The People’s Court Podcast

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

First, the plaintiff was walking her dog when the defendant's dog bit her. The plaintiff is suing for medical costs. The defendant says there is no way his dog attacked the plaintiff's. Then, the plaintiff did some mechanical work on the defendant's car, but she hasn't paid, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff is a scammer. Plus, the plaintiff was going to purchase a townho...

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

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

First, the plaintiff brought his car into the defendant's shop, but he trashed the bumper and caused other issues, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he repaired the vehicle for free. The plaintiff didn't complain until two years later. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant, her ex, took her computer and video camera and threw them out. The plaintiff is suing for the value of her b...

First, the plaintiff says the defendant knocked over a motorcycle, and it fell on the hood of her car. The plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant argues she didn't knock over the motorcycle, so she is not responsible for the damages. Then, the plaintiff used to be really close to the defendant. However, the plaintiff claims she sold the defendant a television, but he hasn't paid in full, so...

First, the plaintiff brought his computer to the defendant's shop. The store was robbed, and the plaintiff's computer was stolen as a result. The plaintiff is suing for the amount he is owed. The defendant argues he found a replacement computer, so he denies owing anything else. Then, the plaintiffs put a deposit down on a car. However, they discovered the car had some issues, so the plaintiffs ar...

First, the plaintiff hired and paid the defendant to scrape and paint her building. Unfortunately, the defendant took off, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he got sick one day, and the plaintiff is making it seem like he is unreliable. Then, the plaintiff worked as a nanny for the defendant. The plaintiff says she is owed money for her services, so she is suing for unpaid wages. The...

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

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

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

First, the plaintiff says the defendant took her jewelry to get dipped in gold. When she got it back, the plaintiff realized it wasn’t her necklace, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she did not steal the plaintiff’s necklace, and all she did was try to do a favor for her. Then, the plaintiff met the defendant while playing pool. The defendant moved in with him, but she owes rent, s...

First, the plaintiff went to the defendant to do her hair. However, the plaintiff alleges the defendant intentionally ruined her hair, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s hair was extremely damaged by the time she went to see him. The defendant is countersuing for slander. Then, the plaintiff was hired by the defendants to retrieve data on a laptop, but it crashed. However, the de...

First, the plaintiff says his dog was viciously attacked by the defendant's dog and had to be put down. The plaintiff is suing for vet bills. The defendant argues the plaintiff's dog instigated the attack. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant got into a car accident and damaged her vehicle and fence in the process, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant says a drunk driver hit he...

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

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

First, the plaintiff claims his dog was attacked by the defendant's dog. The plaintiff is suing for vet bills. The defendant argues he told the plaintiff to go to his vet, but he went to an emergency vet instead, which ended up costing an arm and a leg. Then, the defendant hired the plaintiff's company to power wash and stain a deck. However, the defendant has been stiffing him, so the plaintiff i...

First, the plaintiff bought a motorcyle from the defendant. Unfortunately, the plaintiff alleges the motorcycle was defective, so he's suing for a refund. The defendant argues the plaintiff saw the motorcyle in person, purchased it, and decided he wanted to return it five days later. Then, the plaintiff gave the defendant, a realtor, $2,000 to hold an apartment. However, the plaintiff couldn't aff...

First, the plaintiff used to live with the defendant in college. Unfortunatley, the defendant never paid rent and stole from him, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he got into a bad accident, and the plaintiff allowed him to live with him rent-free. Then, the plaintiff, a mental health counselor, says the defendant, the owner of a transitional housing organization, owes him for back...

First, the plaintiff parked his car on the street and claims the defendant illegally towed the vehicle, so he's suing. The defendant argues he had every right to tow the car because the plaintiff wasn't supposed to park there. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant, his daughter's mother, borrowed his computer but hasn't returned it, so the plaintiff is suing. The plaintiff is also suing the def...

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

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

First, the plaintiff was hired to work for a toy drive at a hospital but hasn't been paid, so he' suing. The defendant insists the organization doesn't owe the plaintiff a dime, and this lawsuit is meritless. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, her daughter's father, owes her money for an unpaid loan she gave him after she won the lottery, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the m...

First, the plaintiff says the defendant crashed into her car, so she's suing for damages. The defendant insists it's the plaintiff who backed into him. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant, her ex-husband, cashed in one of her insurance checks, so she's suing. The defendant argues the check was intended for him, not her. Plus, the plaintiff went to the defendant's shop to purchase prescription...

First, the plaintiff and her boyfriend moved into the defendant's basement apartment. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant is withholding her security deposit and owes her for items that were damaged in a flood, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff smoked marijuana in her home, and she had to evict her. The defendant denies owing the plaintiff anything. The defendan...