The People’s Court Podcast

First, the plaintiff says he and the defendant were friends, and that one day the defendant came to him in desperate need of money. He claims the defendant never repaid the loan and has left him struggling to afford food. He is suing for the amount owed. The defendant says he repaid everything and alleges the plaintiff is a hothead who once bashed his own head into a brick wall and fled as police arrived. He is countersuing for pain and suffering.

Then, the plaintiffs say the defendant, one of their yoga students, borrowed money for car...

First, the plaintiff says the defendant let go of a shopping cart in a supermarket parking lot, and it hit his new car, causing extensive damage. When he confronted the defendant, he allegedly drove off. The plaintiff is suing for repair costs. The defendant claims the plaintiff’s wife caused the damage by squeezing her cart between parked cars. He believes the plaintiff is pinning the blame on him to avoid paying for his own repairs.

Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to cater a birthday party that was canceled due to a hurricane. She cl...

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant to help him find women to date, but the defendant didn't find any viable mates, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant insists he sent him on a date with a great woman, but he just changed his mind about her services for no reason. Besides, the defendant doesn't provide refunds.

Then, the plaintiff says the defendant pushed her shopping cart into his car, so he's suing for damages. The defendant argues the shopping cart had a bad wheel and that's not her fault.

Plus, the...

First, the plaintiff claims her ex-girlfriend borrowed money from her for a car when they were still together. After their breakup, the defendant refused to give back the money, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the reason she needed a car in the first place is because the plaintiff ruined hers.

Then, the plaintiff claims her neighbor flooded her apartment, so she's suing for damages. The defendant argues the flooding wasn't that bad, and he even sent a cleaner to help the neighbors.

Plus, the plaintiff helped the defendant find homes for kittens...

First, the plaintiff met the defendant at a pool tournament, and they started dating. The plaintiff alleges the defendant got upset with him one day and keyed his furniture and stole his DVDs, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant denies the allegations and thinks the plaintiff's friends probably did it.

Then, the plaintiffs purchased a vehicle from the defendant. They were told it was in pristine condition, but the car was not, so the plaintiffs are suing for false advertisement and repairs. The defendant argues the plaintiffs never complained about the vehicle until eight months later. <...

First, the plaintiff agreed to rent a room in the defendant's house. The defendant always brought home strange women, so the plaintiff had to move out. The defendant refuses to return her security, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff moved out without any notice and damaged the carpet. Therefore, he had every right to keep the security deposit.

Then, the plaintiff stored her televisions at the defendant's house. When she went to retrieve them, the defendant said they were stolen, but the plaintiff believes the defendant had something to do with it, so...

First, the plaintiff alleges the defendant crashed her car into hers, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff is the one who hit her vehicle.

Then, the plaintiffs hired the defendant to cater their wedding at a historic museum. However, the plaintiffs say the defendant knew the museum was closing, and they had to hire somone else. The plaintiffs are suing for the return of their deposit. The defendant insists he showed the plaintiffs various locations, and he would have been happy to cater the wedding anywhere.

Plus, the plaintiff...

First, the plaintiff claims the defendant's dog bit him three times, and his whole life has changed forever, so he's suing. The defendant feels bad for the plaintiff, but she insists the plaintiff went into her home knowing her dog was a bit jittery.

Then, the plaintiff gave his cousin, the defendant, a loan before Christmas. However, the defendant failed to pay him back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the money was a gift.

Plus, the plaintiff hired and paid the defendant to provide a D.J. for a party. However, the...

First, the plaintiff let her neighbor borrow a special and exclusive edition of Essence magazine. She says the defendant lost it and now owes her for it. She claims the defendant has threatened her, so she’s suing for the cost of the magazine and threatening bodily harm. The defendant argues she had to move out to repaint her apartment, and it must have gotten lost during that. The defendant says the plaintiff left trash in front of her door. She doesn’t get why the plaintiff is suing her for so much money for a $3 magazine. She’s counte...

First, the plaintiffs rented a house from the defendant. They claim the house was haunted, so they moved out. They’re suing for real estate agent fees and a security deposit. The defendant argues the plaintiffs complained about a loose light and blowing curtains, but he never had a chance to fix it. Now, his reputation is ruined. He’s countersuing for lost rent and damaged blinds.

Then, the plaintiff brings her aunt to court. She claims the defendant lost her expensive designer Christian Louboutin shoes, so she’s suing for the cost of the shoes. The defend...

First, the plaintiff dated the defendant, but they broke up because she cheated on him and threw a statue at his head. They lived together in his family’s building, and they agreed to share expenses. He’s suing for rent, utilities, the cost of a diamond ring, food expenses, and a refrigerator door replacement. The defendant argues the plaintiff kicked her out of the apartment in the middle of the night, and she took him to court for an illegal eviction. She doesn’t think she owes.

Then, the defendant hired the plaintiff, a lawyer, to repres...

First, the plaintiffs paid the defendant to watch their dogs while they went on vacation. When they went to pick up their pets, the defendant told them one of the dogs got hit by a car and died. They’re suing for the cost of the dog. The defendant argues he offered to refund the dog-sitting fees and buy them a new dog.

Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to serve a mechanic with legal papers, but the defendant messed up the job. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant argues he did the job just...

First, the plaintiff hired the defendants to make her wedding cake. She says the cake looked absolutely terrible and the hotel even refused to serve it because it looked like a health hazard. She’s suing for the cost of the cake and emotional distress. The defendants argue the plaintiff threatened to blow their building up.

Then, the plaintiff is a private investigator. He was hired by the defendant to investigate allegations against the defendant’s sons and found proof they were innocent. The plaintiff says he hasn’t been paid, so he’s suing. The defendant argues s...

First, the plaintiff rented a room in the defendants’ house. He says the defendants didn’t like that he came home late from school, so he moved out. He’s suing for his security deposit and moving fees. The defendants argue the plaintiff wore too much cologne, stunk up the house, and left the place a mess. They’re countersuing for slander.

Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to sell hair extensions. She claims the defendant rang up a transaction with a stolen credit card, which cost her thousands of dollars. She’s suing for the cost of the fra...

First, the plaintiff says her friend had her deposit a stolen check in her bank account. The plaintiff is suing for theft and fraud. The defendant argues she didn't tell the plaintiff to do anything and isn't responsible.

Then, the plaintiff went to the defendnant's club, but they lost her expensive coat, so she's suing for its value. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn't come back until a week later. They don't keep items overnight.

Plus, the plaintiff ordered a custom pool cover for the defendant, but he changed his mind all of the sudden...

First, the plaintiff claims his ex won't return the engagement ring he gave her after they called it quits. The plaintiff is suing for its value. The defendant believes the plaintiff has lost his mind. The defendant claims she supported the plaintiff financially throughout their relationship.

Then, the plaintiff planned to share an apartment with the defendant. However, the defendant still owes him for the security deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff tried to put the moves on him, so she couldn't live with him.

Plus, the plaintiff claims the...

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, his girlfriend's sister, once attacked him. His phone and shirt were destroyed during the attack, so the plaintiff is suing for his destroyed property and medical bills. The defendant claims the plaintiff instigated the fight and first pushed her.

Then, The plaintiff says the defendant, her son's father, refused to return their son to her after summer vacation. The plaintiff drove hours to get her son. She's suing for all the money she wasted going back and forth from Alabama to Michigan. The defendant insists their son didn't want to return...

First, the plaintiff met the defendant at a singles club, and they began dating. They even started a business together. However, the relationship didn't work out, and the plaintiff is suing the defendant for all the handyman work he did around her house. The defendant says the plaintiff offered to help around her house. She didn't agree to pay him.

Then, the plaintiff brought his vehicle to the defendant's car wash, and it ripped off his antenna. The plaintiff is suing for the damages. The defendant claims nothing happened to the plaintiff's car when it went through...

First, the plaintiff rented from the defendant for five years. However, the defendant failed to return her security deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff damaged a window and the walls and left trash in the place.

Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to do construction work in her office. However, she wasn't happy with the work, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant claims he is just an electrician, and the plaintiff needed a carpenter.

Plus, the plaintiff bought a car from the defendant for her 16-year-old...

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant to cater her daughter's birthday. However, they ran out of food during the party, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff wasn't sure how many people were going to show up. He does not believe that's his problem.

Then, the plaintiff collects cars and stored four of them at the defendant's lot. However, the defendant is holding the cars hostage, so the plaintiff is suing for their value. The defendant claims the plaintiff hasn't paid him for storage fees for the past eight months, so...

First, the plaintiff rented space in the defendant’s hair salon to sell DVDs to salon traffic. However, the plaintiff didn’t make enough money, so he left. The defendant failed to return the security deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn’t give enough notice and wasn’t running a legal business, so she had every right to keep the deposit. The defendant is countersuing for damages and rent.

Then, the plaintiff brought her new car into the defendant’s shop. A week later, the plaintiff’s vehicle broke down due to an electr...

First, the plaintiff claims his upstairs neighbor, the defendant, left his shower on all day. As a result, the plaintiff’s home sustained significant damage, so he’s suing. The defendant insists he had nothing to do with the damage.

Then, the plaintiff was driving when the defendant made a left-side turn at the same time she did and ran into her. The plaintiff is suing for repair costs. The defendant argues the plaintiff is the one who hit him.

Plus, the plaintiff used to rent a home from the defendant. The plaintiff claims she won’...

First, the plaintiff claims the defendants hit her parked vehicle, so she’s suing. The defendants argue they never hit the plaintiff’s car, and they believe this lawsuit is just a money grab. The defendants are countersuing for emotional distress.

Then, the plaintiff purchased a dog from the defendant and named her Bella. Although he loves Bella, the plaintiff says the dog has hip problems from inbreeding, so he’s suing the defendant for the cost of surgery. The defendant won’t give the plaintiff money until he proves Bella has a genetic issue.

Plus, th...

First, the plaintiff went to the defendant’s hair salon. Unfortunately, the plaintiff alleges the defendant ruined her hair, and she had to go to another hair salon three times. The plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant insists the plaintiff asked for purple highlights and thus the defendant did nothing wrong.

Then, the plaintiff is in a rock band. While playing at the defendant’s bar, the plaintiff says a drunk patron destroyed his guitar, so the plaintiff is suing for repairs. The defendant believes he is not responsible for the patron’s actions.

Plus...

First, the plaintiff used to be friends with the defendant, and they lived together. However, things spiraled out of control. The plaintiff claims the defendant owes her for utility bills, so she’s suing. The defendant says living with the plaintiff was intolerable. As far as the utility bills, the defendant argues she wasn’t living with the plaintiff at the time.

Then, the plaintiff went to the defendant, a dentist, for dentures. The dentures are way too big, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant argues the plaintiff never complained about the dentures unti...

First, the plaintiffs bought a refrigerator from the defendants. It turned out to be a piece of junk, so the plaintiffs are suing for a refund. The defendants insist the refrigerator worked just fine when the plaintiffs picked it up.

Then, the plaintiff claims the defendants gave away her pottery items without her permission, so she’s suing. The defendants were asked to store the pottery equipment, but the plaintiff never picked it up, so they donated the items.

Plus, the plaintiff has been friends with the defendant for years. The plaintiff registered a car fo...

First, the plaintiff was walking his dog when the defendant’s dog mauled his, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the dog doesn’t even belong to him.

Then, the plaintiff says her friend, the defendant, sold her a car. However, the defendant never gave the plaintiff the car, so she's suing for a refund. The defendant insists he used to date the plaintiff, and she's just bitter that they broke up.

Plus, the plaintiff went to the defendant’s eyeglass store. The plaintiff believes the defendant overcharged him, so the plaintiff is suing...

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant for pole dancing classes for a birthday party. However, the defendant was late and brought the wrong-sized pole, causing damages, so she's suing. The defendant insists she didn't cause any damages and she was very careful.

Then, the plaintiff parked his car at the defendant's parking facility. When he went to retrieve it, the plaintiff claims his car had a bunch of damage, so he’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff is lying, and he can't prove the scratch happened at his lot.

Plus, the plaintiff used to da...

First, the plaintiff says he was driving his car when the defendant punched his window and shattered it. The plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant claims the plaintiff bumped into her car.

Then, the plaintiff says the defendant asked her to cash a money order for her. However, the money order was bad, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims she didn’t know it wasn’t legit.

Plus, the plaintiffs say the defendant ripped them off in a real estate deal, so they’re suing. The defendant claims the plaintiffs gave him a depo...

First, the plaintiff says her former landlords, the defendants, had her car illegally towed and kicked her out of the home, so she’s suing. The defendants claim the plaintiff was physically violent, and the town towed her car away. They believe they owe the plaintiff nothing.

Then, the plaintiff claims he loaned the defendant money for moving costs. However, the defendant never paid back the loan, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff is lying and that the money was a gift.

Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant invited her on a...

First, the plaintiff said he and the defendant decided to live together. However, the defendant failed to pay rent, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff is the one who broke their lease, leaving him high and dry. The defendant is countersuing for the cost of finding a new home.

Then, the plaintiff was out walking her dog when the defendant's unleashed dog attacked hers. The plaintiff is suing for vet bills. The defendant insists the plaintiff's dog is the one who hurt hers.

Plus, the plaintiff went to a restaurant and...

First, the plaintiff claims the defendant illegally sublet her apartment to a tenant who trashed and damaged the place, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff agreed to the roommate. The defendant believes that since she didn't cause the damage, she doesn't owe the plaintiff a dime.

Then, the plaintiff bought a horse. However, the horse didn't look anything like the photo, and his hip was injured, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff agreed to buy the horse sight unseen. Additionally, the defendant argues the horse wasn't actually injured. He...

First, the plaintiff claims the defendant's dog injured hers, so she's suing for missed work and vet bills. The defendant says he and the plaintiff agreed to split the vet bills because both their dogs were unleashed. The defendant doesn't believe he owes any more money.

Then, the plaintiff says the defendant hired him to play in his band. However, the defendant hasn't yet paid him, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says everyone in the band volunteered to play for free.

Plus, the plaintiff has lived in her apartment for 40 years. However, the...

First, the plaintiff says the defendant's daughter crashed a scooter into her, causing injuries. The plaintiff is suing for medical bills. The defendant insists the plaintiff walked into his daughter, and it was 100% the plaintiff's fault.

Then, the plaintiffs purchased baseball game tickets from the defendant, but the barcodes were already used, and they couldn't get in. The plaintiffs are suing for a refund. The defendant insists he doesn't even sell tickets, and this lawsuit is bogus. The defendant is countersuing for slander.

Plus, the plaintiff pawned his necklace at the defendant's shop. The defendant...

First, the plaintiff used to date the defendant. The plaintiff purchased an iPhone and ring for the defendant. After their breakup, the defendant said she'd return the ring and iPhone but never did, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff gave her all sorts of gifts during their relationship. The defendant believes the plaintiff is just mad that they broke up. The defendant is countersuing for the deposit on the ring and defamation.

Then, the plaintiff says she was hired by the defendant to make quilts. The defendant hasn't yet paid the plaintiff, so...

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...