The People’s Court Podcast

First, the plaintiff says he was driving his car when the defendant punched his window and shattered it. The plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant claims the plaintiff bumped into her car. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant asked her to cash a money order for her. However, the money order was bad, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims she didn’t know it wasn’t legit. Plus, th...

First, the plaintiff says her former landlords, the defendants, had her car illegally towed and kicked her out of the home, so she’s suing. The defendants claim the plaintiff was physically violent, and the town towed her car away. They believe they owe the plaintiff nothing. Then, the plaintiff claims he loaned the defendant money for moving costs. However, the defendant never paid back the loan,...

First, the plaintiff said he and the defendant decided to live together. However, the defendant failed to pay rent, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff is the one who broke their lease, leaving him high and dry. The defendant is countersuing for the cost of finding a new home. Then, the plaintiff was out walking her dog when the defendant's unleashed dog attacked hers. Th...

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

First, the plaintiff claims the defendant's dog injured hers, so she's suing for missed work and vet bills. The defendant says he and the plaintiff agreed to split the vet bills because both their dogs were unleashed. The defendant doesn't believe he owes any more money. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant hired him to play in his band. However, the defendant hasn't yet paid him, so the plainti...

First, the plaintiff says the defendant's daughter crashed a scooter into her, causing injuries. The plaintiff is suing for medical bills. The defendant insists the plaintiff walked into his daughter, and it was 100% the plaintiff's fault. Then, the plaintiffs purchased baseball game tickets from the defendant, but the barcodes were already used, and they couldn't get in. The plaintiffs are suing...

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

First, the plaintiff is a landscaper who did work for the defendant. He claims the defendant hasn’t paid him, so he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant thinks the plaintiff did a terrible job, so he doesn’t think he should pay. He’s countersuing for repair work needed. Then, the plaintiff and defendant used to be friends for 20 years. She let the defendant register a car in her name, but he...

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

First, the plaintiffs bought a car from the defendant. They claim the defendant dismantled the check engine light to make it seem like it was usable. The car doesn’t work, so they’re suing for damages and their money back. The defendant argues they made a deal, and that’s that. Then, the plaintiff went to dinner at the defendant’s restaurant, and her expensive jacket was stolen. She’s suing for th...

First, the plaintiff did secretarial work for the defendant. She says the defendant owes her backpay and repayment on a loan, so she’s suing. The defendant thinks the plaintiff is only suing her because she’s out of work. Then, the plaintiff brings her co-worker to court. She says they used to be close friends, and the plaintiff loaned her money on several occasions. The defendant hasn’t repaid, s...

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

First, the plaintiffs purchased a dog from the defendant, but they found out the puppy had died, so they're suing for a refund. The defendant admits one of the dogs died, but he insists he promised to give the plaintiffs another one. The defendant is countersuing for slander and emotional distress. Then, the plaintiff says her ex-boyfriend, the defendant, borrowed money from her. However, the defe...

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

First, the plaintiff was at work and noticed her wallet was missing, and she suffered a panic attack as a result. The defendant's son stole it and played a trick on the plaintiff. Due to her panic attack, the plaintiff went to the hospital, so she's suing the defendant for medical bills. The defendant insists the plaintiff is exaggerating her panic attack. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant t...

First, the plaintiff claims the defendant was with his ex-girlfriend and ran into the plaintiff's car during a fight. The plaintiff is suing for the damages. The defendant insists the plaintiff instigated the exchange by punching his car with his fist. Then, the plaintiff went to the defendant's art gallery to get his friend's artwork. However, the plaintiff says the artwork was missing, so the pl...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First, the plaintiff loaned her good friend, the defendant, money because she was unemployed. However, it's been years, and the defendant hasn't yet paid it back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the money was a gift. Then, the plaintiff owns an auction house, and the defendant placed a bid on a rug. However, the defendant failed to sign the check and backed out of the deal, so the...