
The People’s Court Podcast
966 episodes — Page 9 of 20
S1 Ep 569'There's a Killer Dog on the Loose in the Neighborhood' & 'Not Getting the Picture'
The plaintiff says the defendant’s dog mauled her dog in front of her daughter, and her pet didn’t survive. The police traced the dog in question to the defendant, but he refused to compensate the plaintiff for her loss, so she’s suing. The defendant denies that his dog killed the plaintiff’s dog and insists it’s a case of mistaken identity. The plaintiff says she hired the defendant, a photographer, to take pictures for a birthday photo shoot, but he botched the job. The plaintiff says the defendant is a phony, and she still hasn’t received the physical photos, so she’s suing for a refund. The defendant insists he has no idea what the plaintiff is talking about because the plaintiff loved the work and posted the digital photos onto Facebook without his permission. The defendant is countersuing for copyright infringement. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 568'Shortchanging an Ex' & 'Poor Jasper'
Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-husband, and he agreed to contribute $2,000 toward a car for their teen son. He’s now changing the agreement, so she’s suing for the amount he still owes. The defendant admits he said he’d chip in but explained he would not be able to pay in one lump sum. He’s countersuing for the $100 he already paid. Plus, the plaintiff says her beloved dog was attacked by the defendant’s canine, so she is suing for vet bills. The defendant insists he and other people in the neighborhood have had issues with the plaintiff’s dog. The defendant claims the plaintiff’s dog went onto his property, and he is not responsible for her dog’s misbehavior. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 567'Running Renter's Out' & 'Poor Zoey'
First, the plaintiff says he and his fiancé rented a room from the defendant, but they were illegally kicked out. The defendant refuses to return the rent they’re owed, so they’re suing. The defendant says she and one of the plaintiffs got into an argument, so she told them to get out. Then, the plaintiff says he and the defendant were friends for 30 years, and he purchased a purebred puppy from him. Unfortunately, the defendant allegedly sold the plaintiff a sickly puppy who had seizures and died on the plaintiff’s kitchen floor, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff had the puppy for a year and never took the canine to the vet. The defendant insists the plaintiff is at fault for the puppy’s death. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 566'Not Having a Heart' & 'Causing a Dog Fight'
First, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, but he forced her out and wouldn’t renew her lease. Not only that, but he kept her security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff tried to stiff him on the last month’s rent, so he kept the deposit. Then, the plaintiff says she and the defendant both had their dogs at a local park when the defendant’s dog attacked the plaintiff’s. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for vet bills and training sessions. The defendant claims his dog has never attacked anyone or any other canine. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 565'Dissing His Girlfriend' & 'Busting it....But Good'
First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-boyfriend and they used to live together. He stalked her and made death threats, but she’s suing for money he still owes her. The defendant says the plaintiff moved out and didn’t pay the last few months of rent, so he’s keeping the security deposit. He’s countersuing for back rent. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant was his friend, but then the defendant broke the handle on the door of his car and refuses to pay. The plaintiff is suing for the damages. The defendant claims all he did was try to open the door, and he didn’t do anything wrong — it’s not like the defendant has superhuman strength. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 564'Letting a Lover Down' & 'Feuding With a Neighbor'
The plaintiff says she had a one-night stand with the defendant, who promised he would pay for the hotel room. When they got there, he said he didn’t have any money. On top of that, she alleges he stole $100 out of her bag. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says he met the plaintiff online and she was the one who reserved the room. He claims he never said he’d cover the room and categorically denies stealing any money. The plaintiff says his neighbor, the defendant, purposefully parked his truck in a way that blocked the plaintiff from walking to his mailbox. The plaintiff was badly injured from tripping on the back bumper, so he’s suing for the medical bills. The defendant claims he has a Ring camera that showed the plaintiff deliberately throwing himself to the ground in an overly dramatic fashion. The defendant is countersuing for harassment. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 563'Failing to Pay for a Fence' & 'You Spin Me 'Round & 'Round Like a Record Baby'
First, the plaintiff claims she was forced to put up a privacy fence because her creepy neighbor, the defendant, took pictures of kids in their bathing suits and sprayed them with a hose. He even put dead cats on her porch. She says he should pay half the cost of the fence, so she’s suing. The defendant says all was fine with his neighbor until the plaintiff got two cats that wander everywhere. He insists he took pictures of sewage in his yard, not the plaintiff’s kids and grandkids Then, the plaintiff says he purchased a used washing machine from the defendant that was guaranteed to work, but it only functioned twice. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for a refund. The defendant insists the plaintiff had the machine for a while, and she has no idea why it stopped working. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 562'That's One Dirty Santa' & 'Being One Key Short'
The plaintiff says she makes ugly Christmas sweaters and sold one to the defendant. Now she’s refusing to pay for it and claiming she’s been emotionally damaged by wearing it, so the plaintiff is suing for her money. The defendant says the plaintiff promised to make her a sweater that would win a contest, but instead it was raunchy and full of sexual imagery, so she’s not paying for it. The plaintiff says he bought a Corvette from the defendant, who promised him two keys. The plaintiff has been getting the runaround for the second key ever since. It’s now costing the plaintiff to get a new key, so he’s suing the defendant. The defendant claims he gave the plaintiff a good price for the vehicle and never promised a second key. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 561'You Killed My Dog' & 'Letting Her Lover Down'
First, the plaintiffs say they hired the defendant to watch their dog while they were on vacation. The careless woman let the poor dog jump out a window to his death. He was still on the street dead when they arrived at the defendant’s apartment. This woman has to pay for her outrageous behavior, so they’re suing. The defendant says she left the dog alone in her apartment for 20 minutes and he broke through the screen and jumped. She’s countersuing for defamation and emotional distress. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-fiancée, and they lived together before splitting up. The defendant still needs to pay for rent, so the plaintiff is suing for the money she says she’s owed. The defendant claims the plaintiff was the one who ended the relationship and left, and she insists she 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
S1 Ep 560'Ruining a Friend's Vacation' & 'Pooping Out on a Puppy Refund'
The plaintiff says the defendant is a former friend who told him he could use his time share in Aruba. The defendant canceled at the last minute after the plaintiff had purchased plane tickets, so he’s suing for what he’s out. The defendant says he had to chase down the plaintiff for payment, and his check arrived late. The plaintiff says she was going to buy a puppy from the defendant, but she changed her mind and wants her money back, and she’s suing. The defendant says he thought he could trust the plaintiff, but she backed out. He agreed to return some of the money, but not all of it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 559'Feline Foul-Up' & 'Wiping His Way Into a Lawsuit'
First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her younger sister. She says she hired her sibling to care for her birds and fish for three weeks. When she got home, her fish tank was broken, the fish were dead, and the birds were missing. She alleges her sister brought her cat over and the feline went nuts. She’s suing her sister for all the chaos. The defendant says the tank was on a wobbly table, so it was an accident. She also blames the plaintiff for not telling her the birds’ wings were intact. She’s countersuing for acupuncture and massage fees for her traumatized cat. Then, the plaintiff says he brought his car to the defendant’s shop for an exterior car wash, but the employee wiped down the interior and damaged his navigation screen. He’s suing for the repair cost. The defendant says the plaintiff returned five days after the car wash and threatened him. He refuses to be shaken down. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 558'Messy Messi Tattoo' & 'A TikTok Problem'
First, the plaintiff says he went to the defendant’s shop for a tattoo of soccer star Lionel Messi, but the result was a mess and became infected. He’s suing for the amount it will cost to have it removed. The defendant says the plaintiff and the artist drank tequila together, so the tattoo wasn’t great. He offered to fix it himself, but the plaintiff chose to sue. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is her neighbor, and the defendant’s dog attacked her dog while they were filming a TikTok video. She’s suing the defendant for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff’s dog was off-leash and therefore she’s not responsible for what happened. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 557'Pet Sitting Problems' & 'Conning a Cousin'
The plaintiff says the defendant is his co-worker, and she hired him to housesit and take care of her pets. He says she’s stiffing him on payment, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff put hundreds of miles on her car without permission, and he left the house a mess. She’s countersuing for car usage and killing her plants. The plaintiff says the defendant is her cousin, and she agreed to attend her 50th birthday party in Barbados. After COVID-19 shut the island down, the event was postponed. She couldn’t attend on the new date, but her cousin won’t return the money she had previously paid, so she’s suing. The defendant says she offered to let people cancel, but her cousin chose not to. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 556'Losing a Car' & 'Losing it at His Daughter's Funeral'
First, the plaintiff says he and the defendant got into an argument at a funeral and the defendant tossed an orange cone at his Cadillac and dented it. He’s suing for the cost of the damage. The defendant says his daughter had died, and there were allegations the plaintiff’s brother abused her as a child. He admits he lost his temper but insists the cone slipped out of his hand. Then, the plaintiff says he brought his car to the defendants’ shop for repairs, but it was gone when he went to pick it up — stolen by some lady right off the lot with all his expensive equipment in the trunk. He says the defendants won’t reimburse him, so he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendants say the plaintiff told them his daughter would pick up the car, but somehow a stranger took off with it. The plaintiff got insurance for it, so why should they pay? Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 555'De-Friending a Friend' & 'Wedding Woes'
The plaintiff says she loaned her neighbor, the defendant, money to pay for emergency surgery for his German shepherd, but he won’t pay her back. He still owes her money for a bathroom renovation he never finished, so she’s suing for all she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff gave him the money for his dog’s surgery after she got a big settlement from Walmart after she twisted her ankle. He also insists he completed 95% of the bathroom job and owes her nothing. He’s countersuing for defamation. The plaintiffs say they hired the defendant as their wedding planner, but they claim she ripped them off. She didn’t provide them with a contract, and they want a refund. The defendant says the bride called her and said the wedding was off, plus she insulted the defendant. She’s not returning the deposit. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 554'Giving a Model a Bad Hair Day' & 'Tossing it All Away'
First, the plaintiff says she brought a wig to the defendant so she could apply it to the plaintiff’s head. She claims the woman ruined it and put some sort of oily substance in it and it disintegrated. She’s suing for the cost of a new wig. The defendant says the plaintiff’s wig was in pretty bad shape when it was brought in, and she did the best she could with it. Then, the plaintiff says she lived with the defendant after she got out of prison, but she left because of all his oppressive rules. He kept her furniture, so she’s suing for the value of the items. The defendant says he felt bad for the plaintiff, but she was supposed to pay him to store the items and never did, so he tossed everything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 558'Fashion Faux Pas' & 'Stealing Her Own Car'
First, the plaintiff says the defendants hired her to send out VIP invitations and create press releases for a New York fashion event and they agreed to pay her $5,000. She says she did an outstanding job, but they’re refusing to compensate her in full. She’s suing for what she’s still owed. The defendants say they hired the plaintiff to also raise funds for their event, but she didn’t. They’re countersuing for a refund on services not rendered. Then, the plaintiff says he repaired the defendant’s car, but she stole it off his lot before she paid him for all his hard work and the parts he bought. He’s suing for every penny he’s owed. The defendant says she hired the plaintiff to put in a new engine and he didn’t do it. She says he actually owes her money and is countersuing for missed work. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 552'Being All Wet' & 'Help! You Ruined my Hair'
First, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to install a frameless door in her shower, but it leaks badly every time she showers. She claims the defendant told her it wasn’t his problem, so she’s suing for a full refund. The defendant says he told the plaintiff she needed to change the inexpensive pipe in the showerhead and she agreed but then failed to do so even though it would correct the problem. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to put faux locs in her hair, but she used real ones and they’re so heavy they caused neck pain. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says she’s been braiding hair for years. She claims she did an outstanding job and the woman turned nasty. She’s countersuing for defamation and wasted time. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 551'Taking Advantage' & 'Causing Family Drama'
First, the plaintiff worked for the defendant at his telephone repair shop. He says the defendant sold him a refurbished phone and told him it was new, then refused to pay him for the work he did. He’s suing for breach of contract. The defendant argues he never told the plaintiff he was getting a new phone. Then, the plaintiff got a loan in her name and gave it to her brother’s girlfriend, the defendant, because the plaintiff’s brother needed a car. The plaintiff says the defendant racked up parking tickets in her name, and the car got repossessed, so she’s suing. The defendant doesn’t think she 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

S1 Ep 550'Going Car Crazy', 'Letting an Ex Down' & 'Creating a Hairy Situation'
The plaintiff says one day at a red light, the defendants threw an unopened can of iced tea at his car, denting it in the process, so he’s suing for damages. The defendants insist the plaintiff instigated the dispute, and they deny causing any actual damage to his car. The plaintiff and the defendant used to be in a relationship, but the plaintiff says things ended quickly when the defendant threw her out of their place. After the breakup, the plaintiff alleges the defendant didn’t take her name off the electric and cable bill, and now her credit’s ruined, so she’s suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff was the one who walked out on him and their child, and he denies owing her anything. The plaintiff purchased what she thought was real hair from the defendant to make a custom wig. Unfortunately, she says she was duped and received synthetic hair instead, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant insists the plaintiff didn’t care for the hair properly and that’s on the plaintiff, 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

S1 Ep 549'Bugging Out a Tenant', 'What a Download' & 'Cat-Napping on the Job'
First, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant. However, the building was infested with bed bugs, and her stuff was ruined, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims this whole case is a hoax so the plaintiff can get out of her lease early. Then, the plaintiff has known the defendant for decades. The defendant hired the plaintiff to repair his computer. However, the defendant failed to pay, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff failed to properly fix the computer, so he had to buy a new one. Plus, the plaintiffs' cat urinated on their furniture, and they hired the defendant to reupholster the chairs. However, when the chairs were returned, they still smelled bad, so the plaintiffs are suing. The defendant claims he spent months stripping the chairs and reupholstering them. He believes he did a fantastic job, and they were odor-free. The defendant is countersuing for the cost of fabric. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 548'Saying Neigh to a Neighbor', 'Not Treating a Lady Right' & 'Losing It'
The plaintiff says she took out a line of credit for her neighbor, the defendant, so she could buy Christmas presents, but the woman hasn’t paid her back. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says she was making payments every month, but she alleges the credit company stopped accepting her payments. She’s countersuing for emotional distress. The plaintiff says she put down a deposit to rent an apartment from the defendant, but she changed her mind the very next day. She wants her money back, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff signed the contract, and the deposit isn’t refundable. The plaintiff says he dropped off his expensive suit and shirt at the defendant’s dry cleaner, but his items were gone when he went back. He’s suing for the lost clothing. The defendant says the plaintiff did pick his items and then came back to try to scam her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 547'Keeping Too Much Money' & 'Making a Real Mess of Things'
The plaintiff says she and her mother hired the defendant to sell some of their antiques, but they allege the defendant is keeping too much of the money. They’re suing for what they claim they’re owed. The defendant says she paid the annoying plaintiff every penny owed per the contract. Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to install granite countertops in his new kitchen, but the defendant hacked up his cabinets so badly that it voided the warranty. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff went cheap on cabinets and things didn’t fit, but the plaintiff’s wife told him to do whatever he needed to install the counter. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 546'Being Color Blind', 'Taking Advantage', & 'Having No Heart'
The plaintiff says she bought ceramic tiles for her bathroom from the defendant, but they ended up not matching because they were mismarked. The defendant says she’ll offer new tiles, but she won’t pay to have them reinstalled, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff should have noticed the colors didn’t match. The plaintiff says the defendant towed his truck after an accident, but he grossly overcharged him. He’s suing for his money back. The defendant says he already gave the plaintiff a huge break on his bill by not charging storage. The plaintiff says he gave the defendant a good faith deposit on a home he wanted to purchase, but then the bank bailed on the loan. The unsympathetic defendant won’t return the money, so he’s suing him. The defendant says the plaintiff’s loan was denied, and deposits aren’t refundable. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 545'Upsetting Her Mother', 'Cutting Out a Caretaker' & 'Lazy Landscaping'
The plaintiff says the defendant is her daughter, and she abandoned her own mother at an apartment they rented and left her on the hook. She’s suing for rent and a loan. The defendant says her mother owes her for bills and food, not the other way around. Then, the plaintiff says she agreed to co-sign a loan with the defendant to bring her home up to code, but the defendant backed out and got a reverse mortgage. She’s suing for the fees she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff is her caregiver and she’s an opportunistic scammer who was already paid. Plus, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to do landscaping work and paid him in advance, but he didn’t finish the job. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says he did a lot of work on the vindictive plaintiff’s yard, and his books say the account is at zero. He’s countersuing for defamation and harassment. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 544'Pooping Out On a Puppy Deal', 'Ticking Off a Tenant' & 'Not Following The Law'
The plaintiff says she worked with the defendant, and she introduced her co-plaintiff so their dogs could breed. She claims they were each supposed to get a puppy, but the defendant didn’t follow through, so they’re suing. The defendant says the plaintiff wanted to mate a female pup with its father, and she said she refused to give them a dog so she could protect the litter. They’re countersuing for pain and suffering. The plaintiff says she moved out of the defendant’s neglected, dilapidated apartment, but he won’t return her security deposit. She’s suing for double damages. The defendant says the plaintiff opened a can of worms because she and her son trashed the place. He’s countersuing for damages. The plaintiff says she bought her son a hoverboard from the defendant’s store. The state law says her son was too young to use it, so she tried to return it, but the defendant refused. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the law applies to another state. He said he made it clear that he only issues store credit, not refunds. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 543'Going Overboard', 'Causing a Tenant To Be Wet and Bothered' & 'Bending a Customer Out Of Shape'
The plaintiff says she and the defendant were roommates, but things didn’t work out with the temperamental defendant. She’s suing for the value of her belongings after the defendant threw them out on the street. The defendant says the plaintiff is lying. She alleges her former friend stole her items and donated them, so she’s countersuing for their worth. Then, the plaintiff says she stored belongings in the basement of the two-family home her mother rents, but they got wet in a rainstorm. The defendant, who also lives there, is the only person who could have left the windows open, so she’s suing him for compensation. The defendant says the plaintiff isn’t his tenant, and he denies that there are water issues in the basement. Plus, the plaintiff says he was driving his restored Cadillac and it was T-boned, so he took it to the defendant for repair. He says the defendant parked it on the street and got three tickets, and also failed to fix it properly. He’s suing for part of the repair costs and the tickets. The defendant says he did straighten the frame, and the plaintiff waited too long to pick it up, so the tickets are the plaintiff’s fault. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 542'Getting Carried Away Over a Car', & 'Throwing It All Away'
The plaintiff says the defendant is his ex-girlfriend, and he helped her get a leased car. He claims she crashed the vehicle and pocketed the insurance money, but he’s the one responsible for the repairs. He’s suing her for the amount he has to pay. The defendant says the insurance check got stolen and the plaintiff paid the repair shop on his own. The plaintiff says he rented space in the defendant’s warehouse, and the man let people in who ransacked the place. In addition, the defendant tossed out his belongings, so he’s suing for the value. The defendant says the rental area was an open space. He claims the plaintiff stopped paying rent and abandoned his stuff. He’s countersuing for the cost of removing the plaintiff’s items. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 541'Being a Pane In The Glass', 'Being Doggone Stubborn', & 'Tempting a Tenant to Sue'
The plaintiff says she hired the defendant and paid her in full to install a new window. She claims it’s a scam company, because she still doesn’t have the window a year later. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says she ordered the custom window, but the wrong one arrived. She reordered another one, but the plaintiff wanted out of the deal. The defendant claims it’s not fair since she is out for a restocking fee and prep work. Then, the plaintiff says he came home from a weekend away to find his cat wrapped in a blanket on his porch, dead. He says the apologetic defendants admitted their two rescue dogs killed his cat, but then he reported the incident. He’s suing for cremation fees, the memoriam, and a new cat. The defendants say they don’t believe the cat was the defendant’s, and he’s trying to scam them. They say their dogs were investigated, and they never hurt a fly. They think a bobcat spotted in the neighborhood must have attacked the poor cat. Plus, the plaintiff says she was a good tenant for the defendant, but now the woman is ripping her off by withholding her security deposit. She’s fighting back and suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff shortchanged her on rent and left the place a mess. She’s not returning 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
S1 Ep 540'Hey! Supervise Your Kid', 'Standing His Ground', & 'Being a Big Delayer'
The plaintiff says the defendant came to her salon with her kids and one of them broke her iPad. She’s suing for the cost to replace it. The defendant says her children and the plaintiff’s daughter were all playing, and there’s no proof the defendant’s child was responsible. Then, the plaintiffs say they have a mold remediation company, and the defendant refuses to pay for a storage pod they rented for him when his basement needed work. They’re suing for what they’re owed. The defendant claims he was told the storage fees were much less than the bill he got, so he refuses to be gouged. Plus, the plaintiff says she agreed to move into an apartment the defendant, a broker, had offered. She says the moving day kept being put off, so she’s had to find another place. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant says he found a suitable place, but the plaintiff changed her mind. He says 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
S1 Ep 539'Control That JunkYard Dog', 'Being Rough Around The Edges' & 'Taking On a Tenant'
The plaintiff says her neighbor’s dog lunged at her and ripped her coat. The defendant refuses to cover the cost of the coat, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff is a horrible neighbor who taunts her dog and even tried to kick his dog as she walked by, so his pet was just defending himself. Then, the plaintiff says he bought a granite kitchen countertop from the defendant, but it felt rough, so he complained. He says the defendant told him that was the way it was supposed to be. The plaintiff says the sealant was wrong, so he’s suing. The defendant says he installed it correctly and even went to the plaintiff’s home to fix it but got stood up. He’s countersuing for lost time at work. Plus, the plaintiff says she rented a guesthouse from the defendant’s mother for 10 years, but her son succeeded in kicking her out after his mother died. She’s suing for her security deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff stopped paying rent when she was going through a nasty divorce, and that made his mother feel unsafe. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 538'Stopping Payments', 'A Carpet Caper' & 'Making a Grave Mistake'
The plaintiff says she and her husband agreed to rent a house from the defendant but changed their minds. They say the defendant promised to refund all their money, but he didn’t, so they’re suing. The defendant says he returned everything but the last payment, which is way more than most landlords would do. The plaintiff says she bought wall-to-wall carpeting from the defendant, but they brought the wrong color on they day they were going to install it, so she refused the delivery. She still doesn’t have the correct carpet, so she’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff did pick that carpet at the store but didn’t like it when it was delivered. He let her order three different carpets and she still isn’t satisfied. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to make a headstone for his father’s grave, but he made a mistake in the date of the engraving. It can’t be repaired, so he has no choice but to sue. The defendant says he sent over paperwork and the plaintiff approved everything. He claims it’s not his fault because the plaintiff signed off on it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 537'Missing The Money Shot' & 'Holding On Tight'
The plaintiff says she hired the defendant to photograph her wedding and create an album. She alleges it was a mess and he didn’t complete the job, so she’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the bride was a raving lunatic on her wedding day, and she complained that her guests didn’t look attractive in the pictures. Then, The plaintiff says she gave her landlord notice when she moved and left the place immaculate, but the defendant refuses to return her security deposit. She’s suing for all she’s owed. The defendant says he lowered the rent when the plaintiff lost her job and she never paid it back, so he took it from her security deposit. He’s countersuing for back rent. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 536'Running a Rottem-Rooming House', 'Tuning Out a Tenant' & 'Messing Up The Ink'
The plaintiff says he and his mother rented a place from the defendant, but it turned out to be an illegal rooming house full of drunks and criminals. He’s suing for a refund on the rent after he got kicked out for reporting the defendant. The defendant says the plaintiff swore like a sailor and was so out of control that he killed his own cat. Then, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendants, but nothing worked. When she complained, they left a vulgar message, so she moved out because she felt unsafe. She’s suing for what she’s out. The defendants say the plaintiff is annoying and moves from place to place trying to avoid paying rent. They deny owing anything, especially since she broke the lease. Plus, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to make T-shirts for a biker event, but almost all of them were defective and he wasn’t able to sell them. He’s suing for the maximum allowed. The defendant says he delivered the shirts, but the plaintiff waited 45 days to complain. He alleges it’s because the sales were slow and the plaintiff is trying to make up his losses. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 535'Excessive Snooping' & 'Cancelling On a Cook'
The plaintiff says the defendant is the property manager where he lives. He alleges the man is trying to get him to move out because he pays low rent, and he alleges the defendant is harassing him and enters his apartment without permission. He’s suing for $10,000. The defendant says he’s only doing his job, and he’s countersuing for $10,000 for harassment. Plus, the plaintiff says she and the defendant have done business for years. She claims the defendant hired her to cook for a big event, and she even hired staff and bought supplies, but then the defendant dumped her. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff flaked out on her at the last minute and failed to return phone calls, so she had to hire someone else. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 534'Being Cold', 'T-Boning His Way Into Court' & 'Put On Some Pants'
The plaintiff says she bought a pellet stove from the defendant, but it was an old and discontinued model that never worked. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the stove worked fine when she sold it, and they tested it before the plaintiff bought it. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant T-boned him while he was driving, and he suffered neck pain and had to go to the hospital by ambulance. He’s suing for the value of his car. The co-defendant says the plaintiff ran a red light and crashed into the co-defendant’s wife. They’re countersuing for the cost of the damages to their car. Plus, the plaintiff says he rented a room from the defendant, but he moved out because things were rocky. He’s suing for his security deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff was terrible and used to walk around the house in his underwear and left the bathroom a mess, so she used his deposit to clean it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 533'Having Extra Baggage', 'You Have No Right To Keep My Money' & 'Stealing a Friend's Canine'
The plaintiff says the defendant is a relative of his ex-girlfriend, and he alleges the defendant owes him luggage charges for extra bags he agreed to bring home from El Salvador. She hasn’t repaid him for the fees, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff brought a few items for her, but he’s only suing because he tried to date her and she turned him down. Then, the plaintiff says she was illegally charged fees when she worked for the defendant’s home health care agency. She alleges the defendant wasn’t licensed and shouldn’t have collected the fees, so she’s suing for her money back. The defendant says the plaintiff signed an agreement that allowed the defendant to take a commission. She’s countersuing for unpaid fees. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant is her former friend. She claims she asked her ex-pal to babysit her dog, but now she refuses to return the pet. She’s suing for what she spent to buy the dog. The defendant says the plaintiff’s dog ran away when someone left her door open. She’s countersuing for defamation. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 532'Being a Bad Boss' & 'Rough Seas With a Customer'
The plaintiff says she worked with the defendant at his insurance company, but he’s stiffing her on her wages and commissions. She claims he harassed her, and she suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says he paid the plaintiff and never harassed her. He insists she must have been happy because she gained 25 pounds while she worked there. He’s countersuing for overpayment. The plaintiff says he brought his boat to the defendant’s boat yard to have the engine repaired, but the defendant ripped him off and did bad work. He says he refuses to be scammed and is suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says he repaired everything as he was supposed to and insists the plaintiff just has a bad attitude. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 531'Getting Under An Ex's Skin', 'Muffing Up a Move' & 'Ticking Off a Tenant'
The plaintiff says she used to date the defendant. She claims he broke in, knocked her down, and stole her TV and phone. She’s suing him for what she’s owed. The defendant says the TV was his, and he claims she threw her phone at him. He’s countersuing for hardship and wasted time. The plaintiff says she hired the defendant’s company to move her, but she claims the guys were drunk and tossed her belongings around like they didn’t care. She also says they stole items. She’s suing for the damaged items. The defendant says the plaintiff was abusive to her movers and even tried to push one of her guys down the stairs. The plaintiff says she moved out of the roach-infested apartment she rented from the defendant. She’s suing because she had to throw out all her furniture because of the bugs. The defendant says the plaintiff moved out with no notice, and she denies there were any roaches. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 530'Landscaping Mafia', 'Skimming On Security' & 'Being Sticky-Fingered'
The plaintiff says he was contracted to do landscaping for the defendant and did a great job. The check he was paid with bounced, and he claims the defendant told him he was with the mafia and threatened him when he tried to collect. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff did a lousy job and his nephew wrote the check off a closed account. The plaintiff says she rented a four-bedroom home from the defendants and left the place immaculate when she moved out. They’re refusing to return her security deposit, so she’s suing for every penny she’s owed. The defendants say the plaintiff moved out late, broke doors, and damaged the bathroom, so they had to use some of the deposit for repairs. The plaintiff says her friend stole her credit card and used it for unauthorized purchases. She’s suing for the money back. The defendant says the plaintiff gave her the card at the veterinarian’s office because her dog was vomiting blood. The plaintiff scammed the credit card company and told them the card was stolen, and they refunded her money. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 529'Being a Nasty Neighbor', 'Missing It' & 'Take This Car Back'
The plaintiff says the defendant is her neighbor, and they don’t get along. She says she tried to get an order of protection because the woman and her dog harass her and her dog mercilessly. She’s suing for the harassment. The defendant says the plaintiff was a nightmare who would start confrontations and videotape her through her windows. The plaintiffs say they hired the defendant to do a house inspection for a home they were buying and he said it looked fine. Turns out the home’s roof was shot and the oil tank was rotted. They’re suing for what it will cost them to fix the problems. The defendant says he listed all the items, and they’re grasping at straws. The plaintiff says he bought a car from the defendant, but he pulled a switcheroo and dumped on old car on him. He says the defendant threatened him, and he wants his money back. The defendant says he sold a perfectly good car with a warranty, and he’s getting nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 528'Being Two Payment Shy', 'Failing an Old Friend' & 'Not Scoring With a neighbor'
The plaintiff says she owned two clothing stores and the defendant bought one. She alleges the defendant stopped making payments, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff promised to mentor her, and she never did a thing to help her. She’s countersuing for breach of contract. The plaintiff says he and the defendant have been friends for 25 years. He did some painting and contract work for the defendant but wasn’t paid, so he’s suing her. The defendant says the plaintiff was aggressive with her, even after she let him live in her house, so she cut ties with him. She’s countersuing for damages caused by the plaintiff. The plaintiff says her car was parked outside her house and the defendant broke her windshield with a ball. She hasn’t been reimbursed for the damage, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says he was playing ball, but it never hit the windshield. He denies breaking it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 527'Muffing Up a Move', 'Walking Out On a Wedding Planner' & 'Conning a Kid'
The plaintiff says he rented an apartment from the defendant, but she got angry and booted him out when he asked if he could move his nephew in after his roommate died. He’s suing for the security deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff up and moved without notice, left the place a mess, and failed to pay the last month’s rent. She says she owes him nothing. The plaintiff says she decorated the wedding hall for the plaintiff’s wedding, but the bride complained that her guests didn’t like the reception. The plaintiff says she was just the decorator, not the wedding coordinator, so she needs to be paid and is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff was the coordinator and did a miserable job. She refuses to pay her anything more. She’s countersuing for missing décor. The plaintiff says he and his son were hired by the defendant to gather signatures so the defendant could be on the ballot. He claims they worked tirelessly and the defendant stiffed them. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says he’s never even met the plaintiff, only his son. He says he paid the son in full, so he doesn’t know what the father is suing for. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 526'Causing a Doggy Dilemma', 'Ruining a Relationship' & 'Slipping Into Gear'
The plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-boyfriend, and they got a dog named Daisy together. She says he still has the dog, but he’s toxic and aggressive with the poor dog. She fears for her pet, so she’s suing for $500 or the return of her dog. The defendant says he adopted Daisy from the pound and saved her life, and she’s his dog. He’s countersuing for gas, lost wages, and medical bills. The plaintiff says the defendant called her crying because he got arrested and couldn’t make bail. As a longtime family friend, she paid for it, and now he’s disappeared. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says he did landscaping work for the plaintiff, so he owes nothing. The plaintiff says she bought a clunker of a car from the conniving, unscrupulous defendants, who tried to tell her the car problems were her fault. She’s suing for her money back. The defendants says the transmission tank was overflowing with oil, which ruined the car. They say she’s the one who did it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 525'Dismissing a Daughter', 'Carpet Trouble' & 'Trailblazing His Way into Court'
The plaintiff says the defendant is her father, and he owes her money. It’s painful, but she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff offered to help him out, and it’s ridiculous that she’s suing him because he thought the money was a gift. He’s countersuing for slander. The plaintiff says he bought wall-to-wall carpeting from the defendants for his apartment, but the colors started to fade from beige to purple. The defendants won’t do anything, so he’s suing for a refund. The defendants say the plaintiff used a cleaner on it, and he damaged it. The plaintiff says the defendant deceived him by selling him a damaged truck that needs to a ton of repairs. He’s suing the used car shark for the state max. The defendant says the plaintiff bought an older car with a lot of miles, and he offered to have his mechanic take a look, 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
S1 Ep 524'Pilfering A Painting', 'Dangerous Landlording' & 'Taking Advantage
The plaintiff says the defendant is his younger brother. He alleges the defendant stole a valuable Marc Chagall painting from their father that the plaintiff was supposed to sell. He’s suing for $5,000 for the theft. The defendant says he and his brother haven’t had a relationship in 30 years. He says the painting is a fake and is worth nothing. The plaintiff says he rented an uninhabitable apartment from the sketchy defendant, and he can’t get his money back, so he’s suing. The defendant says he installed new appliances and the plaintiff walked away and broke the lease. He’s countersuing for rent owed. The plaintiff says she’s an author who rented a party space for her novel’s prerelease event. She accidentally paid for it twice and the defendant refuses to return the money, so she’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff didn’t meet the food and bar minimum, and the plaintiff actually 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
S1 Ep 523'Dissing a Dad', 'Causing a Weedy Big Problem' & 'Not Holding It In'
The plaintiff says he bought a car for the defendant, his daughter, and put it in his name. He claims she got into an accident and pocketed the insurance money, so he’s suing her to teach her a lesson. The defendant says the plaintiff bought the car as a gift, and she paid for the insurance. She claims the new woman in her dad’s life is just money hungry, and that’s why he’s suing. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to power wash his front walkway, remove the weeds, and fill in the cracks with sand. He alleges the defendant didn’t complete the work after he was paid in full, so he and his wife are suing for a refund. The defendant says he told the plaintiffs the weeds would grow back because the pavers weren’t installed correctly. The plaintiff says the defendant was her roommate. She claims he smoked in the house, stiffed her on rent, and peed on the rug in his room for some reason. She’s suing for the repairs and unpaid rent. The defendant says the plaintiff constantly had sex with her boyfriend on the couch. He alleges the plaintiff’s family members and their pets are to blame for the pee. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 522'Causing a Little Accident', 'Yelling Cut' & 'Running Away With The Rent'
The plaintiff says she was driving her Mercedes to work when the defendant ran a red light because she was looking at her phone. Not only that, her insurance was expired. She’s suing for what she’s owed for repairs. The defendant says she was going slowly to turn and the plaintiff ran into her. The plaintiff says the defendant hired him to shoot his rap video. He sent him an edited copy, but the defendant is refusing to pay him. He’s suing for what’s he’s owed. The defendant says the video was good, but he asked for changes and the plaintiff freaked out. He says he doesn’t owe because the product isn’t what he wanted. The plaintiff says the defendant is his ex-girlfriend. He claims she pocketed his share of the rent and never gave it to the landlord, so they got evicted. He alleges she also got him arrested and stole his belongings, so he’s suing. The defendant says her ex put his hands on her and he violated an order of protection. She denies owing him anything. She’s countersuing for stolen belongings and pain and suffering. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 521'Having Vicious Propensities', 'Setting Off a Sister' & 'Being Fishy'
The plaintiff says one of the defendant’s dogs lifted the latch on her gate with his snout, got into her yard, and attacked her elderly dog. The dog then bit a neighbor, and her dog needed emergency vet care. The defendant won’t pay for it, so she’s suing. The defendant says the dogs aren’t hers, and the plaintiff’s gate wasn’t closed. She claims the plaintiff is just trying to milk her for extra money. The plaintiff says the defendant is her sister and they lived together until they got into a fight. Her sister told the plaintiff she could leave her belongings behind until she found a new place, but then she tossed them all on the street. Items got ruined in the rain, so she’s suing her sister for their value. The defendant says she gave her sister lots of chances to pick up her abandoned things before she tossed them in the garbage. The plaintiff says she met the defendant on a dating app and he owes her money. She’s suing him out of principle. The defendant says the plaintiff stayed with him when she got out of jail, and she agreed to pay him rent. He claims the money she gave him was to cover that. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 520'Ripping Off a Radio Star,' 'Being an Under-payer' & 'Being Unfair'
The plaintiff says he worked on the defendant’s radio show for two years before he quit because he was being abused and embarrassed on the air. He’s suing for outstanding pay. The defendant says the plaintiff was just a recurring guest who promoted items. He asserts he never promised to pay him. The plaintiff says he’s a jack of all trades hired by the defendant to do some work around her home. He claims she’s stiffing him for most of the money owed, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff did a bad job and never gave her hourly rate. She’s countersuing for storing the plaintiff’s rototiller. The plaintiff says the defendant is a money-hungry landlord. He’s suing her for money he claims she owes him for a security deposit and punitive damages. The defendant says the plaintiff refused a rent increase, so she had to evict him. She alleges he ruined her wood floors, and she’s countersuing for unpaid rent and damages. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices