The People’s Court Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The plaintiff says she babysat the defendant’s daughter for 14 months, but then the defendant called the Department of Social Services and claimed she was running an illegal day care. She’s suing for harassment and defamation because the defendant filed a false report. The defendant admits she called but insists she told the truth. She’s countersuing for harassment. The plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, who was a difficult person and bad landlord. She claims she left the apartment in good condition when she moved out, so the defendant has no right to keep her security deposit. She’s suing to get it back. The defendant says the plaintiff was a nightmare tenant who had issues with police and left the place infested with cockroaches. She insists she had every right to keep 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

The plaintiff says he proposed to the defendant, he gave her a ring, and they got married. One month later, she asked for an annulment, but she won’t return the ring. He’s suing for its value. The defendant says the plaintiff wanted her to be a submissive wife. She says the ring is hers, and she’s not giving it back. She’s countersuing for legal fees. The plaintiff says his wife died and he informed the defendant, his landlord, that he was giving his 30 days’ notice to move out. The defendant then told him she’d have to rent the place first before returning his security deposit, so he’s suing. The defendant says she told the plaintiff he was short on rent one month, so she deducted that from his deposit. He also left eight days late, so she owes him nothing. The plaintiff says the defendant is her neighbor, and the neighbor’s dog put his snout under the fence and mauled her dog’s paw. She’s suing for the vet bills. The defendant says the plaintiff’s dog has been digging holes under his fence, and the plaintiff is the irresponsible one, not 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 rented a room in the defendant’s apartment, but the woman kicked her out one day with no warning. She’s suing for the rent and security deposit she paid. The defendant says the plaintiff had 10 different overnight visitors, which she knew was against the rules, and that’s why she was asked to leave The plaintiff says the defendant is her brother, and she let him move in with her. He brought bed bugs with him, so she had to hire an exterminator. She’s suing him for the fees, plus pain and suffering. The defendant says the bed bugs could have come from anywhere in the four-unit building, and he denies he is responsible. The plaintiff says she bought an Apple TV device from the defendant but never got it in the mail. She’s tired of all the lame excuses, so she’s suing for her money back. The defendant says she shipped the item by mail to the address the plaintiff provided, so she has no idea what happened to it. She says she’s not refunding anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she paid the defendant to transport her car, but he crushed the gas tank and dented the floorboards when he took it of the trailer. She’s suing for the damages. The defendant says the plaintiff never told him the vehicle had no battery and wasn’t in running condition. He says she’s trying to scam him over damage he didn’t cause. The plaintiff says he bought a refrigerator from the defendant, but when he got it home and plugged it in, it didn’t get cold. The defendant said she’d send a repairman and never did, so he’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the fridge worked fine when she sold it, and it’s a used appliance with no warranty. She’s not giving him his money back. The plaintiff says she hired the defendant to do some work on her mobile home, but the untrustworthy guy is giving her the runaround. She’s suing him for her money back since he rarely shows up for work. The defendant says the plaintiff ran out of money and tried to cancel the job, but he has to pay his guys. He’s countersuing for the balance on the contract. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she and the defendant were in a serious relationship and they have a child together. She claims she paid for his car insurance and violations, but he never reimbursed her, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff is bitter and claims the car charges are all hers. He denies owing her any money. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to renovate his condo but later found out he wasn’t licensed. He used the wrong paint and scammed him out of a bunch of money, so he’s suing. The defendant says once COVID hit, the plaintiff called him several times a day during the job to complain about his worker and then fired him. He’s countersuing for what he’s 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 younger sister. She claims she loaned her some money, but then she used the plaintiff’s credit card without permission — and that’s stealing. She’s suing for every penny her sister owes her. The defendant says she’s not paying anything since her sister lived at her home rent-free. The plaintiffs say the defendant towed their car, but he dropped it when he was unloading it and damaged the radiator. Now he refuses to pay for the damages, so they’re suing. The defendant says the radiator was leaking when he got the car, and you can’t drop a car when you use a hydraulic lift. The plaintiff says she loaned the defendant money in his time of need, but the louse has only repaid a small portion of it. She’s suing for the balance. The defendant says he paid the plaintiff’s husband some of the money because they were close friends, but then the man unexpectedly died. 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 rented a house from the defendant, but to her horror, it was infested with mice. She and her son moved out after one night, but the defendant won’t return her rent and deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff put a stop payment on the check, so he doesn’t understand why she’s suing him. He’s countersuing for rent owed. The plaintiff says he owns a boat repair service and did some work for the defendant twice, but then the defendant had the credit card company reverse payment on him for no good reason. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says he keeps the boat at the plaintiff’s marina, but the defendant never authorized any work, 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

The plaintiff says she hired the defendant, her mom’s cousin, to do some work on a trailer she was moving into. She claims he made a mess and even caused sewer damage. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant says the trailer smelled of feces because there were sewage issues before he arrived. He refuses to offer a refund because he did complete the work. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to do some work on his 1970 Pontiac LeMans and gave him a deposit, but then the man came back and said he wanted more money to do the job. The plaintiff told him to cancel the work, but now the defendant won’t return the deposit, so he’s suing him. The defendant says he was ready to do the work, but the plaintiff never brought him the parts and he stored the car for eight months. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says he and the defendant were in a sexual relationship on and off for a few years. He claims she snapped one day and smashed his truck windows, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff maced her, and then slashed her tires, egged her car, and snapped off a mirror, so they’re even. Then, the plaintiff says she paid the defendant for a trip to London, but it was canceled because of the pandemic. He offered her a credit but won’t give her a refund. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant says he was able to get the hotel refunded, but the airlines would only offer a credit. He’s countersuing for fees for organizing the trip. 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 they share a child. She says he co-signed on a car loan because she has five kids, but then he showed up demanding that she give him the vehicle. The car was towed and given to the defendant, so she’s suing for all the money she put into it. The defendant says he put down the deposit and paid off the loan, and his ex refused to let him see their child. He’s countersuing for bills he paid for her. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is his neighbor, who has eight kids. He says one of the kids broke his aquarium and damaged other items, and they’re such slobs that the plaintiff now has a rat problem. They even egged his siding. He’s suing for all the damages. The defendant says the plaintiff harasses him and calls the police on him when his kids leave toys around. 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 obnoxious, rude neighbor. He claims the man had workers dig a trench on the plaintiff’s property to put in a fence without permission. He’s suing for what it will cost to clean it up. The defendant says he was trying to be neighborly by updating the fence bordering their properties. Then, the plaintiffs say they rented a room in the defendants’ house, but there was an altercation and they moved out. Now the defendants refuse to return their deposit and rent, so they’re suing. The defendants say they are pastors at the church and the plaintiffs are members. They says the plaintiffs fought nonstop and spread lies at church, so they’re countersuing for defamation. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says he’s been mercilessly harassed in his neighborhood by the defendants, and they’ve made his life miserable. He’s suing for damages to his self-worth and a car he claims they vandalized. The defendants say the plaintiff lives 200 feet away and they once had a fistfight. They’re countersuing for unlawful prosecution and harassment. Then, the plaintiff says she sold two Prada bags to the defendant, who then complained. The plaintiff gave her a refund, but the defendant never returned the goods. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says one of the straps was broken, and then eBay told her she didn’t need to return the items after getting a refund. She says she’s already donated the bags, so she can’t send them back. Plus, the plaintiffs say they bought an elliptical machine from the defendant, who said it was a 2018 model. It turned out to be from 2011, and they want a full refund after being grossly overcharged. The defendant says the plaintiffs tried the machine and everything was fine, and then suddenly they didn’t want it. She says it’s a final 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

The plaintiffs say they rented their vacation house to the defendant, but the man stole a bear statue and then canceled the credit card charges for payment. They’re suing this strange man for what they’re owed. The defendant says he got bed bugs at their vacation home, and he’s countersuing for pain and suffering, and a bet. Then, the plaintiff says she bought a puppy from the defendant, but the puppy needed eye surgery. She’s suing for the vet bills she had to pay. The defendant says the plaintiff insisted on taking the puppy home before he was 8 weeks old, and he warned her she’d have to take responsibility. He claims the dog was healthy. 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 brought her car to the defendant’s shop to have the steering repaired, but the problem came back a month later. That’s when the defendant admitted he didn’t use actual BMW parts. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says he uses after market parts all the time, and he says the plaintiff expects him to fix her 22-year-old car for free. He’s countersuing for the cost of a lawyer. Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to move him from Massachusetts to Florida and she damaged his things. Her truck was also too small and he ended up having to rent a second truck. He’s suing for his money back. The defendant says she inspects every load and nothing was wrong with the plaintiff’s goods. 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 and she loaned him money, but now they’ve split up and he won’t pay her back. She’s suing him for every penny owed. Plus, she has a big surprise for him. The defendant says the plaintiff is a liar and denies she ever loaned him anything. He’s countersuing for a broken door and a TV he says she stole. Then, the plaintiffs say they hired the defendant to expedite paperwork for some construction for an ailing relative, but the crook took off with their money. He ghosted them and then blamed COVID, so they’re suing for a refund. The defendant says he understands the frustration, but the pandemic is causing the delays. The plaintiff says the defendants were moving into the building where she lives and they dropped a refrigerator on her car and caused extensive damage. She says they became rude when she showed them the repair estimate, so now she’s suing for the money to cover it. The defendants say the fridge cracked a bumper when it blew over and the plaintiff flipped out when they told her. They insist it was an act of God. 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