The People’s Court Podcast

First, the plaintiff rented a room in the defendant’s house. She says the house was disgusting because there were bugs and the septic tank overflowed. She moved out and is suing for her security deposit back. The defendant argues the plaintiff was the one who caused the septic tank to overflow, and she was a nightmare tenant. Plus, the plaintiff went to the defendant’s salon to get her hair straightened. She says the defendant used a chemical in her hair, and now her hair is ruined. She’s suing for three years’ worth of salon services. The defendant argues the plaintiff refuses to cut off her damaged hair, which is why it looks bad. He’s countersuing for business interference. 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 rehomed her dog at the defendant’s house, but the defendant said the dog didn’t get along her own pet. When the plaintiff went to pick up the dog, he was bloody and injured. She had to take him to the vet, so she’s suing for medical bills. The defendant argues the dog was vicious and she never did anything to him. The plaintiff rented a room at the defendant’s hostel, but then his clothes were stolen. He’s suing for damages. The defendant says she can’t put cameras in rooms, but she did provide a locker with a lock for the plaintiff to put his belongings in, so it’s not her fault if he didn’t use 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 brings one of her sisters to court. She says the defendant broke her television and Xbox, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s husband put her in a chokehold, and he’s the one who fell on the TV. The plaintiff brings her two siblings to courts. She says she loaned her late brother’s car to her other siblings, but they crashed it, so she’s suing for the cost of the car and the tow. The defendants don’t think they owe her because it wasn’t their fault. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff rented an apartment to the defendant. He claims the defendant pushed him and injured him. He also says her boyfriend slashed his tires, so he’s suing for medical expenses, ripped tires, and pain and suffering. The defendant argues the plaintiff pushed her, so she pushed him back. She’s countersuing for emotional distress and moving costs Then, the plaintiff was hired by the defendants to clean and reinstall their drapes. He says they haven’t paid, so he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendants claim they agreed to have the plaintiff clean the drapes but not replace the linings them. They think he’s committing elder abuse by upcharging them. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims her ex-boyfriend keeps slashing her tires, so she's suing. The defendant denies slashing the plaintiff's tires. He believes someone else must be causing the damage because it's not him. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendants to build her another bedroom in her house. The plaintiff alleges the defendants did a terrible job, so she had to hire someone else. The plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendants insist they did an excellent job. They're countersuing for wages owed and supplies. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant to redo the bathrooms in his house. The defendant barely did anything and refuses to return payments, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he put a lot of work into the plaintiff's house. The plaintiff failed to provide all of the materials he needed to complete the job, according to the defendant. Then, the plaintiff brought his car to the defendant's carwash. In the middle of the wash, the plaintiff's car crashed into another vehicle, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant defends himself and says the car in front of the plaintiff's applied their brakes. The defendant doesn't believe he or his business is responsible for 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

First, the plaintiffs rented a house from the defendant but decided not to renew the lease. The plaintiffs are in court because the defendant won't return the security deposit they're owed, so they're suing. The defendant argues the plaintiffs didn't give him 60 days' notice, so he doesn't owe anything. The defendant is countersuing for loss of rent Then, the plaintiff took a walk in her neighborhood when the defendant's dog bit her. The plaintiff had to get a shot and medication, so she's suing for medical costs. The defendant believes her dog just barked at the plaintiff. Her Yorkie would never bite anyone. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant backed into his car, so he's suing for damages. The defendant argues he has backup sensors on his vehicle and never even hit the plaintiff's car. Then, the plaintiff hired and paid the defendant to install some pipes, but he never did the job, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant is in court defending himself and says he went to the house three times, but the plaintiff never purchased the materials like she agreed to do. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she and the defendant went to Hawaii, but the defendant is trying to get out of paying for her half, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues she has already given the plaintiff money, but she's trying to tack on extra expenses the defendant didn't agree to. Then, the plaintiff's son parked his car in front of the defendant's house. The defendant wrongfully towed the vehicle, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he had every right to tow the car because it blocked his driveway. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff paid for the defendant's DJ services for his wedding. However, a hurricane had different ideas, and the wedding was canceled. The defendant agreed to refund the plaintiff but never did, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues cancelations must be made 30 days before the event to get a refund, and the plaintiff canceled three days prior. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to inspect her house before she purchased it, and he gave her a clean bill of sale. After buying the home, the plaintiff hired another company, and they found toxic black mold, so the plaintiff is suing the defendant for a refund. The defendant says he reported issues when inspecting the house, but the plaintiff paid no mind to the defendant's report. Plus, the plaintiff brought his computer to the defendant's shop, and during the repair, it was damaged. The plaintiff is suing for the value of the computer. The defendant insists the plaintiff's computer had issues before he worked on it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff hired the defendant to create a costume for him for a runway contest. However, the defendant failed to deliver, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant defends himself and claims he made two amazing jackets for the plaintiff, so he denies owing. The plaintiff went to the defendant, a weight doctor, to lose some pounds. Unfortunately, the plaintiff claims she didn't lose any weight, so she's suing for a refund. The defendant is in court defending himself and insists the plaintiff did lose 11 pounds in 14 days. She just didn't think it was enough, and then the plaintiff bailed on the program early. 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 in court suing her daughter, who she claims hasn't yet paid back a loan for a cell phone. The defendant argues the plaintiff gave her the loan as a "guilt gift." The plaintiff is in court because he claims he planned to hire the defendant to DJ a party. However, the job didn't pan out, but the defendant hasn't yet paid back the deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff gave him the money to reserve his services. As a result, the defendant gave up other jobs, so he believes he owes nothing. 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 parked her car at her boyfriend’s house, and one night during a rainstorm, a branch fell on her vehicle and damaged it. The tree is half on her boyfriend’s property and half on the defendant’s land, so she’s suing the defendant for half of the insurance deductible. The defendant thinks the plaintiff is trying to extort her because she didn’t say anything to her until five months later. The plaintiff rented a room in the defendant’s house. He says the defendant attacked him in the middle of the night, and the two men got into a physical altercation. He was handcuffed and the defendant changed the locks on him. He never got his property back, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff was inappropriate with a female roommate. He says the plaintiff punched him in the face and had a knife with him, so he’s countersuing for hospital bills and pain and suffering. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff was hired by the defendant to put her dog’s logo and picture on a jacket and shirts. She says the plaintiff was happy with the work, but now refuses to pay for the work, so she’s suing. The defendant thinks the plaintiff did a terrible job. She claims she got a receipt that the money went through, so she doesn’t owe anything else. The plaintiff, a real estate agent, found the defendants an apartment. She claims the defendants lied about having a pet, which caused the landlord to cancel their contract. She’s suing for the broker fee. The defendants argue they were willing to give their cat to someone else, but then the landlord changed her mind. They don’t think they need to pay the plaintiff’s commission. 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 hired by the defendant to revamp his business site. He argues the defendant stopped paying, so he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff is charging him a monthly maintenance fee, which he never agreed to pay. He doesn’t think he owes anything. He’s countersuing for the money he originally paid the plaintiff. The plaintiff, a handyman, was hired by the defendant to do work around his house. He says the defendant stopped paying him, so he’s suing for what he’s owed and pain and suffering. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn’t wear a mask to her house in the middle of the pandemic and he did a terrible job. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says he rented the defendant’s townhouse sight unseen. Even though he moved out, the defendant won’t return what he’s owed, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff bounced a check and broke the lease. He’s countersuing for additional repairs The plaintiff says he watched the defendant’s dog, but now she’s stiffing him on his pay. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says she paid him everything he was owed, and he even threatened to keep her dog. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant is a friend, but his kid scratched up her car and she needs to be compensated. She’s suing for the repair cost. The defendant says his kid never admitted to scratching it, but he offered to pay to have it buffed out. The plaintiff says the defendant let her dog roam the streets and attack her dog so badly that her pet needed emergency care to survive. She’s suing for the veterinary bill. The defendant says the plaintiff is suing her for things her dog didn’t do. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he brought he car to the defendant’s car wash, but he hit a huge pothole in the parking lot and it destroyed his tire. Since the defendant won’t cover the cost, he’s suing him. The defendant says he has no clue how the tire was punctured, and he’s not responsible. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to renovate countertops at her salon, but she did a bad job and left sticky resin and sharp corners. She’s suing for repair costs. The defendant insists she did a fine job, and the plaintiff still owes her money. She’s countersuing for the remainder of her fee. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she bought a camper from the defendant. When she went to the DMV to register it, they informed her the camper had never been registered before, so the defendant needed to fix that before she could get the title. The defendant is refusing to do so, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant insists she told the plaintiff the camper had never been on the road, and it was an as-is sale. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant asked her to be a bridesmaid, so she spent money on a dress and the bachelorette party. The defendant changed her mind, and now the plaintiff is suing for the money she spent. The defendant says the plaintiff didn’t follow her rules and never showed up for fittings. She refuses to pay 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

First, the plaintiff says he bought a motorcycle from the defendant, but it died 70 miles later. He claims the defendant used glue on the carburetor to cover up a defect, so he’s suing the man for repair costs. The defendant says the plaintiff only complained about the bike 10 months after he bought. He’s countersuing for defamation and harassment. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant’s mortuary mistakenly destroyed her deceased father’s personal belongings, and now she has nothing to remember him by. She’s suing for $10,000. The defendant admits he made a mistake and offered the plaintiff $500 for the items of clothing that were destroyed, but the plaintiff refused. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he’s done the defendant’s taxes for years. He claims he used his own money to pay for an adjustment, but the defendant hasn’t repaid him and he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff messed up her taxes and the government took money directly out of her bank account. She refuses to repay a thing. Then, the plaintiff says she bought a bed for her mother, but the defendants — her brother and sister — took it and won’t pay up. She’s suing them for the cost. The defendants say the box spring was infested with bed bugs, so they bought her a new one. They claims they have no idea what the plaintiff is talking about, and they’re countersuing for defamation. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant hired her to babysit her three kids, but she crossed a line with her behavior. The plaintiff claims the defendant would call her in the middle of the night to talk about sexual exploits. The plaintiff is suing for wages she’s still owed. The defendant says the plaintiff didn’t do a good job, and she’s not paying her any more. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant rear-ended her at a red light and won’t pay for the damages he caused. She’s suing for what he owes her. The defendant says he barely grazed the car and paid a body shop to fix it. He alleges the plaintiff’s son then began threatening him. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant hung heavy artwork on her wall and smashed her marble table. Then another piece fell, causing damage, so she’s suing for the costs. The defendant owns a framing company and agreed to hang the art, but he says the plaintiff could have knocked it off the wall. He’s countersuing for unpaid framing work. Then, the plaintiff says she bought a car from the defendant, but it was a real lemon. She’s suing for all the repair costs. The defendant says she never had any issues with the car, and she’s not taking it back. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant towed his pickup truck and damaged it. He claims the defendant won’t take responsibility for it, so he’s suing him for damages. The defendant says the plaintiff blocked someone’s driveway, so the flatbed tow was warranted. He insists the plaintiff inspected the truck when he retrieved it and all was fine. Then, the plaintiff says he bought a PlayStation 5 from the defendant’s sneaker store, but the console was reported stolen. The defendant refused to give him a refund, so he’s suing. The defendant says he resells items, and he offered to replace the console, but the plaintiff never showed. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

First, the plaintiff says she gave the defendant money for a trip for her granddaughter, and she asked about trip insurance in case her passport didn’t arrive. Sure enough, there was a snag at the passport office, but the defendant didn’t buy the insurance, so she’s suing her for a full refund. The defendant says she got an airline credit and is still chasing the hotel. She blames the plaintiff for not paying for expedited passport service. Then, the plaintiff says he rented a room in the defendant’s house in a gated community, but the man cut off his ability to order food during the pandemic. He ended up moving out, and the defendant had the nerve to keep his security deposit, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff broke his lease and moved out with no notice. He’s countersuing for rent owed. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

First, the plaintiff says she paid the defendant to train her in CPR certification so she could be an instructor, but he failed her. She claims he told her she could retake the course for free, but now he won’t return her calls. She’s suing for the cost of the class and textbooks. The defendant says he didn’t fail the plaintiff, and he claims he’s gone out of his way to help her. Then, the plaintiff says she moved out of the defendants’ condo after being an excellent tenant for five years. Now they’re keeping her security deposit, but the pictures of the damage they claim were taken in another unit, not hers. She’s suing for her money back. The defendants say the condo was a disaster when she left, so they were within their rights to keep half the deposit. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

First, the plaintiff says she used to date the defendant, and he owes her for a bed she purchased for him. Now that they’ve broken up, he’s trying to weasel out of paying her back, so she’s suing him. The defendant says he paid the plaintiff back when they were still together, so he can’t understand why she’s suing. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant’s daughter knocked down her daughter and the defendant stood by and did nothing. She and her daughter are suing for assault and pain and suffering. The defendants say the plaintiff falsely accused the daughter of theft, and now they’re no longer friends. They’re countersuing for missing belongings, lost wages, and harassment. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant, a lawyer, to represent him in a case against his neighbor about a noisy air conditioner. The man took his money and never did a thing, so he’s suing for his money back. The defendant says the erratic plaintiff never gave him a chance to complete the work. He refuses to give him a refund and is countersuing for harassment Then, the plaintiff says the defendant watched his cat for a week, and he left specific instructions on which food to feed him. He says the defendant gave his cat vegan food, and the cat died one day after the plaintiff returned home, so he’s suing. The defendant says he’s not responsible for the cat’s death, and he’s countersuing for harassment. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her neighbor and he agreed to split the cost of a fence with her. She claims he reneged on the deal, so she’s suing him for what she’s owed. The defendant says he agreed to share the cost of a vinyl fence and paid for it, but the plaintiff put up a more expensive block wall, which he can’t afford. He claims she’s the one who broke the deal. He’s countersuing because the plaintiff used an unlicensed installer and his side looks terrible. Then, the plaintiff says the defendants gave him two cats and then stole one of them back right off the street. He says his kids love the cat, so he’s suing for the return of his pet or $500. The defendants say the cat is theirs and has always been. They’re countersuing for emotional distress. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

First, the plaintiffs say they had to postpone their wedding because of COVID, so the defendant told them they could use the flower deposit they had given her for a future event. When they called to reschedule, the defendant had doubled her prices, so they’re suing for a full refund. The defendant claims the couple changed the flower arrangements, which added to the cost. Her deposits are nonrefundable, and she’s countersuing for the balance on the original contract. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant’s dog attacked her dog, which resulted in an injury and abscess that almost killed him. The insensitive defendant is trying to dodge responsibility, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff’s dog bit his dog first, so his dog was just defending himself. He’s countersuing for harassment. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

The plaintiff says the defendant’s dog mauled her dog in front of her daughter, and her pet didn’t survive. The police traced the dog in question to the defendant, but he refused to compensate the plaintiff for her loss, so she’s suing. The defendant denies that his dog killed the plaintiff’s dog and insists it’s a case of mistaken identity. The plaintiff says she hired the defendant, a photographer, to take pictures for a birthday photo shoot, but he botched the job. The plaintiff says the defendant is a phony, and she still hasn’t received the physical photos, so she’s suing for a refund. The defendant insists he has no idea what the plaintiff is talking about because the plaintiff loved the work and posted the digital photos onto Facebook without his permission. The defendant is countersuing for copyright infringement. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-husband, and he agreed to contribute $2,000 toward a car for their teen son. He’s now changing the agreement, so she’s suing for the amount he still owes. The defendant admits he said he’d chip in but explained he would not be able to pay in one lump sum. He’s countersuing for the $100 he already paid. Plus, the plaintiff says her beloved dog was attacked by the defendant’s canine, so she is suing for vet bills. The defendant insists he and other people in the neighborhood have had issues with the plaintiff’s dog. The defendant claims the plaintiff’s dog went onto his property, and he is not responsible for her dog’s misbehavior. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he and his fiancé rented a room from the defendant, but they were illegally kicked out. The defendant refuses to return the rent they’re owed, so they’re suing. The defendant says she and one of the plaintiffs got into an argument, so she told them to get out. Then, the plaintiff says he and the defendant were friends for 30 years, and he purchased a purebred puppy from him. Unfortunately, the defendant allegedly sold the plaintiff a sickly puppy who had seizures and died on the plaintiff’s kitchen floor, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff had the puppy for a year and never took the canine to the vet. The defendant insists the plaintiff is at fault for the puppy’s death. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, but he forced her out and wouldn’t renew her lease. Not only that, but he kept her security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff tried to stiff him on the last month’s rent, so he kept the deposit. Then, the plaintiff says she and the defendant both had their dogs at a local park when the defendant’s dog attacked the plaintiff’s. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for vet bills and training sessions. The defendant claims his dog has never attacked anyone or any other canine. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-boyfriend and they used to live together. He stalked her and made death threats, but she’s suing for money he still owes her. The defendant says the plaintiff moved out and didn’t pay the last few months of rent, so he’s keeping the security deposit. He’s countersuing for back rent. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant was his friend, but then the defendant broke the handle on the door of his car and refuses to pay. The plaintiff is suing for the damages. The defendant claims all he did was try to open the door, and he didn’t do anything wrong — it’s not like the defendant has superhuman strength. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she had a one-night stand with the defendant, who promised he would pay for the hotel room. When they got there, he said he didn’t have any money. On top of that, she alleges he stole $100 out of her bag. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says he met the plaintiff online and she was the one who reserved the room. He claims he never said he’d cover the room and categorically denies stealing any money. The plaintiff says his neighbor, the defendant, purposefully parked his truck in a way that blocked the plaintiff from walking to his mailbox. The plaintiff was badly injured from tripping on the back bumper, so he’s suing for the medical bills. The defendant claims he has a Ring camera that showed the plaintiff deliberately throwing himself to the ground in an overly dramatic fashion. The defendant is countersuing for harassment. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims she was forced to put up a privacy fence because her creepy neighbor, the defendant, took pictures of kids in their bathing suits and sprayed them with a hose. He even put dead cats on her porch. She says he should pay half the cost of the fence, so she’s suing. The defendant says all was fine with his neighbor until the plaintiff got two cats that wander everywhere. He insists he took pictures of sewage in his yard, not the plaintiff’s kids and grandkids Then, the plaintiff says he purchased a used washing machine from the defendant that was guaranteed to work, but it only functioned twice. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for a refund. The defendant insists the plaintiff had the machine for a while, and she has no idea why it stopped working. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she makes ugly Christmas sweaters and sold one to the defendant. Now she’s refusing to pay for it and claiming she’s been emotionally damaged by wearing it, so the plaintiff is suing for her money. The defendant says the plaintiff promised to make her a sweater that would win a contest, but instead it was raunchy and full of sexual imagery, so she’s not paying for it. The plaintiff says he bought a Corvette from the defendant, who promised him two keys. The plaintiff has been getting the runaround for the second key ever since. It’s now costing the plaintiff to get a new key, so he’s suing the defendant. The defendant claims he gave the plaintiff a good price for the vehicle and never promised a second key. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiffs say they hired the defendant to watch their dog while they were on vacation. The careless woman let the poor dog jump out a window to his death. He was still on the street dead when they arrived at the defendant’s apartment. This woman has to pay for her outrageous behavior, so they’re suing. The defendant says she left the dog alone in her apartment for 20 minutes and he broke through the screen and jumped. She’s countersuing for defamation and emotional distress. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-fiancée, and they lived together before splitting up. The defendant still needs to pay for rent, so the plaintiff is suing for the money she says she’s owed. The defendant claims the plaintiff was the one who ended the relationship and left, and she insists she owes nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant is a former friend who told him he could use his time share in Aruba. The defendant canceled at the last minute after the plaintiff had purchased plane tickets, so he’s suing for what he’s out. The defendant says he had to chase down the plaintiff for payment, and his check arrived late. The plaintiff says she was going to buy a puppy from the defendant, but she changed her mind and wants her money back, and she’s suing. The defendant says he thought he could trust the plaintiff, but she backed out. He agreed to return some of the money, but not all of it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her younger sister. She says she hired her sibling to care for her birds and fish for three weeks. When she got home, her fish tank was broken, the fish were dead, and the birds were missing. She alleges her sister brought her cat over and the feline went nuts. She’s suing her sister for all the chaos. The defendant says the tank was on a wobbly table, so it was an accident. She also blames the plaintiff for not telling her the birds’ wings were intact. She’s countersuing for acupuncture and massage fees for her traumatized cat. Then, the plaintiff says he brought his car to the defendant’s shop for an exterior car wash, but the employee wiped down the interior and damaged his navigation screen. He’s suing for the repair cost. The defendant says the plaintiff returned five days after the car wash and threatened him. He refuses to be shaken down. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

First, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to install a frameless door in her shower, but it leaks badly every time she showers. She claims the defendant told her it wasn’t his problem, so she’s suing for a full refund. The defendant says he told the plaintiff she needed to change the inexpensive pipe in the showerhead and she agreed but then failed to do so even though it would correct the problem. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to put faux locs in her hair, but she used real ones and they’re so heavy they caused neck pain. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says she’s been braiding hair for years. She claims she did an outstanding job and the woman turned nasty. She’s countersuing for defamation and wasted time. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff worked for the defendant at his telephone repair shop. He says the defendant sold him a refurbished phone and told him it was new, then refused to pay him for the work he did. He’s suing for breach of contract. The defendant argues he never told the plaintiff he was getting a new phone. Then, the plaintiff got a loan in her name and gave it to her brother’s girlfriend, the defendant, because the plaintiff’s brother needed a car. The plaintiff says the defendant racked up parking tickets in her name, and the car got repossessed, so she’s suing. The defendant doesn’t think she owes anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says one day at a red light, the defendants threw an unopened can of iced tea at his car, denting it in the process, so he’s suing for damages. The defendants insist the plaintiff instigated the dispute, and they deny causing any actual damage to his car. The plaintiff and the defendant used to be in a relationship, but the plaintiff says things ended quickly when the defendant threw her out of their place. After the breakup, the plaintiff alleges the defendant didn’t take her name off the electric and cable bill, and now her credit’s ruined, so she’s suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff was the one who walked out on him and their child, and he denies owing her anything. The plaintiff purchased what she thought was real hair from the defendant to make a custom wig. Unfortunately, she says she was duped and received synthetic hair instead, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant insists the plaintiff didn’t care for the hair properly and that’s on the plaintiff, not her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant. However, the building was infested with bed bugs, and her stuff was ruined, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims this whole case is a hoax so the plaintiff can get out of her lease early. Then, the plaintiff has known the defendant for decades. The defendant hired the plaintiff to repair his computer. However, the defendant failed to pay, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff failed to properly fix the computer, so he had to buy a new one. Plus, the plaintiffs' cat urinated on their furniture, and they hired the defendant to reupholster the chairs. However, when the chairs were returned, they still smelled bad, so the plaintiffs are suing. The defendant claims he spent months stripping the chairs and reupholstering them. He believes he did a fantastic job, and they were odor-free. The defendant is countersuing for the cost of fabric. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she took out a line of credit for her neighbor, the defendant, so she could buy Christmas presents, but the woman hasn’t paid her back. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says she was making payments every month, but she alleges the credit company stopped accepting her payments. She’s countersuing for emotional distress. The plaintiff says she put down a deposit to rent an apartment from the defendant, but she changed her mind the very next day. She wants her money back, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff signed the contract, and the deposit isn’t refundable. The plaintiff says he dropped off his expensive suit and shirt at the defendant’s dry cleaner, but his items were gone when he went back. He’s suing for the lost clothing. The defendant says the plaintiff did pick his items and then came back to try to scam her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she and her mother hired the defendant to sell some of their antiques, but they allege the defendant is keeping too much of the money. They’re suing for what they claim they’re owed. The defendant says she paid the annoying plaintiff every penny owed per the contract. Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to install granite countertops in his new kitchen, but the defendant hacked up his cabinets so badly that it voided the warranty. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff went cheap on cabinets and things didn’t fit, but the plaintiff’s wife told him to do whatever he needed to install the counter. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she bought ceramic tiles for her bathroom from the defendant, but they ended up not matching because they were mismarked. The defendant says she’ll offer new tiles, but she won’t pay to have them reinstalled, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff should have noticed the colors didn’t match. The plaintiff says the defendant towed his truck after an accident, but he grossly overcharged him. He’s suing for his money back. The defendant says he already gave the plaintiff a huge break on his bill by not charging storage. The plaintiff says he gave the defendant a good faith deposit on a home he wanted to purchase, but then the bank bailed on the loan. The unsympathetic defendant won’t return the money, so he’s suing him. The defendant says the plaintiff’s loan was denied, and deposits aren’t refundable. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant is her daughter, and she abandoned her own mother at an apartment they rented and left her on the hook. She’s suing for rent and a loan. The defendant says her mother owes her for bills and food, not the other way around. Then, the plaintiff says she agreed to co-sign a loan with the defendant to bring her home up to code, but the defendant backed out and got a reverse mortgage. She’s suing for the fees she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff is her caregiver and she’s an opportunistic scammer who was already paid. Plus, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to do landscaping work and paid him in advance, but he didn’t finish the job. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says he did a lot of work on the vindictive plaintiff’s yard, and his books say the account is at zero. He’s countersuing for defamation and harassment. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she worked with the defendant, and she introduced her co-plaintiff so their dogs could breed. She claims they were each supposed to get a puppy, but the defendant didn’t follow through, so they’re suing. The defendant says the plaintiff wanted to mate a female pup with its father, and she said she refused to give them a dog so she could protect the litter. They’re countersuing for pain and suffering. The plaintiff says she moved out of the defendant’s neglected, dilapidated apartment, but he won’t return her security deposit. She’s suing for double damages. The defendant says the plaintiff opened a can of worms because she and her son trashed the place. He’s countersuing for damages. The plaintiff says she bought her son a hoverboard from the defendant’s store. The state law says her son was too young to use it, so she tried to return it, but the defendant refused. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the law applies to another state. He said he made it clear that he only issues store credit, not refunds. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she and the defendant were roommates, but things didn’t work out with the temperamental defendant. She’s suing for the value of her belongings after the defendant threw them out on the street. The defendant says the plaintiff is lying. She alleges her former friend stole her items and donated them, so she’s countersuing for their worth. Then, the plaintiff says she stored belongings in the basement of the two-family home her mother rents, but they got wet in a rainstorm. The defendant, who also lives there, is the only person who could have left the windows open, so she’s suing him for compensation. The defendant says the plaintiff isn’t his tenant, and he denies that there are water issues in the basement. Plus, the plaintiff says he was driving his restored Cadillac and it was T-boned, so he took it to the defendant for repair. He says the defendant parked it on the street and got three tickets, and also failed to fix it properly. He’s suing for part of the repair costs and the tickets. The defendant says he did straighten the frame, and the plaintiff waited too long to pick it up, so the tickets are the plaintiff’s fault. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant is his ex-girlfriend, and he helped her get a leased car. He claims she crashed the vehicle and pocketed the insurance money, but he’s the one responsible for the repairs. He’s suing her for the amount he has to pay. The defendant says the insurance check got stolen and the plaintiff paid the repair shop on his own. The plaintiff says he rented space in the defendant’s warehouse, and the man let people in who ransacked the place. In addition, the defendant tossed out his belongings, so he’s suing for the value. The defendant says the rental area was an open space. He claims the plaintiff stopped paying rent and abandoned his stuff. He’s countersuing for the cost of removing the plaintiff’s items. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she hired the defendant and paid her in full to install a new window. She claims it’s a scam company, because she still doesn’t have the window a year later. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says she ordered the custom window, but the wrong one arrived. She reordered another one, but the plaintiff wanted out of the deal. The defendant claims it’s not fair since she is out for a restocking fee and prep work. Then, the plaintiff says he came home from a weekend away to find his cat wrapped in a blanket on his porch, dead. He says the apologetic defendants admitted their two rescue dogs killed his cat, but then he reported the incident. He’s suing for cremation fees, the memoriam, and a new cat. The defendants say they don’t believe the cat was the defendant’s, and he’s trying to scam them. They say their dogs were investigated, and they never hurt a fly. They think a bobcat spotted in the neighborhood must have attacked the poor cat. Plus, the plaintiff says she was a good tenant for the defendant, but now the woman is ripping her off by withholding her security deposit. She’s fighting back and suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff shortchanged her on rent and left the place a mess. She’s not returning a penny. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant came to her salon with her kids and one of them broke her iPad. She’s suing for the cost to replace it. The defendant says her children and the plaintiff’s daughter were all playing, and there’s no proof the defendant’s child was responsible. Then, the plaintiffs say they have a mold remediation company, and the defendant refuses to pay for a storage pod they rented for him when his basement needed work. They’re suing for what they’re owed. The defendant claims he was told the storage fees were much less than the bill he got, so he refuses to be gouged. Plus, the plaintiff says she agreed to move into an apartment the defendant, a broker, had offered. She says the moving day kept being put off, so she’s had to find another place. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant says he found a suitable place, but the plaintiff changed her mind. He says he owes nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says her neighbor’s dog lunged at her and ripped her coat. The defendant refuses to cover the cost of the coat, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff is a horrible neighbor who taunts her dog and even tried to kick his dog as she walked by, so his pet was just defending himself. Then, the plaintiff says he bought a granite kitchen countertop from the defendant, but it felt rough, so he complained. He says the defendant told him that was the way it was supposed to be. The plaintiff says the sealant was wrong, so he’s suing. The defendant says he installed it correctly and even went to the plaintiff’s home to fix it but got stood up. He’s countersuing for lost time at work. Plus, the plaintiff says she rented a guesthouse from the defendant’s mother for 10 years, but her son succeeded in kicking her out after his mother died. She’s suing for her security deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff stopped paying rent when she was going through a nasty divorce, and that made his mother feel unsafe. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she and her husband agreed to rent a house from the defendant but changed their minds. They say the defendant promised to refund all their money, but he didn’t, so they’re suing. The defendant says he returned everything but the last payment, which is way more than most landlords would do. The plaintiff says she bought wall-to-wall carpeting from the defendant, but they brought the wrong color on they day they were going to install it, so she refused the delivery. She still doesn’t have the correct carpet, so she’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff did pick that carpet at the store but didn’t like it when it was delivered. He let her order three different carpets and she still isn’t satisfied. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to make a headstone for his father’s grave, but he made a mistake in the date of the engraving. It can’t be repaired, so he has no choice but to sue. The defendant says he sent over paperwork and the plaintiff approved everything. He claims it’s not his fault because the plaintiff signed off on it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she hired the defendant to photograph her wedding and create an album. She alleges it was a mess and he didn’t complete the job, so she’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the bride was a raving lunatic on her wedding day, and she complained that her guests didn’t look attractive in the pictures. Then, The plaintiff says she gave her landlord notice when she moved and left the place immaculate, but the defendant refuses to return her security deposit. She’s suing for all she’s owed. The defendant says he lowered the rent when the plaintiff lost her job and she never paid it back, so he took it from her security deposit. He’s countersuing for back rent. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says he and his mother rented a place from the defendant, but it turned out to be an illegal rooming house full of drunks and criminals. He’s suing for a refund on the rent after he got kicked out for reporting the defendant. The defendant says the plaintiff swore like a sailor and was so out of control that he killed his own cat. Then, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendants, but nothing worked. When she complained, they left a vulgar message, so she moved out because she felt unsafe. She’s suing for what she’s out. The defendants say the plaintiff is annoying and moves from place to place trying to avoid paying rent. They deny owing anything, especially since she broke the lease. Plus, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to make T-shirts for a biker event, but almost all of them were defective and he wasn’t able to sell them. He’s suing for the maximum allowed. The defendant says he delivered the shirts, but the plaintiff waited 45 days to complain. He alleges it’s because the sales were slow and the plaintiff is trying to make up his losses. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant is the property manager where he lives. He alleges the man is trying to get him to move out because he pays low rent, and he alleges the defendant is harassing him and enters his apartment without permission. He’s suing for $10,000. The defendant says he’s only doing his job, and he’s countersuing for $10,000 for harassment. Plus, the plaintiff says she and the defendant have done business for years. She claims the defendant hired her to cook for a big event, and she even hired staff and bought supplies, but then the defendant dumped her. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff flaked out on her at the last minute and failed to return phone calls, so she had to hire someone else. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she bought a pellet stove from the defendant, but it was an old and discontinued model that never worked. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the stove worked fine when she sold it, and they tested it before the plaintiff bought it. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant T-boned him while he was driving, and he suffered neck pain and had to go to the hospital by ambulance. He’s suing for the value of his car. The co-defendant says the plaintiff ran a red light and crashed into the co-defendant’s wife. They’re countersuing for the cost of the damages to their car. Plus, the plaintiff says he rented a room from the defendant, but he moved out because things were rocky. He’s suing for his security deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff was terrible and used to walk around the house in his underwear and left the bathroom a mess, so she used his deposit to clean it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant is a relative of his ex-girlfriend, and he alleges the defendant owes him luggage charges for extra bags he agreed to bring home from El Salvador. She hasn’t repaid him for the fees, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff brought a few items for her, but he’s only suing because he tried to date her and she turned him down. Then, the plaintiff says she was illegally charged fees when she worked for the defendant’s home health care agency. She alleges the defendant wasn’t licensed and shouldn’t have collected the fees, so she’s suing for her money back. The defendant says the plaintiff signed an agreement that allowed the defendant to take a commission. She’s countersuing for unpaid fees. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant is her former friend. She claims she asked her ex-pal to babysit her dog, but now she refuses to return the pet. She’s suing for what she spent to buy the dog. The defendant says the plaintiff’s dog ran away when someone left her door open. She’s countersuing for defamation. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she worked with the defendant at his insurance company, but he’s stiffing her on her wages and commissions. She claims he harassed her, and she suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says he paid the plaintiff and never harassed her. He insists she must have been happy because she gained 25 pounds while she worked there. He’s countersuing for overpayment. The plaintiff says he brought his boat to the defendant’s boat yard to have the engine repaired, but the defendant ripped him off and did bad work. He says he refuses to be scammed and is suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says he repaired everything as he was supposed to and insists the plaintiff just has a bad attitude. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says she used to date the defendant. She claims he broke in, knocked her down, and stole her TV and phone. She’s suing him for what she’s owed. The defendant says the TV was his, and he claims she threw her phone at him. He’s countersuing for hardship and wasted time. The plaintiff says she hired the defendant’s company to move her, but she claims the guys were drunk and tossed her belongings around like they didn’t care. She also says they stole items. She’s suing for the damaged items. The defendant says the plaintiff was abusive to her movers and even tried to push one of her guys down the stairs. The plaintiff says she moved out of the roach-infested apartment she rented from the defendant. She’s suing because she had to throw out all her furniture because of the bugs. The defendant says the plaintiff moved out with no notice, and she denies there were any roaches. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says he was contracted to do landscaping for the defendant and did a great job. The check he was paid with bounced, and he claims the defendant told him he was with the mafia and threatened him when he tried to collect. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff did a lousy job and his nephew wrote the check off a closed account. The plaintiff says she rented a four-bedroom home from the defendants and left the place immaculate when she moved out. They’re refusing to return her security deposit, so she’s suing for every penny she’s owed. The defendants say the plaintiff moved out late, broke doors, and damaged the bathroom, so they had to use some of the deposit for repairs. The plaintiff says her friend stole her credit card and used it for unauthorized purchases. She’s suing for the money back. The defendant says the plaintiff gave her the card at the veterinarian’s office because her dog was vomiting blood. The plaintiff scammed the credit card company and told them the card was stolen, and they refunded her money. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant is her neighbor, and they don’t get along. She says she tried to get an order of protection because the woman and her dog harass her and her dog mercilessly. She’s suing for the harassment. The defendant says the plaintiff was a nightmare who would start confrontations and videotape her through her windows. The plaintiffs say they hired the defendant to do a house inspection for a home they were buying and he said it looked fine. Turns out the home’s roof was shot and the oil tank was rotted. They’re suing for what it will cost them to fix the problems. The defendant says he listed all the items, and they’re grasping at straws. The plaintiff says he bought a car from the defendant, but he pulled a switcheroo and dumped on old car on him. He says the defendant threatened him, and he wants his money back. The defendant says he sold a perfectly good car with a warranty, and he’s getting nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices