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The People’s Court Podcast

The People’s Court Podcast

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S1 Ep 703'Friends No More' & 'A Slippery Tow' & 'Taking Advantage of an Old Flame'

First, the plaintiff loaned her friend money for a party she was having. The defendant refuses to pay, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff told her to not worry about paying it back. The defendant is countersuing for defamation and pain and suffering. Then, the plaintff claims the defendant stole her car and damaged the engine, so she's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff is lying, and there's no way she could have damaged the vehicle. Plus, the plaintiff says he let the defendant live with him, but she didn't pay rent and damaged his car, so he's suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff allowed her to live with him rent-free. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 7, 202543 min

S1 Ep 702'Taking From a Tenant' & 'Taxing a Client' & 'Taking Way Too Long'

The plaintiff rented a room from the defendant. He says the defendant kicked him out of the house and stole his jewelry and other belongings, so he’s suing for damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff was a troublemaker who didn’t get along with other people. She admits she kicked him out, but the defendant left behind trash. The defendant is countersuing for damages and unpaid rent. The plaintiff hired the defendant to do his taxes. He claims his tax refund went to the defendant, not him. He’s suing for stolen money. The defendant argues he did nothing wrong and the refund was his payment. The plaintiff purchased a truck from the defendant. He claims the defendant hasn’t transferred the title over yet, so now the truck is just sitting there. He’s suing for the value of the truck and towing fees. The defendant argues he was transparent about the issues with the title. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 6, 202542 min

S1 Ep 701'That My Gas or Yours' & 'Not Getting Enough Money' & 'Souring on Spring Break'

First, the plaintiff rented a room in the defendant’s house. She says there was a gas leak in the apartment, which could have killed her because she used a portable heater. She claims she inhaled toxic fumes, so she moved out. The plaintiff is suing for a rent refund. The defendant thinks the plaintiff is just exaggerating. She’s countersuing for unpaid rent. Then, the plaintiff brought a rare gold coin to the defendant to get an appraisal on it. She claims the defendant took the coin and sold it even though she didn’t want him to. She’s suing for the value of the coin. The defendant admits that he sold the coin, but he didn’t even make any money on it. He’s countersuing for lost wages. Plus, the plaintiff used to be best friends with the defendant. He booked them a trip to Miami for spring break, but he claims the defendant backed out at the last minute. The plaintiff had to pay a lot in cancellation fees, so he’s suing. The defendant argues he told the plaintiff he couldn’t go on the trip, but the plaintiff booked the trip anyway. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 202543 min

S1 Ep 700'Where's My Car' & 'Painted Into a Corner' & 'Tax Man Cometh'

First, the plaintiff alleges she put down a deposit to purchase a car from the defendants. However, the defendants ignored the plaintiff, so she is suing for a refund. The defendants argue the plaintiff never paid off the car in full and didn't pick it up. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to paint his house and gave him a deposit. Unfortunately, the defendant never showed up, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant argues his truck was stolen, so he missed the day he was set to begin the job. The defendant had every intention of doing the job and explained the situation to the plaintiff. Plus, the plaintiffs say they purchased a house from the defendant, but he owed unpaid taxes. The plaintiffs went ahead and paid the taxes, but the defendant never reimbursed them, so they're suing. The defendant insists there were no taxes due on the house. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 202543 min

S1 Ep 699'Poor Ginger' & 'Refusing Further Payment' & 'Helping Himself'

First, the plaintiff claims the defendant's vicious dog fatally attacked her pony, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists another animal killed her pony, not his dog. Then, the defendant hired the plaintiff to renovate his body garage. The defendant failed to pay for his services, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he paid the plaintiff, but he just kept asking for more. Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant stole his roofing tools and cash, so he is suing. The defendant denies the allegations and believes this case is bogus. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 202542 min

S1 Ep 698'Stiffing a Seamstress' & 'Getting Messy' & 'Taking Advantage of a Co-worker'

First, the plaintiff, a seamstress, helped the defendant sew items together for a contest. They came up with an agreement that if the defendant won, the plaintiff would get 45%. She says the defendant hasn’t given her the money, so she’s suing. The defendant argues she paid the plaintiff and doesn’t owe her anything else. Then, the plaintiff rented commercial space to the defendant, a hairstylist. She claims the cops showed up because of marijuana use at the space, so the plaintiff filed for an eviction. The plaintiff says the defendant trashed the place, so she’s suing for rent and utilities. The defendant argues another tenant caused the problem, not her. Plus, the plaintiff and defendant used to work together. He bought a car from the defendant, but it turned out to be a lemon. He returned the car to the defendant and asked for a refund, but the defendant still owes him money. The defendant argues the car was fine and never had any issues. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 202543 min

S1 Ep 697'A Dress Mess' & 'Not Paying Things Off' & 'Cheating a Woman Out of Her Money'

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant to make a dress for her New Year’s Day party. She claimed the defendant told her the dress would be ready on New Year’s Eve, but the plaintiff wanted a refund because it wasn’t enough time just in case she needed alterations. She’s suing for the deposit on the dress, the ticket for the party, and pain and suffering. The defendant argues the told the plaintiff it would take time to complete the dress. She doesn’t think she owes anything. She’s countersuing for lost wages. Then, the plaintiff brings her ex-boyfriend to court. She purchased several items for their apartment, but then they broke up and the defendant kept it all. She’s suing for the cost of the furniture. The defendant argues he paid her credit card charges for months, so he doesn’t owe her. Plus, the plaintiff sold her late husband’s Camaro to the defendant. She claims the defendant still owes her money, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff gave him the wrong title for the car and he already paid in full. He ended up having to sell it to someone else. He’s countersuing for the cost of 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

Feb 27, 202542 min

S1 Ep 696'Raising a Ruckus' & 'Trashing a TV' & 'That Costs Too Much'

First, the plaintiff claims her upstairs neighbors, the defendants, make constant noise, which has prevented her from finding tenants. The plaintiff is suing for loss of rental income. The defendants argue they aren’t as disruptive as the plaintiff says. Then, the plaintiff moved in with her daughter and her boyfriend, and it was a mess. The plaintiff had to move out, and she alleges her daughter destroyed her television, so she’s suing. The defendant says the television was damaged during transit, and that’s not her fault. Plus, the plaintiff paid and hired the defendant to fix his car. However, the plaintiff decided to go with another mechanic, but the defendant won’t return his deposit money, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he doesn’t refund deposits. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 202542 min

S1 Ep 695'Crashing & Dashing' & 'Pooling Around' & 'Friendship Failure'

First, the plaintiff brings her brother’s ex-girlfriend to court because she claims she used her car and got into an accident. The plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s brother stole the car, not her. Then, the plaintiff rented his pool house to the defendant. The plaintiff claims the defendant owes him rent money, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff owes him for propane payments and unreturned security, so he’s countersuing. Plus, the plaintiff loaned her friend, the defendant, money for surgery. It’s been more than a year and the plaintiff still hasn’t received the money back, so she’s suing. The defendant insists he worked for the plaintiff and owes her nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 202543 min

S1 Ep 694'Not Getting Around to It' & 'Losing The Pictures' & 'Being All Washed Up'

The plaintiffs hired the defendant to fix a hole in their roof. However, the plaintiffs gave the defendant money to buy materials, but he never did the job, so they’re suing. The defendant insists he told them he would work on the job when he had some time since contracting is his side hustle, but the plaintiffs are just being impatient. The plaintiff brought his disposable camera into the defendant’s developing store to print photos of his deceased grandmother. When he went to pick up the photos, the defendant said he never received the camera, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff never dropped off his camera, and the plaintiff is making this all up. The defendant is countersuing for aggravation. The plaintiff purchased a house from the defendant. Included in the sale was a washer and dryer, but during the walkthrough, the plaintiff noticed they were gone. The defendant told the plaintiff she would give him money to make up for the missing appliances, but she never did, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she left behind the washer and dryer, and she had nothing to do with the appliances’ disappearance. The defendant is countersuing for lost wages. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 202543 min

S1 Ep 693'Walk It Like I Talk It' & 'Terrible Truck' & 'Squatting'

First, the plaintiff has been friends with the defendant for over 30 years. However, the plaintiff put the defendant on her phone plan, but she failed to pay, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff offered to put her on the cell phone plan to save money. Unfortunately, the defendant says the plaintiff put spyware on her phone, so she got rid of it. Then, the plaintiff purchased a truck from the defendant, but it turned out to be a piece of junk, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the truck passed inspection, and the plaintiff complained two months later about some rust. Plus, the plaintiff was forced to move out of his room because the defendant, his landlord, was renting an illegal apartment. The plaintiff is suing for a rent refund for the nine months he lived there. The defendant insists the plaintiff was only supposed to be renting her garage for storage, but he was secretly sleeping there. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 202542 min

S1 Ep 692'Being Clumsy' & 'Striking Out' & 'The Guy Is All Wet'

First, the plaintiff is a plastic surgeon and hired the defendant, an anesthesiologist, for a day of surgeries. The plaintiff claims the defendant knocked over one of his machines and damaged it, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff’s operating room was in disarray. She admits she knocked it over, but she believes it’s the plaintiff’s fault. Then, the plaintiff was hired by the defendant to work at a food stand. However, the defendant never paid him, so the plaintiff is suing for the wages he’s owed. The defendant insists the plaintiff showed up late. Besides, it was a volunteer job. Plus, the plaintiff parked her vehicle at the defendant’s garage. There was a flood, and the plaintiff’s car was totaled as a result, so she’s suing the defendant. The defendant believes the plaintiff just wants a new car, so she had her insurance declare her vehicle a total loss. Besides, the defendant can't control flooding. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 202543 min

S1 Ep 691'Conning a Cousin' & 'Backing Out' & 'Not Caring for This Tree'

The plaintiff loaned her cousin, the defendant, money. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant blocked her number and hasn’t yet paid it back, so she’s suing. The defendant insists she doesn’t owe her cousin any money, and she believes the plaintiff is just jealous. The plaintiff rented a room in the defendant’s house but was never allowed to move in. The plaintiff asked for her money back, but the woman never returned it, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff backed out of the agreement at the last minute when she was scheduled to move in. The plaintiff claims the defendant’s rotten tree fell on his car, so he’s suing for damages. The defendant claims the tree was healthy, and the plaintiff should go through his insurance. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 202543 min

S1 Ep 690'Too Much Bubly' & 'Not Letting Him In' & 'Trucking It Up'

The plaintiff insists he was overcharged at the defendant’s restaurant, so he’s suing for a refund, stress, and aggravation. The defendant admits the plaintiff was overcharged, but he offered a refund on his credit card. The plaintiff refused to give his credit card number and demanded a cashier’s check and a formal letter of apology. The plaintiff is in court because he claims the defendant, the landlord of his late girlfriend, wouldn’t allow him to retrieve his belongings from her apartment. The plaintiff is suing for stolen items. The defendant argues the plaintiff was never a tenant. When the plaintiff’s girlfriend died, the woman’s brother got all the rights to the apartment’s contents. Therefore, the defendant believes he owes nothing. The plaintiff bought a truck for her son from the defendant. However, when the plaintiff took the vehicle home, she learned it was in terrible condition, so she’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the truck passed inspection. Besides, the plaintiff drove it for three weeks before any complaints. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 202543 min

S1 Ep 689'Freeloading' & 'Trading a Hot Harley' & 'Making a Mess (Bad Caulk Job)'

First, the plaintiff says she and the defendant have been friends for 20 years. The plaintiff allowed the defendant to live with him, but he never paid the rent he agreed to, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff stole from him, so if anyone is owed money, it’s him. The defendant is countersuing for a stolen dresser, blender, and transportation costs. Then the plaintiff says he turned in his car for the defendant’s motorcycle. However, the defendant still hasn’t given him the proper paperwork, so the plaintiff is suing for the value of his vehicle. The defendant insists he told the plaintiff there was no paperwork for the motorcycle because the previous owner died. Plus, the plaintiff is in court because the board of her building decided to replace the windows. The defendant and his workers destroyed her bathroom tiles and wallpaper during the process, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant claims he and his team addressed every issue they could, and the plaintiff is suing three years later. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 202542 min

S1 Ep 688'Abandoning His Kids' & 'Towing The Line' & 'Being All Washed Up'

The plaintiff cared for the defendant’s children for a few months, but she says the defendant hasn’t yet paid her. The plaintiff fed the kids, bathed them, and clothed them, so she’s suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff basically kidnapped his kids and tried to date him. The defendant is countersuing for kidnapping his children and lying to child services. The plaintiff is in court because he claims his neighbor, the defendant, had his car illegally towed out of vengeance while the plaintiff was on vacation. The plaintiff is suing for the tow and storage fees. The defendant says he had nothing to do with the tow and doesn’t know why he’s being targeted. The plaintiff purchased a used washing machine from the defendant. However, it turned out to be a piece of junk that doesn’t work, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant argues the washing machine was in excellent condition. The plaintiff just put too much soap into it, so the defendant believes he owes nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 202542 min

S1 Ep 687'Terrible Tow' & 'Not Being Car-ful' & 'Being Too Difficult'

First, the plaintiff is in court because the defendant towed his vehicle for no good reason. The plaintiff alleges the defendant even damaged the car in the process, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff was blocking a driveway. As far as the damages are concerned, the defendant insists the plaintiff caused them. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant’s car service company to take him and his wife to see a show in New York City. However, the defendant never showed up, so the plaintiff missed the performance. The plaintiff is suing for $2,500, the cost of the show tickets. The defendant is in court defending herself, and she claims there was a mishap dispatching the car. The defendant refunded the car service fee, but she believes the plaintiff should have just gotten an Uber. Plus, the plaintiff used to live with the defendant, and she argues the woman was a hothead. The plaintiff says the defendant won’t return her security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff is a slob, and she’s withholding the deposit to cover the plaintiff’s unpaid rent and cleaning fees. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 202543 min

S1 Ep 686'Tenant Tantrum' & 'Getting Into It With a Neighbor' & 'Boat Sinking'

The plaintiff claims his former landlord owes him money for his security deposit, so he's suing. The defendant says the plaintiff was a nightmare of a tenant. The plaintiff's dog bit a little girl, and he almost set the entire place on fire. The defendant is countersuing for additional damages. The plaintiff claims her neighbor, the defendant, had her car illegally towed, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff blocked his driveway with her vehicle, so he called the cops. After that, the city towed the plaintiff's car away. The plaintiffs purchased a boat from the defendant, but as soon as they put it in the water, it sank. The plaintiffs are suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiffs purchased the boat without putting it in the water first or testing it out. The boat was in great condition before he sold it, according to the defendant. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 202543 min

S1 Ep 685'Getting Physical with a Tenant' & 'Chauvinistic Pig'

First, the plaintiff rented a room in the defendant's apartment. The plaintiff alleges the defendant ransacked her room, rearranged her belongings, and even physically attacked her. The plaintiff moved out before something really bad happened. She's suing for a rent refund and security. The defendant explains she was only inspecting the plaintiff's unpacking. In terms of the attack, the defendant insists the plaintiff first threatened her with a pair of scissors. Then, the plaintiff foolishly sold his daughter's friend, the defendant, a vehicle. The defendant gave the plaintiff half the money up front and agreed to pay him $300 a month until it was paid off. Unfortunately, the plaintiff claims the car is still not paid off, so he's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff is a creep who asked her out on a date and explained she wouldn't have to pay for the vehicle if they hit it off. They ended up dating for a few months, but the defendant broke it off. The defendant believes the plaintiff is only suing her because he's bitter. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 202542 min

S1 Ep 684'Sideswiping a Girl' & 'Bailing on a Brother' & 'Failing to Make a Repair'

First, the plaintiff noticed the defendant dropped his wallet and she caught up with him to tell him where it was. When she pulled up next to him, he knocked her side mirror off. She’s suing for the cost of the damaged mirror and missed work. The defendant told the plaintiff to send him an invoice, but she never sent him a document from a reputable repair shop. He thinks the plaintiff is conning him. Then, the plaintiff brings his two sisters to court. He says they both needed new phones and added them to his plan, but they never paid for the bills or cost of the phone, so he’s suing. The defendants argue the phones were just a gift. They think the plaintiff is suing because of a bigger family conflict. Plus, the plaintiff brought his VHS/DVD player to the defendant’s shop for repair. He says the plaintiff couldn’t fix the VHS portion and broke the DVD player, so he’s suing for aggravation and the cost of the machine. The defendant argues the VHS/DVD player was barely worth anything and he told him not to bother repairing it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 202542 min

S1 Ep 683'Brawling' & 'Keeping Too Much' & 'One Tough Cookie'

First, the plaintiff and defendant used to be friends, but their relationship ended over a borrowed vacuum. They got into an argument and the plaintiff said the defendant kicked her car. Their fight turned physical, and then the plaintiff got arrested. She’s suing for false arrest and pain and suffering. The defendant argues the plaintiff never returned her vacuum. She claims she fought back in self-defense, so she’s countersuing for pain and suffering. Then, the plaintiff and her father rented a home from the defendant. She said the water was dirty and they ended up needing to change the water filter every month. When they moved out, the defendant, her landlord, deducted the cost from the security deposit, so she’s suing for her full deposit back. The defendant argues the water was tested and came back clean. He says the plaintiff clogged the septic system, and that’s the cost he deducted from the deposit. Plus, the plaintiff put a deposit down on an event hall for his engagement party even though the day he wanted was booked. He ended up booking a new venue, but now the defendant won’t return his money, so he’s suing. The defendant does not think she 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

Feb 7, 202542 min

S1 Ep 682'Spreading Vicious Lies' & 'Causing a Crater' & 'Ripping-Off a Tenant'

First, the plaintiff claims the defendant posted false and defamatory things on social media about her mothering skills. The plaintiff is suing for defamation and false allegations. The defendant, a pastor, says the plaintiff left her 1-year-old child home alone unattended, so she did the right thing and called social services. The defendant is countersuing for defamation and pain and suffering. Then, the plaintiff arrived home one day to find a hole in the cement in front of her house. An eyewitness told her a bus caused the damage. The defendant was supposed to come over and investigate the damage, but she never did, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she did investigate the damage, but there's no way one of her buses caused the hole. Plus, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant, but he didn't tell her the house was in foreclosure. The new owners kicked the plaintiff out. The defendant failed to return the plaintiff's security deposit, so she's suing. The defendant argues he sold the place the plaintiff lived in and let her live out the last month of rent with her 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

Feb 6, 202543 min

S1 Ep 680'Refusing a Refund' & 'Weaseling Out of a Loan' & 'Stinking up a Rental'

First, the plaintiff gave the defendant a security deposit on an apartment he was renting. Before moving, the plaintiff learned the place broke multiple code violations, so the plaintiff is suing for his deposit back. The defendant argues she's been renting out the apartment since the 1980s and hasn't had any issues with previous tenants. Then, the plaintiff has been friends with the defendant for the past few years. She loaned him money to repair his transmission, but he hasn't yet paid her back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff offered the money as a gift. Plus, the plaintiff rented his car to the defendant so he could drive for Uber. When he returned the vehicle, the plaintiff says it smelled of urine. The defendant also racked up a bunch of tickets and damaged the car, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant denies all the allegations and believes he doesn't owe a dime. The defendant is countersuing for false allegations, lost wages, 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

Feb 5, 202543 min

S1 Ep 679'Bugging Out' & 'Letting Down a Lady Friend' & 'Backing Out'

First, the plaintiff loaned her ex, the defendant, money while they were together so he could purchase a car and drive for Uber. Unfortunately, he failed to pay her back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he helped the plaintiff out by allowing her to live with him. They looked out for one another. Besides, the defendant is out more money than the plaintiff because she brought bed bugs to his place. The defendant is countersuing for cleaning, furniture replacement, and pain and suffering. Then, the defendant gave the plaintiff a car while they were still dating. The plaintiff agreed to pay the defendant money for insurance. Unfortunately, someone struck the car while it was parked. The defendant collected the insurance money and took off with the totaled car, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he and the plaintiff broke up before the crash, and he argues the insurance was under his name. The money and car belong to him fair and square, according to the defendant. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to stage his house to put it up for sale. However, the defendant quit the day before she was scheduled to work, so the plaintiff is suing for breach of contract. The defendant claims she was forced out of the deal by a competing realtor, and there was just too much drama. The defendant believes she is not responsible for the plaintiff's inability to sell his home in a bad market. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 202543 min

S1 Ep 678'Stiffing a Girlfriend' & 'Bad Hooptie' & 'Bugging a Tenant'

First, the plaintiff used to be friends with the defendant. However, the plaintiff gave the defendant money for a few summer trips, but she hasn't paid it back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff begged her to go on the trips even though she informed her she couldn't afford it. The plaintiff knew she wasn't going to pay her back, so she shouldn't have paid for the trips if she wanted the defendant to come. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant knowingly sold him a vehicle with a bad gas gasket. The plaintiff is suing for the cost of the car. The defendant argues he gave the plaintiff a great deal, and he had not heard complaints until months later. Plus, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant, but the place was infested with bed bugs, mice, and mold. The plaintiff moved out and is suing the defendant for a rent refund. The defendant argues the plaintiff brought the bed bugs to the apartment, and the landlord hired an exterminator. The defendant is countersuing for trash removal and remaining rent owed. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 202543 min

S1 Ep 678'Being Uncertified' & 'Grand Theft Auto' & 'Leading a Lover Along'

First, the plaintiff enrolled in the defendant's diving school and completed the first two dives in a swimming pool. He needed to just complete the last ocean test, but the defendant kept canceling on him even though he knew the plaintiff was leaving for a dive trip in Mexico in four days. The defendant gave the plaintiff papers promising he'd have no problems, but on his trip, the plaintiff wasn't allowed to dive. The plaintiff is suing for the cost of his trip and his lessons. The defendant claims he gave the proper paperwork for his trip. All the plaintiff had to do was one ocean dive in Mexico and he'd be certified. The defendant is countersuing for fraud and defamation. Then, the plaintiff used to date the defendant. Now that they've split up, the defendant won't return his car, so the plaintiff is suing for the value of the vehicle. The defendant argues the plaintiff gave her the car as a gift. The plaintiff loaned the defendant money to fix his tires while they were dating. Now that they're no longer together, the defendant hasn't yet paid back the money, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff gave him the money, and she never asked him to pay it back until after they broke up. Plus, the plaintiff loaned the defendant money to fix his tires while they were dating. Now that they're no longer together, the defendant hasn't yet paid back the money, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff gave him the money, and she never asked him to pay it back until after they broke up. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 202542 min

S1 Ep 676'Copping Out on a Cousin' & 'Fouling up a Friendship' & 'Being a Tool'

First, the plaintiff loaned money to his cousin, but she failed to pay it back and bought a vacation instead, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff offered the money as a gift, so she doesn’t owe anything. Then, the plaintiff has known the defendant for years. He claims he bought a car from the defendant, but the vehicle needed a new transmission and had a bad title, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff kept the car parked on the street for a month without gas in the tank and that’s what caused the damage. The defendant even fixed the car for free, so he shouldn’t have to give the plaintiff a refund. The defendant is countersuing for a tow and repairs. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to transport his mechanic’s toolbox. The defendant literally dropped the box off his truck, damaging the toolbox, so the plaintiff is suing for the cost to get a new one. The defendant argues he didn’t cause any damage, and the plaintiff didn’t contact him until two days after. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 202543 min

S1 Ep 676'Letting Things Get Hot' & 'Failing to Control Her Big Old Dog' & 'Spoiling Milk'

The plaintiff hired the defendants to repair his air conditioning unit. However, the plaintiff alleges the defendants made unnecessary repairs, so he's suing for a refund. The defendants argue they fixed the air conditioning unit. When it broke again, the defendants allege the plaintiff assaulted them. The plaintiff was walking his dog when the defendant's canine attacked his. The plaintiff's dog sustained injuries and required surgery, so he is suing for vet bills. The defendant insists the plaintiff's dog snapped at hers and instigated the attack. The plaintiff says she parked her vehicle in a legal spot outside a grocery store. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant illegally towed her vehicle, so she's suing. The defendant insists he rightfully towed the plaintiff's car, so he denies owing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 202543 min

S1 Ep 675'Getting Taken to the Cleaners' & 'Family Fallout' & 'Fowling up a Party'

First, the plaintiff sold his laundromat business to the defendant, but the guy still owes him money, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant doesn’t understand why he’s in court because he claims he has already paid for everything he owes. Besides, the defendant argues the plaintiff stopped paying rent on the business before selling it. Then, the plaintiff claims his niece, the defendant, stole his settlement check, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues she used the money to pay for the plaintiff’s attorney fees and used the rest for her family, which he told her to do. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant as a D.J. and an M.C. for her daughter’s birthday. The photo booth he brought was defective, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant argues two of the plaintiff’s guests damaged the photo booth, and it worked just fine at the beginning of the party. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 202543 min

S1 Ep 674'Taking but Not Giving' & 'To Jail, Do Not Collect Money' & 'Blowing Off an Ex'

First, the plaintiff and defendant met on a dating website, and he believed they were a couple. He loaned her money and opened a credit card in her name, but then she never paid him back, so he’s suing. The defendant claims they were never a couple. She argues the plaintiff never said anything about needing to repay him. Then, the plaintiff worked for the defendant’s airport transportation company. She says the defendant didn’t pay her, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant argues she found out the plaintiff was a repeat felon and that the plaintiff claimed she was working when she was actually in jail. She’s countersuing for loss of revenue and projected loss of revenue. Plus, the plaintiff sold her ex-boyfriend a car. She says he never put oil in the car and the engine blew, but now he’s blaming her. She’s suing for the cost of the car and aggravation. The defendant argues the car was a lemon and 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

Jan 27, 202543 min

S1 Ep 673'Creating a Financial Disaster' & 'Not My Responsibility'

First, the plaintiff put down a deposit to rent the defendant’s condo at a resort, but then Hurricane Irma hit. He says the resort shut down due to the storm, so he didn’t end up staying at the condo. The plaintiff is suing for his deposit back. The defendant argues he always tells renters to get insurance, but the plaintiff didn’t get any this time around. He’s countersuing for resort fees. Then, the plaintiff let the defendant borrow her car, but then the defendant got rear-ended. She says the defendant won’t pay for the damages, so she’s suing. The defendant argues he isn’t at fault and he doesn’t owe her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 202543 min

S1 Ep 671'Being Unfair' & 'Stiffing a Boss'

First, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant’s leasing management company. She claims she left the house in perfect condition, but the defendant won’t return the security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff trashed the house and then disparaged them on social media. She doesn’t think she owes the plaintiff because they needed to use the security deposit to pay for damages. Then, the plaintiff worked with the defendant and loaned him money when the defendant fell on hard time. He claims the defendant still owes him, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff left the job and then hired him, but then wouldn’t pay him. He’s countersuing for unpaid wages. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 202543 min

S1 Ep 671'Take This Back or Else' & 'Not Grooming' & 'Not Being a Nice Landlord'

First, the defendant sold the plaintiff a vehicle with a warranty on the transmission. However, the transmission broke down a few weeks later, and the defendant refused to fix it. The plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant argues the plaintiff forged his name on a fake warranty. He’s countersuing for lost wages. Then, the plaintiff claims his neighbor’s trees damaged his fence, but the guy didn’t do anything about it, so the plaintiff is suing. His neighbor, the defendant, insists the plaintiff’s fence is the problem, not his trees. The defendant claims the plaintiff even trespassed on his property and cut down his trees, so he’s countersuing. Plus, the plaintiffs rented an illegal apartment from the defendant. The place was infested with black mold, and they were forced to move out to protect themselves, so the plaintiffs are suing for moving expenses, a security deposit, and lost wages. The defendant claims the plaintiffs don’t have a case and they actually moved out due to zoning laws. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 202543 min

S1 Ep 670'Hitting a Sour Note' & 'Mistreating a Tenant' & 'Unloading a Clunker'

First, the plaintiff owns a piano company and was hired by the defendant to bring his act to his venue once a month. The plaintiff claims the contract said the dates and pay were guaranteed. However, the defendant canceled a night and never paid, so the plaintiff is suing for wages owed. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s contract expired before the performance in question. Due to the weather, the defendant had to cancel. Then, the plaintiff rented an apartment, and in the middle of the lease, the defendant sold the building. The defendant refuses to return the security deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he’s keeping the plaintiff’s security deposit because she owes for parking fees. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a car from the defendant that turn turned out to be a piece of junk that leaked oil. The plaintiff believes the defendant knew about the damages and is suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff ran over a large screw, and she fixed it for free. Then the plaintiff came back and demanded her money back for no reason, so the defendant denies owing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 202543 min

S1 Ep 669'Stealing a Family' & 'Getting Into It With a Neighbor'

First, the plaintiff alleges the defendant stole her late husband’s Jet Ski out of a storage unit, so she’s suing. The defendant argues he used to work for the plaintiff’s husband, and the man offered the Jet Ski as partial payment, so he denies owing. Then, the plaintiff and the defendant are both board members at their condominium complex. The defendant physically assaulted the plaintiff one day and caused significant injuries, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff tripped and fell during a dispute they had regarding the building. The defendant insists he never touched the guy. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 202542 min

S1 Ep 668'Losing it On a Guy'

The plaintiff says the defendant attacked him and his wife while they were riding on his motorcycle. The cops came and the man ended up paying restitution for the injuries, but he didn’t pay it all, so they’re suing. The defendant says the plaintiff hit the window of his car and threatened his wife, so he punched him. He claims the plaintiff was the aggressor. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 202541 min

S1 Ep 667'Dissing a Daughter'

The plaintiff says the defendant is her mother, and they used to be close. Her own mother won’t reimburse the money she loaned her, so she’s suing. The defendant says the money was for a car they were sharing, and the plaintiff became selfish about the car. She denies owing a penny. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 202542 min

S1 Ep 666'Dissing an Old Friend' & 'Fudging the Details'

First, the plaintiff and defendant have been friends since childhood. She and the defendant rented an apartment together and renewed the lease for a second year. The plaintiff says the defendant stopped paying rent, so she’s suing for bills, rent, and other money she is owed. The defendant argues she paid her fair share and doesn’t need to pay. Then, the plaintiff bought a used car from the defendant. She claims the defendant manipulated her and the sales papers to make it look like she paid less, which is fraud. The plaintiff is suing for her money back. The defendant argues he did not falsify any papers. He says the plaintiff paid monthly but then stopped, so he charged her for late fees. The defendant is countersuing for late fees, harassment, and defamation of character. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 202542 min

S1 Ep 665'Rubbing a Rug Cleaner the Wrong Way' & 'Trucking Up a Lyft Driver' & 'Slashing and Dashing'

First, the plaintiff was hired by the defendant to clean his raw hide rug. He and the defendant agreed on a price, but the plaintiff says the defendant stopped paying. He’s suing for his payment. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn’t do a good job on the rug because the stains didn’t come out. Then, the plaintiff drives for Lyft. He says the defendant crashed into his car and damaged it badly. He’s suing for the amount of his insurance deductible and lost wages. The defendant argues he was making a right turn and hit the plaintiff only because the plaintiff wedged his car next to the truck in an unsafe position. He doesn’t think he owes the plaintiff anything. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant slashed her tire. She claims the defendant got her car confused with someone else he had a problem with. The plaintiff is suing for the cost of a tire replacement and lost wages. The defendant denies slashing the plaintiff’s tire but admits to slashing someone else’s tire. He doesn’t think he did it because he was drunk, so he doesn’t think he owes anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 202541 min

S1 Ep 664'Not Fixing Things Right' & 'Creating a Hairy Situation'

First, the plaintiff brings her father to court. She says the transmission blew on her car, so she took it to her father’s shop for repairs. She says her dad has been taking forever to fix her car and it still barely works. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant argues he spent a lot of money fixing it and the plaintiff cussed him out in front of his customers. He refuses to pay. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to put extensions in her hair. She claims the extensions started falling out after a few hours, so she’s suing for a refund. The defendant argues she was willing to fix the plaintiff’s hair, but now she doesn’t want to because the plaintiff started blasting her on social media. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 202541 min

S1 Ep 663'One Night Stand Theft' & 'Reneging on a Deal' & 'Rental Run-Around'

First, the plaintiff brings his neighbor to court. He says the defendant brought a guest over, and the guest stole the defendant’s key fob and then took the TV. He’s suing for the cost of the television. The defendant says he brought a hooker over to his apartment and the hooker also stole some of his property. He argues the plaintiff is suing the wrong guy. Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to replace the shutters on his house and paid him in full, but then he only completed half the job. He’s suing him for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff ordered shutters that were the wrong size and wanted the defendant to rehire all his workers and go back a second time to install them for free. Plus, the plaintiff says she was parked on the street having Sunday dinner and heard a loud thunk outside. She claims the uninsured defendant backed into her car and dented it, so she’s suing her for the cost of a rental car. The defendant says she paid for the repairs, but now the greedy plaintiff is coming after her for the cost of a rental car. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 10, 202542 min

S1 Ep 662'Stiffing a Former Boyfriend' & 'Being All Wet' & 'Rear Ending a Guy'

First, the plaintiff brings his ex-girlfriend to court. He says he loaned the defendant money to help her buy a new car, but now she won’t pay it back, so he’s suing for an unpaid loan. The defendant says she doesn’t owe him anything because they had an arrangement. She’s countersuing for a designer backpack and diamond ring. Then, the plaintiff rented a home from the defendants. He says the sprinklers never worked in the front yard and would water the sidewalk and not the grass. The plaintiff says he turned off the sprinklers because he didn’t want to waste water, but now the defendants won’t return his security deposit, so he’s suing. The defendants argue the plaintiff was responsible for the lawn and he never complained, so they don’t owe him. Plus, the plaintiff was rear-ended by the defendant while waiting at a red light. He claims his truck is destroyed and he lost sleep because of his back pain. He’s suing for loss of sleep. The defendant argues the plaintiff cut him off illegally, and he doesn’t think he owes anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 9, 202542 min

S1 Ep 661'Bubbling Up a Lawsuit' & 'Having a Bad First Date' & 'Holding on Tight to the Cash'

First, the plaintiff brings his upstairs neighbor to court. He claims the neighbor used dish soap in the dishwasher, which caused a leak. The plaintiff says his electronic devices were ruined because of it, so he’s suing. The defendant admits he caused a leak but doesn’t want to pay because the plaintiff won’t show any examples of his damaged electronics. Then, the plaintiff went on a first date with the defendant. He says the defendant got drunk and got in the plaintiff’s car and crashed it. The car also hit an electric bike and wrecked it. He’s suing for car damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff let her drive the truck, but they were both drinking. She claims she never damaged his car because she just tapped the bike. Plus, the plaintiff and her boyfriend were looking to move into an apartment and the defendant was the broker. They signed the lease, but then she learned she would have to watch her mom’s dog, so she had to back out of the lease because of the apartment’s no-pet policy. She says the landlord gave her the money back, but the defendant refuses to return his commission, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the landlord told her about the no-pet policy a week before they were supposed to move in. He refuses to pay her back. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 8, 202541 min

S1 Ep 660'Lousy Lawyering' & 'Don't Waste My Time'

First, the plaintiff hired the attorney, her good friend, to add her children’s names to the deed of her house. She says the defendant took forever to do it, but when she spoke with another attorney, they told her not to do that. She tried getting the deed changed, but now the defendant won’t give her a refund. The defendant argues he did a lot for her and has earned all the money she paid him. Then, the plaintiff brought her car to the defendant’s shop. He got a new alternator installed in her car, but the car problems persisted. She went back to the shop, and the defendant apparently said he would refund her. Now, he won’t give her the money back, so she’s suing. The defendant argues he already refunded the down payment. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 7, 202542 min

Ep 659'Stealing a Car From An Ex' & 'Going Poof In The Night'

First, the plaintiff brings his ex-girlfriend and mother of his child to court. The defendant put a car in her name, but the plaintiff says he paid for it and the defendant knows it’s his vehicle. He claims the defendant borrowed the car and refuses to return it, so he’s suing. The defendant argues she put money down on the car and she doesn’t owe him. She claims the plaintiff will do anything to ruin her life, and she’s countersuing for car toll late fees. Then, the plaintiff paid the defendant to install a new skylight in his house. He claims the defendant took his money and ran. Now, he has a huge hole in his roof and squirrels keep coming in his house. He’s suing for his deposit back and extermination fees. The defendant argues the skylight company went out of business, and he sealed the roof. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 6, 202541 min

S1 Ep 658'Stiffing an Ex' & 'You Left My Place a Dirty Mess'

First, the plaintiff and defendant dated for several years. He loaned her money to help her pay for car insurance, but then she broke up with him a month later. He says the defendant won’t pay him back, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff cheated on him. She thinks the plaintiff is just mad at her, and she doesn’t owe him. Then, the plaintiff and his girlfriend rented an apartment from the defendant. He told the defendant they were moving out, but now the defendant won’t return his security deposit. He’s suing to get his money back. The defendant argues the plaintiff disappeared and left the apartment a complete mess. He says he’s owed money, so he’s countersuing for the balance of the repairs, harassment, and emotional distress. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 3, 202541 min

S1 Ep 657'Your Money is Now Mine' & 'Not Fixing Things Right'

First, the plaintiff applied for an apartment and paid a deposit fee. She changed her mind about the apartment, but the defendant won’t give the plaintiff her money back, so she’s suing. The defendant doesn’t think he owes her anything. Then, the plaintiff brought his car to the defendant’s car because it wouldn’t start. He got the car back, but the problem persisted. He took his car to another repair shop, and that repairman said the first shop never fixed the actual problem. He’s suing for a refund. The defendant is countersuing for money he accidentally refunded. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 1, 202542 min

S1 Ep 656'A Flim-Flam Furniture Man' & 'Leaving an Ex High and Dry'

First, the plaintiff was tricked into buying furniture, including a couch, from the defendant. She claims the items never got delivered, so she’s suing for a refund. The defendant argues the plaintiff got too impatient even though he told her the manufacturers deal with delays. He’s countersuing for defamation. Then, the plaintiff dated the defendant, and he loaned her money for a trip and to help pay for her electricity bills. He claims that when he asked for his money, she blocked him on all platforms. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant argues he only started arguing with her about the money after they broke up. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 31, 202441 min

S1 Ep 655'Being Too Motherly' & 'Dissing His Brother's Girl'

The plaintiff brings his mom to court. He says the defendant called the police to conduct a welfare check on him, and they broke the door and lock. He’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant argues her son’s grandmother was worried about him because no one heard from him for several months. She doesn’t think she’s responsible because the cops broke the door, and she is just a concerned mother. The plaintiff loaned her boyfriend’s brother money so he could buy Christmas presents. The defendant still hasn’t paid her back after three years, so she’s suing. The defendant argues he gave the money to his brother. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 30, 202442 min

S1 Ep 654'Refusing to Accept Responsibility' & 'Tossing It All Away'

First, the plaintiff claims the defendant's dog attacked hers, so she's suing for vet bills. The defendant feels bad about what happened, but the plaintiff's dog wasn't leashed at the time. Then, the plaintiff brings his ex-girlfriend to court. The plaintiff claims the defendant threw out his clothes and PlayStation, so he's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff was a freeloader who never paid rent when they lived together. She tossed his stuff out because she couldn't stand to see it. The defendant believes they're even because of all the money the defendant owes her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 27, 202442 min