The People’s Court Podcast

First, the plaintiff is a landscaper who did work for the defendant. He claims the defendant hasn’t paid him, so he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant thinks the plaintiff did a terrible job, so he doesn’t think he should pay. He’s countersuing for repair work needed.

Then, the plaintiff and defendant used to be friends for 20 years. She let the defendant register a car in her name, but he racked up an immense amount of parking tickets. She’s suing for the cost of the tickets. The defendant argues he paid the tic...

First, the plaintiff and defendant got into a fight when the plaintiff was driving them. She says the defendant hit her, grabbed the steering wheel, and they crashed. She’s suing for damages and personal injury. The defendant argues she never took the steering wheel and the car was just fine.

Then, the plaintiff was walking his dog when the defendants’ dog lunged for his terrier. He says the other dog broke his dog’s leg. The defendants paid for the vet bills, but he’s suing for the cost of sunglasses and lost wages. The defendant thinks t...

First, the plaintiffs bought a car from the defendant. They claim the defendant dismantled the check engine light to make it seem like it was usable. The car doesn’t work, so they’re suing for damages and their money back. The defendant argues they made a deal, and that’s that.

Then, the plaintiff went to dinner at the defendant’s restaurant, and her expensive jacket was stolen. She’s suing for the cost of the jacket. The defendant argues he has a coat rack in the restaurant and it’s not his fault if something gets taken.<...

First, the plaintiff did secretarial work for the defendant. She says the defendant owes her backpay and repayment on a loan, so she’s suing. The defendant thinks the plaintiff is only suing her because she’s out of work.

Then, the plaintiff brings her co-worker to court. She says they used to be close friends, and the plaintiff loaned her money on several occasions. The defendant hasn’t repaid, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff never talked to her about repaying.

Plus, the plaintiff went to visit his grandfather at a senior c...

First, the plaintiff and defendant used to be in a relationship. She says her ex-boyfriend won’t pay for the cost of a plane ticket to Jamaica and a car loan, so she’s suing. The defendant says he paid for most things when they dated, and she’s just upset that he’s dating someone new. He’s countersuing for the cost of an iPad.

Then, the plaintiff brings her aunt to court. She purchased a car from the defendant, but she says her aunt tried getting the radio back and even took the lug nuts out of the...

First, the plaintiffs purchased a dog from the defendant, but they found out the puppy had died, so they're suing for a refund. The defendant admits one of the dogs died, but he insists he promised to give the plaintiffs another one. The defendant is countersuing for slander and emotional distress.

Then, the plaintiff says her ex-boyfriend, the defendant, borrowed money from her. However, the defendant hasn't yet paid it back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he never asked for the loan. The plaintiff just gave it to him.

Plus, the plaintiff...

First, the plaintiff claims his ex-fiancée, the defendant, kicked him out of the house for no good reason. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for the cost of the engagement ring he gave her. The defendant insists the ring the plaintiff gave her was not an engagement ring, and she is not going to return it.

Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to paint his truck. However, the paint job was terrible, so the plaintiff is suing for the cost to redo the job. The defendant argues he painted the vehicle three times, and the plaintiff w...

First, the plaintiff was at work and noticed her wallet was missing, and she suffered a panic attack as a result. The defendant's son stole it and played a trick on the plaintiff. Due to her panic attack, the plaintiff went to the hospital, so she's suing the defendant for medical bills. The defendant insists the plaintiff is exaggerating her panic attack.

Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to get rid of debris at his house. However, the defendant dumped junk on his yard and ran over his basketball hoop, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant...

First, the plaintiff claims the defendant was with his ex-girlfriend and ran into the plaintiff's car during a fight. The plaintiff is suing for the damages. The defendant insists the plaintiff instigated the exchange by punching his car with his fist.

Then, the plaintiff went to the defendant's art gallery to get his friend's artwork. However, the plaintiff says the artwork was missing, so the plaintiff is suing for its value. The defendant argues he doesn't know who the plaintiff is, but the artist passed away, and the artwork sold.

Plus, the plaintiff claims the...

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, her accountant, made a mistake on her tax return. As a result, the plaintiff owes the IRS money on penalties and interest, so the plaintiff is suing the defendant. The defendant argues the plaintiff is suing for more than he owes. The defendant is countersuing for defamation of character.

Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant crashed into her car, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant says the crash wasn't her fault because she drove over a patch of black ice.

Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant...

First, the plaintiff has known the defendant for 30 years, and they were friends with benefits. The plaintiff moved in with the defendant and discovered her piggy bank was emptied. The plaintiff is suing for stolen money, an apartment deposit, rent, and storage. The defendant argues the plaintiff is only suing him out of spite, and he denies owing her anything.

Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant, her landlord, went into her apartment whenever she wanted. The plaintiff is suing for the return of her security deposit. The defendant argues the plaintiff left the apartment in deplorable condition. <...

First, the plaintiff purchased a parrot from the defendant. She claims the defendant put the bird in a box, but when she got home, the bird was missing. She says the defendant scammed her and only pretended to put the bird in the box, so she’s suing for her money back. The defendant argues she clips the birds’ wings so they can’t fly. She thinks the plaintiff lost the bird because the plaintiff saw her box up the animal.

Then, the plaintiff brings his great-aunt to court. He claims the defendant sold some of his person...

First, the plaintiff and defendant were driving next to each other and got into an argument. He says the defendant threw a cup of coffee into his car, splashing on his teen son, then rammed into his side door and drove off. He’s suing for the car damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s son threw a soda bottle at him first. He says the plaintiff hit his car and the son punched him.

Then, the plaintiff bought a condo from the defendants, but she claims the defendants never told her their washing machine leaks. The defe...

First, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant, but she moved out because she thought the defendant was annoying. The defendant won’t return her security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s apartment was a mess, so she doesn’t owe. She’s countersuing for damages and pain and suffering.

Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to watch his dog. He claims the defendant gave the dog to someone else without his permission, and now that person won’t give his dog back. He’s suing for the cost of the dog and pain a...

First, the plaintiff is a music producer and started working with the defendant, a singer. He says he paid for everything during a music trip to Las Vegas and the defendant was supposed to pay him back, but she hasn’t yet. He’s suing for damages. The defendant argues they never had a plan or contract.

Then, the plaintiff says the defendant’s two dogs attacked him. It took five cops to help the man and get the dogs off him. He says the defendant won’t pay for his medical bills, so he’s suing for bills...

First, the plaintiffs rented a portable air conditioner from the defendant for her baby shower. She says it started blowing hot air instead and the defendant refused to fix it. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant argues he checked the unit before he installed it and everything was fine. He claims the plaintiffs stole the unit.

Then, the plaintiff purchased a Mercedes from the defendant and put a deposit on it. She claims the defendant gave her a Chrysler instead, so she’s suing for her deposit back. The defendant argues the plaintiff put the depo...

First, the plaintiff pawned several things at the defendant's shop. However, the defendant got evicted and the plaintiff's stuff was forfeited. The plaintiff is suing for the value of her belongings. The defendant insists she sent the plaintiff a verified letter of her address change. The defendant believes the plaintiff is just trying to make some cash.

Then, the plaintiff, a singer, was hired by the defendant to do a performance. However, the defendant hasn't yet paid, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he wasn't involved with the negotiations, and he has no idea why...

First, the plaintiff loaned her good friend, the defendant, money because she was unemployed. However, it's been years, and the defendant hasn't yet paid it back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the money was a gift.

Then, the plaintiff owns an auction house, and the defendant placed a bid on a rug. However, the defendant failed to sign the check and backed out of the deal, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the rug in question wasn't the one he bought.

Plus, the plaintiff used to be friends with the...

First, the plaintiff and the defendant went to Disney World together. The defendant hasn't paid her portion of the trip, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims she babysat for the plaintiff and did all kinds of things for her. The defendant believes the trip to Disney World was a gift.

Then, the plaintiff says her puppy was mauled to death by the defendant's dog. The plaintiff is suing for the cost of her puppy and pain and suffering. The defendant claims the plaintiff's unleashed dog instigated the attack.

Plus, the plaintiff claims one...

First, the plaintiff was walking her dog when the defendant's dog bit her. The plaintiff is suing for medical costs. The defendant says there is no way his dog attacked the plaintiff's.

Then, the plaintiff did some mechanical work on the defendant's car, but she hasn't paid, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff is a scammer.

Plus, the plaintiff was going to purchase a townhouse, and she spent money on an inspection. However, the defendant backed out of the deal, so the plaintiff is suing for the money she already spent...

First, the plaintiff put her car in the defendant's name. However, the vehicle was impounded, and she can't get it out, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff was supposed to pay half the expenses but fell behind. The defendant is countersuing for unpaid parking tickets, insurance costs, and pain and suffering.

Then, the plaintiff says the defendants, his former tenants, caused damage and moved out without proper notice, so the plaintiff is suing for back rent and fees. The defendants argue there were issues with the apartment since day one. The defendants discovered...

First, the plaintiff says the defendant's dogs kept doing their business on his driveway. The plaintiff had to hire professionals to clean up the mess, so he's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff complains about everything, and his dogs are great. The defendant has no idea what the plaintiff is talking about with this lawsuit.

Then, the plaintiff loaned the defendant money, and in exchange, she was going to use the defendant's car for a month. However, the defendant backed out of the deal, so the plaintiff is suing for her money back. The defendant claims she...

First, the plaintiff brought his car into the defendant's shop, but he trashed the bumper and caused other issues, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he repaired the vehicle for free. The plaintiff didn't complain until two years later.

Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant, her ex, took her computer and video camera and threw them out. The plaintiff is suing for the value of her belongings. The defendant says the plaintiff up and moved out on him one day. The defendant insists the plaintiff abandoned the items, so he had every right to throw...

First, the plaintiff says the defendant knocked over a motorcycle, and it fell on the hood of her car. The plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant argues she didn't knock over the motorcycle, so she is not responsible for the damages.

Then, the plaintiff used to be really close to the defendant. However, the plaintiff claims she sold the defendant a television, but he hasn't paid in full, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits he owes some money, but he lost his job.

Plus, the plaintiff, a handwriting expert who certifies signatures...

First, the plaintiff brought his computer to the defendant's shop. The store was robbed, and the plaintiff's computer was stolen as a result. The plaintiff is suing for the amount he is owed. The defendant argues he found a replacement computer, so he denies owing anything else.

Then, the plaintiffs put a deposit down on a car. However, they discovered the car had some issues, so the plaintiffs are suing for the return of the deposit. The defendant insists he made it very clear that deposits are nonrefundable.

Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to...

First, the plaintiff hired and paid the defendant to scrape and paint her building. Unfortunately, the defendant took off, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he got sick one day, and the plaintiff is making it seem like he is unreliable.

Then, the plaintiff worked as a nanny for the defendant. The plaintiff says she is owed money for her services, so she is suing for unpaid wages. The defendant believes the plaintiff doesn't deserve a penny. The plaintiff left the defendant's child unattended in the bath, and she fell asleep on the job.

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant’s limo company for her daughter’s prom. The plaintiff claims the defendant never showed up, so she’s suing for pain and suffering and last-minute expenses incurred. The defendant is very sorry, but the car broke down. The defendant offered a free ride for a future date, so he doesn’t believe this lawsuit is necessary.

Then, the plaintiff was driving down the road one day when a horse landed on his car and smashed his windshield. The plaintiff is suing the defendant who owns the horse. The defendant argues his fenc...

First, as the plaintiff was leaving a party, she says the defendant threw a phone at her, damaging her window. The plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant claims he threw the phone at the plaintiff because she wasn’t looking where she was going while backing up. He was just trying to get the plaintiff’s attention so she wouldn’t run into him.

Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to cover his pool. When the plaintiff uncovered the pool, he noticed a metal Frisbee at the bottom, and it left a rust ring, damaging the liner...

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant, a landscaper, to remove a patch of grass and replace it with sod, but it turned yellow. The defendant offered to come back and redo the sod, but he didn’t, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff forgot to water his lawn for a whole week, so that’s not his fault.

Then, the plaintiff purchased a used car from the defendant, but it turned out to be a lemon, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he took the car back after six weeks and gave...

First, the plaintiff says the defendant took her jewelry to get dipped in gold. When she got it back, the plaintiff realized it wasn’t her necklace, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she did not steal the plaintiff’s necklace, and all she did was try to do a favor for her.

Then, the plaintiff met the defendant while playing pool. The defendant moved in with him, but she owes rent, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant believes the plaintiff is just sour because he wanted to be more than friends.

Plus...

First, the plaintiff went to the defendant to do her hair. However, the plaintiff alleges the defendant intentionally ruined her hair, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s hair was extremely damaged by the time she went to see him. The defendant is countersuing for slander.

Then, the plaintiff was hired by the defendants to retrieve data on a laptop, but it crashed. However, the defendants haven’t paid, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants claim the plaintiff never fully delivered on the job, so they deny owing. The defendants are countersuing for the co...

First, the plaintiff says his dog was viciously attacked by the defendant's dog and had to be put down. The plaintiff is suing for vet bills. The defendant argues the plaintiff's dog instigated the attack.

Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant got into a car accident and damaged her vehicle and fence in the process, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant says a drunk driver hit her, causing her to run into the plaintiff's parked car. The defendant believes the plaintiff should sue the drunk driver, not her.

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First, the plaintiff, a child care provider, took care of the defendant's kids. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant owes her for her services, so she's suing. The defendant insists one of her children didn't eat while in the plaintiff's care, and another child alleges the plaintiff put her hands on her. The defendant pulled her kids out and doesn't believe she owes the plaintiff a dime.

Then, the plaintiff says he and the defendant worked together as promoters at a club. Unfortunately, the plaintiff alleges the defendant stole his speakers, so he's suing. The defendant says...

First, the plaintiff rented a room from the defendant. However, when she moved in, the plaintiff claims things didn't go very well, and she moved out. The defendant won't return the security deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff hit her friend's car in the driveway. The defendant is countersuing for failing to give adequate notice.

Then, the plaintiff allowed the defendant to borrow his car. Unfortunately, the plaintiff doesn't know where his vehicle is but learned it had been towed, so he's suing. The defendant argues the car began overheating, so she...

First, the plaintiff claims his dog was attacked by the defendant's dog. The plaintiff is suing for vet bills. The defendant argues he told the plaintiff to go to his vet, but he went to an emergency vet instead, which ended up costing an arm and a leg.

Then, the defendant hired the plaintiff's company to power wash and stain a deck. However, the defendant has been stiffing him, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn't finish the job and lied to her.

Plus, the plaintiff purchased a vehicle from the...

First, the plaintiff bought a motorcyle from the defendant. Unfortunately, the plaintiff alleges the motorcycle was defective, so he's suing for a refund. The defendant argues the plaintiff saw the motorcyle in person, purchased it, and decided he wanted to return it five days later.

Then, the plaintiff gave the defendant, a realtor, $2,000 to hold an apartment. However, the plaintiff couldn't afford the entire deposit for the lease and wants her $2,000 back. The defendant won't return the money, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the fee is nonrefundable.

Plus, the plaintiff says debris...

First, the plaintiff used to live with the defendant in college. Unfortunatley, the defendant never paid rent and stole from him, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he got into a bad accident, and the plaintiff allowed him to live with him rent-free.

Then, the plaintiff, a mental health counselor, says the defendant, the owner of a transitional housing organization, owes him for back wages and stolen belongings, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant denies owing anything because nothing was stolen. In terms of the back wages, the defendant argues the defendant missed work...

First, the plaintiff parked his car on the street and claims the defendant illegally towed the vehicle, so he's suing. The defendant argues he had every right to tow the car because the plaintiff wasn't supposed to park there.

Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant, his daughter's mother, borrowed his computer but hasn't returned it, so the plaintiff is suing. The plaintiff is also suing the defendant for an unpaid loan he gave her for personal expenses. The defendant insists the plaintiff is just trying to get back at her because she filed a restraining order against...

First, the plaintiff brought her shoes to the defendant's repair shop. However, the defendant used the heel on her shoe to fix someone else's shoe, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn't pick up her shoes for three months. The defendant's policy says he's not responsible for a customer's shoes after 30 days.

Then, the plaintiff moved into an apartment the defendant owned. The defendant lived downstairs, and it was a crazy atmosphere. The plaintiff had to move out, but the defendant won't return her security, so the plaintiff is using. The defendant argues...

First, the plaintiff paid the defendant to rent an apartment. When she went to move in, there was a no trespassing sign on the fence, and the gate was locked. The plaintiff found out the apartment was illegal, and she couldn't move in, so the plaintiff is suing for her money back. The defendant claims the plaintiff gave him money to hold the apartment, but he ran a background check and found out she was being evicted. The defendant told the plaintiff she was not welcome and alleges she tried to break into the place.

Then, the...