The People’s Court Podcast

First, the plaintiffs say they hired the defendant to plan and oversee their wedding reception, and he ruined the entire day. They are suing for a refund. The defendant says he’s shocked by the lawsuit, insisting the wedding was fantastic. He believes someone convinced the couple to pretend they were unhappy in the hope of getting their money back.

Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to take professional headshots for her résumé and got ripped off. She is suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff became impatient immediately after the shoot and doesn’t understand the editing and production process. She claims the plaintiff received all her photos and adds that she never wants to see her again.

Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant owes her commission for finding her an apartment. She claims the defendant bounced two checks and still hasn’t paid. She is suing for the amount owed. The defendant says she did most of the work negotiating the lease and doesn’t believe the plaintiff deserves a commission.

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First, the plaintiff says she brought her dress to the defendant’s dry cleaners, and he ruined it by melting the decorative beads. She is suing for the cost of the damaged dress and harassment. The defendant says he followed the care instructions exactly, but the beads melted anyway. He claims he tried to work with the plaintiff, but she caused a scene in his store and nearly got arrested.

Then, the plaintiff says the defendant stole her cat and is suing for the cost of a new one, back rent, and broken blinds. The defendant denies taking the cat and says the plaintiff is fabricating the rent and damage claims. She is accused of kidnapping and is countersuing for the return of her security deposit.

Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant paved his driveway, but within a month it began to flake and crack. He says the defendant’s patch job was poor and that weeds are now growing through the pavement. He is suing for a refund. The defendant says he warned the plaintiff not to turn his wheels while stationary on days over 75 degrees because the fresh blacktop could melt. He claims the plaintiff ignored those instructions and that he returned multiple times out of courtesy, but can’t offer a lifetime warranty on every job.

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First, the plaintiff says the defendant broke the turn signal in her car and refuses to pay for proper repairs. She is suing for the cost to fix the damage. The defendant says they had been dating for about two months and were having sex in her car the night the turn signal broke. He claims it was the plaintiff’s leg that hit the lever “in the throes of passion.”

Then, the plaintiff is suing her neighbor for vet bills after the defendant’s dog allegedly attacked her poodle. The defendant says shortly after moving in, the plaintiff came to her door with a chain saw, threatening to cut her dog in half. As for the incident in question, she claims her insurance already covered the medical bills and considers the matter closed.

Plus, the plaintiff says her neighbor’s improperly installed air conditioner caused water to drip into her home and flood her bedroom. She is suing for the cost to repair her ceiling. The defendant says the plaintiff is a scammer trying to pin long-standing ceiling damage on her.

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First, the plaintiff says she loaned her ex-boyfriend money for trips, a luxury watch, and a high-end bed. After they broke up, he refused to pay her back, leaving her deep in debt at just 19 years old. She’s suing for the amount she’s owed. The defendant claims the plaintiff was spending from her parents’ savings account and pretending to live lavishly. He says he already paid her back out of pity for her parents and can’t believe she’s demanding more.

Then, the plaintiff says she gave the defendant money for a casino bus trip that was ultimately canceled. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant claims she wasn’t the organizer of the trip and told the plaintiff from the start that she didn’t have her money.

Plus, the plaintiff says he bought a car from the defendant but it broke down after just 10 miles. The defendant arranged a tow but then asked the plaintiff to pay for it. It turned out the gas gauge was broken, and the plaintiff had simply run out of gas. He’s suing for the cost of the tow and repairs. The defendant blames the plaintiff entirely and is countersuing for his attorney fees and the towing costs.

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First, the plaintiff says the defendant, his younger sister, owns a pet boxer that attacked his son, injuring the child’s eyes and requiring emergency medical treatment. He’s suing for medical bills and pain and suffering. The defendant says her nephew isn’t the most well-behaved kid, and no one knows what he did to provoke the dog.

Then, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, but discovered it was infested with roaches as she was moving in. She claims the defendant knowingly concealed the pest problem and is suing for a return of her rent. The defendant argues the issue was likely her disgruntled boyfriend, not a bug, and claims the boyfriend didn’t want to live there from the start.

Plus, the plaintiff says a rotten tree on the defendant’s property dropped a large branch that damaged his car, fence, and barbecue. When he called to notify the defendant, he allegedly replied, “I’m a lawyer, not a landscaper.” The plaintiff is suing for the cost of the damages. The defendant claims the damage was caused by a documented storm and says he’s disliked in the neighborhood simply because he’s building a large house in a small village.

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First, the plaintiff says she took in the defendants, fellow church members, out of the goodness of her heart. She claims they brought bedbugs into her home, caused a toilet overflow, and stole a flat-screen TV. She’s suing for property damage, an unpaid loan, and back rent. The defendants deny bringing in bedbugs and say the infestation likely came from a couch the plaintiff received from her friend’s brother the same day they moved in.

Then, the plaintiff says he’s known the defendant both personally and professionally for years. But after a disagreement, the defendant allegedly exploded in rage and threw him across the floor, breaking his wrist. He’s suing for medical bills and lost wages. The defendant denies laying a finger on the plaintiff, claiming the plaintiff was drunk, stumbling, and injured himself without any help from anyone else.

Plus, the plaintiff says she was collecting her mother’s mail when one of the defendant’s Rottweilers grabbed her Maltese and ran off with it. Her dog was injured, and she was bitten on the hand. She claims the defendant is the registered owner of the dog and breeds Rottweilers in his backyard. She’s suing for medical bills, pain and suffering, and property damage. The defendant denies ownership of the dog involved, saying his dogs couldn’t have escaped an 8-foot fence and were in his yard at the time. He says neighbor accusations aren’t proof.

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First, the plaintiff says the defendant’s large dog attacked his smaller dog at a local dog park, causing injuries that required medical treatment. He’s suing for the cost of the vet bills, which he says the defendant refuses to pay. The defendant claims the plaintiff’s small dog was antagonizing larger dogs and that what happened was just normal roughhousing. She is countersuing for two and a half years’ worth of dog park fees, claiming her pet was unfairly banned.

Then, the plaintiffs say they spent five days thoroughly cleaning their apartment before moving out, yet the defendant refused to return their full security deposit. They allege an altercation followed, during which the defendant’s son punched one of them. They’re suing for the full deposit refund. The defendant claims she was willing to return most of the deposit but says the plaintiffs became aggressive and demanded the full amount. She also cites broken windows, pet damage, and minor repairs as reasons for the partial withholding.

Plus, the plaintiff says he bought a car from the defendant, only for it to break down the very next day. He’s suing for a full refund. The defendant argues the vehicle was sold “as is” and says the plaintiff misunderstood or ignored the terms of the sale.

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First, the plaintiff says the defendant, her ex-boyfriend, owes her money for activities and trips she paid for during their relationship. She is suing to be reimbursed. The defendant claims the only reason she is suing is because he broke up with her.

Then, the plaintiff says he repaired the defendant’s laptop, which was running slowly, but the defendant refuses to pay for the service. He is suing for the cost of the repair. The defendant says while the plaintiff did clean the hard drive, he failed to restore important data that was wiped in the process.

Plus, the plaintiff says her daughter passed away and the defendant, her daughter’s friend, refuses to return valuable belongings that she claims are rightfully hers. She is suing for the value of the items. The defendant says the plaintiff’s daughter asked her to keep those items from her mother. She is countersuing for harassment, slander, emotional distress, and malice.

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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 repairs after her vehicle was vandalized. Once her car was working again, she allegedly refused to repay the loan. They are suing for the money owed. The defendant claims one of the plaintiffs offered to check the repairs but later charged her an excessive fee without her approval. She says he held her car “ransom,” but she retrieved it using her spare key. She believes this is why she is being sued.

Plus, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant for home repairs and mistakenly paid him in full before work began. She claims his work was sloppy and incomplete, so she’s suing for a refund. The defendant insists he only has about an hour of work left and deserves full payment for what he’s done.

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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 claims the defendant has been uncooperative in rescheduling the event, so she is suing for a full refund. The defendant says she already spent most of the catering fee on food and supplies in advance. She offered to give the food to the plaintiff, but the plaintiff refused.

Plus, the plaintiff says she owns a two-family home and hired the defendants, real estate agents, to find tenants. She claims she set the rent at $1,500, but the tenants placed by the defendants are not paying that amount. She also alleges the tenants bring strange guests and the home now smells like marijuana. She is suing for misrepresentation. The defendants say they’ve worked with over 150 landlords, and this is the first time one has taken legal action over a tenant issue.

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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 plaintiffs claim their neighbor's toilet overflowed and damaged their belongings. The plaintiffs hired the defendant to restore their belongings, but they ended up all gross and destroyed, so they're suing. The defendant claims he dried and cleaned everything properly. Besides, the plaintiffs signed off on everything.

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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. However, the defendant hasn't paid the plaintiff the adoption fees, so she's suing. The defendant insists there was no agreement in place on any adoption fees.

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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.

Plus, the plaintiff rented an apartment to the defendant, but he disappeared and stiffed him on rent, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he paid the plaintiff everything he owes.

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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 she's suing. The defendant says he went out of his way to help the plaintiff, and he denies the allegations.

Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant damaged his vehicle's bumper outside a hospital, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff is making this all up and just assumed he caused the damage.

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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 says her cousin owes her money for work she provided at her day care service, so the plaintiff's suing. The defendant argues she had to fire the plaintiff because she was always late. Besides, the defendant has proof she paid the plaintiff everything she was owed.

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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 defendant called a day before and said the D.J. got into a car accident. The defendant hasn't provided a refund, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff is the one who canceled hours before the party.

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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 countersuing for aggravation and harassment.

Then, the plaintiff brings his ex-girlfriend to court. He says the defendant, who doesn’t have a license, stole his truck and totaled it. He also claims the defendant hacked his email and sent a threatening letter, causing him to get arrested. The plaintiff is suing for the cost of the truck. The defendant argues the truck was hers, so she doesn’t owe him.

Plus, the plaintiff and defendant used to be close friends. She registered a car in her name for the defendant, but then he started racking up parking tickets, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant admits he got parking tickets but claims he gave her money to pay them off. He’s countersuing for towing fees.

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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 defendant argues she never took the pumps.

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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 represent her in a civil case. He claims the defendant won’t pay him because they lost, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff guaranteed he would win the case. She appealed the decision and won, so she doesn’t think she owes because she has already paid him a ton of money in fees.

Plus, the plaintiff dropped off his designer suit pants and at the defendant’s dry-cleaning business. He says the defendant lost his pants, which makes the rest of the suit unwearable. He’s suing for the cost of a new suit. The defendant argues he tried looking for the pants and he offered the plaintiff money for the missing trousers.

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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 fine and handed over the correct paperwork.

Plus, the plaintiff sold a car to the defendant. He claims the defendant wrote a bad check and it bounced. He’s suing for the amount he’s owed. The defendant argues the car died the next died and was a lemon. He refuses to pay the remainder.

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