The People’s Court Podcast

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant to paint his new condo. He says the defendant never painted the rooms, but rather he primed them. He’s suing for his money back. The defendant claims the plaintiff is just trying to get a free paint job. Then, the plaintiff let the defendant use her cell phone when he fell into hard times, but then he ran up a giant bill. She says the defendant won’t pay, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff is only suing him because she’s mad at him for breaking up with her. He thinks the lawsuit is extortion, and he doesn’t owe her a penny. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to find a tenant who owed him money and fled. He says the defendant collected the money, but then he kept some of the money. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant argues he keeps a 30% commission, so that’s exactly what he did. 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 a model and videographer. She says she was hired by the defendants to create a promotional video for the defendants’ restaurant, but they kept changing their minds about what they wanted. The plaintiff says the defendants have paid her, so she’s suing for time wasted and what she’s owed. The defendants argue the video was nothing like what they discussed. Then, the plaintiffs, a husband and wife, rented a room in the defendant’s rental property, but when they arrived, it reeked of smoke. The wife has multiple sclerosis and can’t be around pollutants like smoke, so they’re suing for a refund. The defendant admits the room smelled bad. He claims he agreed to rent them around room, but then the wife started screaming at 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 went to the defendant for a hair weave, but the hair stylist burned her hair off, and now she’s going bald. The plaintiff is suing for wig products and pain and suffering. The defendant argues the plaintiff was happy with the job and didn’t complain until months later. Then, the plaintiff says some shingles from the defendant’s neglected house blew off and caused damage to his car and window, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the shingles couldn’t have caused the damage the plaintiff is claiming. Plus, the plaintiff lived in the defendants’ apartment, but she hasn’t yet received her security deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants argue the plaintiff moved out without enough notice, broke things in the home, and kept an illegal pet. The defendants are countersuing for additional damages and 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 brings her sister to court. She let her sister move in with her, but the sister’s troublemaker teen son wrecked the place by causing floods and breaking door frames. The plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant argues the frames were broken when she moved in and the washing machine hose broke, which caused the leak. She’s countersuing for personal property. Then, the plaintiff purchased expensive glasses from the defendant. He says his glasses frame cracked, so he brought them in for repair, but it happened again. The plaintiff thinks the glasses were bad quality, so he’s suing for a refund. The defendant believes the plaintiff is just trying to scam her because he doesn’t take care of his glasses properly. She’s countersuing for the cost of changing lenses. 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 unit from the defendants, only to find it had a major raccoon problem the defendant couldn’t fix. She moved out and is suing for her rent and trap costs. The defendants say they couldn’t trap the raccoons because the plaintiff kept interfering with their traps, preventing them from completing the job. Then, the plaintiff put down a deposit on some cabinets, but when he went to pick them up, the defendant refused to give them to him. He is suing for the deposit money she refuses to return to him. The defendant claims the plaintiff changed his mind about the cabinets after getting into an argument with her husband and isn’t entitled to a 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 says he was hoodwinked into buying a lemon of a car by the defendant, and he’s suing to get his repair money back. The defendant says the car is perfectly good, and the plaintiff hasn’t even finished paying him for it. He is countersuing for the balance due. Then, the plaintiff bought a dresser from the defendant but didn’t get all the parts and can’t set it up. He’s suing for the amount he’s out. The defendant says he sold the plaintiff a perfectly good dresser, and the movers who took it must have lost the pieces, so he owes nothing. Plus, the plaintiff says his car was towed by the defendant and when he went to retrieve it, all his important personal property was gone. He is suing the defendant for the lost property. The defendant towed the car because it wasn’t registered, and she refuses to refund the plaintiff because she had no way to steal his property. 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 hired the defendant to replace her roof. She claims the defendant ran off with her money and never fixed her roof, so she’s suing for a refund on her deposit and lost wages. The defendant argues he went to the plaintiff’s home several times to do the work, but she made it impossible for him. Then, the plaintiff brings his ex-fiancée to court. He says the defendant won’t give him the engagement ring back, so he’s suing for the cost of the ring. The defendant argues she left the ring at the plaintiff’s parents’ house. She’s countersuing for the value of a chinchilla because she brought her pet when she moved in with the plaintiff, but now he won’t return it. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant the move his belongings when his condo got fumigated because he got bed bugs. He says some of his belongings were missing when the defendant returned them, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the moving company dropped off the boxes and left, so anyone could’ve taken his belongings. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to repair his roof. Unfortunately, the plaintiff alleges the defendant started the job but didn’t complete it, so he’s suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff’s wife abused his men while they were on the job, and he was fired. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant, a photographer, to take photos of her baked goods. However, the plaintiff alleges the defendant botched the job, so she’s suing for a refund. The defendant denies owing the plaintiff anything because he claims she failed to communicate exactly what she wanted. The defendant is countersuing for the balance he’s owed for his services. Plus, the plaintiff says his employee was hired by the defendant to deejay a huge party, but the paycheck bounced, so he’s suing. The defendant doesn’t know why he’s in court because the check was cashed. The defendant says the plaintiff’s services were terrible anyway. 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 his cousin, the defendant, because he got her an iPhone, but she sold it before it was paid off. The defendant says the plaintiff works at Best Buy and gave her the iPhone as a gift, so she believes she doesn’t owe him anything. Then, the plaintiff rented a condo from the defendant, but she claims the defendant harassed her and refuses to return her security deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she had to evict the plaintiff because she failed to pay rent, and she was a complete nightmare. The defendant is countersuing for back rent and legal costs. Plus, the plaintiff, a paralegal, says the defendant hired him to handle a Social Security claim, but the defendant failed to pay him in full, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff disrespected her, and she rightfully fired him. 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 bought a painting from the defendant, and when he got home and compared it to the Craigslist ad, he noticed the colors were way off. The plaintiff asked for a refund, but the defendant refused, so he is suing to get his money back. The defendant says the plaintiff bought a very specific painting, and he seemed satisfied when she delivered it. The plaintiff hired the defendant to fix a dent in his car. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant lost his car key, which is expensive to replace, so he is suing. The defendant says he doesn’t owe the plaintiff because he fixed the car and left the key in the cupholder just like he told him. The plaintiffs rented a house from the defendant. When they moved out, the plaintiffs claim the defendant illegally withheld their security deposit and billed them for smoke damage even though the defendant knew they were smokers when they signed the lease. The plaintiffs believe the defendant is just trying to take advantage of them, so they’re suing. The defendant insists the plaintiffs caused extensive damage, and he’s countersuing for additional 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 hit her tiny dog with a cane, and the dog ended up losing an eye. Her dog had one surgery already and needs at least two more. She’s suing for vet bills. The defendant argues the dog lunged at him while he was walking his dog, so he was just protecting himself. Then, the plaintiff brought her expensive designer watch to the defendant’s jewelry store to get it fixed. She claims the defendant lost an important screw and damaged the watch while he was repairing it, so she needed to bring it to the designer for better repairs. She’s suing for the cost of the repairs. The defendant admits he lost the screw and offered to get her a new one, but she left before he could do it. Plus, the plaintiff used to rent a home from the defendant. He says the roof collapsed on him and his wife, but the defendant still won’t return his security deposit, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff left the place in a complete mess, so she doesn’t owe him anything. 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 is an entertainer and recording artist. He says he hired the defendant, a publicist, because he promised the plaintiff exposure and magazine shoots. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant is a scammer who didn’t help him with his career at all, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant insists he worked very hard to get the plaintiff’s name out there. It takes years to a build a career, and the defendant believes the plaintiff is just impatient. The plaintiff has known the defendant since he was in elementary school, and she hired him to do some flooring in her house. Unfortunately, the plaintiff claims the defendant didn’t know what he was doing and damaged her floor and furniture, so she is suing. The defendant insists he’s a union carpenter who properly installed the floors, so he denies owing her anything. The plaintiffs rented an apartment in the defendant’s house, but they say the defendant failed to notify them that a registered pedophile lived next door. Since the plaintiffs have two small children, they decided it was unacceptable and didn’t want to live there anymore. The plaintiffs are suing for rent money paid, as well as the security deposit. The defendant insists the plaintiffs are responsible for checking who the neighbors are. 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 shared an apartment with the defendant, but the plaintiff says the defendant’s boyfriend practically lived there. The plaintiff couldn’t take it anymore, so she moved out. Unfortunately, the plaintiff says the defendant owes her money for a security deposit and unreturned belongings, so she’s suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff is a control freak, and she moved out without any notice. The defendant is countersuing for a real estate broker’s fee. Then, the plaintiff bought a truck from the defendant, and the guy assured her the transmission was in perfect shape. However, 15 minutes later, the plaintiff says the vehicle broke down, so she’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff dropped off the truck on his property, blocking other vehicles in his driveway, so he is countersuing for storage and towing charges. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to repair a leak in his room. The plaintiff claims the defendant botched the job, and his ceiling is now destroyed, so he’s suing. The defendant claims he properly fixed everything he was hired to do, and the plaintiff should sue whoever worked on the roof, not him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff lived in the defendant’s rental property and claims she paid for various improvements the defendant agreed to reimburse her for. Unfortunately, the plaintiff claims the defendant hasn’t paid her back, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff is a close family member, and he denies owing her anything. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant made a deal to sell herbal tea through his Facebook group and promised him an $885 profit on a $1,000 investment. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant scammed him, and he never got the profit, so he’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff jumped the gun, and the product is still selling. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a van, and it came with a warranty from the defendant. When the van broke down, the plaintiff claims the defendant didn’t honor the warranty, and he was forced to spend big money on a new engine, so he’s suing for the repairs. The defendant says he tried to help the plaintiff, and he denies owing him 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’s moving company and claims he damaged two pieces of her bedroom set, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff didn’t inform him about the damage until days after the move, and he denies owing her anything. Then, the plaintiffs gave the defendant money to hold onto for safekeeping while their bedroom was being painted. The defendant then told the plaintiffs the money was stolen by a thief, but the plaintiffs don’t believe her, so they’re suing. The defendant insists a robber did steal the money, and she even filed a police report. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendants were tenants of hers, but they were a nightmare to deal with. The plaintiff alleges they damaged the house and didn’t pay the last month’s rent or the water bill, so she’s suing. The defendants insist the plaintiff was the real nightmare, and she has a reputation of illegally withholding security deposits. 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 his good friend of seven years won’t pay him the balance she owes on a TV he sold her, so he’s suing. The defendant alleges the plaintiff told her it was a gift. The defendant believes the plaintiff is only chasing her down for the money because they don’t spend time together as often. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, her former roommate, owes her money for utilities, so she’s suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff conjured up this lawsuit out of the blue, and he denies owing her anything Plus, the plaintiff hired and paid the defendant to build her a new deck. Unfortunately, the plaintiff claims the defendant took off with her money and never did the job, so she’s suing. The defendant insists he told the plaintiff it was going to take time to obtain the permit for the deck, and all of a sudden, she changed her mind and demanded her money back. 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 were in a relationship for almost six years. While they were together, the plaintiff claims she gave the defendant money so he could bail his nephew out of jail. The defendant hasn’t paid the plaintiff back, so she’s suing him to get her money back. During their relationship, the defendant says he felt like the plaintiff’s personal ATM because he paid for everything, so he believes he shouldn’t have to pay her back. Then, the plaintiff alleges the defendant illegally towed his car, scratched his bumper in the process, and charged him an outrageous fee, so he’s suing. The defendant insists he had every right to tow the plaintiff’s car because it was illegally parked. Plus, the plaintiff purchased granite from the defendant and had him install it in her kitchen. However, over time, the plaintiff claims the granite turned black, so she’s suing for a refund because she believes it was defective. The defendant insists he has never seen anything like this in his 30-year career, and he believes the plaintiff didn’t maintain the countertops properly. 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 and the defendant used to be in a relationship and lived together until the defendant kicked him out. The plaintiff claims while they were together, he paid for a car, phone, and nail clippers that she hasn’t returned, so he’s suing. The defendant denies owing the defendant anything and insists she owns the car. Then, the plaintiffs rented an apartment from the defendant. Soon after moving in, the plaintiffs say the building inspector condemned the place, and they were forced to move again, so they’re suing for their security deposit. However, the defendant insists the plaintiffs had the building wrongly condemned and moved out of the blue. Plus, the plaintiff gave the defendant a deposit on a sofa bed, which initially cost $399. After the defendant took the deposit, the plaintiff claims he upped the price and said the sofa would cost $499. The plaintiff demanded her deposit back, but he refused, so she’s suing for a refund. The defendant insists the plaintiff purchased the sofa bed on layaway, and then she said she didn’t have the money to pay off the bed. 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 an iPhone on eBay from the defendant. He claims the phone was stolen and stopped working altogether. He’s suing for a refund. The defendant argues he bought the phone from someone else, so it’s not his responsibility to pay the plaintiff back. Then, the plaintiff and defendant live in the same apartment complex. She says the defendant’s dog attacked her dog, and now he refuses to pay. She’s suing for vet bills and lost work. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s dog attacked his dog, and he doesn’t owe. Plus, the defendant bought an ATV from the defendant. He claims the ATV had a cracked engine, so he’s suing for a refund. The defendant argues the plaintiff test drove the ATV and knew it had issues, so he 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

The plaintiff brings her daughter to court. She says she loaned her daughter money after receiving a lump sum of money, but when she confronted her daughter about it, her daughter shoved her. The plaintiff claims her TV broke when the defendant pushed her, so she’s suing for the balance on a loan and damages to the TV and laptop. The defendant argues her mom started the fight, and she doesn’t think she owes anything because the money was a gift. The plaintiff was at the defendant’s home when the defendant backed into her car. She says her bumper got destroyed, but now the defendant won’t pay, so she’s suing for car damages. The defendant argues he never hit the car because she didn’t even see it happen. He claims she hit a snowbank, so he doesn’t think he needs to pay. The plaintiff paid the defendant a month of rent but then learned the building had bed bugs and the electricity wasn’t working. She says she wants her money back because when she moved in, the electricity didn’t work, and the defendant refused to fix it. The defendant argues the plaintiff popped the circuit breaker, and he doesn’t give full refunds. 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 and his dad went to the defendant’s house to visit her, but when they got there, the defendant’s dog started barking at him. The plaintiff argues the dog jumped and bit him in the face, which caused him to get eight stitches. He’s suing for medical bills and pain and suffering. The defendant argues the plaintiff ignored a “beware of dog” sign and leaned down to pet the dog. She doesn’t think she owes the plaintiff anything. The plaintiff bought some beds from the defendant’s store for herself and her daughter. She claims the beds that were delivered weren’t the ones she ordered, and the delivery guys refused to take the wrong beds back. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant admits the beds delivered weren’t the correct ones and he is sorry for that. He claims he told the plaintiff she could wait for the beds to arrive or get different ones, but the plaintiff just kept demanding a refund. The plaintiff bought a car from the defendant. She says the car overheated after five days, and the defendant gave her another car. Two weeks after she got that car, the brakes failed, and she caused a five-car accident. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant doesn’t believe the brakes on the car failed. 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 rented a home from the defendant. She says the home caught on fire and ruined all her belongings, but it started from an electrical fire. She claims the landlord won’t pay her back for her property that was destroyed, so she’s suing for the cost of belongings, pain and suffering, and the remainder of her security deposit. The defendant argues the fire was not electrical. He says the plaintiff stopped paying rent while he was in the process of evicting her The plaintiffs are a father and daughter. She says she parked in front of the defendant’s home, but there were spikes sticking out of the curb and her tire popped. She and her father claim it is up to the defendant to pay for the damage because it’s the homeowner’s responsibility. They are suing for the cost of a tire. The defendant argues the plaintiff crashed into the curb, so he doesn’t owe anything. The plaintiff says he and his girlfriend bought bedroom furniture from the defendant’s company. He claims the day before the delivery, the defendant said he wouldn’t deliver half of the furniture unless he wanted to pay extra. He’s suing for breach of contract. The defendant argues the defendant changed his mind at the last minute about wanting the furniture. He claims he didn’t do anything wrong. 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 dated the defendant for years, and he sold her a computer. He says they broke up because she’s a pathological liar, so he’s suing her for what she owes. The defendant says she met the plaintiff, a hairdresser, when he did her hair, but he’s crazy and has sued her multiple times. She claims the computer was in lieu of plane tickets she bought to travel to England. The plaintiff says he’s a DJ who sold 25 tickets to an event the defendant was throwing, but the defendant is stiffing him on his cut, so he’s suing. The defendant says he didn’t hire the defendant and doesn’t work for the club, the plaintiff is suing the wrong party The plaintiff says he rented a property from the defendant, but the man kept his security deposit to use for landscaping. He maintained the yard, so he’s suing for his deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff neglected the yard and the bushes were overgrown, so he deducted the cost from the security 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 says she was walking her dog when the defendant’s dog mauled hers. She says her dog was badly bitten and injured. She’s suing for vet bills and pain and suffering. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s dog was the aggressor because his dog was on his property and his dog was just defending himself. He’s countersuing for dog medication and harassment. Then, the plaintiff used to be close friends with the defendant. He says he sold a car to the defendant, but now he’s refusing to pay. He’s suing for the balance due on a car and a speeding ticket. The defendant argues he made the payments. He also says he let the plaintiff stay on his couch for three months while he went through a rough patch with his wife. He doesn’t think he owes the plaintiff. Plus, the plaintiff says she stored her washer and dryer at the defendant’s home. She argues the defendant gave away the appliances, so she’s suing for the amount the defendant owes her for the washer and dryer. The defendant says she got rid of them because she moved and the plaintiff never came to pick up the washer and dryer. 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 and defendant used to be very close friends. She says the defendant asked her to buy a phone and put it on her account, but the plaintiff said she would do it only if he paid the bills. She even reported it stolen because he wouldn’t pay, and now she’s suing. The defendant is countersuing for pain and suffering and defamation of character. The plaintiff and defendant used to be close friends. The plaintiff says he loaned the defendant his car, and when he brought it back, the vehicle was damaged. He claims the defendant broke the heater and the gear shift, and now the car won’t stop. He’s suing for damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff told him beforehand that the car had issues. The plaintiff says she has known the defendant for a very long time. The defendant says a cat gave birth to kittens in her backyard, so she gave them to the plaintiff to take care of. The plaintiff argues she took care of all the cats, so she’s suing for vet bills. The defendant says she helped pay for cat food for a year. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The defendant brings his mom to court. He says his mom illegally signed his name to a lease on an apartment they were all living in, but she paid rent late. He’s suing for unpaid rent, a bedroom set, and cleaning fees. The defendant argues her son knew about the lease. The plaintiff was in a band with the defendant. He says he and his band played a gig at a bar, but the defendant hasn’t paid the plaintiff his share of the money. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant argues the plaintiff quit the band and made them cancel a show. He’s countersuing for the money lost on the canceled gig. The plaintiff brought her new truck to the defendant’s car wash. She says her truck came out of the wash with a big scratch on the side. She’s suing for damages. The defendant argues the company washed over 400 cars that day and no other car had that issue. She also says she only uses soft materials, so it would be impossible to get the type of scratch seen on 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 worked for the defendant’s company as an exotic dancer. She says she invested in the defendant’s new sex toy business, but she hasn’t received any of her investment back, so she’s suing for her money. The defendant argues the plaintiff knew the return on investment would take more than a year, so she doesn’t owe the plaintiff anything. Then, the plaintiff bought a car from her co-worker. She says the car worked fine the first time she drove it, but then it started breaking down. The plaintiff argues the car can’t be driven safely, so she’s suing for her money back. The defendant says he never saw any issues with the car, so he doesn’t owe her anything. He’s countersuing for lost wages. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to install silencers on two of his rifles. He claims the defendant took too long get the parts assembled, so he’s suing for the balance on his deposit. The defendant argues he let the plaintiff know it could take a year to clear a background check to get the silencers. 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 the defendant, her ex-boyfriend and the father of her daughter, because she claims he owes her money for an eviction fee and apartment bills. The defendant says he broke up with the plaintiff because he wanted a better life, and he believes the plaintiff is just suing him out of spite. Then, the plaintiff hired and paid the defendant, a plumber, to do some work in his home. Unfortunately, the plaintiff claims the defendant sent his inexperienced assistant to do the job, and everything was ruined, so he’s suing for a refund. The defendant insists the plaintiff is lying, and he denies owing him anything. The defendant is countersuing for the balance due on the bill and slander. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant, the owner of a dry-cleaning business, ruined his leather varsity jacket, so he’s suing. The defendant claims she followed the instructions on the fake leather jacket, and she believes the plaintiff is a scammer looking to make some 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 plaintiff was supposed to go to Puerto Rico with the defendants. Unfortunately, an argument ensued before the trip, so the plaintiff ended up staying somewhere else. Now, the plaintiff claims the defendants won’t return her money, so she’s suing. The defendants insist the plaintiff bailed on them a week before the trip even though the deposit was nonrefundable. They are countersuing for airline tickets and a vacation rental. Then, the plaintiff rented space from the defendant for his exercise and dance studio, but he says he was forced out because the defendants demanded a 33% rent increase. The plaintiff is suing the defendants for the return of his security deposit. The defendants claim the plaintiff tried to secretly move out and sublease the place to someone else. They’re countersuing for back rent and additional repairs. Plus, the plaintiffs claim the defendant’s pit bull killed one of their puppies, a Cavalier King Charles, so they’re suing for value of the dead canine. The defendant says she was in a fenced-in yard, and the plaintiffs allowed their dog to enter. 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 hired to cater an extravagant masquerade birthday party. The plaintiffs say the defendants still owe them money because the waitstaff didn’t get paid what they were owed. They’re suing for unpaid bills and time and energy. The defendants argued they agreed to pay one hourly rate, but it’s not on them to cover the extra cost if the plaintiffs promised a higher rate. They’re countersuing for a taste testing charge. Then, the plaintiff argues the defendant’s kids jumped on her car and completely damaged the sunroof and windshield, so she’s suing for car damages. The defendant argues no one saw her kids on the car, which was stored in the backyard and broken already. Plus, the plaintiff brings her former friend to court. She says she loaned him money for his business, but then he disappeared. She’s suing for an unpaid loan. The defendant argues he worked for the money that the plaintiff paid him. He’s countersuing for slander. 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 provided the flowers for the defendants’ wedding. She says they still haven’t paid her in full, so she’s suing for the balance owed and pain and suffering. The defendants argue they already paid her. Then, the plaintiff legally parked his car in a parking lot. He says the defendant towed his vehicle, even though he was allowed to park there. He’s suing for the tow fees. The defendant argues he towed the car because the plaintiff parked in one business’ parking lot, then walked across the street to another store. He says he was in the right for removing it. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant’s large dog attacked and severely injured her Chihuahua. Her dog had to spend three days in the animal hospital, but the defendant won’t pay the vet bills, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the vet bills don’t say anything about a bite. She also says her dog never got out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff and defendant used to be in a relationship, but they broke up when the defendant cheated on the plaintiff with the plaintiff’s sister. The defendant moved out and stole her property, so she’s suing for unpaid rent and unreturned property. The defendant argues he doesn’t owe anything. He thinks the plaintiff is just mad at him because he dumped her for her sister. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to do some plumbing work in his business. He says his business failed a city inspection because the defendant isn’t even a real plumber. He’s suing for his money back. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s business was in shambles and the inspection failed on a technicality. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to do some plumbing work in his business. He says his business failed a city inspection because the defendant isn’t even a real plumber. He’s suing for his money back. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s business was in shambles and the inspection failed on a technicality. 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 dog got out and grabbed their dog when they were out on a walk, so they’re suing the defendant for damages and vet bills. The defendant denies her dog got out that day and insists a previous judge ruled against the plaintiffs in a criminal case. Then, the plaintiff says he sold an expensive safe to the defendant, but there was a technical glitch, so he refunded the money. Now the man won’t return the safe, so he’s suing for the value. The defendant says the safe had no original bill of sale, and he’s countersuing for shipping and storage fees. 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’s known the defendant for five years and she loaned him money, but now he’s refusing to repay her. She’s suing for the money back. The defendant says he never borrowed money, and he insists the plaintiff stole two of his car keys. Then, the plaintiff says he gave the defendant some valuable collectible game cards to sell. The defendant agreed to sell them, but then he claimed they got stolen. The plaintiff alleges the man sold them and pocketed the cash, so he’s suing. The defendant says he was carrying the cards and set them down to smoke a cigarette when someone stole them. 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 rented a furnished barbershop from the defendant for years, but the man kicked him out when he found out he was looking at other places. He’s suing for the security deposit and the cost of the three barber chairs he bought. The defendant says the plaintiff left a mess and the walls needed painting. He’s suing for additional repairs. Then, the plaintiff says he bought a treadmill from the defendant and paid in cash, but then the man refused to let him in the house to pick it up. He refuses to be robbed, so he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says he let the man in his home numerous times to take apart the treadmill for removal, but he never took 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 says the defendant is his ex-wife, and he claims she stole tens of thousands of his frequent flier points, so he’s suing her for the value. The defendant says the plaintiff is out to get her, and the points are in a family account. She’s countersuing for stolen money and harassment. Then, the plaintiff says he loaned the defendant, his co-worker, money for a trip to Iceland, but he’s never been repaid. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant claims the plaintiff said he would pay for the trip, and he insists the trip was a gift. 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 rented a room in the defendant’s house, but on the day he moved in, the defendant told him he needed approval for his mother to visit. He left, but the defendant won’t return the rent money, so he’s suing. The defendant says he discovered a breathalyzer machine on the plaintiff’s car and claims the plaintiff hid his legal troubles. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant was on his bike one rainy night and crashed into the plaintiff’s windshield out of nowhere. He took him to the hospital, but the man caused extensive car damage, so he’s suing for the repairs. The defendant says the careless plaintiff is the one who hit him, not the other way around. He’s countersuing for his ruined bike and clothes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff rented a room in the defendant’s apartment. One of his tenants fell in love with him, and he called the cops on her. The plaintiff had to move out, but the defendant won’t give him back his rent money, so he’s suing. The defendant insists no one fell in love with the plaintiff, and he doesn’t owe him a dime. Then, the plaintiff purchased a stove from the defendants, but it had a dangerous gas leak, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants argue the plaintiff tested the stove and everything was fine. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to replace her transmission, but he screwed her car up, so she’s suing. The defendant says he gave the plaintiff a one-year, 12,000-mile warranty, but she brought the car back to him 19 days and 13,474 miles after her warranty expired. It’s an old car, and the defendant believes the plaintiff is putting the blame on him to pay for the vehicle’s existing issues. 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 his neighbor, the defendant, lost his temper over a parking spot and kicked his car. The plaintiff also alleges the defendant threw eggs and rotten food at his door, so he is suing. The defendant denies the allegations and believes the plaintiff is staging the whole thing. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to create and install white drapes in her home, but they didn’t match her chairs, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant argues the plaintiff loved her work and didn’t complain until a month later. 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 is her ex, and he owes her for all the things she paid for while they were together. The plaintiff is suing for her money back. The defendant insists he paid for rent while he was with the plaintiff. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is her neighbor, and his tree fell on her camper, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant argues the incident was an act of God, so 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

First, the plaintiff is suing his friend over an unpaid loan. The defendant states the plaintiff asked him to sell a large amount of marijuana, but when they couldn’t move it, he and the plaintiff smoked it with a few of their friends. He claims the plaintiff showed up a few months later asking for payment for the marijuana. However, he said he didn’t owe the plaintiff anything since they all had a good time with it, and that the plaintiff’s claim about a $3,000 loan is a lie. Then, the plaintiff says she bought a full-size mattress from the defendant, but he delivered a queen and it doesn’t fit her bed frame. She says he told her to bring it back, but she doesn’t have a car. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says he’s already taken back one mattress and will refund her if she returns the mattress, which he’ll donate. Plus, the plaintiff says he sold the defendant a Cadillac car shell, and the defendant loved it. He hasn’t paid the plaintiff a dime for it, so he’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff had it lying around and says he told him he could have it for free. He’s countersuing for unauthorized removal of car parts. 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 her former friend for damages done to her car after he ran a red light. They were both injured. The defendant claims that the car that hit them was at fault, and that the plaintiff and her cousin threatened him. Then, the plaintiffs say they dropped their dog off at the defendant’s animal care facility and got a call an hour later that their pet was badly injured. She was bleeding and had a hole in her paw requiring surgery, so they’re suing for the vet bill. The defendant says he’s been in business for 15 years and says the dog got a small cut that needed three stitches. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant is his nephew. He claims he sold him a dog and was supposed to get three puppies from the litter when she gave birth, but he never got any, so he’s suing for the money he says he’s owed. The defendant claims he offered puppies to his uncle but then he declined and said he wanted cash instead. 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 install a glass splash guard in her shower. She says the defendant did a bad job and the guard was not installed properly, so she’s suing for a repair cost. The defendant argues he installed the splash guard properly. Then, the plaintiff says bought what was supposed to be a pre-programmed Firestick from the defendant, but it doesn’t work. He says he’s been after the defendant for months with no luck, so he’s suing for his money back. The defendant says the plaintiff doesn’t understand how to use it and claims it was just fine when it was mailed out. Plus, the plaintiff says he rented a beautiful three-bedroom house to the defendant and his wife, but they trashed the place. He’s suing for back rent and security. The defendant says he lost his job in the pandemic and the plaintiff didn’t honor the COVID-19 eviction moratorium and kicked him out. He’s countersuing for harassment and defamation. 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 on a walk with his registered service dog. He says he took the dog off leash momentarily, and at that moment, the defendant’s dogs attacked his dog. He says his dog got badly injured in the process, so he’s suing for vet bills and emotional distress. The defendants — a son and mother — argue the plaintiff’s dog was not on a leash and the plaintiff’s dog charged at their dogs, not the other way around. Then, the plaintiff says he brought his car to the defendant to replace his fan belt, but he claims the defendant never put in a new belt. He’s suing for his money back. The defendant claims the plaintiff brought his car to his competitor to be inspected, and he says they lied and told him the belt hadn’t been changed out. Plus, the plaintiff says his neighbor disconnected his air conditioner condensers and moved them, and now his condo won’t cool down. He’s suing her for the cost to replace it. The defendant claims the AC unit was up against her wall, so she hired someone to move it. She refuses to pay for anything 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 says the defendant was a friend and they booked a cruise together. She claims the woman turned out to be a scammer who stole money from her, so she’s suing to get it back. The defendant says the plaintiff was the one who breached the agreement because she failed to get a passport and they had to pay to book another cruise. She’s countersuing for the money she says she’s owed. Then, the plaintiff says he wanted to buy the defendant’s newly renovated cottage, but after hiring an inspector, he discovered the home had all sorts of code violations. Because of the defendant’s false claims, he’s suing for the cost of the inspection. The defendant says the plaintiff walked away from the deal, not him. He denies falsely advertising anything. Plus, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to do the roof in his garage, but it leaks like a sieve when it rains. He has to hire a new roofer, so he’s suing the defendant for that cost. The defendant says the roof is fine — it’s the guy’s windows that are the 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 says the defendant backed into his motorcycle and knocked it down, damaging it. Not only that, the guy never told him and he had to get surveillance footage from his building. He’s suing for what he’s owed for damages. The defendant says the plaintiff was parked illegally in the defendant’s assigned spot, and all that happened was a broken mirror. Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to do some yardwork, but the guy never finished the job before he took off. He claims he had to pay a new landscaper to get it done, so he’s suing for that cost. The defendant says he wrapped the job and was paid — and tipped — and now the plaintiff wants his money back? Plus, the plaintiff says he has five cars serviced at the defendant’s garage, but all of them have problems. He alleges the defendant won’t honor his warranties, so he’s suing for the state maximum, $5,000. The defendant says the plaintiff is a troublemaker who still owes him 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 plaintiff is taking her younger sister to court. The plaintiff says she loaned her money to help pay for an apartment but has not been paid back, so she’s suing. The defendant says she doesn’t owe her sister anything because the money was a gift and not a loan. Then, the plaintiff says she’s a single mom of six kids under 12, and she bought a used car from the defendant, but he scammed her. She claims the vehicle had a faulty transmission, so she’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the car was in good shape, and he has no intention of giving her a refund. Plus, the plaintiff says she loaned the defendant her boat, but he failed to secure it to his dock and it disappeared. She says he promised he would take good care of it but obviously didn’t, so she’s suing for its value. The defendant says the plaintiff stored her boat at his dock and it got stolen. He says she’s better off calling police to report the theft, because he didn’t take 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 sold porcelain sinks and hired the defendant to ship them. The plaintiff said both sinks arrived broken and the defendant refuses to repay, so he’s suing for the cost of the sinks. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s son refused to buy insurance when he was shipping, so he does not think he owes anything. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendants to repair the ceilings in her house, but it took 35 days and they did a terrible job. She’s suing for lost rent and a refund. The defendants say they’ve been friends with the plaintiff for years and they regret mixing business with pleasure. They deny owing 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 bought a horse from the defendant. The defendant advertised the horse as 8 years old, but the plaintiff learned the horse was actually 22 years old and not in good health. She fears she might have to euthanize the horse, so she’s suing for the value of a horse plus expenses. The defendant explains she rescued the horse and nursed him back to health. She argues she told the plaintiff about his health history. Then, the plaintiff says she and her boyfriend rented a two-bedroom apartment from the defendant, which turned out to be a huge mistake. She alleges that as soon as she complained about lead in the apartment, the defendant served them with eviction papers. She’s suing for $10,100 in damages. The defendant says she got several noise complaints about the plaintiff and her unruly kids, so she told them to leave. She claims the plaintiff contacted an attorney after she left about lead. She’s countersuing for what she’s owed. Plus, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to make custom T-shirts for her daughter’s first birthday, but he botched the job. She’s suing for a full refund. The defendant says he did a great job on the shirts and is shocked by the lawsuit because the plaintiff never complained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff used to be close friends with the defendant. She says she loaned the defendant money after he lost most of his savings at the casino. She has not been paid back, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the money was a gift and not a loan because the plaintiff had recently won a small lottery. Then, the plaintiffs, a husband and wife, say they went into contract with the defendant for a three-unit building. They claim she deliberately failed to disclose that a five-story building was going up next door. They’re suing for the inspection fees and punitive damages. The defendant claims she knew nothing about the building until the plaintiffs brought it up. Plus, the plaintiff says he repaired the air conditioner at the defendant’s rental unit, but now she’s blowing off his calls and refusing to pay him. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says she owes nothing since her tenants hired him, not her. She claims he needs to go after them Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices