The People’s Court Podcast

The plaintiff says she bought a puppy from the defendant, but the dog was so sick it had to be euthanized six days later. She’s suing for vet bills and pain and suffering. The defendant claims the vet says the puppy was fine for days until the plaintiffs gave the dog a bath. He claims the puppy maybe inhaled something in the bath and got sick. The plaintiff says her son is the defendant. He bought a car from her and failed to pay, so she’s suing. The defendant claims she signed the title over to him and says she couldn’t use it anyway. He’s countersuing for emotional distress. The plaintiffs say they signed a one-year lease with the defendant, but she was a nightmare landlord. They had no hot water in winter and had to move out. Now she won’t return their security deposit, so they’re suing. The defendant says the plaintiffs left her high and dry, and she had to have everything deep cleaned because they were smokers. 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 her onetime friend and roommate. She claims her former friend gave away her five cats and carriers without her permission, so she’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff had 14 cats when Hurricane Sandy hit, so she was helping her out by taking in the five cats. The plaintiff says he agreed to rent a room in the defendant’s house because she seemed nice. Four days later, she changed the locks and even threatened him, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff gave her the runaround about paying rent, threatened her, and violated the house rules, so she locked him out. The plaintiff says the defendants crashed their car into her parked car and then her aunt’s house. They claim their brakes failed, but their insurance isn’t paying up, so she’s suing for the extra repair costs. The defendants say the plaintiff was already paid by the insurance, so they don’t know why she’s suing. 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 they moved in together. She rented a car for him, but then she found out he was having a baby with another woman. He hasn’t repaid her for the car, so she’s suing. The defendant claims he put a down payment on the rental because they planned a trip, and he insists he owes nothing. The plaintiff says the defendant is his younger brother, who called him from jail after he got arrested. The other defendant is his brother’s girlfriend, who hit him up for bail money. He loaned them bail money and sold them an engagement ring, but they still owe for it. The defendant says he’s paid back half the loan, but he and his older brother have a rocky relationship. The plaintiff says she pawned valuable jewelry at the defendant’s shop, but when she went back to retrieve the items a few days later, he claimed they were missing. She went back again and the shop was shut down for good, so she’s suing for the value of the missing goods. The defendant says he moved location because of a leak in the store and claims the plaintiff didn’t have the money to get her things. 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 her father. She claims he borrowed her car and returned it to her with damage and failed to tell her. She’s suing for repairs, dad or no dad. The defendant says he got a flat tire while driving her car and bought two new tires. He insists he owes nothing and did not damage the vehicle. The plaintiff says the defendant is her loudmouth former landlord who’s stealing her security deposit. She needs her money to pay rent, so she’s suing. The defendant says he met the plaintiff at a bar and helped her out by renting her a cottage. He claims she trashed it by smoking and left early. He’s countersuing for additional repairs. The plaintiff says she met the defendant at church and loaned him money to attend a funeral out of town. He still hasn’t repaid her, so she’s suing him. The defendant says the plaintiff offered the money, and they never discussed repayment. 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 the brother of her co-plaintiff. She claims he owes them all sort of money for moving expenses, gas, and a tour of Graceland. They’re suing to be repaid. The defendant says he covered all the bills when he lived with them, and there’s no way he owes them a penny. The plaintiff says the defendant is her on-again, off-again ex, who borrowed her car and wrecked it. Her ex promised she would give her a down payment for another car and never did, so she’s suing for $3,000. The defendant says she gave her ex $500 to cover it, and she insists the accident was just a fender bender. The plaintiff says he and his stepfather rented a space from the defendant for 10 years to use as a fishing shop. It closed when his stepfather passed away, but now the defendant won’t return his security deposit, so he’s forced to sue. The defendant says the shop’s floors were worn and needed to be replaced, and the whole place smelled like live bait and needed to be cleaned. 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 stored her beat-up RV on her property and never paid for it. Even though the defendant claims she gave the plaintiff’s employee cash to cover the costs, the plaintiff thinks she’s lying, so she’s suing for the outstanding amount. The defendants say this is a misunderstanding and claim they have a check to prove they paid the storage bill. The plaintiff says he rented an apartment from the defendant, but there were rats running wild and the defendant refused to do anything about it. He moved out and is suing for an unreturned security deposit and the cost of a dress suit that rats ate. The defendant says the plaintiff made the rat story up because he couldn’t afford rent. The plaintiff says she brought her car to the defendant’s carwash and his worker drove her vehicle straight into another car. It was damaged and the airbags deployed, but the defendant refuses to pay for it, so she’s suing him. The defendant admits one of his employees tapped another car and said he’s offered to pay for the repairs. 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 was a nightmare landlord. She claims she even lost her job because of him, so she’s suing him for $5,000. The defendant says the plaintiff got into tussles with the other neighbors, and he had to have her arrested for stealing when she stopped paying rent. He’s countersuing for unpaid rent and lawyers’ fees. The plaintiff says she and the defendant were friends for years and planned to head to Miami for her birthday. She bought a plane ticket for the defendant, but she backed out. The plaintiff is suing for her money back, plus cancellation fees. The defendant claims she never fully agreed to go because she had to check with work first to get the time off. Her boss wouldn’t let her off, so she didn’t go. The plaintiff says she bought a 1997 car with 173,000 miles on in from the defendant. She claims she was shocked to find out it was unsafe after she took it to a mechanic. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant says the plaintiff test drove it, negotiated the price, and bought it, and then called a week later to say she didn’t want it. 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 and the defendant have been friends for 30 years. He claims this careless man left the plaintiff’s dog in the back yard. The dog got out, got hit by a car, and died. His friend said he’d pay for the vet bill, but he backed out, so he’s suing him. The defendant claims he was visiting the plaintiff, who he says told him not to leave the dog in the house when he went out because the dog wasn’t potty trained. He feels bad, but the dog escaped through a faulty gate. The plaintiff says the defendant is her neighbor, who she says helped her out by paying the back taxes on her house. She claims he then made a pass at her and she rebuffed him. He then tossed all her items out of the house and even got rid of her dog. She’s suing for the value of her items. The defendant claims the deal was he would get the house if she didn’t pay him back, and he says she abandoned her things. He’s countersuing for back rent, taxes, and utility bills. The plaintiff says the defendant plowed into her parked car during a snowstorm and promised to pay for the damages. She claims he then disappeared and changed his number, but she tracked him down. She wants her money, and she’s suing for it. The defendant says she’s taking advantage of him. He claims the accident was minor, and he’s countersuing for his damages. 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 her niece, the defendant, owes her for funeral costs after the plaintiff’s brother died. Her niece promised to repay her for months, but she’s out of patience. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says she’s hurt that a family member — her father’s own sister — would sue over a funeral. The plaintiff says she hired the defendant to build a patio on their 120-year-old farmhouse, but the drainage is all wrong. She claims she’s been calling him for two years to come fix it, but he refuses. She’s suing for repair costs. The defendant claims the plaintiff used salt on her patio and broke the rocks, and he denies he’s done anything wrong. He also claims the plaintiff has had run-ins with several contractors. The plaintiff says the defendant is her boyfriend’s aunt. She claims she paid the defendant to add her to the defendant’s car insurance policy, but she took the plaintiff off after an argument with her nephew. She’s suing after she got pulled over by state troopers. The defendant says the plaintiff never took the car out of her name to re-register it. She’s countersuing for false impersonation. 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 her sister, the defendant, stole money that was earmarked for her by their deceased father. She claims the defendant took her inheritance check to the bank, and sister or no sister, she’s suing her for every penny. The defendant and her husband say the plaintiff got her check and they want nothing to do with her. The plaintiff says she bought inferior furniture from the defendant, but he refuses to make good on it. She claims the bed even cracked in the middle of the night and she ended up on the floor, hurting her spine. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says he sent a repairman right away and even ordered a new bed leg from the manufacturer yet she’s still suing. The plaintiff says he rented a room from the defendant, but he had to move out because the environment was so hostile. He claims the defendant’s nephew threatened him. He’s suing for his security deposit , plus pain and suffering. The defendant says the plaintiff was a complete slob, so he kept the money to clean up the place. 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 asked the defendant to marry him and gave her a ring. Soon after, she said the father of her child was moving in with her because he had no home and they ended up breaking up. He wants the ring back, so he’s suing. The defendant alleges the plaintiff was a cheater who was still married when he proposed. She’s countersuing for pain and suffering. The plaintiff says he brought his 2002 Ford Explorer to the defendant’s car wash, but it came out of the machine with damage. When he complained, he says the defendant told him he wasn’t responsible because it looked like the broken part had been glued on. He’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant says the plaintiff caused a scene and swore at his employees. He claims the broken panel was already loose and caulked on. The plaintiff says she moved from Pittsburgh to New York and rented an apartment from the defendant. She claims the place was a disaster and should have been condemned for mold, bare sockets, and more. The defendant won’t return her money, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff and her daughter drove to New York, saw the place, and loved it. She claims the plaintiff is a loon who broke the lease, so she’s entitled to keep the money. 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 former fiancée, who he says turned out to be a liar. He claims he loaned her money to pay off her credit cards and she refuses to repay him, so he’s suing. The defendant says she’s still hurt over the breakup and insists he still texts her asking her to marry him. She denies owing him any money. The plaintiff says the defendant is his ex-girlfriend and mother of his daughter. He claims she owes him for thousands in utility bills, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff gave her permission to use the utilities and claims he’s only suing because she went after him for child support The plaintiff says the defendant towed her new car and scratched it up. The car dealership told the towing company they used the wrong type of truck, but the defendant won’t admit it. She’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant says he’s been in business for 27 years and has photos to prove he didn’t cause the damage. 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 her neighbor, who borrowed some speakers and promised to buy them. Now the woman is harassing her, threatening her with weapons, and banging on the door at all hours, so she’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff gave her the speakers and even called police on her. The plaintiff says he donated his car to the defendant’s charity and explained he needed to get permission from his parole officer to remove a device that proved he was sober before the car would start. He says the defendant didn’t wait and had the car crushed. Now the plaintiff owes thousands to replace the breathalyzer, so he’s suing. The defendant says he tows cars for charities and claims it’s up to the defendant to remove all his personal belongings before turning over the vehicle. The plaintiff says the defendants are her former landlords and they’re refusing to return her security deposit. She says she left the place as she found it, so she’s suing to get her money back. The defendants say the plaintiff left the apartment late, so they kept the deposit. They’re also now countersuing for repairs. 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 and the defendant were in a relationship, so he bought a car and put it in her name to save on insurance. He claims after they broke up, two goons showed up at his house demanding the keys. He’s making the car payments, so he’s suing. The defendant says she put the car on her credit card, so she’s the one who’s owed money. She’s countersuing for everything she’s out on the car, plus other items. The plaintiff is a home care nurse, and she says the defendant hired her to care for her parents. She claims it was difficult because she had to travel in the snow and cold. After two weeks, she quit because she hadn’t been paid. She’s suing for her wages. The defendant says she has nothing to do with her parents’ finances because they have a financial guardian. The plaintiff says the defendant is his wife. He claims she’s done everything from sleeping with his best friend to stabbing him in the neck. They’re divorcing, and he claims she stole $3,000 worth of his stuff, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff took his things with the police present, so she claims he’s making it up. 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 used to work for the defendant, who he claims turned out to be a maniac who assaulted him. He now has back issues from the attack, and he’s suing. The defendant claims he had to fire the plaintiff, who he says tried to take a company computer. He claims he had to block the lunatic plaintiff but didn’t assault him. The plaintiff says he rented an apartment to the defendant, but she was a nightmare tenant. He claims she made every excuse in the book to avoid paying her rent. He’s suing for rent, a broken refrigerator, and cleaning costs. The defendant says the lock on her door was faulty and she got robbed. She claims she’s up to date on rent and has no idea why she’s being sued. The plaintiff says he and the defendant have been friends for two decades, so he doesn’t want to sue him for breach of contract, but he says he’s owed $5,000 because of a botched plumbing job. The defendant says the plaintiff asked him to do extra work after he had already completed a bathroom. He’s suing for harassment and a hand truck. 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 her husband, who she claims up and left her out of the blue, stole her car, and stuck her with rent payments. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says he gave his wife every penny he made working seven days a week because she told him men had no rights in the U.S. and she’d call the police on him. The plaintiff says she shared an apartment with the defendant, and everything was fine at first. She claims the defendant stopped paying for anything and had the plaintiff arrested for battery, and now she owes the plaintiff thousands in utilities and rent, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff’s girlfriend moved in and they were supposed to split everything three ways, but that didn’t happen. She’s countersuing for unpaid rent. The plaintiffs say they bought a 100-year-old house from the defendants. They claim the defendants promised them the fireplaces and chimneys were in good working order, but they were actually fire hazards. They’re suing for the thousands it will cost them to make repairs. The defendants claim the plaintiffs had the home inspected and all the issues were resolved, so they don’t understand why they’re now suing nine months later. They deny owing anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant hired her to restore and convert an antique stove, but he paid her with a rubber check. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff coerced him into making expensive alterations, so he refuses to pay. The plaintiffs say the defendant is a groomer, who they claim cut their dog so badly they had to rush Nibbles to the vet with gashes. They’re suing for future vet bills from a leg injury. The defendant says the plaintiffs’ dog is aggressive and needs to be medicated before grooming. She also claims she paid for the dog’s initial vet bill. The plaintiff says she bought a car from her niece on a payment plan, but when she had two payments left, her niece snapped and called the cops on her to say it was stolen. She’s suing for what she paid. The defendant says her aunt was always late with the payments and she needed that money to take care of her children. 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 hired the defendant to pick her up after a medical procedure, but he went nuts and kicked her out of the car into the freezing cold while she was still woozy from anesthesia. She’s suing him for punitive damages and lost wages. The defendant claims it’s all a mixup because the plaintiff got into the wrong cab. The plaintiff says he gave the defendant money towards renting an apartment, but then his daughter passed away tragically and he was unable to come up with the funds for rent. He says the cold-hearted defendant refused to return his security deposit, so he’s suing. The defendant says he believed the plaintiff’s story, but he was double-crossed. The plaintiff says the defendant’s driver cut him off on a rainy night and he slid into a parked car. The defendant refuses to cover the damages, so the plaintiff is suing for the state maximum. The defendant says all his driver did was merge and the cops found no fault. 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 has a son with the defendant, and he has a daughter with another woman. The plaintiff claims she was going to take her son and his daughter on a Hawaiian cruise, but the defendant failed to reimburse her for his daughter’s portion of the trip, so she’s suing. The defendant says he paid almost $2,000 and never agreed to give her a certain amount. The plaintiff says he bought a car from the defendant, but he couldn’t register it because he never got the proper title. He left the vehicle on the defendant’s lot while he waited for the title, but he got the runaround. The defendant even tried to charge him for storage, so he’s suing him for a full refund. The defendant says the plaintiff told him he couldn’t take possession of the car for three months, so he’s entitled to storage fees, which he’s countersuing for. The plaintiff says there was an outdoor deck when he rented an apartment, but it had been knocked down by the time he moved in. He claims it took the nightmare landlord defendant nine months to build a new one, so he’s suing. The defendant says he told the plaintiff the deck was being replaced and claims he’s still owed rent. 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 met the defendant in the emergency room, and they ended up moving in together. She claims he pressured her for sex and ended up locking her out when she refused, so she’s suing. The defendant says he and the plaintiff had a relationship until she brought home another man, so he moved out and the landlord changed the locks. The plaintiffs say the defendant is their neighbor. They claim he kicked their car one day out of anger and dented it, causing damage, missed work, and pain and suffering, so they’re suing. The defendant says one of the plaintiffs pushed him into the car during an argument and the damage was minimal. The plaintiff says the defendant was her landlord. She claims he rented her place out before she was finished moving, and she found the new tenant lying on her couch and using her new furniture, so she’s suing for the value. The defendant says the plaintiff told him she had to move quickly, and he suspects it has to do with a criminal past. He claims she abandoned the furniture. 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’s suing the owner of a bar near her house. She claims a drunk driver plowed into her parked car, and she says the bar owner overserved the driver, so she’s suing for the cost of the totaled car. The defendant says the plaintiff has no proof of who hit her car, so she’s trying to extort him. The plaintiff says he bought a commercial printer from the defendant on eBay, but he never received it. Sure, he got a refund, but what he really wanted was the printer. He’s suing for the price of the item. The defendant says he realized the printer was broken, so he refunded the money, but the plaintiff began harassing him. The plaintiff says she had a TV satellite dish installed, but the defendant — her landlord — told her to take it down. She claims the hothead cut the wires and took it down himself, and so she had to pay a disconnection fee. She’s suing for the fee and emotional distress. The defendant claims the plaintiff didn’t pay the first month’s rent and says the dish put holes in his roof. 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 purchased a defective power steering pump for his car from the defendant, and he had to hire a mechanic for a new installation. He’s suing the defendant for the extra labor needed. The defendant argues she sent the first pump out to the manufacturer for inspection, and it came back with a clean bill of health. She refuses to pay for the unnecessary extra work. The plaintiff says he agreed to rent a room in the defendant’s apartment. He paid the deposit but then realized he wasn’t comfortable living there because the electricity had been shut off. He told the defendant and asked for a refund. She refused, so he’s suing the woman for the amount he is owed. The defendant insists she told the plaintiff about the electricity from the start, and when she refused to pay back the deposit, the plaintiff allegedly threatened her. The plaintiff says he purchased a hunk-of-junk used car from the defendant. It doesn’t have a good title, and he can’t get it registered. He’s suing the defendant for the cost of the car. The defendant argues that he told the plaintiff the car had some issues, and he signed the title over to him like he was supposed to. The defendant insists the plaintiff is just exaggerating the situation because he has buyer’s remorse. 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 had to hire an attorney to evict the defendant, who he claims is a professional rent scammer. He’s suing for the money he’s owed. The defendant says she doesn’t owe a thing. She’s countersuing for what she’s out. The plaintiff says he’s a paralegal, and he struck a bargain with the defendant: He’d handle the man’s bankruptcy in exchange for the defendant replacing his car engine. He never followed through, so he’s suing for the cost of the engine. The defendant says the plaintiff pretended to be a lawyer. He insists he did work on the man’s car. The plaintiffs say they loaned the defendant money for bail after she got arrested for assault, but she’s running around town spending cash and not repaying them. They’re suing for what they’re owed. The defendant says she owes the bondsman, not the plaintiffs. She claims they co-signed the bond, but they never put up any cash. 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 sister-in-law. He claims she owes him for household items he left in an apartment and she won’t pay him back, so he’s suing. The defendant says she paid him for some of the items but told him to come pick up a bed she didn’t want, and now he expects her to pay for it. The plaintiff says she and the defendant used to work together. The defendant invited her to a party with a refundable ticket, and when the plaintiff had to cancel at the last minute, the defendant refused to refund her money. She’s suing for the cost of the ticket and inconvenience. The defendant says the plaintiff sent her a message only two hours before the event started. She’s countersuing for lost wages. The plaintiff says she rented a house from the defendant for 11 years. Now he’s refusing to return her security deposit, so she wants it back — with interest. The defendant claims the plaintiff stole a fridge, and there were two dead cats and urine-covered floors in the home. 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 and the defendant were friends and went on a cruise. Her son was involved in a horrific accident and she could no longer go, but the defendant took the plaintiff’s paid portion and gave it to someone else. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant says the cruise line canceled the reservation because the plaintiff stopped making payments. She had to scramble to find someone to cover the bill, and she owes nothing. She’s countersuing for vehicle damage and harassment. The plaintiff says the defendant hit his parked car and has some crazy story about how it happened and won’t take responsibility. He’s suing for the repair cost’s deductible. The defendant says another car hit him and then he hit the plaintiff’s car, and he denies he’s at fault. 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 painted the interior of the defendant’s house, but she hasn’t paid him in full. He’s tired of asking and deserves to get paid, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff brought his 12-year-old son to do heavy manual labor and kept asking her out and acting inappropriately. Bottom line, she paid him in full and owes nothing. The plaintiff says the defendant ordered a cake for his estranged daughter’s birthday and then never showed up to get it. He says he called and sent letters, and now he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says he did order the cake, but he insists he canceled the order in person at the bakery. The plaintiff says he sold his car to the defendant, his former boss. The check bounced, and now the guy is giving him the runaround, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff racked up a ton of tickets and the car was confiscated. He claims the plaintiff asked him to pay off the tickets in exchange for the car title. 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 bought a puppy from the defendant’s shop, but the puppy was sick and tested positive for parasites, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff contacted her four months after the sale with a vet bill. The plaintiff says he and his girlfriend put a deposit on an apartment they were going to rent from the defendant, who promised to repair some things. He says the apartment smelled terrible and wasn’t ready when it was supposed to be, so they’re suing to get the deposit back. The defendant says the plaintiff backed out because he found a cheaper place. The plaintiff says the defendant is his landlord, and he says the man damaged his mint condition car when he used a broom to clean snow off it, and it scratched the vehicle. He’s suing for repair costs. The defendant says the plaintiff is just trying to get even because he initiated eviction proceedings. He insists he used a soft-bristle broom and didn’t scratch 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 is the father of his girlfriend’s toddler. He claims the maniac defendant had him falsely arrested on gun charges, so he’s suing for all the money he’s out. The defendant insists the plaintiff did pull a gun on him. He’s countersuing for pain and suffering. The plaintiff says he sold a car to the defendant, but she’s dodging all his calls about the money she owes him. He’s suing for what he’s owed, plus punitive damages. The defendant insists she paid the car off in full and says the plaintiff is a con man. She’s countersuing for misrepresentation. The plaintiff says he gave the defendant a deposit for a room he was going to rent, but the guy never gave him a key and then dropped off the face of the earth with his money. He’s suing the con man to get it back. The defendant says the plaintiff was the one who disappeared for two months. He’s countersuing for three months of rent. 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 claims the defendant, her former roommate, asked her to have sex with him. She declined, and the guy moved multiple people into the apartment, including his mentally ill mother. Things got so bad the plaintiff had to move out. The defendant gave the plaintiff a check for the security deposit, but it bounced, so the plaintiff is suing him for the money she’s owed. The defendant argues he doesn’t owe the plaintiff a dime. He also claims the plaintiff is a promiscuous, eccentric girl who had different men in the apartment every night. The plaintiff says her boyfriend took her car for a routine oil change, but when he picked it up, the car seized an hour later. Turns out, the defendant forgot to put an oil filter in the car, and the engine was ruined as a result. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for the damage and repairs. The defendant argues it’s impossible to have forgotten to put an oil filter in the car, and besides, the plaintiff’s car is over 20 years old and has hundreds of thousands of miles on it. The plaintiff says she loaned the defendant money to put a patent on a tire invention of his. She’s fed up with chasing him down for the money she’s owed, so she’s suing him for the unpaid loan. The defendant claims the plaintiff just has romantic feelings for him, and there’s no actual terms or official deadlines to pay her back. Besides, he doesn’t have the money yet. 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 claims the defendant stole her three loving dogs and won’t give them back. She’s heartbroken and is suing the defendant for the value of her kidnapped dogs. The defendant insists she took in the dogs out of the goodness of her heart because the plaintiff lost her home, so they’re her dogs now. The plaintiff says she rented a basement apartment from the defendant. As soon as she moved in, her belongings were stolen. Police officers investigated the alleged crime but said there were no signs of forced entry. She knows the defendant, her landlord, stole her stuff, and she’s suing her for the value of the stolen belongings. The defendant argues the plaintiff had all sorts of visitors, and it could have been any one of them. She denies ever stealing any belongings and owes this woman nothing. The defendant is countersuing for rent owed. The plaintiff says she stored a car at the defendant’s place of business, and when she tried to retrieve it, the car was gone. It turns out her car was stolen while in the defendant’s care, so she’s suing the defendant for the vehicle’s worth. The defendant claims he never even let the defendant store her car on his property in the first place. 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, her foster and godparent, gave her an iPhone 6 and laptop as gifts, but after a disagreement, he stole them out of her bag and won’t give them back. Now she’s suing for the cost of the items. The defendant argues once the plaintiff treated him with disrespect, he took them back. He initially paid for them, so he shouldn’t have to pay her anything. The plaintiff says his son was hit by a car while riding his bicycle. The defendant, who drove the car, is ignoring the plaintiff’s requests to pay for the medical bills, so now he’s suing the driver for the costs. The defendant says the plaintiff’s son went through a stop sign without stopping and wasn’t even wearing a helmet. Bottom line, she says she did nothing wrong. The plaintiff says she agreed to rent an apartment from the defendant for her parents to live in. Her mother saw and loved it, but when she brought her father by on numerous occasions, he was never allowed access. Eventually, the plaintiff’s father decided to not rent the apartment. Now the plaintiff is having issues recovering the rent money she put down on the place, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff was anxious to get the apartment off the market, but a month later, she canceled and begged for the money back. The defendant refunded the security deposit but withheld the rent. 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 claims the defendant, her brother, moved out of her home and stole her television and refused to pay rent. Now she’s suing him for money she’s owed. The defendant argues that he couldn’t stand living with his sister, and he packed up and moved out with his own television. He didn’t steal anything. The plaintiff says his car broke down on the side of the road, and the defendant rebuilt his engine. However, there were new problems with the car he never had before. Now the car is in worse shape than before, so he’s suing the defendant for the money he’s owed. The defendant says he fixed the car two years ago and gave him a one-year warranty. The plaintiff didn’t even pay for the repair –– his mother did. After a year, the defendant says the plaintiff just wanted to get rid of the car. Bottom line, the defendant says he owes this “joker” 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 she ordered a rum cake from the defendant’s bakery, but they made a red velvet cake instead. She’s suing because the party was ruined. The defendant says the plaintiff originally ordered red velvet and then changed her mind, but a new employee made a mistake and gave her the old one. He says he offered a refund, but the woman refused. The plaintiff says the defendant broke the power seat in his Mercedes when he brought it to their car wash, and no one there will take responsibility. He’s suing for the cost of the repair and gas. The defendant says the plaintiff claimed the seat was broken before the cleaning was complete. He says he reviewed the security footage and no one even sat in the seat, so the plaintiff is trying to scam him. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she prepaid the defendant to do yardwork, but he took off with her money. She then found out he had a criminal past, and she’s suing him for what she’s owed. The defendant says he’s been in business for 35 years and did 99% of the work, but the plaintiff ranted at him when it rained and he had to wait to trim a tree. He’s countersuing for lost wages and business. The plaintiff says she hired the defendant as a handyman in her 23-unit building. She said he confirmed he was licensed and insured, but that wasn’t true. Now the bathrooms he worked on are leaking, so she’s suing for the money she paid him. The defendant says he never told the plaintiff he was licensed and insured. He alleges she’s suing because he filed a complaint after he was injured at work. The plaintiff says the defendant ruined his coat while dry cleaning it and made him sign something saying he’d only get $22 for it. He claims the coat was worth $500, so that’s what he’s suing for. The defendant says the coat had a defect because he followed the cleaning instructions. 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 claims she found out the defendant cheated on her with three different women only months after they started dating but begged her to come back. She’s suing him for an unpaid loan and emotional distress. The defendant claims his ex is suing out of spite, and says she still wants him. The plaintiff says her son is engaged to the defendant. She claims her son overdosed on heroin and she had to revive him, and he even got caught robbing a bank. She’s suing his fiancée for an unpaid loan. The defendant says the plaintiff has a gambling problem and insists she doesn’t owe her 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 claims he was driving out to dinner when the tailgating defendant bumped him from behind, resulting in extensive damage to his Mercedes. Now he’s suing for the costs. The defendant argues that the plaintiff slammed on the brakes out of nowhere, intentionally causing the accident. The defendant is countersuing for damages to her front bumper. The plaintiff says the defendant refuses to give her security deposit back, so she’s suing for the money she says she’s owed. The defendant argues that the plaintiff has caused nothing but problems since she moved in, and if anyone’s owed money, the defendant says it’s definitely not her. She’s countersuing for additional repairs needed on the home. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant’s company to inspect a house he was purchasing. The defendant gave the plaintiff a report saying everything in the house was up to code. But that wasn’t true. A plumber told him he had a big problem and needed to replace all the pipes. Now the plaintiff is suing the defendant for the cost of the new pipes and installation. The defendant argues that he runs a reputable company and thinks a rogue plumber ripped the plaintiff off and is passing the blame onto him. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant, his ex-girlfriend, stole his car. He says the defendant is hiding it and refuses to give it back or pay him what it’s worth. Now he’s suing her for the car. The defendant argues that the plaintiff didn’t want the car anymore, so she offered to take it off his hands. For him to turn around and sue her is pathetic. The defendant is countersuing for the money she says she spent on the plaintiff during their relationship. The plaintiff says that after a house fire, she rented the defendant’s home. When she left, the defendant refused to return the security deposit, so now she’s suing the defendant for what she’s owed. The defendant argues that the plaintiff actually owes him money because she ruined his childhood home. The defendant is countersuing for damages. The plaintiff says the defendant backed her car into his vehicle and refuses to pay up for the damages she caused. Now he’s suing her for the costs. The defendant claims she looked back before reversing, and out of nowhere, the plaintiff backed up. She thinks the collision was 100% the plaintiff’s fault, and she owes him 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 she hired the defendant to DJ at an art festival. She paid him, but the guy blew her off. Now she’s suing the DJ for the money she paid in advance. The defendant argues that he had a medical emergency and tried to contact the plaintiff to tell her he was in the emergency room. The defendant says he offered to DJ for her next event in return, so he owes her nothing. The plaintiff claims he purchased a defunct van from the defendant. The engine completely blew. Since the defendant never told him about prior issues, the plaintiff claims he was bamboozled and is suing for the cost of the vehicle. The defendant argues that he had the van inspected before the purchase, and it was perfectly fine. The defendant says the plaintiff was just being reckless. The plaintiff says he rented an apartment from the defendant, and now that he’s moved out, the defendant won’t return the security deposit. Now he’s suing for that deposit. The defendant argues that the plaintiff didn’t move out in time for the new tenant to move in, and it ended up costing the defendant money. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiffs, who work for a car repair shop, claim the defendant took advantage of a clerical error on a repair bill for her car. Now the defendant is trying to duck out on the work they did. The plaintiff only paid $56 on what was supposed to be an $800 bill, so they’re suing for the difference. The defendant argues that it’s not her fault the receptionist gave her the wrong bill. She owes them nothing. The plaintiffs say they were duped into buying a defective mobile home from the defendant. The thing was overrun with mold, the pipes were broken, and the list goes on and on. They’re suing for the state max of $5,000. The defendant argues that he replaced the heating system in the trailer prior to the sale, and the plaintiffs purchased it for a fair deal. He’s not responsible for what went wrong with the home after they purchased it. Now the defendant is countersuing for unreturned mail. The plaintiff paid the defendant in advance to babysit her child. Unfortunately, before the job, child services took the plaintiff’s child away, and the babysitting job never happened. The defendant hasn’t returned the babysitting money, so now the plaintiff is suing her for the amount she paid. The defendant claims she doesn’t owe that woman a dime, and yes, the child was taken away from child services, but since the plaintiff owed her money from a prior debt, she’s keeping the babysitting money. 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 unknowingly rented her place to the defendant and high-schoolers who were celebrating graduation. She claims they trashed the house, left beer cans everywhere, and broke a storm door. She’s suing for all the damages. The defendant says the plaintiff is blowing it out of proportion. She claims the place looked just fine and denies they left beer cans anywhere. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant as a driver for his medical transport company, which requires a drug test. He’s suing the defendant for the cost of the test. The defendant says he never quit the job — he got fired for having a heart attack. He claims he owes nothing. The plaintiff says she was driving with her three kids and the defendant slammed into her car out of nowhere. No one was hurt, but the car was damaged, so she’s suing for the cost. The defendant says the plaintiff was at fault, and he can’t believe she’s suing him. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she hired the defendant to put on hair extensions, but the woman botched the job and damaged the plaintiff’s scalp so badly that she has migraines. She’s suing for her money back and pain and suffering. The defendant says she told the plaintiff not to wash her hair immediately after the extensions, but the plaintiff ignored her and the hair tape got wet. She’s countersuing for defamation. The plaintiff says she dated the defendant years ago, but he still owes her money for a car loan. She’s suing for every penny that’s outstanding. The defendant says he was going to repay his ex, but she ended up moving in with him and his family. She deducted rent from what he owed on the loan — and then she cheated on him. He says he owes nothing. The plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, who turned on her when she moved out. She claims she left the place immaculate, but he’s refusing to return her security deposit. She’s suing to get it back. The defendant says the wacky plaintiff left the once-pristine place a mess. He claims he had every right to keep 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 rented a house from the defendant. Now that she’s out of the house, the defendant won’t return her security deposit. Now she’s suing for the security deposit she says she’s owed. The defendant says everything was fine until the plaintiff let her adult son move in. He was a mess who stunk up the place with pot smoke, forcing the defendant to have to repaint the entire place. The defendant says she owes nothing. The plaintiff says she was swindled by the defendant after she bought a car from him that ended up being no good. Now she’s suing the defendant for the cost of the car. The defendant argues that the plaintiff test drove the car and had it looked at prior to bringing it into her personal mechanic. She just didn’t want the car anymore, so he shouldn’t have to pay her back. The plaintiff says he plowed the defendant’s snowy driveway nine times, but he refuses to pay him. It’s been a year and he wants his gosh darn money, so he’s suing for the cost of the nine plows. The defendant argues that the plaintiff piled the snow onto his precious plants, destroying them in the process. The defendant is countersuing the plaintiff for the cost to replace his rhododendrons. 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 claims her loud and obnoxious neighbor is always slamming things against their common wall and playing loud music, and it’s driving her crazy. One day, he slammed something against the wall so hard it caused her mirror to fall. Now she’s suing the defendant for the damages. The defendant says his neighbor of 20 years has been complaining about him since day one, and he’s a great neighbor. He is countersuing the plaintiff for harassment and missed work. The plaintiff says she hired the defendant to paint her house. She paid him, but then he took off without finishing the job. Her house is now two colors, so she’s suing him for the value of the unfinished side of the house. The defendant argues that the only work that’s unfinished is a windowsill he can only access by getting inside the home, but he says she refuses to let him in and is making this all up. The plaintiff claims she hired the defendant to do plumbing work for a building she owns. The defendant did some of the work, and the plaintiff says she paid him in full, but now he won’t return to finish the job. Now she’s suing him for a full refund. The defendant argues that he did all the work he was hired for on one job but wasn’t paid for it, so he won’t complete the second job until he’s paid in full. The defendant is countersuing the plaintiff for the 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

The plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend, and they were dating him at the same time. She claims the defendant slashed her tires and broke her window. After she pressed charges, the defendant posted a sex video of the plaintiff on social media, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff keyed her car and she had to take out an order of protection. She is countersuing for the damage to her vehicle. The plaintiff says her friend was walking the plaintiff’s small dog one day when the defendant’s two dogs attacked her dog and bit her. The defendant refused to help, so she’s suing her for vet bills. The defendant says the plaintiff’s dog started the fight by jumping on her dog, and animal control agreed. The plaintiff says he and a few friends rented a house near his college campus, but the slumlord landlord is keeping most of the security deposit. The plaintiff is suing for what he’s still owed. The defendant says he has every right to keep the deposit because the front and back doors were broken and the place was a mess. 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 kidnapped his shih tzu and is refusing to return the dog. He’s suing for recent vet bills and grooming costs. The defendant says the plaintiff’s other dog attacked the little shih tzu and the plaintiff begged her to take him, which she did. She insists he gave her the dog. The plaintiff says she and her mother bought furniture from the defendant’s store, but it was junk. She claims they got ripped off, so they’re suing for a refund and emotional distress. The defendant says they only complained about the couches, which he replaced, and he never heard anything else. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to remove snow from his roof after a big storm, but the guy ripped him off. He says the defendant promised to refund half the fee, but he never did. The plaintiff is suing for his money back. The defendant insists he completed the work at the agreed-upon price. 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 her estranged husband, and he stole two cats, furniture, and winter clothing from her. He even had her arrested, so she’s suing him for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff didn’t even want the cats and threatened to toss them out into the wild. He denies having any furniture or clothing. The plaintiff says the defendant is the head chef and owner of a restaurant. He claims he worked there for a week as a line cook, but the man stiffed him on his pay, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff showed up for a week and then disappeared, leaving him in the lurch. The plaintiff says the defendant is her neighbor. She claims he damaged her house when he sprayed varnish on it when he was fixing his fence and he won’t pay for the damage. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant admits his pump sprayer oversprayed, and he offered to have a contractor repair it, but the plaintiff refused. He’s countersuing for what he paid the contractor to try to fix it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiffs say the defendant is their very weird former landlord, who they allege spent their security deposit instead of holding it in escrow. They’re suing to have the money returned now that they’ve moved out. The defendant says the plaintiffs told him they had a family emergency and they had to move out early, so he claims he informed them he was keeping the deposit. The plaintiff says she was leaving her building with her little Yorkie, and the defendant’s unleashed dog attacked and killed her elderly dog. She’s suing for the state maximum. The defendant says her puppy was behind a fence, and the plaintiff’s unleashed dog antagonized her puppy. The plaintiff says her daughter rented an apartment for her senior year in college, but the hard-headed defendant won’t return their security deposit. They never heard from him, so they’re suing. The defendant claims the tenants spot-painted the walls and left the bathroom a mess. He says he won’t return 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 is her deadbeat ex-boyfriend, who mooched off her constantly. She says he never paid her back for anything, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says his ex is suing him because she misses having sex with him. He says she’s materialistic, so they broke up. He claims the money went back and forth when they were a couple, and he’s countersuing for stolen items. The plaintiff says she entered the defendant’s parking lot one snowy morning and hit two rocks, damaging her car. She claims he should have marked the rocks as hazards, so she’s suing for car repair costs. The defendant says the plaintiff came to his shop at 5 a.m., and he’s not responsible for cutting the corner sharply and scraping her vehicle on the decorative rocks. 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 her neighbor, who she claims cut a vine that smashed down into her shed. She says it broke her Lalique and Baccarat crystal, so she’s suing for the value of the items. The defendant admits she cut down the vine but claims she never heard of anyone storing expensive crystal in an outside shed. The plaintiff says the defendant hired him to install kitchens in homes he flips. He says his paycheck bounced and the guy still hasn’t paid him, so he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff is a hack who didn’t install kitchens correctly, so he owes him 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 he parked on the street in New York City and got two tickets. Two days later, the defendant towed the car and said the cops told him to. The plaintiff claims he called police and he wasn’t on the tow list, so he’s suing for the cost of the tow and missed work. The defendant says the plaintiff sells cars with bogus plates and then disappears, so the police keep their eyes out and told him to tow it. He’s countersuing for lost wages. The plaintiff says the defendant is her son, and she loaned him money. Now she can’t get him to pay her back, and he even blocked her phone number. She’s suing for every penny he owes her. The defendant says his mother abandoned him at 3 and they only reconnected much later. He claims he took care of her and bought groceries, and she’s taking advantage of him. The plaintiff says she hired the defendant to replace a slab of concrete by her garage, and it began cracking just a few months later. She’s sure he used a bad batch of concrete, and she’s suing for her money back. The defendant says he doesn’t make the concrete — he just installs it. He claims he offered to rip it up and reinstall it, but the plaintiff said he took too long. 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 hired him to produce karaoke at his bar, but when he plugged in his equipment, the defendant’s faulty wiring fried it. He’s suing for the cost of the gear. The defendant says he didn’t hire the plaintiff, who’s a subcontractor. He claims the wiring is fine, and he denies any responsibility. The plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant’s grandmother, but the defendant decided to do renovations out of the blue and dismantled her kitchen and bathroom for months. She’s suing for mental anguish and missing belongings. The defendant says the plaintiff wasn’t paying rent and was squatting. She claims the plaintiff was asked to vacate several times. The plaintiff says the defendant was her longtime landscaper, but he damaged the side of her house with his equipment and won’t pay to fix it. She fired him, and now she’s suing him for the cost of the home repairs. The defendants say the damage was old and must have been from her previous landscaper. They offered to fix it, but the plaintiff refused and insisted on all new siding. 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 at the hair salon and a container of bleach spilled on her very expensive bag, ruining it. She’s suing the defendant for the cost of the purse. The defendant says the pregnant plaintiff brought in food, which spilled on the bag. She claims the plaintiff sprayed it with cleanser, staining it, and tried to blame her. The plaintiff says she was training for the Boston Marathon when the defendant’s dog viciously bit her on the back of her tricep, and the defendant yelled at her. She’s suing for medical bills, medicine, and a torn shirt. The defendant says her sweet dog was on a leash, and the plaintiff grabbed the defendant’s derriere, so the dog went into protective mode. The plaintiff says she was driving by a golf course and a golf ball smashed her windshield. The defendant hit an errant shot, but he refuses to pay for the repairs, so she’s suing. The defendant says he didn’t do anything wrong, and he claims the plaintiff should have gone through her insurance. 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 was walking his leashed Yorkie one day and the defendant’s loose dog bit a chunk out of the Yorkie’s ear. He claims the defendant has had multiple tickets for letting his dogs run loose. He’s suing for the cost of vet bills. The defendant says the plaintiff went crazy on him and insists the lawsuit doesn’t make sense. The plaintiff says she hired the defendant, an architect, to help her prepare for permits to change her home into two dwellings. She was denied because of an oversight by the defendant, so she wants her money back. The defendant says he did the work and only took a non-refundable retainer. He says he offered a solution, but the plaintiff refused. The plaintiff says the defendant is her mother, who has owed her for loans for years. She’s suing for what she’s due. The defendant says her daughter disrespects her, and she’s not going to take it anymore. She’s countersuing for 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

The plaintiff says he paid for an online class to become a pharmacy technician, but it turned out to be a scam. He’s suing for this money back. The defendant says she’s legit, and she claims the plaintiff didn’t complete the coursework. She’s countersuing for the balance owed. The plaintiffs say the defendant went into their apartment and tossed belongings out before they moved out so he could rent it to someone else. They are suing for all they’re owed. The defendant says the plaintiffs didn’t pay rent, so he had his workers go into the apartment to clear it out. He’s countersuing for cleaning costs and outstanding rent. The plaintiff says she gave the defendant an old freezer, but it dented her car while he was moving it. She’s suing for the cost of the repair. The defendant says the plaintiff’s sons were supposed to help him move it, so he thinks they should split the cost. 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 got out of his electric fence and killed her dog. She claims the defendant told her he’d pay for the cremation and a new dog but then backed out, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff’s Yorkie was running loose and came over and harassed his pit bull, and a fight ensued. The plaintiff says she bought a teeth whitening coupon from the company the defendant represents, but it doesn’t include the necessary additional dental work. She claims it was a fraud, so she’s suing to be removed from the collections company the defendant works for, plus 1 cent. The defendant says he was hired to collect a debt for a non-refundable coupon, and he won’t remove her name until the plaintiff pays her debt. He’s countersuing for the amount of the coupon, plus his commission. The plaintiff says he and two other people agreed to rent an apartment, but the deal fell through. He claims the defendant got a refund check from the landlord and then skipped out with the whole thing. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff backed out and left her in the lurch. She denies owing him anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says he was walking his dog one day when the defendant’s dog nipped him and took out a chunk of his knuckle. He’s suing for medical bills and pain and suffering. The defendant says the plaintiff’s dog was off-leash, and that’s what started the scuffle. He claims the plaintiff’s own dog was the one who bit him. The plaintiff says the defendant is his tenant and stiffed him on rent — and left the place a total mess. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff was his friend and let him do whatever he wanted but then changed his tune when the defendant found another place. He’s countersuing for all he’s out. The plaintiff says there was a warrant out for his arrest and a friend collected his bond money once the legal trouble was cleared up. Now she won’t give it back, so he’s suing. The defendant says the check was made out to her, so she cashed it and gave it to the plaintiff’s friend as instructed, so she doesn’t have it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiffs say they hired the defendant to plan their wedding, and they allege she stole their money and did nothing. They’re suing for a full refund. The defendant says the plaintiffs kept canceling on her and it was nightmare. The plaintiff says she sold her horse to the defendant, who only kept the horse for three weeks and demanded to return the animal. She’s suing for the balance she’s owed. The defendant says the horse was lame, and she’s been taking care of it. She’s countersuing for vet bills, boarding fees, and a return of her deposit. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to fix a chair, but the work was shoddy. The defendant never sent a refund, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says he’s been in business for decades and did a great job. He’s refusing to return any money. 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 backed his car into the plaintiff’s in a parking lot and promised to cover the repairs but never did. The plaintiff is suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says he and the plaintiff hit each other at 2 miles an hour, and the plaintiff’s car already had damage from hitting a deer, so he owes nothing. The plaintiff says the defendant is his lying ex-girlfriend, and she owes him money. He’s suing her for what he’s owed. The defendant says she and the plaintiff went on vacation and he paid for it, but now that they’ve split up, he’s claiming it was a loan. She’s countersuing for rent, utilities, and gas bills. The plaintiff says the defendants’ unleashed dog tried to eat her dog, who needed emergency surgery. She’s suing for the vet bills. The defendants say the dogs sniffed each other one day and it was friendly. They deny there was ever a fight. 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 bought two Jet Skis from the defendant, who said they were in great shape, but they turned out to be junk. He’s suing for the money back. The defendant says he fixed them up and the plaintiff bought them as-is, only to come back two weeks later complaining. He says he isn’t refunding anything. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to build him an aboveground pool and paid in full, but he was charged for several things he never received and now wants a partial refund. The defendant claims the pool came in from the manufacturer missing parts, but the plaintiff wanted the pool installed anyway. The plaintiff says she and the defendant were friends in school, but she loaned her money and never saw it again. She’s suing to be reimbursed. The defendant says the plaintiff came to her home ranting and raving about the loan, so her husband paid her. Now she’s getting sued. 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 rented a garage apartment from the defendant’s mother, who kicked the plaintiff out and moved her son in. She asked for time to move out, but the defendant flooded the place, so she’s suing. The defendant says he gave the plaintiff 30 days and she didn’t comply. A pipe broke, causing the flood, so he had to evict her. The plaintiff says the defendant picked up her neighbor’s daughter and slammed her into the hood of the plaintiff’s car, denting it. The defendant won’t pay, so she’s suing her for the repair costs. The defendant says she was playing with a neighborhood kid when the damage happened, and they offered to cover some of the costs, but the plaintiff upped the amount. The plaintiff says he and the defendant were friends in high school, and they reconnected 30 years later. The defendant hired him for some contract paint work but then fired him without paying for the 50 hours he put in, so he’s suing. The defendant says the customer was unhappy with the plaintiff’s paint job, so he had to send other workers in to fix it. He’s countersuing for those costs. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiffs bought a large speaker from the defendant. They said they made an agreement with the defendant that if they would get their money back if they could not get a truck to transport the speaker from the defendant’s store. The plaintiffs argue they could not get a truck, so they’re suing for the cost of the speaker, gas, and pain and suffering. The defendant argues someone showed up the same day with the receipt to pick up the speaker. He doesn’t think he owes the plaintiffs anything. The plaintiff was part of a susu agreement — a type of forced savings — with the defendant and some other people. She claims the defendant stopped paying, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the susu agreement is illegal anyway, so she doesn’t want to be a part of it. The plaintiff rented a house from the defendant on Airbnb because her sister and family needed a place to stay for the plaintiff’s wedding. She claims the house was infested with rats and other rodents, so she’s suing for the amount she paid for the house rental. The defendant argues her house doesn’t have rodents, and she doesn’t think she owes anything because the plaintiffs broke the contract. 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 was taking her dog for a walk one day when the defendants’ two Rottweilers attacked her dog. She says her dog had to undergo emergency surgery and spent four days in the ICU. She says the defendants refuse to apologize, so she’s suing for vet bills. One of the defendants argue the plaintiff’s dog bit her. The defendants are countersuing for pain and suffering and medical bills. The plaintiff brought his car to the defendant’s garage to get work done on his car because it started overheating. He claims one of the defendant’s workers damaged his car, so he’s suing for property damage. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn’t pay the full amount on the bill. He claims the plaintiff only started complaining about the damage when the defendant asked about the money owed. The plaintiffs are a husband, wife, and their daughter. The parents say their daughter rented the defendant’s home for four years while she was in college. The father says he installed new lights in the house, but now the defendant is withholding the security deposit. They’re suing for their money back. The defendant argues the plaintiffs removed the lights when the daughter moved out, even though the defendant says he owns the lights because they were installed on his property. He claims the dad damaged the residence when he ripped the lights out. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiffs say they had a gas leak at their home, and the scammer defendant, a plumber, took advantage of them. They’re suing for being overcharged. The defendant says he was called out on an emergency job in the middle of the night and he explained his rates. They wanted the heat fixed right away, but now they’re suing a year later. The plaintiff says she loaned the defendant, her co-worker, some money because she trusted her. She also loaned the defendant’s husband a Bible and he hasn’t returned that either. She’s suing for the outstanding loan. The defendants say the plaintiff already sued them over the loan and won, and they repaid her, so they don’t know why she’s after them again. They’re countersuing for work done. The plaintiff says she was out buying diapers when the unlicensed defendant ran into her car pulling out of a parking spot, and he crumpled it badly. She’s suing for repair fees. The defendant’s mother claims the plaintiff is the one who caused the crash. 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 hired him to deejay and photograph a sweet 16 party, and everyone had a blast. The defendant stiffed him on the payment, so he’s suing for his hard-earned money. The defendant says the plaintiff negotiated a deal on the side to photograph the event, and the client wasn’t happy. She’s countersuing for loss of future business and defamation. The plaintiff says the defendant cut him off on the road one day, and he hit a curb when he swerved to avoid her. He ruined his wheels and cracked the car frame, so he’s suing for repair costs. The defendant says the plaintiff was tailgating her, so she changed lanes. He then pulled up next to her and blamed her for his car damages even though there was no curb. The plaintiff says he rented an apartment from the defendant, but it flooded to the ceilings during Superstorm Sandy. The defendant evicted him and threw out all his belongings, so he’s suing for the state maximum. The defendant says he told the plaintiff to remove his items before the contractors began repairs, but he abandoned his stuff. 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 went to the defendant’s hair salon for color correction, but they made it worse. She’s suing for a full refund and the cost to have it redone. The defendant says she’s a master colorist, and the plaintiff came in with terrible color. She says the plaintiff returned a few days later for a partial refund, and now they’re in court. The plaintiff says the defendant’s vicious dog attacked her little cocker spaniel in the dog park. The defendant won’t pay the vet bills, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff’s little dog was in the big dog section and was snapping at her dog. The defendant is countersuing for a doctor’s bill since she got bitten in the melee. The plaintiff says he brought his BMW to the defendant for a custom wrap, but the man dented the roof of his car and misplaced the spoiler. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff is a swindler who’s blaming him for damages he didn’t do. He claims the plaintiff canceled after the defendant spent the whole day prepping. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiffs say the hired the defendants to cater their New Orleans-themed wedding party, but they never showed up. Their 150 guests had no food at all, so they’re suing because the wedding was ruined. The defendants say the catering manager’s electric car wasn’t fully charged and they missed the reception. The plaintiff says she loaned the defendant money to launch a T-shirt company, but he stopped repaying her when she rebuffed his advances. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says he was repaying the plaintiff in installments, but then she demanded full payment and defamed him. He claims they’re more than even. The plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-boyfriend. He borrowed money from her to buy a car, but he never repaid it, so she’s suing. The defendant claims the money was a gift, and she only began calling it a loan once they broke up. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she and the defendant are longtime friends. She loaned her pal some money, but she hasn’t been repaid, so she’s suing. The defendant says the money was a gift and claims the plaintiff’s son even threatened her. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to install his 65-inch TV on the wall, but the man cracked it. He has it on video, and the defendant still refuses to pay for it. The defendant says he’s being framed, and claims the TV was nine months old. He says it was already damaged. The plaintiff says she agreed to rent an apartment from the defendant, but he couldn’t get the previous tenants to move out and it fell through. Still, the man refuses to return her deposit or cover her storage costs, so she’s suing. The defendant says he warned the plaintiff he might have trouble getting the tenants out, and he insists the deposit was non-refundable. 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 ex-girlfriend. He claims she took his debit card and went on a wild spending spree, so he’s suing for what he’s out. The defendant says her ex told her to buy whatever she needed, but when she got back with her husband, he changed his tune. The plaintiff says the defendant is a former employee who attacked her and her truck. She’s suing for the cost of the vehicle damage. The defendant says the plaintiff dragged her out of her day care business and hit her with a chair, so she fought back. She denies damaging anything. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to install nine new windows in his house, and he put down a 50% deposit. A year later, the job still wasn’t done. He’s suing for his money back. The defendant claims the windows were delivered in December, but it was too cold to install them. 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 works with the defendant and once loaned her money. The plaintiff said he told the defendant she would have to pay late fees until the loan was paid off, but she hasn’t done that yet, so he’s suing for the interest on a loan. The defendant argues she paid off the loan and doesn’t owe him any more money. The plaintiff and the defendant were close friends, and he says he registered his car in the defendant’s name. The plaintiff says the car got towed, impounded, and sold off because the defendant had almost $2,000 in unpaid tickets. He’s suing for the value of the car and fees. The defendant argues he told the about the unpaid tickets. He’s countersuing for the cost of soccer equipment that was in the car when it got towed. The plaintiff rented a condo from the defendant. She says the landlord told her the lease was increasing, so she moved out. The plaintiff argues the defendant won’t return her security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff broke her lease and moved out early, so he needed the security deposit to cover 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

The plaintiff rented a townhouse to the defendant. He says he ultimately had to evict her because her checks kept bouncing. He says the house was badly damaged and the defendant left large buckets of urine inside. He’s suing for rent and damages. The defendant argues she doesn’t owe him anything. She claims the plaintiff is only suing her because he wants to remodel his house. Then, the plaintiff says she was walking her dog one day when the defendant’s pit bull ran out of a house and attacked her puppy. The plaintiff’s dog had to have part of her tail amputated, so she’s suing for vet bills and training classes. The defendant says she offered to pay for the vet bills, but the plaintiff kept refusing. Plus, the plaintiff brings her ex-boyfriend to court. She says she loaned him money to help pay for rent and utilities, but he has not paid her back, so she’s suing. The defendant argues he doesn’t owe her any money. He’s countersuing for the price of a couch. 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 ordered hair extensions from the defendant’s shop. When the plaintiff went to pick them up, she claims they were the wrong length, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff is suing him for no good reason. If she didn’t want the hair extensions, she shouldn’t have left his shop with them. Then, the plaintiff rented a house to the defendant. She claims the defendant sold the shed on her property to another person, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff gave her permission to move the shed to make room for a pool. The defendant is countersuing for pain and suffering.  Plus, the plaintiff sold the defendant a machine to charge car air conditioning systems, but he hasn’t paid her in full, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he and the plaintiff agreed upon a lower price than the plaintiff says.  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 went to the defendant’s dental office to replace an old bridge. The plaintiff believes the defendant improperly installed teeth in his mouth, causing further damage, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says he suggested a particular procedure, but the plaintiff begged for a cheap denture that wasn’t the best option. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The defendant hired the plaintiff’s company to do some electrical work on his building. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant refuses to pay what he owes, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant denies owing because he claims the plaintiff only restored electric service to the third floor, leaving him in the dark on the first and second. Then, the plaintiff claims his friend, the defendant, borrowed his motorcycle and crashed it into a car, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff’s mother asked her son to move her motorcycle, but the plaintiff was drunk, so the defendant offered to help. When the defendant drove the motorcycle, he claims the plaintiff failed to tell him the brakes weren’t 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 ordered hair extensions from the defendant’s shop. When the plaintiff went to pick them up, she claims they were the wrong length, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff is suing him for no good reason. If she didn’t want the hair extensions, she shouldn’t have left his shop with them.  Plus, the plaintiff brought his motorcycle into the defendant’s shop for repair, but he claims the defendant’s workers intentionally put grease on his tires so that he’d have to return for more work. The minute he got out of the shop, the plaintiff says the grease caused him to crash into a van, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant insists his workers would never do such a thing, and the crash was clearly the plaintiff’s fault. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to custom create balloon centerpieces for her wedding. The plaintiff was horrified by the result. The balloons didn’t have enough helium in them and some even deflated during the party, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant claims when she set up the balloons, everything looked great. It wasn’t until a week after the wedding that the plaintiff complained because five balloons didn’t float right. The defendant would have adjusted them if the plaintiff had said something in the first place. 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 hired the defendant as an attorney to defend her son in court. Her son got into a fight and beat someone unconscious, which got him arrested and charged with attempted murder. The plaintiff doesn’t think the defendant was good at his job, so she’s suing for the cost of retainer. The defendant argues he had to dismiss himself from the case because the plaintiff refused to pay him. He’s countersuing for the balance of services. Then, the plaintiff rented the top floor of her home to her then-girlfriend’s daughter and son-in-law. After a month, she evicted the defendant. She claims her ex-girlfriend tried to kill herself in the plaintiff’s home and got drunk. The plaintiff claims the defendants left the place in a mess when they left, so she’s suing for rent and damages. The defendants argue the plaintiff tried to run over the ex-girlfriend and denied them access to the home. They say the plaintiff left their items outside in the rain when she kicked them out. They’re countersuing for rent and the cost of items that need replacing. 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 met the defendant when he was interviewing her for a job. He says he took a nap on the defendant’s bed while the defendant ran some errands. The defendant’s phone broke when he was in her room, so he bought her a new one. He argues the defendant won’t pay him back, so he’s suing. The defendant doesn’t think she owes him because she didn’t break her phone. Plus, the plaintiff had a service contract for oil with the defendant’s company to clean her heater. She says she stopped using the defendant’s company because she found a less expensive product elsewhere. She says the defendant kept cleaning her heater and she tried to cancel the contract, but he refuses to refund her money. The defendant argues the customer is required to buy oil from his company, but she hadn’t in years, so he canceled her contract. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant and loaned him money to maintain his credit. He says the defendant never paid him back, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff tried to steal his paycheck and he never borrowed money in the first place. He doesn’t think he owes anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says her cousin, the defendant, stole her dog, so she’s suing. The defendant claims their aunt originally owned the dog and gave the pup to him when she could no longer care for him. Besides, the defendant argues that the plaintiff doesn’t have the necessary space to take care of a dog. Then, the defendant hired the plaintiff to make dresses for her wedding party. Unfortunately, the plaintiff claims she has yet to be paid, so she’s suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff didn’t deliver the dresses in time, so she owes nothing. In fact, the defendant says the dresses were so late that they missed out on using their limo rental, and the photographer couldn’t get photos of the defendant’s bridal party. 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, a hair salon owner, alleges the defendant bought the building she used and jacked up the rent. The plaintiff refused to sign a new lease and claims the defendant didn’t return the security deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues that the plaintiff left without notice, and he doesn’t owe her a dime. The plaintiff claims the defendant got into an accident, and the car he hit careened into the plaintiff’s fence. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for the damages. The defendant says the accident wasn’t his fault, and therefore, he owes nothing. The plaintiff used to date the defendant. While they were together, the plaintiff says they once got into a fight, and the defendant stole money from his drawer, so he’s suing. The defendant admits she took the money, but she insists it’s because she felt threatened by the plaintiff and had to change her locks. The defendant is countersuing for lost wages. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff and defendant lived together. The plaintiff says the defendant’s cat attacked his feline, and his cat needed surgery. He’s suing for vet bills, Uber trips to and from the vet, and loss of work. The defendant argues the plaintiff has a hairless cat who already had an abscess on his back. No one witnessed the fight, so she doesn’t think she owes. The plaintiff bought a car from the defendant. He says they agreed on a monthly payment plan, but then she started demanding accelerated payments. Then, one day, she stole his car, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s first check bounced, and she had to pay the bounce fee. She says she had a right to take the car back because the title was still in her name. The plaintiff says his neighbor’s tree fell on his car, which was a gift from his grandfather. He claims the defendant won’t pay, so he’s suing for the cost of car repairs. The defendant argues the car doesn’t even run and he isn’t sure the tree that fell onto his car was his. 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 hired the defendant to do electrical work on his house after Hurricane Sandy. He claims the defendant’s worker did a terrible job, and now the lights don’t work. He had to pay another electrician, so he’s suing for damages and the cost of having to pay for another electrician to fix it. The defendant claims he gave the plaintiff a price for the job, but then he tried to get additional work for free. Then, the plaintiff used to be in a relationship with the defendant, and they have a child together. She claims the defendant broke her computer and now won’t pay her back, so she’s suing for the cost of the laptop. The defendant argues he broke the computer by accident. He says the plaintiff told him not to worry about it, but then her mom’s boyfriend got in the middle of it all, so now they’re in court. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a car from the defendant. He claims the engine was cracked, and now the car overheats. He’s suing for the cost of car repairs. The defendant agues he told the plaintiff to bring the car in, but he waited over a week to do it, so it’s not his responsibility. 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 hired the defendant to put up decorations and props at her daughter’s Hollywood-themed Sweet 16 party. She says the defendant showed up late, so people had to wait in the lobby for the party to start. She’s suing for a partial refund. The defendant argues his workmen got stuck in traffic because of a marathon, but they still got everything done. He claims the party got started only 10 minutes late, and he offered her a credit for her next party, but she refused. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant, a painter, to do work around his house. He paid the defendant most of the money upfront, but he claims the workers did a terrible job and damaged his house. He’s suing for a refund. The defendant argues his workers did a great job and the plaintiff is impossible to please. He doesn’t think he owes the plaintiff a dime. Plus, the plaintiff contracted with the defendant to rent space for an event with 250 people. The plaintiff claims the defendant rented the venue to someone else just six days before the scheduled event, so he’s suing for breach of contract. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn’t pay and someone else offered him more money instead. He claims he did not even have a contract with the plaintiff to begin with. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff is suing his aunt and cousin. The plaintiff moved in with the defendants because he got kicked out of his house. He claims his aunt and cousin stole his clothes and won’t pay him back, so he’s suing. The defendants argue the plaintiff stole things from their home when he moved in. They eventually had to evict him and get a restraining order. They’re countersuing for attorney fees, stolen property, and car damages. Then, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant. She says her daughter tripped on a pothole on the property and broke her arm. The plaintiff sued the management company, but then they canceled her lease. She’s suing for the balance on a security deposit. The defendant argues the plaintiff caused thousands of dollars in damage in their apartment. She’s countersuing for additional repairs. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to install shades in her condo. She says she was watching television with her great-grandson one day and the shades came crashing down. She had to hire someone else to install new shades, so she’s suing for a reimbursement. The defendant thinks the plaintiff should blame the people who installed her window frames, not him. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff hired the defendant to fix his roof and install a new one. He claims the defendant subcontracted out to people who had no idea what they were doing, and it came out terribly. It didn’t even pass a home inspection. He’s suing for the cost to repair the roof. The defendant argues he did a great job and even gave the plaintiff a good deal. Then, the plaintiff bought a motorcycle from the defendant. He says there was a broken chain that he thinks the defendant glued back together. The motorcycle started dripping oil and the engine had issues, which he claims the defendant hid from him. He’s suing for the cost of a bike repair estimate. The defendant argues the bike sat around for several years before he sold it. He says he doesn’t know what the plaintiff did with the bike between the time he bought it and sued him. Plus, the plaintiff crashed into the defendant after he made a left turn when the plaintiff was going straight and had the right of way. She hit the defendant, who then crashed into another vehicle. The plaintiff says the defendant didn’t have enough on his insurance policy so pay her, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant argues the plaintiff was speeding when she crashed into him. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff brought his car to the defendant’s shop because it overheated. He says the car overheated minutes after the defendant claimed he fixed it. It overheated a third time, then got it towed to a different mechanic, who said the thermostat was installed backwards. He’s suing for additional car repairs. The defendant argues he never would have installed the device backwards. Then, the plaintiff purchased a car from the defendant. He wants his money because he claims the vehicle broke down the day after he bought it. He’s suing for the deposit he put down. The defendant argues the plaintiff can’t just return the car as he pleases. Plus, it’s not his fault the plaintiff’s mom and girlfriend didn’t like the car. He’s countersuing for the balance on the deposit and loss of business. Plus, the plaintiff and defendant had been friends for 30 years, but the lawsuit ruined it. He brought his car to the defendant because his friend offered to fix the plaintiff’s truck transmission. The plaintiff says he got his car back five years later, and the car isn’t even in good condition. He’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant doesn’t think he owes. 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 sold a puppy to the defendant, her friend’s sister. She says the defendant never paid for the dog, so she took the dog back. The defendant put up fliers around the neighborhood claiming the plaintiff stole her dog. She’s suing for the cost of the dog and defamation of character. The defendant argues the plaintiff stole her dog and keeps moving the pet around so she can’t find it. The defendant is countersuing for the cost of the dog. Then, the plaintiff was hired to do marketing for the defendant’s cookie company. He says the defendant refuses to pay him for his services, so he’s suing for two months of salary. The defendant fired him, so he doesn’t owe the plaintiff. Plus, the plaintiff brings her ex-boyfriend to court. She argues the defendant never paid rent when they lived together, stole money from her, and even took cash out of her bank account. He hasn’t paid her back, so she’s suing for rent, stolen money, and bank overdraft charges. The defendant says he never even lived with her, and the defendant is just upset because their relationship went bad. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant, her landlord. She claims the defendant locked her out of her home one day and left all of her belongings outside, including her television and hair kit. She’s suing for damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff never paid rent and doesn’t know what happened to her belongings. She’s countersuing for unpaid rent, slander, and harassment. Then, the plaintiffs, a father and daughter, hired the defendant to make the daughter’s prom dress. They say the back seam broke, which caused a huge hole. When she got to the prom, the front seam broke. The plaintiffs are suing for the cost of the dress. The defendant argues the daughter didn’t put on the dress until the day of the prom. He doesn’t understand why the plaintiffs are suing for double the cost of the dress. Plus, the plaintiff let her son drive her car to drop off a friend at his house. He says the defendant ran into his car because she was speeding, and both cars got totaled. The plaintiff says the defendant refuses to pay for damages, so she’s suing. The defendant argues her cellphone slid off her dashboard and under her brake pad. She tried to reach for it while driving, then crashed into the plaintiff’s son. She says insurance already covered the damages. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff brings his ex-girlfriend to court. He argues they got into a big fight at a party, and the defendant started beating his car with a stick. The defendant called the police and claimed he beat her, so he got arrested. He’s suing for bail, wrongful arrest, missing work, and car damages. The defendant says the plaintiff attacked her. She admits she hit the plaintiff’s car with a stick, but the damages aren’t as bad as he claims. Then, the plaintiff used to be close friends with the defendant. She says she loaned him money to help pay for child support backpay, but he hasn’t repaid her, so she’s suing. The defendant argues they were actually dating at the time. He says he already paid her back in full, so he isn’t sure why he’s even in court. 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 used to be close friends with the defendant. They decided to take a trip to the Dominican Republic together and the plaintiff paid for the whole trip with the agreement that the defendant would repay her share. She claims the defendant refuses to pay because they got into a fight during the vacation, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff insisted on booking everything even though she offered to pay. She says the hotel was horrible and not even close to the beach, so she doesn’t owe. Then, the plaintiff was walking her small dog when she claims the defendant’s unleashed dog attached her pet. She’s suing for vet bills. The defendant says the plaintiff was walking her dog on her property and she’s the one who didn’t have her dog on a leash. There wasn’t even any blood or sign of a fight, so she doesn’t owe her anything. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a car from the defendant. She claims he sold her a faulty car because the check engine light went on the next day, so she’s suing for her money back. The defendant argues the plaintiff test drove the car and liked it, so he doesn’t owe her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff has managed hundreds of rappers and agreed to represent the defendant’s son. He says he hasn’t been paid and is out tens of thousands of dollars, so he’s suing. The defendant says her son is very talented. She says she and the plaintiff agreed on a return on the profit, but she hasn’t received a dime. The defendant argues the plaintiff will get paid once she gets paid. She’s countersuing for jewelry and the cost of a laptop. Case #27153 #PeoplesCourt #RealityTV #Court Then, the plaintiff is a professional walker and tripped over the defendant’s sidewalk because it was uneven. He thinks the defendant is responsible for the sidewalk outside of his house. He’s suing for pain and suffering and punitive damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff just tripped and is trying to pin it on him. Plus, the plaintiff, who has a disabled son, agreed to rent an apartment from the defendant. She argues the defendant told her she couldn’t move in due to her son, so she’s suing for a security deposit and bounced check fee. The defendant says the plaintiff was the one who changed her mind, so he doesn’t owe her 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

The plaintiff leased her horse to the defendant for free in exchange for feeding and taking care of the horse. The plaintiff claims the defendant took terrible care of the horse and left him malnourished, so she rescued him. She’s suing for vet bills. The defendant argues she and her husband split up, so she wasn’t able to contact the plaintiff. She thinks her ex is behind the whole thing. Then, the plaintiff took his car to the defendant’s shop for an oil change, but when he got it back, the engine was messed up. He claims the defendant’s worker broke the gas detection pump, and it was very expensive to fix. He’s suing for car damages. The defendant argues the car has 200,000 miles on it, so obviously it was going to have issues. Plus, the plaintiff rented an apartment to the defendant for three years. He claims the defendant up and left in the middle of the night and left the place in a total mess. He’s suing for the cleaning costs. The defendant argues he left the place perfectly clean. He says he was on a month-to-month lease and the apartment was infested with pests, so he doesn’t owe. He’s countersuing for money 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 the defendant is his estranged son. He co-signed on a car for him, but his son isn’t making the payments. Suing his own flesh and blood is tough, but his son needs a lesson in responsibility. The defendant insists his dad is a bully who kept the car himself, and he denies owing him a penny. Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant, a health care worker, to care for his 95-year-old disabled mother. The defendant failed to show up twice for overnight shifts and he had to miss work and travel to take of his mom. He’s suing for all he’s out. The defendant says the plaintiff had cameras everywhere to spy on health care workers and she didn’t want anything to do with him. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says he’s known the defendant for a few years and loaned her money off and on. She hasn’t repaid the most recent loan, and he claims it’s because she has the hots for him and wants to keep him interested. He’s suing to get his money back. The defendant says the plaintiff did a poor job on renovating her bathroom, so she says they’re even financially. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant’s dog attacked her pet at the dog park. She claims the defendant thinks it was no big deal, even though her dog needed surgery. She’s suing him for all the vet bills. The defendant says the dog was only scratched, and her dog was actually injured elsewhere. He insists her dog was off-leash when she entered the park, which is a no-no. Plus, the plaintiff says she bought a new TV from the defendant, but his employee carried it to her car upside down and it ended up with a puncture mark. The defendant won’t replace the TV or give her a refund, so she’s suing for his money back. The defendant says he asked the plaintiff to inspect the TV before she bought it, but she refused, so he’s not responsible. 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 hired the defendant to remove snow and make home repairs. She says she prepaid him, but he never showed up. She’s suing for the balance on two retainers. The defendant argues he removed the snow and fixed her appliances, so he doesn’t owe her anything. Then, the plaintiff brought his car to the defendant’s shop for a paint job, but the workers completely ruined it. He’s suing for the cost of car repairs. The defendant argues the plaintiff paid him and didn’t complain when he picked it up. He thinks the plaintiff is a scammer. Plus, the plaintiff rented apartment from the defendant, but it was a total mess and the neighbors were terrible. She gave notice to move out, but now the defendant won’t return her security deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff complained about everything, and he doesn’t owe her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff used to be friends with the defendant. He says the defendant hired him to be a cinematographer for a short comedy special. The plaintiff claims the defendant didn’t pay him for the work he did, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff volunteered to work on the special. She says she agreed to give him food, but not money, so she doesn’t owe him a thing. Then, the plaintiff was hired to paint the defendant’s apartment. He says he left his tools in her apartment overnight, and when he returned, his tools were ruined because the defendant’s dogs ate them. He’s suing for the cost of a new paint gun. The defendant argues she told the plaintiff not to leave his tools in her apartment, but he didn’t listen, so it’s not her fault. Plus, the plaintiff dated the defendant and loaned him money twice during their relationship. She claims he never paid her back, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff cheated on him all the time. He says the plaintiff never bothered him about the money until now. 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 hired the defendant to airbrush a specific mural on his Corvette. He claims the defendant made tons of mistakes and now he hates it, so he’s suing for damages. The defendant argues he has a great reputation and the plaintiff was too nitpicky. He’s countersuing for harassment. The plaintiff hired the defendant to fix her roof because it had a leak. She claims the leak never went away even after he fixed it twice, and the third time he was supposed to come, he didn’t show up. She’s suing for the cost of a roof. The defendant argues he went to the plaintiff’s house multiple times to fix the roof, but she was never there. Plus, she hired a new roofer and that voids his warranty, so he doesn’t owe her a thing. The plaintiff’s daughter rented an apartment with the defendant. She claims it was a bug-infested unit, so the daughter moved out. She says the defendant won’t return the security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s daughter left after two weeks, so she left the defendant without a roommate. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff rented a room in the defendant’s house and says he didn’t get along with the defendant and the other roommate. He claims the defendant eventually locked him out of the house, so was forced to move out. He’s suing for prepaid rent. The defendant argues the plaintiff left behind a huge mess, so he doesn’t think he owes anything. He’s countersuing for loss of time and a cleaning fee. Then, the plaintiff is a professional baker. She hired the defendant the fix a mixer after it burned out, but she claims the defendant only made things worse. She’s suing for the cost of the mixer and lost wages. The defendant argues the mixer is 30 years old. He says he took the mixer apart and ordered the parts, but she moved it and parts went missing. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a used car from the defendant. She claims the vehicle is mess and it was totaled in an accident previously. She’s suing for the cost of car repairs. The defendant argues he financed the car several years before she brought him to court, so he doesn’t owe her anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The plaintiff was hired to drive a truck for the defendant but hasn’t been paid yet, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims during the first delivery, the plaintiff damaged the goods, and during the second job, he disappeared on the road for three days. The defendant insists he lost money because of the plaintiff, so he shouldn’t have to pay him. Then, the plaintiff rented an apartment owned by the defendant, but when he moved in, there were items left behind from the former tenant. The plaintiff claims he asked the defendant to remove the belongings, but he refused, so the plaintiff is suing for storage fees. The defendant says he tried to remove the washer and dryer left behind, but the plaintiff would never give him access to get them out, so the defendant denies owing anything. Plus, the plaintiff brought his car into the defendant’s repair shop but claims the defendant caused problems and made it worse, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff self-diagnosed the car’s problems, and he fixed everything he was hired to do, so the defendant 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 was competing in an adult league soccer match when he says the defendant ran into him at full speed to intentionally hurt him, so the plaintiff is suing for medical bills. The defendant insists he did not injure the plaintiff on purpose, and he was just passionate about the game. The defendant is countersuing for malicious prosecution and abuse of civil procedures. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to monogram his dress shirts with his initials on the cuffs. However, when the plaintiff picked them up, he says the monograms were plastered on the front of the shirts instead, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff never explained that he wanted the monograms on the cuffs, so he 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