The People’s Court Podcast

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

First, the plaintiff took out a loan on a motorcycle for the defendant, who made payments to her for two years before stiffing her on the rest of the payments. She is suing for the rest of the money she is owed. The defendant claims it was the plaintiff who insisted on buying the bike for him, as she needed to build her credit to buy a house. He says she took the bike back and he owes her nothing. Then, the plaintiff says he bought some vintage flooring from the defendant, but when he got home and unwrapped it, he discovered he’d been scammed. His firewood pile looked better than what the defendant had sold him. He is suing to get his money back. The defendant had told the plaintiff he was happy to take the flooring back if it wasn’t damaged, but it had fallen off the plaintiff’s truck, so it was all out of shape. He is countersuing for storage fees. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant backed into her car one night and promised to pay for the damages. As expected, those payments never happened, and the plaintiff is tired of going back and forth with the defendant. She is suing for the money she needs to fix her car. The defendant says the plaintiff is seriously overcharging for the cost of repairs and is just trying to make money off 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 says she purchased a dog from the defendant’s store, only to discover a few days later that the dog had a serious medical condition that could not be easily fixed. She is suing the defendant for the amount she spent on the dog. The defendant says he did not hear about this for two months, and still offered to give her a new one, or refund her money, when he did. Instead, she insisted on an operation that wasn’t even guaranteed to fix the issue. Then, the plaintiff says he purchased a house the defendant was renting at the time, and it became clear that she wasn’t going to pay the rent or the utilities. He began the eviction process and is suing her for back rent. The defendant says she made plans to leave the moment he bought the house, and claims he is suing her for rent she doesn’t owe because he wasn’t her landlord at the time. Plus, the plaintiff bought a car from the defendant and proceeded to have lots of issues with it. A mechanic discovered the insides were rusted out and she is suing the defendant for the money she spent on the car. The defendant says he told the plaintiff the car needed work when he sold it to her and is not at fault for the damages. 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 agreed to allow her dog to mate with the defendant’s female dog, and now the defendant won’t pay her the agreed-upon stud fees. She is suing to get what she is owed. The defendant says her dog had a complication with the birth, required surgery, and the plaintiff changed her mind about purchasing one. Then, the plaintiff says she’s known the defendant for nine years and purchased a car from him. After she got sick while out of state and missed a payment, the defendant flipped out, reported the car stolen to the cops, and took it back. She is suing him for the money she already paid on the car. The defendant says the plaintiff was bad at making payments and had told the defendant to take it back because she did not have the money to pay him. Plus, the plaintiff says she lived with the defendant for two years, who now refuses to pay the cost of damages after moving out. She says the defendant would have friends over and partake in activities that caused damage to the unit. The plaintiff is suing for the damages. The defendant says she did not hear about any damages until 10 months after she moved out and is not at fault for 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 she performed a laser treatment on the defendant. The defendant put a stop payment on the check for the service, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues she wasn’t happy with the plaintiff’s work, so she’s not paying her a penny. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant ran into his car, so he’s suing for damages. The defendant argues the accident was the plaintiff’s fault. Plus, the plaintiff rented a home from the defendant, but she’s withholding her security, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says she doesn’t owe a dime because the plaintiff never returned the key, and she had to have the locks redone. 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 financed a car for her nephew, the defendant. However, the defendant got a parking ticket and was late on payments, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he abided by the agreement he and the plaintiff made. Then, the plaintiffs let the defendant use their dog to impregnate his. However, the defendant hasn’t yet paid the plaintiffs their fee, so they’re suing. The defendant claims the plaintiffs are trying to extort money from him. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to repair his bathroom, but he left before the job was complete. The defendant said he’d come back to finish it, but he didn’t, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the bathroom had additional problems, but the plaintiff didn’t pay the extra money required to complete the 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 says the defendant, his stepdaughter, borrowed money from him for her wedding and car issues. She hasn’t yet paid him back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists this lawsuit is not necessary because parents give their kids money. That’s what they do. Then, the plaintiff says the defendants, his former tenants, failed to pay rent, and he had to evict them. The defendants left a bunch of junk behind and tried locking the plaintiff out, so he’s suing. The defendants argue the plaintiff is lying and that the home was a fire trap. Plus, the plaintiff says her son purchased a video game system from the defendant, but it doesn’t work, so she’s suing. The defendant insists he tested the machine before the purchase, and everything was in good working order. 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 owned a bird store for 33 years. The defendants, her customers, ended up stealing a bird from her and now they refuse to pay her. The defendants claim she begged them to take it out of her store because the bird was so nervous, it plucked all its feathers off. They have no idea why the plaintiff has filed this lawsuit. Then, the plaintiff was driving his taxi during the night shift, and the defendants didn’t obey a traffic sign and crashed into him. When he pulled over to inspect the damage, the defendants rushed him like they were going to beat him up. He thinks the driver was drunk. The cops gave him a ticket and he’s suing them here today for cost of the ticket. The defendants claim the accident was all the plaintiff’s fault because he saw him entering the highway, sped up to get in front of him, and then darted into his lane. Plus, the plaintiff complained to the defendant, her landlord, about repairs that needed to be made to her apartment. The defendant didn’t fix anything; instead, he started an eviction proceeding against her and then entered her apartment and threw her belongings into a dumpster. The defendant says the plaintiff gave him story after story while she was having trouble paying the rent, so he did what any landlord who was not getting paid would do. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff gave the defendant a deposit for a gold chain and when he returned to the store to pay off the balance, he was told the chain was no longer being held for him. The defendant claims he took too long to pay the chain off and after a few conversations, which went nowhere, he asked the guy for his money back. Then, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant for a little over two years. And when she moved out, she was accused of stealing his washer and dryer. Now she can’t seem to get the man to give her the security deposit back. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a safe from the defendant’s ad on the Internet, and the guy sold him a Liberty Lincoln safe, but he advertised it online as a Liberty presidential. He’s suing the salesman for the cost of a new safe. 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 hired to do work at the home of the defendant’s father. However, the defendant confronted him at her father’s residence and squirted cleaner on him, causing an eye injury, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff was very disrespectful toward her and instigated the whole situation. The defendant is countersuing for harassment and attorney fees. Then, the plaintiff says she worked with the defendant and loaned him money for a new phone, but the defendant failed to pay it back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he called the plaintiff to make payments, but she kept flaking out on him. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant ran into her car, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff freaked out over a little scrape and blasted her on Facebook, accusing her of driving drunk. 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 hired by the defendant to cater an event. However, the defendant freaked out on the day of the event and fired her after the work she did, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff is the one who basically quit. The defendant is countersuing for having to hire another caterer. Then, the plaintiff says he and his girlfriend were buying a home when they hired the defendant, an inspector. The inspector gave the house the okay, but the plaintiff found termites after two months, so he’s suing. The defendant insists he did a thorough job. Plus, the plaintiff says he was set to move into an apartment the defendant was renting. However, when the plaintiff was supposed to move in, the defendant told him it wasn’t available, so the plaintiff is suing for the security she’s withholding. The defendant argues the plaintiff was set to move in, but she found out he had two large dogs she didn’t know about. 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 hired by the defendant to shoot a promotional video, but she backed out of the deal, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues she never made any agreements with the plaintiff and doesn’t owe him a penny. Then, the plaintiff dropped her jewelry off at the defendant’s pawn shop, but unfortunately, the store was robbed. The plaintiff is suing for $5,000, the value of her stolen property. The defendant says the plaintiff pawned the items for $150 and is confused why the plaintiff is suing for $5,000. The defendant argues she is not responsible for the robbery. Plus, the plaintiff bought a car from the defendant, but it was a piece of junk, so he’s suing. The defendant says she was open about the vehicle’s 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, her ex, owes her money for a cruise she paid for, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues she paid the plaintiff back. Then, the plaintiff says he put a deposit down on a car but realized he wouldn’t be able to afford it. The plaintiff asked for his money back, but the defendant refused, so he’s suing. The defendant argues deposits are nonrefundable. Plus, the plaintiff says her car was damaged in a collision, and she brought it to the defendant to fix it. However, the defendant didn’t properly repair the vehicle, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s insurance company authorized him to make the repairs, but the plaintiff is trying to get him to fix prior problems. 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, an artist, left her paintings at the defendant’s shop for consignment. The plaintiff claims the defendant gave away her paintings for free, so she’s suing for the value of her work. The defendant argues she told the plaintiff she had 30 days to pick up her stuff because she was moving locations, so she denies owing anything. Then, the plaintiff says he traded his car for the defendant’s two working snowmobiles. However, the snowmobiles turned out to be worthless, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she told the plaintiff the snowmobiles were not in working condition. Besides, she says, the plaintiff’s truck didn’t work either. Plus, the plaintiffs hired the defendants to clean their house, but they say they basically did nothing, so the plaintiffs are suing. The defendants argue they were told to clean everything except two rooms, and they did a fantastic 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 moved in with her friend, the defendant, but it was a horrible experience. The plaintiff moved out, but the defendant stole an alarm system from her, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says she went above and beyond for the plaintiff and didn’t do anything wrong. Then, the plaintiff and the defendant share a son. They purchased a car together, but the defendant hasn’t yet handed over the title, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff stopped paying off the car, so he took it. The defendant is countersuing for money he says he’s still owed. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a furniture set from the defendant, and it’s already shredding after a year. The plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant argues he offered to repair the damage for free, 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 plaintiffs say the defendants’ dog snatched their puppy and mauled it to death, so they’re suing. The defendants claim the plaintiffs’ pit bull managed to get into their yard and instigated the whole incident. The defendants are countersuing for defamation of character and boarding fees. Then, the plaintiff delivered furniture for the defendants but hasn’t yet been paid, so he’s suing. The defendants argue they have already paid the plaintiff what he is owed. Plus, the plaintiff brought her daughter’s wedding dress to the defendant for cleaning, and it was ruined, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she didn’t damage the dress. 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 signed her son up with the defendant’s commercial management company. However, it turned out to be a scam, and the defendant didn’t provide a competent headshot photographer for her son, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant denies owing a dime. Then, the plaintiff went to the defendant’s laundromat, but her clothes caught on fire in the dryer, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff hasn’t yet provided any evidence of the incident. Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant sold him a lemon without warning him, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn’t even pay for the car in full, and he didn’t file this lawsuit until she asked for the rest of the money. The defendant is countersuing for storage and aggravation. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff went to the defendant to get her cavities fixed but claims the pain medication didn’t work, and he drilled one of her good teeth. The plaintiff is suing for pain and suffering. The defendant insists the plaintiff still owes him money, and she never complained about a thing before this lawsuit. Then, the plaintiff brought his vehicle to the defendant’s car wash, which caused damaged to the paint, so he’s suing. The defendant denies that he caused any damage. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to move trees in his yard, but he didn’t finish the job, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims he needed extra time to complete the work, but the plaintiff just got impatient and sued him 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 says the defendant was a friend of his, and they once dated. The plaintiff claims the defendant opened a credit card in his name and made purchases at Victoria’s Secret, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff gave her the card as a gift. The defendant is countersuing for car window damages. Then, the plaintiff was hired to pave the defendant’s driveway but hasn’t yet been paid for his work, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she had to have the plaintiff’s work redone because he did such a terrible job. The defendant is countersuing for additional repairs needed. Plus, the plaintiff says his tenant, the defendant, put a mattress out on the street for garbage pickup but didn’t put a bag over it. The plaintiff received tickets as a result, so he’s suing the defendant. The defendant says the tickets were for her neighbor’s mattress, not hers. 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 help her in a landlord issue related to her divorce, but he only made the situation worse. She even had to get a new lawyer. She wants him to refund the $5,000 she paid him for the matter. The defendant says he doesn’t owe her anything because he did everything he could to help. She’s just mad at her ex for cutting her off financially and is shifting blame to him. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant owes her money for utilities on an apartment their two kids shared together during college. Now that their daughters have graduated, the defendant won’t pay up for his shared portion of the apartment bills, and so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits to being a little late on some payments, but it was because he’d experienced several heart attacks. He also says the plaintiff is as nasty as a parent can get, but he has for sure paid all his bills in full. Plus, the plaintiff says he and the defendant were good friends, so he felt he was being helpful when he loaned the defendant money for a new car. Now he can’t seem to get the defendant to pay him back and he’s suing to get back the balance of his loan. The defendant says the plaintiff vandalized his car by damaging the bumper and breaking a light. He made it clear to the plaintiff that he would not be repaying the loan, as he would be using the money to repair the damages that were caused. 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 former professional tennis player, went to the defendant, an orthopedist, for foot pain. The defendant ordered him special inserts, which only caused the plaintiff more pain. When he went to another doctor, he was told the inserts were archaic and is suing the defendant to get his money back. The defendant says he told the plaintiff there were no guarantees when it comes to orthotics, and he only heard from the plaintiff a month later about any problems. Plus, the plaintiff is a party promoter who booked the defendant’s banquet hall for an event. After the plaintiff had already printed fliers, sold tickets, and spent money planning the event, the defendant canceled on him. He is suing her to get the money back that he lost. The defendant says she canceled because the plaintiff wouldn’t comply with venue rules and that she’s actually the one who is owed money for the rental space. She is countersuing for harassment and lost revenue due to a last-minute cancellation. The plaintiff says he was hired by the defendant to sail his boat from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles, and he made all the preparations to do so, including hiring a shipmate to help him. The defendant failed to pay him in advance as was agreed upon, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff appeared to not know what he was doing and even left to do a different job. He was in over his head, and the defendant 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

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, his younger brother, stole some money from him, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the allegations are false. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant’s daughter stole her child’s glasses and Nintendo at day care, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits there were a few mishaps at the day care, but she can’t get a straight story as to what happened. Plus, the plaintiff says he gave the defendant a deposit for a 5-foot metal trunk, but when it came time to pick up the item, he discovered it was only 3 feet long. He was denied the return of his deposit and is suing. The defendant says he told the plaintiff he doesn’t make 5-foot trunks but was happy to special order one for him. The plaintiff agreed but backed out last minute. 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

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 says her ex-boyfriend’s mother stole her belongings from a storage unit, so she’s suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff is the one who stole her stuff. The defendant is countersuing for rent and car repairs. Then, the plaintiff rented the defendant a condo, but he up and moved out and left the door unlocked. The place also reeked of smoke. The plaintiff withheld the defendant’s security but is still owed money for rent and electricity, so she’s suing. The defendant argues he agreed with the plaintiff on the moving date and doesn’t owe a dime. Plus, the plaintiff was in the process of developing a clothing line and hired the defendant to print out shirts. However, the defendant never delivered the clothes, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he told the plaintiff the shirts would be delayed, and he offered the plaintiff a refund, but she 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 says he and his wife purchased a house after his return from active duty. Two weeks after moving in, they discovered a bat and mice infestation in the attic. They believe the defendant, who sold them the house, had to know of the problem before the sale. They are suing for the cost of handling the issue. The defendant says he bought the house and flipped it before selling but had no idea of any bat issue. He also claims the plaintiff had the house inspected. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant was driving distracted when he ran into her dog, resulting in the dog losing his front left leg. She is suing the guy for the cost of vet bills and pain and suffering. The defendant says the dog broke away from his owner and dashed out into traffic, causing the accident, not him. He doesn’t think he owes anything. Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant towed his car incorrectly, causing damage to the rear differential. He has proof they didn’t do their job like they were supposed to, and he’s suing. The defendants argue they did everything by the book, even putting the car on a flatbed truck, and the plaintiff had no complaints when he picked up the vehicle. They don’t think they’re to blame. 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 that shortly after they started dating, she told the defendant she was going on a cruise with her family. He asked to join, so she booked a spot for him. Not long after, he turned around and went no contact without ever paying her for the cruise. She is suing for her money back. The defendant admits he was interested in going on the cruise with the plaintiff but discovered she was married and a little crazy. He never committed to the cruise, just expressed interest. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant was drunk and driving down a one-way street in the wrong direction when he crashed into the plaintiff’s car. The defendant’s insurance paid for the damages, but she still wants the impound fees paid for by the defendant, so she’s suing. The defendant is surprised by the lawsuit since his insurance settled up with the plaintiff, and she took her time getting the car out of storage. Plus, the plaintiff says she hired her husband’s cousin to do a siding job for them on their house, and he botched it. She says he admitted after he was done that he didn’t know what he was doing, and she’s suing to get the money back. The defendant says the plaintiff is impossible to please, and he went back three or four times to fix the 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 her husband, the defendant, took her valuables from a house they shared and refuses to return them. She also says he’s been abusive toward her in the past. She’s suing him for the value of her missing property. The defendant says it was the plaintiff who secretly hired movers and cleaned out his house, so she’s the one who took all the items. Then, the plaintiff says she was parked in her apartment complex when her neighbor backed out and slammed into her car. She witnessed the whole event take place, but the defendant refuses to pay up for the damage, so she’s suing. The defendant admits to tapping the plaintiff’s car, but they both looked at the bumpers and agreed there was no damage. The plaintiff apparently changed her mind several days later. The price of the damage she is also claiming is extremely overstated. Plus, the plaintiff says he and his neighbor are at odds because her dog bit him in the right calf and she doesn’t think it’s her responsibility to pay his medical bills. The defendant was cited by animal control, and he’s suing for his money back. The defendant says the plaintiff never went in an ambulance and she doesn’t believe her 12-year-old dog did anything. She also claims the plaintiff is a seral suer. 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 told her beautician not to use weave glue on her scalp several times during appointments, as she’s allergic to the substance. However, the defendant did just that anyway, causing the plaintiff to have a reaction and need to go out in public with a head wrap on. She’s suing the defendant for her pain and suffering. The defendant says she’s only ever used glue to apply weaves and is shocked she’s being sued because the plaintiff never told her about the allergy. Then, the plaintiff says he did home repairs for the defendant after Hurricane Sandy, but now she’s stiffing him on the cost of his materials and labor. It’s not that she can’t pay him, she just won’t. He’s suing to get his money back. The defendant says the plaintiff is a friend of her sister-in-law’s and is charging her for doing none of the work he says he did. Plus, the plaintiff says he’s been friends with the defendant for a long time and loaned him money during a hard time to keep him afloat. Unfortunately, it’s been over six months, and the plaintiff still has not been paid back, so he’s suing. The defendant says he did borrow money from the plaintiff, but also says the plaintiff owed him money first, so he doesn’t owe anything. He is countersuing for rent money the plaintiff owes 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 reports that she went to the dentist for a crown procedure, only for that crown to last not even three weeks. She is suing the dentist for pain and suffering to get back the money she spent. The defendant says when the plaintiff came back, she discovered the tooth had cracked. She recommended replacing it, but the plaintiff refused. Since she did what she could in good faith, so she owes nothing. Then, the plaintiff and defendant were friends for 14 years when they planned a trip to Mexico to have some fun. The defendant couldn’t pay for several of the expenses off the bat, so the plaintiff covered the cost. The plaintiff still has not been paid back and is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff offered to take her on the trip because she had a settlement claim; there was no deal about paying back the plaintiff. Plus, the plaintiff says she was the victim of hurricane damage to her rental space, and the landlord refuses to return her security deposit because she was unable to clear away debris within his unreasonable schedule. She’s suing the landlord now for that deposit back. The defendant says he gave the plaintiff three warnings and plenty of opportunity to remove her items from the property, but she didn’t listen to him, so he used the money to remove her items for 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 worked for the defendant at a restaurant, but she hasn't reimbursed him for money he spent for items, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff was eating her out of house and home. He's nothing but a disgruntled former employee. Then, the plaintiff purchased a leaf blower from the defendant that turned out to be broken, so he's suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff ran the leaf blower before purchasing it. Plus, the plaintiff bought a van from the defendant with the agreement she could return it. She tried returning it, but the defendant said no, so she's suing. The defendant says the plaintiff drove it for six days without any problems. 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 massage therapist, shared a rental space with the defendant, but she abruptly moved out, so the plaintiff is suing for loss of business. The defendant says the plaintiff is the one who up and left without notice. Then, the plaintiff leased a vehicle from two brokers, the defendants, but she claims it was a fraud, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants claim the plaintiff still owes them for the deposit. The defendants are countersuing for harassment and possible identity theft. Plus, the plaintiff was planning to move into a room the defendant was renting, but she backed out of the deal, so the plaintiff is suing for money she already put down. The defendant argues the plaintiff is the one who said she could no longer afford the room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant purchased a ring from him but made a reversal on payment, so he's suing. The defendant argues he wasn't happy with the quality of the ring, so he rightfully returned it. Them, the plaintiff says the defendant, her former fiancé, owes her rent money, so she's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff took his car when they broke up, so he doesn't owe a dime. Plus, the plaintiff says her neighbor, the defendant, didn't do anything about her dying trees, and one fell on her roof. The plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant insists a storm caused the tree to fall, not 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 says the defendant, his ex-girlfriend, filed a phony police report claiming he hit her. The plaintiff had to hire a lawyer, and he's suing the defendant for legal fees and a cracked doorframe. The defendant insists the plaintiff did assault her. Then, the plaintiff says his daughter is a model, and he hired the defendant to print 1,500 calendars of her pictures. However, the defendant wasn't able to do the job. The defendant held the deposit, so the plaintiff is suing for it back. The defendant argues he worked on the job for two days, but the plaintiff told him he no longer wanted the order. Plus, the plaintiff's son and the defendant were roommates, and she co-signed on their lease. However, the defendant abandoned the lease without paying her portion of the rent, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she always paid rent on time, and the plaintiff's son is the one who failed to do so. 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, an attorney, did some work for the defendant but says he hasn't paid him his fee, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he never agreed to pay the plaintiff. Then, the plaintiff says he purchased a puppy from the defendant, but it required treatment and died, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues she told the plaintiff he needed to take the puppy to the vet immediately when he bought it. The defendant is countersuing for stress. Plus, the plaintiff gave the defendant multiple valuable items to hold for him, but the defendant said he threw them out, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff's wife told him he could take whatever he wanted. 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 rents an apartment from the defendant, the landlord. He says there was a bed bug infestation, and he complained to the defendant, but the defendant claimed the plaintiff brought them in himself. He’s suing for the cost of new furniture. The defendant argues he sent someone to take care of the bed bug problem, but the plaintiff wouldn’t let him in for the follow-up. He plans on evicting the plaintiff anyway because he hasn’t paid rent for six months. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant towed her car and damaged it in the process, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff didn't complain about the damage until weeks later. Plus, the plaintiff says she and the defendant have been neighbors for years. However, the defendant allegedly planted a tree that ended up trapping her in her home, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues a storm caused the issue, 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 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