The People’s Court Podcast

First, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to edit a book she wrote about her life, but the woman changed it so much it was almost unrecognizable. She also claims the defendant put the book on Amazon so the money goes to her account. She’s suing for all she’s out, plus emotional distress. The defendant says she published the book on Amazon, which splits the profits with the author, not her. The manuscript was in bad shape, and she’s countersuing for lost wages. Then, the plaintiff says she rented a room in the defendant’s house, but she had to move out early when her sister had a medical emergency in another state. The defendant refuses to return the plaintiff’s prepaid rent, so she’s suing to get it back. The defendant says the plaintiff moved out in the middle of the night and left a nasty note, and she doesn’t think she deserves any money back. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant’s dog leaped at him and bit his testicle when he walked into a store, then the man threw him out. EMTs brought him to several doctors and he was in pain for months. He’s suing for medical bills and pain and suffering. The defendant says the plaintiff was arguing loudly with a woman in front of his store and then came into his store. He says his dog was friendly, and the man started kicked the glass doors. Then, the plaintiff says he brought his car to the defendant’s shop for a new alternator, but the man failed to disconnect the battery while he worked and the car caught fire. He’s suing for the money he’s out. The defendant says he did take out the battery, and an issue with the fuel line caused a small fire, so he did nothing wrong. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she and the defendant share a grandson. She offered to sell the defendant a truck she had, but the plaintiff still owes the balance, so she’s suing her. The defendant says she and the plaintiff are now enemies over the state of the truck. She’s countersuing for the money she has had to put into the vehicle. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is his ex-wife. They remained friendly, so he loaned her some money when things were tight. She hasn’t repaid him, though, so he’s suing. The defendant says she had an agreement to work off the debt by driving her ex and his girlfriend to appointments. She claims she’s paid up. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he brought his laptop to the defendant for repair, but he’s had nothing but trouble since. Now it won’t even turn on and he’s lost all his data, so he’s suing for the state maximum. The defendant says the plaintiff doesn’t understand basics about software updates, and he claims the man is simply rude. He denies owing anything. Then, the plaintiff says she rented a room in the defendant’s house, but she moved out because no one ever cleaned it and it smelled like urine. Now the defendant won’t return her security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff got into a physical fight with her ex-girlfriend and the cops had to be called. He gave her a notice to vacate and she stopped paying rent. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant filed false accusations against her and it put her job in jeopardy. She says you can’t just go around making things up, so she’s suing the defendant for $5,000. The defendant says she and the plaintiff grew up together. She alleges the plaintiff is harassing her and making her life miserable, so she’s countersuing for $8,000. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is her neighbor and they used to be friendly, but she claims his unleashed dog attacked her pet. Her dog was injured and broke a tooth, and she’s out a lot of money in vet bills, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff’s dog bit his dog on the nose, and that’s how her dog’s tooth broke. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he bought a condo in the defendant’s building and put down a deposit to use the freight elevator. The defendant is accusing him of scratching the brass door frame and won’t return the deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff renovated the condo and violated multiple rules and caused damages, so he’s not getting the deposit back. He’s countersuing for legal fees and damages. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant showed up to tow his car, but the man started it and drove it onto his flatbed. Oil leaked everywhere and the motor is ruined, so the plaintiff is suing for the cost of a new engine. The defendant says the plaintiff’s car was already in engine failure and had 147,000 miles on it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she gave the defendant money for a trip for her granddaughter, and she asked about trip insurance in case her passport didn’t arrive. Sure enough, there was a snag at the passport office, but the defendant didn’t buy the insurance, so she’s suing her for a full refund. The defendant says she got an airline credit and is still chasing the hotel. She blames the plaintiff for not paying for expedited passport service. Then, the plaintiff says he rented a room in the defendant’s house in a gated community, but the man cut off his ability to order food during the pandemic. He ended up moving out, and the defendant had the nerve to keep his security deposit, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff broke his lease and moved out with no notice. He’s countersuing for 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

First, the plaintiff says he rented a room in his house to the defendant, but the man fell behind on rent and ended up in rehab for a drinking problem. The plaintiff doesn’t know what to do with the defendant’s abandoned possessions and needs the rent that’s owed, so he’s suing. The defendant says he went to rehab and moved in with his girlfriend, so he denies owing anything. He’s countersuing for his possessions. Then, the plaintiff says she gave the defendant a deposit on a bouncy castle for a party, but her car broke down and she had to cancel because she couldn’t afford both. She’s suing to get her deposit back. The defendant says he lost out on another party because of the cancellation. He offered a partial credit for a future party, but the plaintiff refused. He’s countersuing for the balance owed. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she met the defendant on a dating site and they hit it off. She thought they were the real deal, so she rented him a car, bought him airline ticket, and sent him money, but now he won’t pay her back. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff bought the plane ticket because he caught COVID and she felt bad for him. He denies owing anything. Then, the plaintiff says she rented a horrible house from the defendant that had a crumbling ceiling and no heat. She claims the defendant violated the law by renting this home out, so she’s suing to get her money back. The defendant says the plaintiff is exaggerating the damage because she’s looking for a payoff. He claims he offered to fix the ceiling, and he turned off the heat because the plaintiff asked him to. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she paid the defendant to train her in CPR certification so she could be an instructor, but he failed her. She claims he told her she could retake the course for free, but now he won’t return her calls. She’s suing for the cost of the class and textbooks. The defendant says he didn’t fail the plaintiff, and he claims he’s gone out of his way to help her. Then, the plaintiff says she moved out of the defendants’ condo after being an excellent tenant for five years. Now they’re keeping her security deposit, but the pictures of the damage they claim were taken in another unit, not hers. She’s suing for her money back. The defendants say the condo was a disaster when she left, so they were within their rights to keep half 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

The plaintiff says she was hired to style the defendant’s office and bedroom. She claims the job was 95% complete when the defendant hired someone else to finish the job. She’s suing for what she’s still owed. The defendant says the plaintiff botched the job and splattered paint everywhere. She’s countersuing for the amount she paid to have the job corrected. The plaintiff says the defendant’s dogs attacked her dogs unprovoked, and she’s suing for the vet bills. The defendant says there’s no way the dogs got out, and they were still chained to their doghouses when she got home. She insists it’s a case of mistaken identity. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says he rented out space in his garage for the defendant to park his scooter, but he didn’t pay for five months. He then agreed to buy the defendant’s scooter, but it was junk and didn’t work. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says he paid the plaintiff $100 a month and then put the scooter up for sale. He claims it always worked fine when he had it. The plaintiffs say they rented an apartment and the defendant is going back on his word about their security deposit. They’re suing for the return of their hard-earned money. The defendant says the plaintiffs stayed in the apartment after the lease expired, so he kept the deposit. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he put down a deposit on a male Bengal kitten from the defendant, but the cat turned out to be female. The plaintiff says he specifically wanted a male, so he’s suing for his money back. The defendant says the plaintiff picked out a male, but the kitten unfortunately died. He claims he referred the plaintiff to another breeder. Plus, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to install a specific braking system on his vintage car, but the guy pulled a switcheroo and installed a cheaper version. He’s suing for his money back. The defendant claims the plaintiff agreed to the cheaper system and even came back for an adjustment. He has no idea why he’s being sued. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she used to date the defendant, and he owes her for a bed she purchased for him. Now that they’ve broken up, he’s trying to weasel out of paying her back, so she’s suing him. The defendant says he paid the plaintiff back when they were still together, so he can’t understand why she’s suing. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant’s daughter knocked down her daughter and the defendant stood by and did nothing. She and her daughter are suing for assault and pain and suffering. The defendants say the plaintiff falsely accused the daughter of theft, and now they’re no longer friends. They’re countersuing for missing belongings, lost wages, 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

First, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to fix her gutters and he subcontracted the job out. The new person told her the gutters were fine and only needed a minor repair. She claims the defendant cashed her check and did no work, so she’s suing for her money back. The defendant says his worker was scared by a squirrel nest on the roof, which the plaintiff did not remove, so he claims he owes nothing. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-boyfriend. She says she co-signed a car loan and even gave him the down payment because he has terrible credit. Now he won’t pay her back, so she’s suing for what she’s out. The defendant says he was dating his now-wife and the plaintiff in a three-way relationship, and he says everyone contributed, so he doesn’t owe anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she was hired to photograph the defendant’s engagement and wedding, and now the woman is trying to back out of the deal. The plaintiff even photographed the engagement already, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff was unprofessional and getting the photos was a hassle. She denies owing anything. Then, the plaintiff says she runs a day care and the defendant’s kids attended for a few months and then were pulled out suddenly. She says her facility requires two weeks’ notice and she got none, so she’s suing for the outstanding balance. The defendant says one of the teachers pushed his child to the ground and allowed other kids to trample him, so he removed his children and refuses to pay another cent. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he became friends with the defendant at work, but it turns out the guy’s a scammer and a con artist. He loaned him some cash, but the defendant refuses to repay him, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff loaned him money and he repaid him the following week in cash. He denies owing anything and is countersuing for defamation of character Then, the plaintiff says she and the defendant were like brother and sister and they bonded over a love for antiques. They fell out, and now the defendant won’t pay the plaintiff for installing a security system for him at his business, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff didn’t charge rent when she was a vendor at his shop, and she left one day with the security system, so he doesn’t owe a thing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she parked her car on the street and it was towed. She fought the ticket and won, and it turned out that the defendant’s driveway she parked in front of was illegal. He had no right to have her car towed, so she’s suing for damages. The defendant says he bought the house 13 years ago and the driveway was already there. He claims the plaintiff blocked his driveway for five days, so he finally called the police. He’s countersuing for aggravation. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant hired her to be chief of staff at his sports entertainment agency, but he made her feel uncomfortable when he lost his cool and said vulgar things. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff left him high and dry, and claims this is nothing but a money grab. He’s countersuing for tortious interference. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she was hired by the defendant to provide makeup services for her vow renewal. The defendant canceled two weeks before the event because her godsister gifted her with makeup services. The defendant broke the contract, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff was in over her head and even wanted her to buy some of the makeup. Then, the plaintiff says he and the defendant rented a room together, but they didn’t get along and the guy falsely accused him of being a racist and moved out. He’s suing him for his share of the rent. The defendant says the plaintiff doesn’t understand where he’s coming from, and he denies owing him any money. He’s countersuing for loss of security deposit and inconvenience. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her older brother, and he works on air conditioning systems. She says she hired him to fix her furnace and he made unnecessary repairs, so she wants her wasted money back. The defendant says he replaced the stuff his sister insisted on, and he can’t believe he’s being sued. Then, the plaintiff says she rented the defendant’s catering hall for a wedding reception. A month later, the defendant told her she was moving the party’s location because she was having problems with the city. The new location was a basement, so she asked for her deposit back. The defendant refused, so she’s suing. The defendant says she was ready to provide catering services, and the deposit is not refundable. She’s countersuing for the outstanding contract and defamation. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she rented a duplex apartment from the defendants. She claims they ignored a damaged gutter, which allowed critters to get into the attic and keep her up all night. She claims they invented fake damages, and she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendants say the plaintiff broke her lease, and they sent her a list of the damages. They deny owing her any money. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to take in her daughter’s prom dress, but he cut it up and changed the whole style. The dress was ruined and she had to buy a new one, so she’s suing for a full refund. The defendant says he’s been sewing for 59 years and did exactly what the plaintiff’s daughter had asked for. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her sister, who gave the plaintiff one of her kidneys 10 years ago. No matter how selfless that was, the defendant owes the plaintiff money for babysitting, a loan, and her share of a hotel room, so she’s suing her. The defendant says her sister is being petty and cheap, and she denies owing anything. Then, the plaintiff says she met the defendant through an online dating app and they were together for a year and a half. She claims she loaned him money for his mortgage and then he ghosted her. She also found out he was seeing someone else, and she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff told him the money was a gift and she only sued once he started seeing someone else. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant, a lawyer, to represent him in a case against his neighbor about a noisy air conditioner. The man took his money and never did a thing, so he’s suing for his money back. The defendant says the erratic plaintiff never gave him a chance to complete the work. He refuses to give him a refund and is countersuing for harassment Then, the plaintiff says the defendant watched his cat for a week, and he left specific instructions on which food to feed him. He says the defendant gave his cat vegan food, and the cat died one day after the plaintiff returned home, so he’s suing. The defendant says he’s not responsible for the cat’s death, and he’s 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

The plaintiff says she dated the defendant and paid for all sorts of things for him. She says the slickster always promised to pay her back, but he never did. She’s suing to get back what she’s owed. The defendant says they both bought things for each other, and any money was a gift. The plaintiff says the defendant was his tenant, but the man flooded the place so he didn’t renew the lease. He also says the tenant snuck out in the middle of the night and trashed the place, so he’s suing for the cost of damages. The defendant says the plaintiff is making up the damages and even stole his security deposit. He’s countersuing for money he’s still owed. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she overpaid rent to the defendant, but the woman refuses to give it back, even after she took care of her grandparents. The defendant says she provides crisis housing and the plaintiff rented a room but didn’t pay in full. She also alleges the plaintiff didn’t show up for work to care for the defendant’s grandparents. The plaintiff says his car was towed to the defendant’s shop and then his PlayStation 5 went missing from the trunk. He also says the defendant won’t let him see the security tape, so he’s suing for the value of the PS5. The defendant says the plaintiff came to clean out the car because it was totaled, and then he called the next day to say the PS5 was missing. He denies anything was stolen. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to look after his two dogs, but she lost one of them. She claimed the dog got out after seeing a bunny and chased it. He still hasn’t found his beloved pet, so he’s suing for $3,500. The defendant says it wasn’t her fault the dog bolted and she did offer to help him look. She’s countersuing for the dog-sitting fees and defamation. The plaintiff says he loaned the defendant money and she promised to pay him back and never did. He also alleges she stole his debit card and went on a spending spree. He’s suing for he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff wanted a relationship with her, but she wasn’t interested and even had to call the cops on him once. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to build her some shelves and cabinets. She paid him thousands of dollars, but he never did the work. He told her he wouldn’t complete the work unless the plaintiff slept with him, and then he slashed her tires. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant says the plaintiff sprayed graffiti on his truck and kicked his fenders. He denies slashing the tires, and he’s countersuing for all he’s out. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant vandalized her car with magic markers, covering it with vulgar words and images. The defendant is refusing to pay for the damages, so she’s suing her for the cost of a new paint job. The defendant says the plaintiff called her and threatened to have the kids arrested. She claims they used washable markers and insists her daughter didn’t cause any damage Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her neighbor and he agreed to split the cost of a fence with her. She claims he reneged on the deal, so she’s suing him for what she’s owed. The defendant says he agreed to share the cost of a vinyl fence and paid for it, but the plaintiff put up a more expensive block wall, which he can’t afford. He claims she’s the one who broke the deal. He’s countersuing because the plaintiff used an unlicensed installer and his side looks terrible. Then, the plaintiff says the defendants gave him two cats and then stole one of them back right off the street. He says his kids love the cat, so he’s suing for the return of his pet or $500. The defendants say the cat is theirs and has always been. They’re countersuing for 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

First, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to fix his central air, and he replaced the condenser. The air would never shut off, but after a few months, the problem was finally fixed. He’s suing for the extra utility bills. The defendant says the plaintiff’s heater was malfunctioning and causing the problem. He denies any responsibility for the additional costs. Then, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant. Now that she’s moved out, the defendant has come up with all sorts of excuses for not returning her security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff changed the locks, left trash behind, and stiffed her on some of the rent. She’s countersuing for 10 months of late fees. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he went to a dog-friendly restaurant with his two huskies and the defendant’s dog charged them. He says her dog bit his finger during the fight and the defendant promised to pay for his medical bills. She never did, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff’s dogs were misbehaving and approached her table, so her dog defended himself. She says she owes nothing. Then, the plaintiff says her upstairs neighbor, the defendant, poured cocoa powder into her air conditioner and fried it. The police saw the security footage and agreed it was intentional. Now the defendant won’t buy her a new unit, so she’s suing. The defendant says she bought sugar-free cocoa for her son, but he didn’t like it and he poured it out the window so she wouldn’t find out. She’s countersuing for plumbing costs 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

First, the plaintiffs say they had to postpone their wedding because of COVID, so the defendant told them they could use the flower deposit they had given her for a future event. When they called to reschedule, the defendant had doubled her prices, so they’re suing for a full refund. The defendant claims the couple changed the flower arrangements, which added to the cost. Her deposits are nonrefundable, and she’s countersuing for the balance on the original contract. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant’s dog attacked her dog, which resulted in an injury and abscess that almost killed him. The insensitive defendant is trying to dodge responsibility, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff’s dog bit his dog first, so his dog was just defending himself. He’s 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

First, the plaintiff says the defendant has a bogus illegal sign in front of her house claiming parking isn’t allowed. The plaintiff’s car was towed and the company caused damages, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff parked and blocked her driveway, so the car was towed. Then, the plaintiff says she went to the defendants’ establishment to get her eyebrows shaped, but they botched the job. One brow is too big and the other droops. She’s suing for the state max for all she’s out. The defendants say they did everything humanly possible, but the plaintiff is impossible to please. They’re countersuing for lost work. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her boyfriend’s buddy, who was in jail and asked her to cash his stimulus check. She said she would do it for $250, but then he claimed it was cashed illegally. She’s suing for the money the back deducted from her account. The defendant says the plaintiff stole his check and he’s countersuing her. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to make a carnival-themed dress for her 21st birthday, and the woman tried on her dress and posted a picture of her in it. She’s suing for the cost of the costume and a photo shoot. The defendant admits she might have overstepped by putting on the dress, but she wanted to demonstrate it with the headdress. She’s countersuing for unpaid work. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she and the defendant agreed to share the cost of a fence on property they shared. She says the defendant changed her mind after the work had already started and now refuses to pay her portion. The plaintiff is suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says she agreed to split the cost if the fence was nice on both sides, but that’s not what happened. She says she won’t pay for an ugly fence. Then, the plaintiff says he rented space on the defendant’s property to store his lawn mower, but a tree fell on it and damaged it. He asked the defendant to make a claim on her insurance, but she refused, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff moved the mower from its original spot and it wasn’t on her property when the tree hit it. She denies owing anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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