The People’s Court Podcast

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

First, the plaintiff put a phone in her name for the defendant. However, the defendant only paid one bill, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff wasn’t paying her portion of the bill, and the plaintiff cut off the line. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant’s son scratched up her car door with rocks and sticks, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues it wasn’t her son who damaged the car. Plus, the plaintiff was hired by the defendants to paint their room, but they haven’t paid him, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants insist the plaintiff didn’t want to be paid, and this whole case is absurd. 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 defendants to build a custom awning for his house, but the product was terrible. The plaintiff is suing for a refund of his deposit. The defendants say the awning was perfect, and the plaintiff was happy with everything except paying the balance. The defendants are countersuing for the balance due. Then, the plaintiff drove the defendant home after a snowstorm, but he directed her to take a road that wasn’t plowed. The vehicle got stuck in the snow and sustained damage. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for repairs. The defendant admits he did initially agree to help pay for the damage, but he believes the plaintiff is taking advantage of him because she doesn’t even own the car anymore. Plus, the plaintiffs say the defendants’ dog bit theirs, and they never apologized. The plaintiffs are suing for vet bills and damaged property. The defendants say nothing happened between their dogs except some barking. The plaintiffs haven’t even sent an itemized vet bill. 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 says he incorrectly had a tow truck called on his vehicle for parking in a handicap spot, and the car was damaged in the process of being towed. He hired an attorney to handle the case, but the tow company ignored three different letters from him anyway. He’s suing the company for towing and attorney fees. The defendant says the damage was caused by the plaintiff when he jumped into the car and tried to drive it off the tow truck. Any damages caused to his car are his fault, not the company’s. The plaintiff agreed to rent a place from the defendant, only to be unexpectedly laid off from his job. He could no longer afford to rent from the defendant, told him right away, and was refused a refund for the time he did not spend there. The defendants say they had several people come look at the place, and the chose the defendant carefully. He backed out at the last minute, leaving them without anyone to take the place. The plaintiff says her niece, the defendant, asked to borrow some money, which the plaintiff agreed to. Family or not, her niece has not once offered to pay her back, so the plaintiff is suing to get the loan repaid. The defendant says her aunt is nothing but a loan shark who’s just trying to take advantage of 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 used to babysit for the defendant, but it all came to a head when the defendant accused her of telling the children to eat poop. The plaintiff always found the defendant hard to work with, but this was the final straw, and she quit. Now she’s having the hardest time collecting the final chunk of money she’s owed, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff wasn’t very good at her job and didn’t follow the house rules. The defendant says the plaintiff quit the day before work over text and told her the cops would be called if she wasn’t paid. Then, the plaintiff says he put down security and first month’s rent on an apartment owned by the defendant, only to be arrested and falsely accused of a crime he did not commit. When he finally got his name cleared and returned to the apartment, he found the locks had all been changed. The defendants threatened him, and refused to let him in. He’s suing for the money he put down since he never lived there. The defendant says she was concerned for the other families in the building, which is why she turned down the plaintiff, but needed to be paid for the time the unit stood empty. Plus, the plaintiff says he and the defendant had a deal to sell a trailer together, but the defendant double-crossed him and sold it on his own. The plaintiff had a buyer ready to purchase with cash in hand when he discovered this, and he didn’t even get his fair share of the final deal. He’s suing the defendant to get his half of the sale. The defendant claims he offered a lot of his friends a commission if they could find a buyer, but he by no means had an exclusive deal with the plaintiff. He sold the trailer before the plaintiff had even found a guy and isn’t entitled to that commission. 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 say the defendant, their landlord, stole their belongings, had them evicted for no good reason, and invaded their privacy, so they’re suing. The defendant claims the plaintiffs moved out, and she didn’t steal anything. The defendant is countersuing for rent and past due utilities. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, a jeweler, was supposed to melt down some of his gold chains into a ring. However, the defendant disappeared, and the gold is gone, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he made the ring out of the plaintiff’s jewelry, but the plaintiff wasn’t happy. The defendant gave the plaintiff some of his money back already, so he denies owing any more. Plus, the plaintiff says he sold a car to the defendant, who has yet to pay in full. The woman knew the car had issues before buying it but bought it anyway and is now using those issues as an excuse not to pay the plaintiff. The plaintiff wants his money from the deal, so he’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff severely understated how much repair work the vehicle needed and refuses to pay the crook for selling her a heap of junk. The defendant is countersuing for tires, brakes, license, and registration. 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, a veterinarian, says the defendant brought his very sick dog to him for an emergency call, but the pet was already dead. The plaintiff stored the dog’s body in a freezer. The plaintiff alleges the defendant is stiffing him, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff caused a lot of pain and suffering to his family, and he did nothing to save his beloved pet. Then, the plaintiff says she and the defendant moved in together and split costs. The defendant texted her one day announcing that she had to move out suddenly, leaving the plaintiff on the hook for rent, so she’s suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff is the one who forced her out. Plus, the plaintiff says his neighbors, the defendants, allowed their son to have a party one night. The teens spilled out and caused damage to the plaintiff’s property, so he’s suing. The defendants argue their kid is not responsible for the damage. 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 two puppies from the defendant, but the woman refuses to turn them over. The plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff took the puppies home for a brief time but couldn’t properly care for them. The defendant was happy to return the plaintiff’s adoption fee, but now she’s being sued. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, her pastor, agreed to put a car in his name until a restriction on her license was lifted. The plaintiff resolved everything. When she went to pick up the car, there was a boot on it because the defendant failed to pay parking tickets, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits he agreed to help the plaintiff buy a car with the agreement she’d help pick up church members. The defendant alleges the plaintiff didn’t hold up her part of the deal, and she left the church. Plus, the plaintiff went to the defendant’s deli to buy lottery tickets, but the defendant stole a $50 bill from her, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he didn’t steal the money. 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 say the defendant’s daughter is a menace to society and bullies their daughter mercilessly. They claim the girl grabbed their daughter by the hair and hit her in the head and face multiple times. The daughter blacked out from the attack. She was taken to the hospital made a police report. The defendant claims it was the plaintiff’s daughter who picked on her daughter. And after a year of being bullied and abused, her daughter fought back and started hitting the plaintiff’s daughter. The altercation only lasted about 10 seconds. Then, the plaintiff says they rented the defendant’s house, but when they moved in, they were mortified because the place was infested with stink bugs, so they decided to leave and are having a hard time getting their money back. The defendant claims the plaintiff started complaining the minute they moved in, and he thinks it’s because the wife didn’t like the house when she saw it. He admits there was a slight stink bug problem, which he was dealing with, but they just abruptly moved out. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant owns the property behind his house. He claims she has debris and brush on top of his fence, which damaged it. He accused the defendant of being mean woman who refuses to take responsibility for her unkempt property. The defendant says the plaintiff is upset with her because she refused to sell them her property so he could expand his parking lot business. 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 the defendant have been friends for eight years. The plaintiff is accusing the defendant of not paying his rent. He claims he also lied to the police, moved out without any warning, and won’t pay what he owes. The defendant says there were four people sharing the apartment, and when one person moved out, the plaintiff told them they had to absorb the fourth person’s rent until they could find another roommate, but no one had agreed to that. Then, the plaintiff says her dog was savagely attacked in broad daylight by the defendant’s Great Dane/German shepherd mix, and the defendant refuses to pay for the vet expenses. The defendant says the plaintiff’s dog was on one of those very long leashes, and she wasn’t paying attention and the two dogs got close to each other. Out of nowhere, the plaintiff let out a blood-curdling scream. His dog got spooked, and the two dogs got into it. Plus, the plaintiff says he did some work on the defendant’s 13-inch MacBook Pro, and they agreed the cost would be about $400. When the defendant showed up to pick it up, he presented him with a $10 bill as payment. He thought the guy was joking, but he wasn’t. The defendant says the plaintiff had his computer for months and after he pressed him on why it was taking so long to fix, he admitted the computer had been stolen. He then found another computer and gave it 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 brings her neighbor and former friend to court. She claims the defendant stabbed her in the back and ruined her career. She’s suing for defamation, interference with livelihood, mental anguish, and pain and suffering. The defendant says the plaintiff babysat for their friend’s child and they hung out, but the defendant noticed the baby slept all day. She says she told the child’s mother about it, but then the plaintiff got angry and blamed her for losing her job. She’s countersuing for slander and defamation. Then, the plaintiff came home one day and found an 80,000 lb. dump truck parked in his driveway. He says the dump truck driver told him he was given permission to park there while he fixed the defendant’s house. The plaintiff claims he never told his neighbor he could use his driveway, and now the concrete is cracked. He’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant argues the plaintiff told him he could use the driveway, so he doesn’t think he owes. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a car from the defendant as a present for her daughter’s birthday and graduation. She claims car was a lemon, so she spent hundreds of dollars repairing it. She’s suing for tow fees and repairs. The defendant argues the plaintiff acted like she knew everything when she came to look at 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 brings his neighbor to court. He claims the defendant put a metal bed frame and box spring against a tree on the sidewalk for garbage collectors to pick up. He says wind knocked the frame into his car, causing damage. He’s suing for the cost of damage. The defendant argues he left the bed flat on the ground, not against a tree. He doesn’t think he owes anything. Then, the plaintiff gave the defendant nearly 90 items to sell at his consignment shop. He claims the defendant sold all of it but never called him about how much money he would get. The plaintiff is suing for what he thinks he’s owed. The defendant argues it took several months for him to sell everything. He says he told the plaintiff how much his proceeds would be, so he doesn’t owe. Plus, the plaintiff found the defendant an apartment that the defendant ended up renting. She claims she’s still owed a finder’s fee, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant argues the plaintiff told her not to worry about the broker’s fee, so she doesn’t think she needs to pay her 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 fix her roof. She claims the defendant stole an envelope of money from her, then left. She’s suing for stolen money and the cost of a polygraph test. The defendant argues the plaintiff handed him the envelope, and he told her it didn’t have the correct amount in it. He agreed to a polygraph test already and it didn’t prove a thing. He’s countersuing for loss of work, a tarp, and wood supplies. Then, the plaintiff says her neighbor fell asleep on her couch and broke off the arm. She’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant argues she doesn’t weigh enough to break the couch, whereas she thinks the plaintiff could. Plus, the plaintiff moved out of apartment that he rented from the defendant. He says they did a walk-through together and there wasn’t any damage, but then the defendant sent him a letter saying he wouldn’t get his security deposit back due to the condition of the apartment. He’s suing for the money he thinks he’s owed. The defendant argues the apartment was in terrible condition with chicken bones strewn around and broken appliances. 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 an apartment from the defendant. She says the home was dirty and didn’t have any working heat. The plaintiff claims the defendant threatened her, then asked for a sexual favor. She’s suing for a return of her security deposit, and pain and suffering. The defendant claims the plaintiff never paid a deposit. He’s countersuing for unpaid rent and security deposit. Then, the plaintiff brought her designer pants to the defendant’s shop to get them hemmed. She claims the defendant ruined them, so she’s suing for the cost of a new pair. The defendant argues he gave the plaintiff two options for hemming the pants, and he even redid it three times. He thinks the plaintiff won’t be pleased no matter what he does. Plus, the plaintiff’s brother was engaged to the defendant. She says she loaned the defendant money, but the defendant hasn’t paid her back. She’s suing for what she owes. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s brother owes her thousands of dollars in back child support. She claims she paid the plaintiff in full. 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 her daughter to court. She says her daughter asked her to cash a check, but it ended up being a bad check. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant argues she never asked her mom to cash it. She thinks the plaintiff is lying. Then, the plaintiff and defendant met through mutual friends. The plaintiff says he has loaned the defendant money on several occasions, and he always paid back. This time, however, the defendant still needs to cough up the money. He’s suing for the amount of the loan, plus interest. The defendant argues the plaintiff is a crooked loan shark. He says he paid the plaintiff in full, so he doesn’t owe. Plus, the plaintiff was pulling out of a parking lot when the defendant crashed his bike into his car. He says the defendant was biking carelessly and didn’t intend to stop. He’s suing for the cost of car repairs and damages. The defendant argues he had the right of way. He thinks the plaintiff is at 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 met the defendant at a doughnut shop and ended up paying for a furniture set AND modeling school for her, which she never even attended. He soon realized he was duped and is suing her for his money back. The defendant says the furniture was a gift, and the plaintiff made advances toward her, which made her uncomfortable. She doesn’t believe she owes him anything. Then, the plaintiff works at JFK airport, and says the defendant attacked him, sending him to the hospital. The defendant was arrested, and the plaintiff is suing him for missed work and pain and suffering. The defendant says the plaintiff started the altercation by placing his hands on him and trying to throw the guy out. He is countersuing for broken property and missed work. Plus, the plaintiffs say they rented a condo from the defendant, only to find on arrival that it was under construction. The terrace was even closed due to all the drilling. They have proof the defendant knew about the construction before they were to move in, and want a partial refund. The defendant claims the plaintiffs knew about the construction, which is why they got a bargain on the place. The construction caused only a few minor inconveniences, and it wasn’t a big deal. 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 as a DJ for her wedding, and claims her special day was ruined because he didn’t follow any of the details they went over beforehand. She is suing for her money back. The defendant says he’s been in the business for 20 years, and this bride in particular was a challenge. He says she sent the police to his house two hours before he was even scheduled to be at her reception, scaring his daughter. He earned his money and he’s keeping it. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant was her tenant, and it was not a great relationship. In fact, another tenant of hers moved out because of several loud fights the defendant got into. When he moved out, he left quite a bit of damage and did not pay his rent in full, so she’s suing him. The defendant says he has no idea why he’s being sued, because he is not at fault for the things she claims he is. Plus, the plaintiff paid the defendant half the cost of a car, telling him she’d have the other half once she got her tax return. Unfortunately, it got delayed, so she asked the defendant if she could finance the rest. He got nasty and she decided to not do business with him. She is suing for the return of the money she already spent. The defendant says he held the car for 52 days after she paid for half of it, and then she just changed her mind. She refused to work with him and it doesn’t make sense 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