that they’ve split, she’s bitter and is trying to recoup some money. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant has her valuable gaming screen and won’t give it back. She’s suing for its value. The defendant says she has no idea what the plaintiff is talking about and insists she doesn’t have any gaming devices in her home. 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 ex-boyfriend, and he shot her cat in the eye in a fit of anger. The vet had to remove the poor animal’s eye to save his life. She’s suing for the vet bill, inconvenience, and pain and suffering. The defendant says the cat sprayed pee at him and the plaintiff’s baby, so he shot it with a pellet gun. Then, the plaintiff says she bought a Mercedes-Benz convertible from the defendant, but it turns out the top is broken. He refuses to take the car back, so she’s suing for the cost of the repair and emotional distress. The defendant says he informed the plaintiff one of the hydraulic cylinders leaked and she agreed she would fix it. He’s countersuing for monies owed. Plus, the plaintiff says he made a bet with his college buddy and he can prove he won it. Now the defendant won’t pay him the money he’s owed, so he’s suing. The defendant says he and his college buddies made a lot of stupid bets back in the day and they were jokes. 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 the defendant is his ex-wife, and she owes him money. He won’t let her get away with it, so he’s suing. The defendant alleges the plaintiff knocked her teeth out, was violent and abusive, and went to prison. He has some nerve suing. She’s countersuing for dental work and pain and suffering. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to install a backup camera on her car, but he screwed up its electrical system. He won’t refund her money, so she has no choice but to sue. The defendant says the plaintiff’s car’s wiring was screwed up. He advised her that there might be an issue, but she insisted on going ahead anyway. 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 cousin. She claims he made false allegations about her on Facebook and she subsequently lost business because of it. Family or not, she’s suing. The defendant says all he did was comment on one of her former worker’s pages that he hadn’t been paid either, and that’s not against the law. Then, the plaintiff says she rented a vacation house from the defendant, and the woman is keeping her security deposit because of supposed damages. The plaintiff insists she won’t be ripped off, so she’s suing for the money. The defendant says her lake house was ruined by the unruly defendant and her family, and she’s countersuing for additional damages. 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