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The People’s Court Podcast

The People’s Court Podcast

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S1 Ep 267Making a Real Mess

The plaintiff rented a furnished room to the defendant, but things didn’t work out because the defendant allegedly walked around naked and sat on her couch. When he moved out, the defendant reportedly left the room in poor condition, so the plaintiff is suing for the cost to clean up his mess. The defendant claims everything was fine until the plaintiff’s boyfriend moved in. The defendant is countersuing over payment of the cable bill as well as pain and suffering. Then, the plaintiff says he shipped some packages for the defendant, but the guy won’t pay him the money he’s owed, so the plaintiff is suing for unpaid wages. The defendant alleges that the plaintiff messed up the tracking of some packages he sent through his mail center, and if anyone is owed money, it’s not the plaintiff. The defendant is countersuing for money he lost due to the plaintiff’s negligence. 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

Jun 30, 202342 min

S1 Ep 266Trashing & Dashing

The plaintiff, who rented a room from the defendant, claims she asked for more time to pay the rent, and the defendant started yelling and screaming. The plaintiff reportedly called the cops, and she left the house as they instructed her to do. When the plaintiff returned, her couch was allegedly slashed, and her clothes were scattered about on the street, so she’s suing for damaged property. The defendant alleges that the plaintiff trespassed onto her property on numerous occasions, and the plaintiff was violent toward her. The defendant denies owing the plaintiff anything and is countersuing for emotional distress. Then, the plaintiff paid the defendant to dye her wig for a photo shoot. However, the defendant messed up the job so badly that the plaintiff was fired, so she is suing for a refund. The defendant claims the plaintiff trashed him on social media, harming his reputation with false accusations, so he is countersuing for lost revenue and 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

Jun 29, 202342 min

S1 Ep 265Siblings Rivalries

The plaintiffs approached their sister about buying her share of a family-inherited house, and they gave her a portion of the money. Ultimately, the plaintiffs lost the house, and they are suing their sister for the amount they gave her. The defendant denies owing the plaintiffs anything. Then, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, but she had to move out because the other tenants in the house liked to party all night. The plaintiff is suing the defendant because he refuses to return her security deposit. The defendant claims the tenants are still living in the house even though the plaintiff moved out, and he’s not giving the deposit back until the other roommates are 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

Jun 28, 202342 min

S1 Ep 263Stiffing a Neighbor

The plaintiff says she sold her car to her neighbor, the defendant. She claims he still hasn’t paid it off and refuses to give it back to her, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff sold him the car for $1,500 and he paid in full. He alleges she drinks a lot and probably forgot. He’s countersuing for overpayment and aggravation. Then, the plaintiffs say they rented an apartment from the defendant, but she unlawfully kept their security deposit when they moved out. They say they left the place in great condition, so they’re suing to get their deposit back. The defendant says she returned some of the deposit and kept the rest for repair and disposal costs. Plus, the plaintiff says the uncaring defendants let their large dogs run loose. He claims one of them violently attacked his 5-pound dog, and she needed lifesaving surgery. He’s suing them for the vet bills. The defendants say the plaintiff claimed the attack took place a year before and demanded money. They insist their dogs are fenced in and have never gotten 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

Jun 26, 202342 min

S1 Ep 264What a Tool

The plaintiff says the defendant is holding some of her valuable tools hostage and won’t give them back, so she’s suing. The defendant claims he and the plaintiff have been friends for over 20 years, but the plaintiff owes him money for some handyman work he performed. Until she pays him, the defendant says he’ll keep the tools. The defendant is countersuing for unpaid wages and pain and suffering. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to provide a bouncy castle for her 7-year-old child’s birthday party. The defendant reportedly failed to get the necessary permits, and the birthday party was ruined, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant insists he was only hired to provide the bouncy castle and believed the plaintiff would obtain the permits needed. 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

Jun 26, 202341 min

S1 Ep 262It's Not Nice to Make Your Brother Mad

The plaintiff says the defendant is his older brother. He claims the defendant used his car and ruined the engine, so now he needs a new one. He’s suing for the cost of the damage. The defendant says the plaintiff’s car was junk, and the engine blew because the plaintiff failed to put oil in it. Then, the plaintiff says she rented a room in the defendant’s trailer but then found out it was in a bad part of town. Not only that, the defendant wasn’t allowed to rent out the room, so the plaintiff is suing to get her money back. The defendant says the plaintiff called her to cancel the rental for personal reasons, so the defendant says she doesn’t need to refund anything. Plus, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to build him a custom gun cabinet, but he did a terrible job and nothing works on it. He’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff has buyer’s remorse. He says the cabinet is beautiful, and he’s not giving him 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

Jun 23, 202342 min

S1 Ep 261Get Out of My Store

The plaintiff says he was falsely arrested because the defendant lied to the police about him trespassing at her shop. He had to spend a lot of money to clear everything up, so he’s suing the defendant to get it back. The defendant says the plaintiff was taking pictures of her female employees, making them uncomfortable, so she called the police. He came back another day, so he was arrested. She followed corporate procedures and owes this man nothing. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to cater her daughter’s sweet 16 party, which ended up being canceled because of COVID-19. The defendant won’t issue a refund, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says he’s happy to reschedule the event, but deposits are nonrefundable. 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

Jun 22, 202342 min

S1 Ep 260Selling a Defective Dog

The plaintiff says she bought a puppy from the defendant, but the vet told her the puppy had a defect and never should have been sold. She’s suing for the cost of the dog and vet bills. The defendant says the dog had a common problem with the breed, which gets corrected upon neutering. She claims the plaintiff had the dog for a year, so she’s not issuing a refund. Then, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, but it had several problems that were never fixed. She finally had to move out, and she’s now suing for what she says she’s owed. The defendant says he sent the plaintiff a partial refund with damages deducted. He claims the plaintiff was a bad tenant who paid the rent late. Plus, the plaintiff says he brought his 1997 truck to the defendant’s shop for an oil change. He claims oil began leaking and two cylinders blew on his way home. He blames the defendant, so he’s suing her for all the money he’s now out. The defendant says she changed the oil, and the plaintiff called her a week later to complain. She says the truck is 20 years old, and she did nothing wrong. 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

Jun 21, 202342 min

S1 Ep 259Failing a Friend

The plaintiff says she let the defendant use a store membership card, but now the woman refuses to reimburse her. She’s suing for every penny of what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff is using her own receipts and trying to claim the defendant made those purchases. She denies owing anything. Then, the plaintiff says she loaned the defendant some money because he was a fellow church member in need. Now he won’t pay her back, so she’s suing him for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff gave the money to the church and didn’t put the money in his hand, so he owes nothing. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant avoided a cat with his car and crashed into her fence and chicken coop. She claims he promised to pay for the damages but never did, so she’s suing him for the repair costs. The defendant says he left a note for the defendant and said he’d fix the fence, but he alleges the plaintiff told him to stay off her property. 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

Jun 20, 202342 min

S1 Ep 258Losing Her Cool

The plaintiff says she hired the defendant as a party planner for a baby shower, but she alleges the woman accused her of being rude and even pulled a gun on her. She’s suing for everything she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff showed up at her home with three men, so she pulled out her licensed firearm. She’s not giving any refunds, and she’s countersuing for harassment. Then, the plaintiff says she and her husband rented their non-drivable furnished RV to the defendant, but they allege he stole 33 items when he moved out, plus he left a mess. They’re suing for what they’re owed. The defendant denies stealing anything from the RV and says the lawsuit is insane. 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

Jun 19, 202342 min

S1 Ep 257Taking it Out on a Car

The plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-girlfriend. She alleges her ex scratched vile words into the paint on her car, and she refuses to cover the repair costs, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff cheated and admits she keyed her car. She also alleges the plaintiff owes her money and so they’re even financially. Then, the plaintiff says he bought an iPhone XR from the defendant on Facebook, but then the guy pulled a switcheroo and sold him a different phone. He’s suing for his money back. The defendant says he shipped the iPhone XR as promised and has no idea why the plaintiff is scamming him by saying he got a Nokia. Plus, the plaintiff says he paid for a TV set, but his ex-girlfriend — the defendant — is holding it hostage. He says he has no choice but to sue for its value. The defendant says the plaintiff bought the TV as a gift for her and their son, so she has no intention of giving it 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

Jun 16, 202342 min

S1 Ep 256Missing the Likeness

The plaintiff says she hired the defendant — who is known as “The Airbrush Goddess” in Cleveland — to airbrush an image of her grandmother onto a denim duster. The result was terrible and rushed, and she wants her money back. The defendant says she’s been airbrushing for 10 years. She’s countersuing for missed work. Then, the plaintiff says he was an exemplary tenant for seven years, but the defendant kept his security deposit claiming he needed to paint. He’s suing for his money back. The defendant says the plaintiff broke the lease and the carpet was ripped up to run illegal cable. He’s countersuing for loss of rent and 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

Jun 15, 202342 min

S1 Ep 255Being Insensitive

The plaintiff says he worked for the defendant’s landscaping company, but the man kept bullying him about his autism and calling him “retarded.” The plaintiff couldn’t take it anymore and left after a month, but he was never paid, so he’s suing for discrimination and unpaid wages. The defendant says he paid the plaintiff cash because the he never provided his working papers. He insists the plaintiff is lying about being bullied. Then, the plaintiff says she gave the defendant a deposit on renting a house, and the woman cashed the check. When the plaintiff showed up to move in, the defendant went crazy and threw her off the property. She’s suing her for mental anguish. The defendant says the plaintiff lied about her employment, and the plaintiff wasted her time. She’s suing for loss of potential rent, utilities, landscaping, and 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

Jun 14, 202342 min

S1 Ep 254Throwing a Fit

The plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-boyfriend and he kicked her out of the house. She claims he slammed a car door on her and damaged her car mirror, so she’s suing for the cost of the repairs. The defendant says he kicked the door shut and knocked the mirror because the plaintiff tends to be violent and he was trying to protect himself. Then, the plaintiffs say they rented a house to the defendant, who never disclosed that he smoked. When he moved out, they had to spend money to get rid of the terrible nicotine smell, burn marks, and permanent marker on the walls. They’re suing for the cost. The defendant says he doesn’t understand why he’s being sued because they used to be best friends. He claims he only smoked outside and denies causing 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

Jun 13, 202343 min

S1 Ep 253Making a Getaway

The plaintiff says he owns a company that places ATMs in businesses, and he put one in the defendant’s bar. The bar went belly up, but the ATM machine is missing. He’s suing the defendant for the value. The defendant says the plaintiff installed it with bolts in front of the bathroom, so the fire marshal said it had to be moved. He claims two guys came and got the machine, so he doesn’t have it Then, the plaintiff says she rented a condo from the defendant, who then hired an unlicensed plumber to do some work. He started a huge fire and 24 units had to be evacuated. The plaintiff moved out, and she’s suing the defendant for the return of her security deposit. The defendant says she rented the unit to the plaintiff, who became evil when she found out the defendant was selling it. She claims the tenant wrecked the place, and she’s suing for money for a lost sale. 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

Jun 12, 202342 min

S1 Ep 252The Day the Music Died

The plaintiff says she hired the defendants to deejay her daughter’s wedding in Miami, but her daughter had to cancel because of the pandemic. Now the defendants refuse to refund her money, so she’s suing them. The defendants say their contract is very specific that they don’t offer refunds, only rescheduling. Then, the plaintiff says he was hired to measure the defendants’ septic system, and now they’re refusing to pay up. They’re suing for what they owe him. The defendants say they paid the agreed price, and now he’s asking for more. They refuse to give him additional 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

Jun 9, 202342 min

S1 Ep 251Driving a Customer Nuts

The plaintiff says she hired the defendant to build five pieces of custom furniture out of walnut, but he only finished one. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant says he was willing to finish the job and spent thousands on walnut. He’s not returning a dime. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant was a nightmare tenant who damaged his place. He’s suing for the repairs. The defendant says the plaintiff forced him to let 50 people see his place because he was selling it, and they all refused to wear masks. He says the plaintiff also tried to kick him out over his cat, who he had for eight years while living there. 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

Jun 8, 202342 min

S1 Ep 250Not Taking Responsibility

The plaintiff says the defendant is his neighbor. He says she scratched his car with her jewelry one day during an altercation with her boyfriend. He says she promised to pay for the damage but never did, so he’s suing. The defendant says it was her ex who scratched the car, not her. Then, the plaintiff says she rented what she thought was an air-conditioned oceanfront room in the defendant’s house, but the defendant instead put her in a hot, dirty, rat-infested room, so she left. She’s suing for the money she paid. The defendant says the plaintiff arrived early, so she gave her a different room. The plaintiff left, so she doesn’t owe 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

Jun 7, 202342 min

S1 Ep 249Dental Dilemma

The plaintiff says he lived with the defendant and helped her out. He says she up and left one day and never repaid him for the dental implants he paid for, so he’s suing. The defendant says she had a crush on the plaintiff, but they had issues and he asked her to leave. She claims the teeth were a gift. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant hired him to paint the interior of her home. He says she fired him when he was almost done, so he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff got paint on her appliances, and he took several days when it was supposed to be quick. She claims she had to hire someone to fix everything. Plus, the plaintiffs say they’ve lived peacefully in their home for years, but defendants’ dogs keep digging holes under their fence. They’re suing for the cost of fixing the fence. The defendants say they have two 15-pound dogs that don’t dig, and they allege the fence was in terrible shape when they 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

Jun 6, 202342 min

S1 Ep 248Stealing From a Sister

The plaintiff says the defendant is her younger sister and they bought a timeshare at Disney together. They were supposed to split the cost, but she says her sister fell behind and won’t reimburse her, so she’s suing. The defendant says her sister pocketed her share and denies she owes anything. Then, the plaintiff says she had a leak coming through the bathroom ceiling from the defendants’ unit, and they refused to do anything to fix it. The plaintiff finally had to cover the repairs, so she’s suing to be reimbursed. The defendants say they worked with the owner to do the repairs and they were completed quickly. 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

Jun 5, 202342 min

S1 Ep 247Staying Put

The plaintiff says he rented his house to the defendant and now he can’t get him to move out. He claims the man removed a sauna and stole his mower, so he’s suing for missing items. The defendant says the sauna was covered in mold and the plaintiff told him to remove it. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is his fiancée’s cousin and he renovated her bar and restaurant, but he hasn’t been paid. Family or no family, he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff volunteered to do the work and they never discussed any payment. 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

Jun 2, 202342 min

S1 Ep 245Turning Down a Tenant

The plaintiff says she woke to thick smoke in her kitchen and could not escape because the door was blocked in the apartment she rented on the third floor of a house, so she jumped. She’s out thousands in her belongings, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff’s lawsuit is crazy because the fire was her fault. She fell asleep while cooking rice in a faulty pot. Plus, the plaintiff says she bought a mobile home in Florida and had to make upgrades, so she hired the defendant. He took so long that she had to hire someone else, so she’s suing for the deposit back. The defendant says the plaintiff was third in line for repairs, and he insists he did return most of the money and just kept what covered his production costs. 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

Jun 1, 202343 min

S1 Ep 243Draining a Customer

The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to replace a pool liner, but it didn’t fit. The defendant left the pool in disarray and the walls collapsed. He had to hire someone else for the job, so he’s suing for what he paid. The defendant says the plaintiff had bought the wrong liner, and the walls were unstable because there was no water in there. Then, the plaintiff says she purchased a Mercedes from her neighbor, and they agreed they would come to the final price after the car got checked out. The repairs were $1,500 and the defendant would only pay $250 of that, so she’s suing. The defendant says he sold the plaintiff his mother-in-law’s car and then she showed up with the repair bill weeks later. Plus, the plaintiff says she rented a room in the defendant’s house month to month, but now he won’t return her security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff missed rent one month, so he used the deposit for that. 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

May 31, 202342 min

S1 Ep 244Take Control of Your Dog, Doggone It

The plaintiff says he was taking a walk when the defendant’s vicious Chihuahua attacked his ankles and he sustained injuries. He’s suing for medical bills. The defendant says his cousin was visiting from Norway and was walking his rescue when the plaintiff approached them aggressively and got tangled in the leash, and that’s why the scared the 8-pound dog nipped. Then, the plaintiff says she and the defendant were co-workers and friends who became intimate. He moved in and kept borrowing money without repaying, so she’s suing. The defendant says like any couple, they traded money back and forth, so 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

May 30, 202342 min

S1 Ep 242Refusing to be Fenced In

The plaintiff says the defendants are his neighbors and they share a long fence between their properties, but it blew down. They agreed to split the cost but then backed out, so he’s suing. The defendants say they never agreed to the terms, and they claim the worker did a poor job. Then, the plaintiff says she brought her car to the defendants’ shop to get the oil changed and then noticed oil in her driveway when she got home. She brought the car back, they charged her for a diagnostic, and told her she had leaks and a loose wire. She’s suing for what she’s owed back. The defendants say they would have fixed issues they caused, but her issues were unrelated to an oil change and she went on a rant. 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

May 26, 202342 min

S1 Ep 241Keep Your Distance

The plaintiff says when he was walking his little shih tzu on a leash, the defendant’s large dog bit his pet’s tail. He says the defendant was supposed to cover the vet bill and never did, so he’s suing. The defendant says her dog did nip, but the plaintiff got too close and didn’t respect social distancing. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to build a dream swimming pool, but he didn’t install the heater correctly. The guy is giving him the runaround, so he’s suing for the repair cost. The defendant says he’s a second-generation pool builder and knows what he’s doing. He says the plaintiff ruined the heater with poor pool chemistry. The plaintiff says she brought her car to the defendant’s garage to have the transmission fixed and it took weeks. She says he told her he’d pay for her rental car, so she’s suing for thousands. The defendant says he never agreed to pay for a rental, and he insists he went out of his way to keep her happy. 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

May 25, 202342 min

S1 Ep 240Giving on the Relationship

The plaintiff says the defendant is her ex of 12 years, and now she can’t get the money for all the things they bought while together. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says she already paid her ex and owes nothing. In fact, she’s countersuing for what she’s owed. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to hire her daughter’s prom, but it was canceled because of COVID. Now he’s refusing to refund the money, so she’s suing. The defendant says he purchased custom items for the party and is happy to do the event at another time. He said it wasn’t his fault the pandemic hit. 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

May 24, 202342 min

S1 Ep 239Painting a Guy Into a Corner

The plaintiff says he was hired by the defendant to do some painting on her house, but she’s stiffing him on his wages. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff was subcontracted under a carpenter, so he needs to talk to him. He did a bad job, so she’s countersuing for all the money she has to put out to correct it. Then, the plaintiff says he was napping in his car on his lunch break when the defendant opened her car door into his vehicle from the next spot over. She told him to get an estimate, but then she ghosted him. He’s suing for the repair cost. The defendant says the plaintiff parks his car there every day, and a bag she was carrying barely brushed his vehicle. She denies causing any damage. Plus, the plaintiff says he was driving down a four-lane road when the defendant attempted a U-turn. The plaintiff slammed into a car and it was totaled. The police ticketed the defendant, and he’s suing her for the repair cost. The defendant denies she got a ticket, and the police told her he was driving very fast. Not only that, her insurance already paid 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

May 23, 202342 min

S1 Ep 238Fence Fiasco

The plaintiff says she hired the defendant to build a fence and paid him, but when she went to his house to see when he’d start the work, he pointed a shotgun at her face. She’s suing for a refund and emotional distress. The defendant says the plaintiff and her husband pulled a knife on him and demanded a refund, so he called the police. His tires were also slashed. Then, the plaintiff says she gave the defendants a deposit to have her wedding at a farm they own. After COVID hit, they refused to let her have the wedding there but would not return the deposit, so she’s suing for what she paid another venue. The defendants say the plaintiff harassed them when they had no choice but to abide by the COVID state mandate. The contract said no refund on the deposit. 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

May 22, 202342 min

S1 Ep 237Nipping Niko

The plaintiff says the defendant’s dog attacked his dog at the park and the defendant promised he’d pay the vet bill. Now he’s avoiding the plaintiff, so he’s forced to sue. The defendant says there was a scuffle among several dogs, and there was no mention that his dog nipped the plaintiff’s pet. Then, the plaintiffs say the defendant is their landlord and they’re feuding. They claim she’s stolen their electricity and that their faucet leaks, so they’re suing for a rent reduction. The defendant says the plaintiffs are nitpickers who ask for things that aren’t a landlord’s responsibility. She’s countersuing for all that she’s 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

May 19, 202342 min

S1 Ep 236Breaking Things Off

The plaintiff says he and the defendant dated and they split the cost of a medical device. The defendant promised she’d pay for half but never did, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff is just mad that she broke up with him and that’s why they’re in court. Then, The plaintiff is an arborist and was hired to remove trees from the defendant’s land. The state of New Jersey forbade him from removing some that were on wetlands, but the defendant refused to pay, so he’s suing. The defendant says she never hired the plaintiff and just asked for an estimate. She claims he did all the work while she was on vacation. She’s countersuing for tree and stump removal. 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

May 18, 202342 min

S1 Ep 235Letting a Lady Friend Down

The plaintiff says she and the defendant dated and bought a house together, but they broke up. Now she’s out of the home and he won’t repay her for the deposit she put down initially, so she’s suing. The defendant says he already paid the defendant back and covered all the expenses on the house, so he owes nothing Then, the plaintiff says he was driving down the highway when a huge chunk of ice flew off the defendant’s truck and splintered his windshield. The defendant refuses to pay for the damage, so he’s suing him. The defendant says his truck wasn’t in the area on the day of the incident and denies it was him. Plus, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment to the defendant’s blind nephew, but she was never paid. She’s suing for the rent. The defendant says she doesn’t understand why she’s being sued because it has nothing to do with her. She claims the plaintiff is taking advantage of a person with a disability 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

May 17, 202342 min

S1 Ep 234Vex of an Ex

The plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant on a month-to-month basis, but he kicked her out with no notice. She’s suing for her security deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff had trouble paying the rent, so he had no option. The plaintiff says the defendant is his ex-wife. They were friendly — until now. He loaned her money to fix her air-conditioning, but she hasn’t repaid, so he’s suing. The defendant says her ex was a cheater. She claims she repaid most of the loan, but she doesn’t owe the rest because he still owes her for rent. She’s countersuing for outstanding rent. The plaintiff says he transports vehicles, and he transported one for the defendant. The man refused to pay, it escalated, and the police were called. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says he paid in full, and then there was an additional charge he was never told about. Plus, he claims the plaintiff damaged the car, so he’s countersuing. 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

May 16, 202343 min

S1 Ep 233Fouling Up a Fence

The plaintiff says the defendant is her landscaper, and he kept hitting her fenceposts with his lawn mower. It made her gate inoperable, and the defendant won’t cover the repairs. The defendant claims he does fence work, but the plaintiff hired a fence company. He claims she’s scamming him for money. Then, the plaintiff says she agreed to rent an apartment from the defendant, who promised the place would be ready in time. She put down a deposit, but the place was a mess. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant says she’s an experienced apartment manager and the place would have been ready. She insists deposits are non-refundable. Plus, the plaintiff says owns a restroom attendants service company for high-end events. The defendant was working at a nightclub, but she flipped out when he wanted to rotate her elsewhere. He fired her, but she still has her uniform, so he’s suing. The defendant claims all the plaintiff’s supplies were stolen. She’s 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

May 15, 202342 min

S1 Ep 232Where's My Money Honey

The plaintiff says she gave the defendant a deposit on a house for rent, but it wasn’t ready to move in. The plaintiff asked for her money back, but the defendant only gave her some. The plaintiff is suing for the balance. The defendant insists she was on schedule to get the home ready, but the plaintiff changed her mind. The plaintiff says she bought a hunk of junk car from the defendant, and it could have killed her because it was in such bad shape that the engine fell out. He’s a car dealer and should have known better, so she’s suing. The defendant says it was an as-is sale with a seven-day warranty, but the plaintiff had the car for a month. The plaintiff says her son was murdered, and the defendant was hired to print T-shirts with his picture for the funeral. The shirts were late and they were damaged, so she’s suing for a refund. The defendant says she did her best to get the correct fabric, but the pandemic was an issue. 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

May 12, 202342 min

S1 Ep 231Control a Pit-Bull

The plaintiff says she brought her 19-pound dog to the dog park, but the defendant’s large dog rushed at her and pounced on her, causing bruises. The defendant won’t pay the vet bill, so she’s suing. The defendant says her pit bull is a service animal and they were inside the dog park. She says her dog simply sat next to the plaintiff’s dog. The fluid in the plaintiff’s dog’s joints is because she’s 15 and overweight. The plaintiff says the defendant’s son shot out the windows on her truck and he got arrested. His mother refuses to pay for the repairs, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant and her son say he happened to find a BB gun the day after the windows were shot out, and they deny he had anything to do with it. They’re countersuing for harassment and stress. 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

May 11, 202342 min

S1 Ep 230Stopping the Build

The plaintiff says the defendant hired him to build a log cabin, but the defendant freaked out and kicked him off the property. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff installed the windows improperly, so he had to hire a new builder to finish the job. He’s countersuing to cover the cost of repairs to the plaintiff’s work. The plaintiff says the defendant is her neighbor, and she torched the side of her garage and fence and tried to cover it up. She’s suing for the cost of repair. The defendant says she was on vacation and came home to notes on her door accusing her of starting a fire. She denies knowing anything about the incident. 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

May 10, 202341 min

S1 Ep 229Being False

The plaintiff says he bought a gaming chair from the defendant, but it was scratched and missing parts. The defendant won’t refund him, so he’s suing for his money back. The defendant says he sold the plaintiff a fully sealed packaged chair, so if it was scratched, it was the plaintiff’s fault. The plaintiff says he owns a house and rents rooms to veterans. He says he rented a room to the defendant, a Navy veteran, but it turns out he was kicked out of the service and was late on rent. The plaintiff is suing for what he’s owed in rent and damages. The defendant says he did a lot of odd jobs to make up for the rent, so 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

May 9, 202340 min

S1 Ep 227Not Mailing it In

The plaintiff says the defendant hired her to print 5,000 postcards and send them to his insurance clients. She has proof from the post office and he approved them, but he refuses to pay, so she’s suing. The defendant says the proof was flimsy because he didn’t even get one phone call. The plaintiffs say they hired the defendant for a contracting job. They say he started but never finished and always had an excuse. They’re suing for their money back. The defendant says he completed most of the job, but he was waiting on more payments before continuing. 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

May 8, 202340 min

S1 Ep 227Easy Come, Easy Go

The plaintiff says the defendant is now her ex, and she had loaned him money for a custody battle with his former ex. One week later, he ghosted her. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says his ex gave him the money, and he says she’s weird and spiteful. The plaintiffs say they hired the defendant’s company to move their items into a new apartment, but he broke several things. They’re suing for what they’re owed. The defendant says the only thing that happened was a small scratch on a wall. He says the plaintiffs are just trying to extort him, and he’s countersuing for an outstanding bill. 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

May 5, 202342 min

S1 Ep 226Calling it All Off

The plaintiff says the defendant hired him to cater his wedding but then called him crying and saying he couldn’t afford it. He demanded a refund and got his credit card to give him his money back, so the plaintiff is suing for his costs. The defendant says the plaintiff double-billed him, and he insists he canceled 48 hours before the event. He’s countersuing for charges and bank fees. The plaintiff says he rented a four-bedroom apartment from the defendant, but it was infested with bugs and she refused to hire an exterminator. He stopped paying rent, put the money in escrow, and moved out. He’s suing for his security deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff complained but never let the handyman in to fix anything. She’s countersuing 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

May 4, 202342 min

S1 Ep 225No Way to Treat a Friend

The plaintiff says the defendant was her friend, but she lied to her about owning a house she was renting a room in. She alleges she was forced to move out and she couldn’t retrieve her stuff. She’s suing her ex-friend for the value of the items, plus pain and suffering. The defendant says the plaintiff just took off one day and never returned. She’s countersuing for rent, bills, and harassment. The plaintiff says she hired the defendant to walk her two Labrador retrievers. She claims she warned the woman not to leave anything lying around because one of the dogs liked to eat stuff. She claims her dog ate a harness buckle and needed surgery to remove a blockage, so she’s suing the defendant. The defendant says she left the dog harness hanging up, and she alleges the dog could have eaten something other than the harness. 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

May 3, 202342 min

S1 Ep 224Making a Mom In Law Mad

The plaintiff says the defendant is her son-in-law, and he owes her money for a doctor bill, truck repairs, and a concert ticket. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says he and his wife are about to have a baby, and he alleges the plaintiff destroyed some of his belongings. He’s suing for what he claims he’s owed, plus fuel and lost wages. The plaintiff says he was having a party one snowy night when he heard his car alarm go off. He alleges the defendant’s snowplow hit him and damaged his car, so he’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant says he saw a car hit the plaintiff’s car, which is exactly what he told the police. 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

May 2, 202341 min

S1 Ep 223Keeping Too Much

The plaintiffs, a husband and wife, say they rented a condo from the defendant. Now, two years later, she’s refusing to return their security deposit. They’re suing to get it back. The defendant says the condo was dirty and required a lot of work, plus their dog caused additional damage. The plaintiff says she been a waitress for 20 years and the defendant hired her to serve at a party. At the end of the night, the woman refused to pay her for her services, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff had a bad attitude and messed up the kitchen, so she refuses to pay her a penny. She’s countersuing for a clogged garbage disposal. 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

May 1, 202342 min

S1 Ep 222Running Away

The plaintiff says she met the defendant in college and they signed a lease together. She claims the defendant bailed on her and she was stuck covering all the expenses. She’s suing for all she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff’s boyfriend was there 24/7, usually under the influence, so she moved out. She also says the landlord then offered to let the plaintiff move to a smaller place, but she declined. The plaintiff says the defendant is her neighbor and she helped with a loan when he ran into money problems, but now he hides when he sees her because he still hasn’t repaid it all. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says claims the plaintiff is jealous because he’s seeing another woman, and he insists he repaid the loan in full. 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

Apr 28, 202341 min

S1 Ep 221Fouling Up a Fence

The plaintiff says the defendant is a builder who bought the property next to hers. She claims a tree fell on her fence while he was building, so she’s suing him for the cost to replace it. The defendant says the wind blew the tree onto one section and he claims it was only a small portion of the fence, and he won’t replace the whole thing. The plaintiff says she hired the defendant to publicize a documentary about her life, but the woman took her money and did nothing. She’s suing for a full refund. The defendant says she did a lot, including photo ops, media coaching, and event bookings. She’s countersuing for nonpayment of 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

Apr 27, 202342 min

S1 Ep 220Losing it on His Sister

The plaintiff says the defendant is her older brother. She claims he grabbed an iPhone from her, threw it against a wall, and smashed it. She’s suing for the cost of a new phone and emotional distress. The defendant says the plaintiff was threatening to call the police on him, so he alleges the incident was her fault. The plaintiff says the defendant stole two family heirloom cast iron pots from her and won’t return them. She doesn’t know what he’s trying to pull, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff gave him the rusty old pots and he restored them to add to his collection. He claims he returned them when she asked. 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

Apr 26, 202342 min

S1 Ep 219Misappropriation of Funds

The plaintiff says the defendant was her roommate. She claims she paid her for the rent and utilities, but the defendant pocketed the money and never gave it to the landlord. She’s suing for the money back. The defendant says some guy pretended to be the landlord and scammed them out of the money, and she claims the cops told her to put the utilities in her name. She denies pocketing the cash. The plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-boyfriend. She claims she had given him some money to hold, but he won’t give it back now that they’re broken up, so she’s suing him. The defendant says he gave the plaintiff lots of money while they were together, and he didn’t enjoy being threatened by her brothers over the cash. 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

Apr 25, 202342 min

S1 Ep 218Nasty Sister

The plaintiff says the defendant is her sister, who she says is a bully and kept her from seeing their dying mother. She’s suing her for stealing money, a chair, and a lawn mower. The defendant says she took care of their mother and didn’t steal anything. The plaintiff says the defendant is responsible for the loss of her two designer suitcases. She can’t believe he did this to her, so she’s suing him for their value. The defendant says the plaintiff is a hoarder, and he helped her find a mover when she went to a new apartment. He denies he took the bags. 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

Apr 24, 202342 min

S1 Ep 217Robbing a Guy Blind

The plaintiff says he and the defendant dated, but she cleaned him out. He alleges she stole thousands from him, along with his PlayStation. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff is lying, and she denies taking any of his money or items. The plaintiff says he agreed to rent a two-bedroom apartment from the defendant, but when he went over to lease it, the defendant denied knowing anything about problems with lead paint. He asked for his deposit back, but the defendant refused, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff changed his mind because he got into a fight with his girlfriend, and he broke the agreement, not the defendant. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to tint his car windows, but he did a terrible job. He let the guy try again, but this time, he got glue all over the car. Now he’s suing for a refund. The defendant says he redid the tints twice and there’s simply no pleasing him. The man still has the tints on his car, so he owes him 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

Apr 21, 202342 min