The People’s Court Podcast

The plaintiff owns an air conditioning service company for which the defendant was a client. His son fulfilled two service calls to her house and has not received payment. He is now suing for the money he is owed. The defendant claims the plaintiff’s son was neglectful, and she refuses to pay. The plaintiff rented a house to the defendant, a distant family member, but soon came to regret it. He is now suing for property damage and unpaid rent. The defendant is the super of the plaintiff’s apartment building. The plaintiff believes the defendant is jealous of her and has changed the locks to her place out of spite. She is now suing him for the cost paid to a locksmith to get her back into her own apartment. The defendant believes that the plaintiff is a nightmare to everyone in the building. He argues that the locks were changed by a marshal because she was illegally renting out the apartment. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff brought her professional camera to the defendant for repairs, but it disappeared. Unable to make her living as a photographer, she is suing for lost wages and the cost of her camera. The defendant claims he sent the camera to the manufacturer, who told him the camera was irreparable. He argues that he has been very accommodating by lending her a camera so she could continue working. He is countersuing for the cost of the loaner camera. Then, the plaintiff was hired to paint the defendant’s hair salon and is now suing for the remaining cost of his services. The defendant, unhappy with the product, is countersuing for a refund of the money she has already given him. Plus, the defendant is being accused of breaking into the plaintiff’s car, smashing his back window, breaking the center console, and trying to steal his radio. The defendant was arrested for the attempted burglary, but the plaintiff is now suing for the cost of the damages. The defendant denies committing the crime and is countersuing for aggravation. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, her former roommate, owes her money for rent, so she’s suing. The defendant found out the plaintiff was illegally renting out the room, so he wasn’t legally required to pay rent. Then, the plaintiff claims he was parked when the defendant, a landscaper, kicked up a rock, denting his vehicle, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he offered to have the vehicle fixed, but the plaintiff is just trying to get some cash. Then, the plaintiff brought one of his expensive shoes to the defendant’s shop for repair. The defendant allegedly got glue all over it, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the shoe was cheap. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff paid the defendant to redo her kitchen, but she claims he never showed up, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says he is just a salesman who works on commission, and he sold the plaintiff a kitchen. The company he worked for went out of business. The defendant insists the plaintiff should go after the company, not him. The defendant is countersuing for lost wages and unpaid work. Then, the plaintiff was hired by the defendants to paint their house but hasn’t been paid, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants argue the plaintiff failed to properly prep the walls before painting, so he should be happy with the money they already paid him. The defendants are countersuing to hire new painters. Plus, the plaintiffs say they rented a house from the defendant, but she defaulted on paying her property taxes and went through with the lease anyway, so the plaintiffs are suing. The defendant claims she inherited the house, and she owed back taxes from before it was hers. The defendant was open with the plaintiffs from the start. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, his former landlord, failed to make necessary repairs after a hurricane. The plaintiff had to move out his entire family and pay various relocation fees, so he’s suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff moved in months after the hurricane, and he fixed a minor leak for him. Then, the plaintiff rented a furnished room from the defendant. After returning from a hospital stay, the bed was missing, as well as some of his cash, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff was behind on rent and went missing. The defendant went inside the room and noticed bedbugs, so she had to remove the bed and mattress. The defendant is countersuing for unpaid rent and emotional distress. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant’s moving company to transport her belongings into her new apartment. The plaintiff alleges the company damaged many of her items, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff signed off on the move, so he owes her nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff and defendant were friends of 17 years — close enough that the defendant agreed to host the plaintiff’s daughter’s bridal shower. Before the festivities, the defendant’s phone was broken when it fell off the couch occupied by the plaintiff’s daughter and dog. When the plaintiff refused to pay for the damages, the defendant decided to back out of her commitments to the bride, so the plaintiff is suing. Then, friends of 45 years took a trip to Puerto Rico. The plaintiff claims everything they did on the trip was charged on her card, and the defendant refuses to reimburse her, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the lodging was subpar, and every penny spent was a penny wasted. Plus, after purchasing a car from the defendant, the plaintiff discovered that it needed a new engine. Three weeks post-purchase, he contacted the defendant for a refund but didn’t get one, so the plaintiff is suing. With the car out of the way, the defendant has already spent the money on a new driveway. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the defendant is the ex-girlfriend of the plaintiff’s son and claims to be the mother of her grandchild. Unconvinced, the plaintiff is demanding a paternity test and is suing to recover payment for her babysitting services. Then, the plaintiff met his roommate, the defendant, on Craigslist. After a no-smoking rule was broken and some toiletries were stolen, he decided to move out. He is now suing the defendant for prepaid rent and security. The defendant is countersuing for unpaid rent, claiming the plaintiff broke his lease. Plus, the plaintiff bought a car from the defendant that he is unable to get registered at the DMV. The defendant claims there’s nothing he can do, as the car was originally donated to him. Now stuck with a vehicle he can’t legally drive, the plaintiff is suing for a full refund. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff is suing for medical expenses and pain and suffering after being struck by a cyclist, the defendant, on the streets of New York City. The defendant argues the plaintiff deliberately jumped in front of the bike and is accusing him of extortion. Then, the defendant, after being awarded employee of the month at his job at a baseball stadium, promised the plaintiff tickets to the All-Star Game. Before the big game, he was terminated and the tickets fell through. The plaintiff is now suing to recover the money he gave the defendant to secure the tickets. The defendant denies owing anything. Plus, the plaintiff sells bundles of virgin hair extensions online and claims the defendant placed an order through her website, but she never received payment, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the funds were taken from her account, and the hair is far from virgin. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff gave the defendant, her ex, money to rent an apartment together, but they broke up. The plaintiff is suing for the money back. The defendant denies owing the plaintiff a dime. Then, the plaintiff gave the defendant a loan to help pay some bills but hasn’t been paid back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant lived with the plaintiff and says he ate her out of house and home. Plus, the plaintiff kept her car at the defendant’s parking lot, but when she returned with a buyer, the vehicle was gone. The plaintiff is suing for the value of her car. The defendant says the plaintiff wanted him to hold the car for a few days, but weeks went by, and it was still there. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims she gave her friend, the defendant, a loan so she could attend her wedding. However, the plaintiff says after a fight, the defendant refused to pay the money back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the money was a gift. Then, the plaintiff purchased two air conditioners from the defendant, but water poured from the units and onto her windows. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for a refund. The defendant says air conditioners leak water when it’s hot. Plus, the plaintiff bought a wave runner from the defendant but hasn’t yet received the proper paperwork to register it, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he did give the plaintiff the proper paperwork. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she cared for the defendant’s daughter but hasn’t been paid for her services, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues she was part of a government program that allowed her to only pay a portion of the day care bill. Then, the plaintiff was involved in an accident with a police car. The defendant towed his car and damaged it in the process, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff became belligerent and tried blocking the tow of the car by locking the doors. The defendant had to unhook the transmission to get it out of park. The plaintiff rehooked the transmission and drove off. Plus, the plaintiff agreed to buy a car from the defendant and gave him a deposit. However, his loan application was denied. The plaintiff is suing for the return of his deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff kept telling him he’d find a way to come up with the money. The plaintiff allegedly asked him to hold the car until he did so, but the defendant couldn’t take the loss. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiffs dropped off laundry at the defendant’s laundromat, but he lost their clothes, so the plaintiffs are suing. The defendant argues someone left with the plaintiffs’ laundry, but he believes it was a setup. Then, the plaintiff went to the defendant for a hair wash and set, but she ruined her hair, and she had to cut it all off, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s hair was already heavily damaged when she came to her. Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant backed into his car but hasn’t paid for the damages, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff is lying, and he ran into her. The defendant is countersuing for vehicle repairs and lost wages. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant helped her buy a car and send it to her son in Africa. However, the vehicle was a piece of garbage and sat in storage for weeks, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he tried to help the plaintiff, but he didn’t make any money from the deal. He was just trying to be a nice guy. Then, the plaintiff says two of the skylights in his condo leaked and caused damage. The defendant, a member of the condominium board, refuses to make repairs, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff is responsible for the damage, not the condo association. Plus, the plaintiff says he used to date the defendant. The plaintiff purchased furniture for the defendant, but she took off and ripped him off, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff is just mad she won’t date him anymore. Besides, the defendant argues, she loaned the plaintiff money during their relationship. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff purchased furniture from the defendant’s shop, but an employee took off with the money, and she didn’t get what she bought. The plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant argues the person the plaintiff gave her money to was a crook, but it has nothing to do with him. Then, the plaintiff went to give his co-worker a ride, but her boyfriend, the defendant, physically attacked him, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff instigated the fight. Plus, the plaintiff agreed to rent the defendant’s apartment. However, the plaintiff says the defendant told her the deposit was nonrefundable, so the plaintiff decided she no longer wanted to live there. The plaintiff is suing for the return of the money she already paid her. The defendant insists the plaintiff is the one who broke the lease. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant owes his father money. He paid a little of his debt off, and then just stopped. His father still has bills to pay, and he needs the money owed. The defendant says he knew the plaintiff’s father, who was a neighborhood loan shark. The guy died, and his sons are trying to collect interest on a loan he already paid off. Then, the plaintiff says she rented a room from the defendant and thought it was going to work out great for her. She found out there was another guy on the floor renting who sold and used drugs out of his room. The defendant says that the plaintiff was a poor payer, and was always late, so he wanted her out and even helped her move using his truck. Plus, the plaintiff says she was about to pull out of a parking spot in her 2002 Chevy Camaro when she heard a loud clunk. The defendant struck her car with her laundry cart, denting her rear quarter panel. The defendant says the car that hit the plaintiff’s car wasn’t hers but another lady’s car, which rolled off the curb and struck the car. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff ordered a custom pair of shoes from the defendant, but they were too small. The defendant adjusted the shoes for her, only for them to come out too big. She requested a refund, and the defendant refused, so she’s suing. The defendant says his shoes are custom and did what he could to make the plaintiff happy but doesn’t believe he owes a refund. Then, the plaintiff provided day care services for the defendant for a year, only to be told they were no longer needed. She reminded the defendant there was a two-week notice cancellation fee, which the defendant refused to pay. She’s suing for that fee. The defendant says his son started coming home with injuries which the plaintiff never informed him of, so he pulled his son immediately. As a result, he doesn’t think he owes a fee. Plus, the plaintiff says a landscaper used the weed whacker on his gravel driveway, sending pebbles flying. These pebbles damaged his new car’s windshield. The defendant offered to replace it with an off-market windshield but said the dealership cost was too much. The plaintiff is suing for the cost of getting repairs done the right way. The defendant says he inspected the windshield himself and didn’t see any damages, and he’s simply being harassed. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims her ex-boyfriend hasn’t paid her back for a loan yet, and every time she asks for the money, she gets cursed out for it. She is suing for her money back. The defendant says the plaintiff never once mentioned being paid back when she gave him money to repair his car, so it was a gift. Then, the plaintiff says she watched the defendant back into her car, and when she spoke to him about it, he said it was just an old car. She’s suing for damages. The defendant claims he only lightly tapped her car, and the plaintiff came screaming at him out of nowhere. He thinks she’s just trying to get money out of him. Plus, the plaintiff told the defendant, her landlord, she would be moving out, only for the guy to turn her electric off eight days before her move out date. She claims she was also forced to live in rough conditions by the landlord and is suing to get a refund on rent. The defendant says the plaintiff broke her lease 10 months early, locked him out of the unit, and never gave him a security deposit. He is countersuing for the balance due on the lease. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff brought a dress to the defendant for alterations to the straps, but it didn’t come out the way she’d hoped. She had to wear a jacket over the dress to her event and is suing for the money she spent and emotional distress. The defendant says the plaintiff only complained about the issue after the event and even demanded to have a second set of alterations made for free. Then, the plaintiff rented a room from the defendant, only for the defendant to kick him out some time later for no apparent reason. He had to find a hotel room until he figured things out and is suing for the rent he had prepaid. The defendant claims the plaintiff had issues with stealing, spying on her daughter, and pool hopping, among other issues. She is countersuing for loss of work and unpaid rent for the plaintiff’s girlfriend. Plus, the plaintiff says she loaned her niece some money, and that niece is now taking advantage of her by not paying her back. She is suing for the amount she’s owed. The defendant says she was told not to worry about paying back the loan, but the plaintiff changed her mind months down the line. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff and defendant were Army buddies who decided to go on a trip to California together. The plaintiff paid for a portion of the defendant’s travel and lodging fees, but has yet to be repaid, so he’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff was desperate to go with a friend and had agreed to pay for the whole trip since the defendant couldn’t afford it. Then, the plaintiff says her landlord, the defendant, always seemed to be a nice guy, until he kicked her out of the apartment she’d lived in for eight years. She is suing for the security deposit he refuses to return. The defendant says the plaintiff has yet to return her keys or pick up some property she left behind, so he has every right to hold on to her deposit. Plus, the plaintiff hired her co-worker to redo the roofing on her house and paid him in full for the job. Three months later, it started leaking, and he refused to come fix it. The plaintiff learned it was a terrible roofing job and is suing to get the money she needs to fix the issues. The defendant says the damages were caused by a fallen tree branch… five years ago. He is countersuing for the money he’s still owed on the original roofing job. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff is in a neighborly feud with the defendant, who ripped out some of her landscaping in response to the plaintiff accidentally pulling up some of her plants. The plaintiff had to hire people to repair damages and is suing for the cost of those repairs. The defendant says it was an eye for an eye and owes nothing. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, his ex-girlfriend, falsely accused him of violating an order of protection, which brought criminal charges against him and cost him his job. Charges were eventually dropped, but the damage was done, so he’s suing for lost wages. The defendant claims he did break the order of protection and doesn’t owe him for his lost wages. Plus, the plaintiff was hired by the defendant to advise on the sale of his business, as well as other matters. The plaintiff sent an invoice to the defendant, which has been ignored and gone unpaid, so he’s suing. The defendant says he simply asked the guy about selling one of his pawnshops, and the plaintiff ended up launching into a whole lecture about it. He never agreed to pay the guy anything and was surprised to get the invoice. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff asked the defendant to mount her flat-screen TV for her, and two days later she discovered it had fallen to the ground and shattered. He refuses to pay her for any damages, so she’s suing him. The defendant claims he installed the TV the same way he installed every other device and has never had this happen before. Then, the plaintiffs agreed to sublet from the defendant for a month and look after his cat too. The cat ended up getting stressed and urinated all over the unit, causing the defendant to withhold the plaintiff’s deposit. They want it back, so they’re suing. The defendant claims the unit hadn’t been cleaned at all while she was gone, which is why she’s keeping the deposit. Plus, the plaintiff agreed to buy a car from the defendant, who he claims changed the deal behind his back, adding $2,500 to the cost of the car. The plaintiff says their website boasts no gimmicks or anything, so he’s suing for the money he’s now out. The defendant says the plaintiff has bad credit, so they got him a loan which came with high interest rates and fees. The plaintiff only came back to complain months later, but it’s not the defendant’s fault. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she rented a car for the defendant in a time of need, and that there’s a rental charge still left unpaid. She is suing to get that money back so she can go on her way. The defendant says it was the plaintiff who caused damages to the vehicle, not her, so she owes nothing. Then, the plaintiff says he was hired by the defendant as a private eye to check in on his son-in-law, who was cheating and stole the defendant’s business from him. However, the defendant still owes the plaintiff for his work, and he’s suing to get his paycheck. The defendant says the plaintiff didn’t produce any information useful for a case against the son-in-law, but he paid the guy anyway. He’s countersuing to get his money back. Plus, the plaintiff is a mother of 10 who’s at her wits’ end with her third child, the defendant. She loaned him money for gas, and he has yet to repay her, so she’s suing. The defendant claims it’s his mother’s duty to give him money for the things he needs to live and has no reason to sue him. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, her niece, asked her for money to buy a car. The plaintiff helped her niece, but she hasn’t yet paid her back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff gave her the money as a gift. Then, the plaintiff has been in the landscaping business for 25 years. The plaintiff prepared the defendant’s yard for a pool but hasn’t yet been paid, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff didn’t properly level the land, so he denies owing the plaintiff a cent. Plus, the plaintiff moved into a home the defendants were renting, but it was in deplorable condition. The defendants refuse to return the plaintiff’s security, so she’s suing. The defendants argue the plaintiff was an awful tenant, and she should be lucky they returned any of her security. The defendants are countersuing for damages, unpaid rent, and security returned. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims her former landlords are withholding some of her security deposit for dirty rugs when they were soiled during a hurricane, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants say the plaintiff is filthy, and there was cat litter, cat feces, urine, and vomit everywhere. The defendants are countersuing for additional cleaning expenses. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant, an accountant, to incorporate the church he works for. The plaintiff claims the defendant didn’t do anything, so he’s suing for a refund and added costs to hire someone else. The defendant insists he did incorporate the church, but the plaintiff never called him back. Plus, the plaintiff says he and the defendant have been friends for 10 years. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant borrowed his camera and a rack for his car but hasn’t returned them, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he never borrowed the camera or car rack. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she and the defendant have known each other for three years. The plaintiff claims she loaned the defendant money to save her dog’s life, but she hasn’t paid her back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists it’s the plaintiff’s fault that her dog needed to be taken to the vet. Then, the plaintiff was at a party when the defendant leaned into her car and dented it, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he didn’t cause any damage to the vehicle. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant, his brother, got drunk one night and punched him. The plaintiff is suing for medical bills, lost work, and pain and suffering. The defendant doesn’t believe he owes his brother a dime. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff bought a dining set from the defendant but hasn’t yet received all the chairs, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the set the plaintiff purchased has six chairs, not the eight she claims. The defendant is countersuing for loss of time, work, and the remaining balance owed. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant’s employees dented the hood of her car while working on a building, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the lawsuit is bogus. Plus, the plaintiff agreed to rent an apartment from the defendant and gave him a deposit. However, the defendant didn’t own the apartment, so the plaintiff is suing for her money back. The defendant argues the plaintiff just backed out of the deal even though he told her the deposit was nonrefundable. The defendant is countersuing for defamation of character. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff brought his vehicle to the defendant’s shop for repair. However, the defendant did a terrible job, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the car needed more work done, but the plaintiff flipped out and asked for a refund. The plaintiff purchased a house from the defendants, but they backed out of the deal, so the plaintiff is suing for the costs already accrued. The defendants argue the plaintiff became impatient, and he’s the one who decided to back out of the deal. The plaintiff was at a parking lot one day when the defendant dropped a piece of wood directly onto her car. The plaintiff is suing for repairs. The defendant claims the piece of wood barely caused a dent, and the cops didn’t even notice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant’s dog attacked his cat, causing a lot of damage that required immediate vet intervention. The plaintiff is suing for the vet bills the defendant refuses to pay. The defendant says it was the plaintiff’s idea to see if the rescue dog would get along with cats, as they were interested in adopting the canine. The defendant is countersuing for defamation of character. Then, the plaintiff rented a space from the defendant, who ended up barging into the unit and disrespecting her privacy whenever she felt like it. The defendant refuses to return her security deposit, and so she’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff had left without any notice, and gotten someone else to move in. The place was a disaster, which is why she’s kept the deposit. She is countersuing for unpaid rent. Plus, the plaintiff rents out luxury cars and hired the defendant to take one to a client. The defendant ended up rear-ending another car, causing damage to the vehicle. He started paying off the damage, but then disappeared, so the plaintiff is suing for the rest of the damages. The defendant says the accident was the other driver’s fault, and claims the plaintiff does not have insurance on his vehicles. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiffs hired the defendant to move their property to a new home. While he was reassembling their dining table, he damaged it, and now the plaintiffs are suing for the price of the family heirloom. The defendant says he damaged a desk, which the plaintiffs were immediately reimbursed for. The table was not brought to his attention until after the job was done, and he hadn’t damaged it. The plaintiff says the defendant was trying to park her car next to the plaintiff’s car and ended up clipping her mirror. Information was exchanged, but when the plaintiff reached out to make repair plans, she was told the defendant refused to pay. She is suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant argues it was the plaintiff who backed out, causing the damage to her own car, not the defendant. The plaintiff pawned some jewelry at the defendant’s shop, which then disappeared from the shop. She doesn’t know if it was melted down, sold, or something else, so she’s suing for the cost of the jewelry. The defendant says she sent the plaintiff a certified letter regarding interest due in the items, which was paid. If the plaintiff had paid them, she would have a valid receipt, but she doesn’t. The defendant followed all the right protocols and doesn’t owe anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant to build him a garage. He argues he gave the plaintiff a down payment, but then he disappeared and didn’t do the work. He’s suing for the uncompleted construction work. The defendant says the plaintiff changed his mind, and the set he ordered was nothing like what they previously discussed. He claims he told the plaintiff he needed more money, but then the plaintiff got mad. Then, the plaintiff and defendant attend the same school. The plaintiff claims the defendant backed into her car while she was backing out of a parking space. She can’t get the defendant to pay for repairs, so she’s suing. The defendant argues she and the plaintiff were both backing out at the same time and they hit one another. She thinks they should pay for their own damages because they are both at fault. Plus, the plaintiff put down a deposit to rent a room at the defendant’s apartment. When she was walking around the property, she discovered a large rat trap in the yard. She decided she didn’t want to live there anymore, so she asked for her deposit back. She’s suing because the defendant won’t return it. The defendant argues the plaintiff was just upset because she couldn’t use the hallway as her personal storage unit. She refuses to return the deposit. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff brings his neighbor to court. He says the defendant’s German shepherd ran into his yard and impregnated his dog, who was also a shepherd. The plaintiff’s dog needed an emergency C-section, then he got stuck with 10 puppies. He’s suing for vet bills. The defendant argues he and the plaintiff previously discussed breeding. He doesn’t think the plaintiff should be suing because the plaintiff sold the dogs and made money. Then, the plaintiff prepaid the defendant a broker’s fee to help her find an apartment. She says the defendant couldn’t find her a place to live, but the defendant won’t return her security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant argues she found the plaintiff a place to live, but she lied on her application, so she had to forfeit it. She refuses to return the deposit. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to repair and paint his car after he hit a guardrail. He says there was a fire at the shop, and when he picked the car up, it had new scratches and marks on it. The plaintiff is suing for the cost of car painting. The defendant argues she repaired the vehicle and called him to pick it up several times, but he never did. She says she even needed to place a mechanic’s lien on it Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant to make two custom outfits for her birthday. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant didn’t deliver the dresses in time for the party, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant argues the plaintiff instructed her to stop the work even though the dresses were already completed. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, her landlord, refuses to return her security deposit even though she was a model tenant, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff left significant damage, so she has every right to keep the security deposit. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a lawn mower from the defendant, but it leaked oil. When the plaintiff asked for his money back, the defendant said he spent it already, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant insists he sold the lawn mower as is, and he owes the plaintiff nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff hired the defendant to paint her house, but he walked off the job and did terrible work, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff kept adding on work without additional pay, and he deserves all the money she paid him. The defendant is countersuing for defamation of character. The plaintiffs say the defendant, their former landlord, turned the water and heat off and evicted them without any warning. The plaintiffs are suing for the return of their security deposit and pain and suffering. The defendant denies that he ever turned off the water and heat and claims he didn’t evict the plaintiffs. They moved out. The plaintiff was riding his bike when the defendant drove into him. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for a new bike, as well as pain and suffering. The defendant insists the accident was the plaintiff’s fault. The defendant is countersuing for car repairs. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant intentionally scammed her by selling her a car with multiple problems, including a muffler held together by Coke cans. She is suing for all the money she’s out. The defendant says the plaintiff brought someone to check out the car and even test-drove it, only to change her mind two days after buying it. He refuses to return her money and is countersuing for harassment and lost wages. Then, the plaintiff used to date the defendant, but when she kicked him out of the house, he stole her car. The cops recovered it, took it to impound, and she was forced to pay for it. She is suing the defendant to get her lost money back. The defendant says he was given 10 minutes to leave after an argument, and he took the truck that was rightfully his. He claims the plaintiff lied to the cops about the car being stolen, and he’s not responsible for paying the cost of impound. Plus, the plaintiff says he put a deposit down to pick out a puppy from the defendant’s pregnant English bulldog, but the litter died. He was promised a discount and pick of the next litter, but there was an issue with that one too. After the third litter had an issue as well, he realized he was being scammed, so he’s suing for his money back. The defendant insists the plaintiff didn’t have the money to pay her for a puppy when the second litter came around, and basically strung her along. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff and defendant dated and lived together for a brief period of time. After they split, the defendant threw away the plaintiff’s property without even reaching out to her, so the plaintiff is suing for the cost of lost property. The defendant argues the plaintiff is simply vindictive, and everything he threw away was his. He is countersuing for harassment. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant, a lawyer, to represent her son in court. Her son decided not to use the defendant’s services, and now the defendant refuses to return the money to the plaintiff. She is suing for that money back. The defendant says he signed a contract with the plaintiff and put lots of work into the case. When she requested a refund, he returned half the money, believing he should keep the rest for the work he put in. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to redo the floors of his home, and the guy ruined the job. The plaintiff had to get them redone, and issuing for the amount he’s out. The defendant says he’s been in flooring for 20 years and the plaintiff is just being a pain who wants a free job done. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff was in business with the defendant for a while before the defendant left to start her own business. The plaintiff claims she stole a computer, customers, and other items from him, and is suing for lost profit, defamation, lawyer fees, and stolen property. The defendant says the plaintiff tried to make her sign a contract she didn’t want to sign, broke into her Facebook account, and is still making money off her image without her permission. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, his tenant, is trying to stiff him on a gas bill the defendant has had nothing to do with in eight months. He is suing to get the cost of the bill back. The defendant argues the cost was included in his rent and he never received a single gas bill to pay. He doesn’t believe he owes anything. Plus, the plaintiff discovered a dent on her car after returning from errands, with a note attached that included a phone number. The defendant, who caused the damages, is now giving the plaintiff the runaround and refuses to pay for repairs, so she’s suing him. The defendant admits to causing the damages, but claims the plaintiff was parked illegally and he was running late for a doctor’s appointment. He argues it was her own fault for creating a hazardous situation. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff was out walking his dogs when the defendant’s unleashed dog ran over and attacked them. The defendant never apologized, so the plaintiff is suing for the cost of vet bills. The defendant claims it was the plaintiff’s dogs who came at her friendly dog, who only reacted out of self-defense, which the cops agreed on. Then, the plaintiff rented out the defendant’s unit for three years, and when she moved out, he kept part of her security deposit to repaint. The state law required him to repaint every three years regardless of damage, so she’s suing to get her money back. The defendant says the plaintiff painted her bedroom a very dark color, and he kept part of the deposit because it required extra paint and primer for him to paint over. Plus, the plaintiffs purchased a breed kitten from the defendant, only to discover it had a birth defect that made breathing difficult. They are accusing the defendant of breeding cats for money instead of health and are suing for their money back. The defendant has been breeding cats for long enough that had the kitten had any issues, she would have kept it for herself to care for. She believes the plaintiffs left the animal in a cold house. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff threw a graduation party for her son, the defendant, who later attacked her during a disagreement over a girl. He damaged several pieces of property in the process, and she’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant says his mom has a drinking problem and is just suing him so he’ll look bad. Then, the plaintiff says her dog was injured after a slip while at the groomers and says it’s the defendant’s fault. She’s suing the defendant for the vet bill so she’s held accountable. The defendant says she’s groomed the dog for years and knew he had hip issues; it was nothing that happened under her watch. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to watch her children and realized afterward that an expensive and brand-new sweater was missing. She says the defendant refused to return it, so she’s suing for the cost of the item. The defendant says she was never paid to watch the kids and doesn’t even know why she’s being sued. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff caught the defendant red-handed destroying his house. The defendant and another person threw open cans of pink paint onto the walls and on the carpets. The defendants are mother and daughter. She claims her daughter is a straight-A student who was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Then, the defendant says she came home from work one night and parked her Chevy Trailblazer where she always parks it. Her neighbors got offended and had it towed. Her medication was in that car, and her life could have been in jeopardy if she didn't have extra in her house. The defendant says this whole lawsuit is just ridiculous because they do, in fact, have assigned spots at their complex and the plaintiff was parked in hers. She called the management office, who instructed her to call a tow company, and that's just what she did. Plus, the plaintiff says her landlord sold the building she was living in, and when she left, she asked the new owner, the defendant, to return a security deposit. The defendant kept coming up with every excuse not to pay her what he owes. She claims she left the place in pristine condition. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant was stopped in front of his car and his big truck when a woman in a hot pink car attempted to make a turn in front of the defendant. The defendant put his truck in reverse to let her through and smacked right into his car. He is suing for repairs. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is her daughter-in-law and she owes her money that she collected from her deceased son’s employer. Her son's boss gave the defendant money to cover the funeral expenses, and the defendant never gave it to her for the actual funeral. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant is a scammer who stole the money she gave him on an apartment she was planning on moving into. The defendant rented it to someone else. The defendant says he requires first and last month's rent before he lets anyone move into his apartment, but the plaintiff could only come up with the first month's payment. He gave her ample opportunity to give him last month's rent. He waited, but she ignored him. He had to cut his losses and rented the place to someone else. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff rented a room from the defendant, but she only stayed there for two weeks. She moved out but says the defendant refuses to return her security deposit, so she’s suing for rent and moving expenses. The defendant argues the plaintiff tried sneaking her granddaughter into the home to live there. He thinks the plaintiff wasted his time and lied, so he doesn’t think he owes. He’s countersuing for the security deposit he returned to her. Then, the plaintiff gave the defendant his son’s ATV to sell it, but it’s been a year, and he hasn’t done a thing. He says the defendant told him the police impounded it, but the defendant won’t tell him where it is. He’s suing for the cost of an ATV. The defendant argues he told the plaintiff he needed proper registration to get the ATV back. Plus, the plaintiff says she loaned her friend, the defendant, money. She says the defendant still owes her, so she’s suing. The defendant argues she started paying the plaintiff back, but she had to miss one week because of an emergency. She offered to pay the plaintiff double the next week, but the plaintiff refused. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff asked the defendant to watch his dog while he was in jail. He says the defendant refused to return his pup when he got released, so he’s suing for the value of the dog. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn’t even legally own the dog in the first place. Then, the plaintiff rented a home to the defendants. It flooded after a rainstorm, and he offered to have a contractor come fix it, but they opted to move out. He claims the defendants wrecked the place before they left, and he’s suing for unpaid rent. The defendant argues the house was filled with dangerous mold. They’re countersuing for moving costs. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a car from the defendant, but the engine died three days later. She says the defendant offered her a second car, but when she took it to a mechanic, the mechanic told her it also had issues. She’s suing for damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff turned down his offer for a new car, so it’s not his problem. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff dated the defendant and bought an air conditioning unit for their shared apartment. Now that they’ve broken up, the defendant is dating a new guy and still enjoying the perks of the AC unit while the plaintiff goes without. He’s suing for the cost of the unit. The defendant says the unit was a gift, and she had actually kicked him out for being abusive to her. She is countersuing for harassment and pain and suffering. Then, the plaintiff owns a boat and went fishing with his friends one day. He claims the defendant’s company was dredging in the area, so a workman guided them out. When they came back into the marina, no one was there, and his boat got caught on a submerged cable. The propellor ripped off and he injured his groin due to the incident. He’s suing for boat costs and a urologist bill. The defendant thinks there’s no way the plaintiff hit the cable on the way back. Plus, the plaintiff’s daughter had a sleepover at the defendant’s house because the daughter is friends with the defendant’s daughter. The plaintiff claims the defendant’s daughter invited boys over, and the next day, the plaintiff’s daughter’s phone went missing. She’s suing the defendant for the cost of the phone. The defendant doesn’t think she’s responsible for paying because the plaintiff’s daughter has lost phones before. She says she never saw the teen with a phone at her house. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff has known the defendant for 40 years and recently helped him out by giving him a loan. Now he won’t pay her back, so she’s suing him. The defendant says they were in a relationship at the time the money was given, so it was an equal contribution and not a loan. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant’s limousine company to take her family to the airport, but the car never arrived. She was told there was a mix-up and the defendant would take care of any added expenses. Her family missed their flights and had to get new tickets, but she still has not been reimbursed, so she’s suing the defendant. The defendant says he took the plaintiff to and from the airport for free after she changed her flight and that was enough to make up for it. Plus, the plaintiff bought wood from the defendant for his floors, but didn’t notice it was moldy until it was already installed. The defendant paid him back for the amount he spent on the wood, but not for the contractor who put it in or removed it, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says he only sells wood of the highest quality, and the plaintiff’s wood became moldy only because of other mold that already existed in his home. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says her landlord harassed her and her movers as she was moving out of her apartment and then locked her out of the place and refused to return her entire deposit. She’s suing for that deposit back. The defendant says she was informed of the plaintiff moving late at night and found lots of damage to the unit, including to the windows. She’s countersuing for the cost of additional damages. Then, the plaintiff was delivering mail to the defendant’s hair salon when a dog attacked her. Since there was no sign warning of a vicious dog, the plaintiff is suing for pain and suffering. The defendant claims the dog is actually very nice, and only a minor scratch was caused to the plaintiff after she smacked the dog on the head with the mail. Plus, the plaintiff says he was hired to repair windows in the defendant’s home and the defendant went back and forth on paying him. He’s tired of the games and is suing for the money he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff and his workers were very messy at their job and didn’t even finish it, which is why she’s not paying. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiffs were about to move into an apartment the defendants were renting them, and one day before they were going to bring their belongings over, the defendant called them to say that he was selling the place instead. The defendants claim they didn’t want to rent to an unmarried couple because if they broke up, one person wouldn’t be able to make the rent. Then, the plaintiff says he was the emcee at the defendant’s wedding. And after working the crowd for five plus hours, the bride asked what he was doing, then proceeded to kick him out. The defendant claims the plaintiff was a horror to deal with, sitting around doing nothing at her wedding. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant smacked into her parked car and immediately admitted it was her fault and told her she’d pay to have it fixed the next day. The defendant claims the plaintiff was on her cell phone talking while she was pulling out of a parking spot, and the plaintiff backed into her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims the defendant’s son crashed his son’s car, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s son allowed her son to drive the car, so it’s not their fault. Then, the plaintiff and defendant have known each other for 13 years and they dated for eight, then took some time off. It turns out the defendant was sleeping with his ex-girlfriend’s stepfather while they were living together. The defendant says their relationship ended because the plaintiff was an abusive, controlling monster and she ended things once and for all. Plus, the plaintiff says she bought a laptop for the defendant, and he promised to pay her back but never did. The defendant says he helped and paid for a repair on a car the plaintiff wrecked, and she bought him a computer as a way of paying of her debt to him. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant’s dog kicked him in the cheek and damaged his car, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff put the dog in his car. Then, the plaintiff used to date the defendant and says he owes her money, so she’s suing. The defendant insists money went back and forth in their relationship, so he doesn’t owe anything. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant house sat for her while she went on a trip. The plaintiff noticed damage on her car when she returned, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits his bike fell on the plaintiff’s vehicle, but it barely left a mark. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant towed her car and damaged it in the process, so she’s suing. The defendant says the car was already damaged when he towed it. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to take photographs at her wedding. However, the defendant ruined the wedding, and the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant claims the plaintiff was so drunk at her wedding, she didn’t remember anything. Besides, the defendant believes he did a great job. Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant, her neighbor, refuses to trim a tree hanging above her property. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for the cost to remove it. The defendant insists the plaintiff is responsible for trimming the tree, not him. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he gave the defendant money to buy clothes, but he hasn’t paid him back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the money was a gift. The defendant is countersuing for harassment. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to do some landscaping at his house but is unhappy with the work, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues his work was great Plus, the plaintiff agreed to buy a vehicle from the defendant, but the defendant gave it to someone else, so the plaintiff is suing for the money he already paid him. The defendant argues the plaintiff screwed him over, so he denies owing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices