Judge Mathis Podcast

First, The plaintiff became friends with the defendant in college, but their relationship became toxic. He says he helped the defendant run her social media accounts for her makeup business, but he never got paid. He’s suing for breach of contract, emotional distress, and defamation of character. The defendant is countersuing for defamation, harassment, and emotional distress. Then, The plaintiff...

First, The plaintiff was married to the defendant, but they broke up. He says they got back together, and he purchased a new engagement ring for her. He’s suing for the cost of the engagement ring and court costs. The defendant argues the plaintiff was a pimp and he divorced her without her knowledge. She’s countersuing for harassment. Then, The plaintiff used to be close friends with the defendan...

First, The plaintiff used to be friends with the defendant, but he claims she was a stalker. He says she had him falsely arrested for assault, so he’s suing for stolen and damaged property, and pain and suffering. The defendant argues the plaintiff punched her in the face. She’s countersuing for dental bills and assault. Then, The plaintiff dated the defendant’s mom, and they had a child together....

First, The plaintiff has a foot fetish and posted an ad online for someone whose feet he could “worship.” He paid the defendant for several foot sessions but claims she borrowed over $10,000, so he’s suing for unpaid loans. The defendant thinks the plaintiff is suing for more than she owes and there wasn’t an agreement to pay back all of it. Then, The plaintiff met the defendant in college, and th...

First, The plaintiff dated the defendant, who he claims was abusive and constantly accused him of cheating. The plaintiff says his ex-girlfriend ran into his car when he was on a date, so he’s suing for car damages. The defendant says the plaintiff cheated on her all the time. She denies owing her. Then, The plaintiff married the defendant when she was 14 and the defendant was 19. She has two daug...

First, The plaintiff brings her biological mother to court, but she was raised by her grandparents. She says her mother was a crack addict and prostitute who was always in and out of jail. The plaintiff claims her mom busted her car windows during an argument, so she’s suing. The defendant gave birth to the plaintiff when she was 16 and wasn’t ready to be a mother at the time. She admits to breaki...

First. The plaintiff and defendant bonded because they both had sugar daddies. They became roommates, but then he said the defendant accused him of pulling a knife on her. He says the defendant kicked him out of their house, so he’s suing for unreturned property and lost wages. The defendant argues she was forced to file a restraining order against the plaintiff. She denies owing him. Then, It’s a...

First, The plaintiff considers the defendant her niece even though her brother denied being her father. She’s petitioning the court for a DNA test to see if she is actually her niece. She’s also suing for a loan and court costs. The defendant says she was a troubled kid and grew up in foster care. She’s countersuing for harassment. Then, The plaintiff used to be friends with the defendant. He rent...

First, The plaintiff has been friends with the defendant since high school. She cosigned on a rental car for the defendant, but she says the defendant didn’t return the car on time. She’s suing for rental car costs and traffic tickets. The defendant says her relationship with the plaintiff fell apart because she didn’t show any sympathy when the defendant almost died in a car accident. She doesn’t...

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First, The plaintiff and defendant live in the same neighborhood. The plaintiff says the defendant has robbed her three times, and one of her neighbors allegedly identified the defendant as the suspect. She’s suing for stolen property and damaged property. The defendant argues he has never robbed her. He’s countersuing for emotional distress because he claims her family members have threatened and...

First, The plaintiff used to be engaged to the defendant, though she claims the ring was fake. The plaintiff says she let the defendant use her power tools for his tree trimming business, but then they got stolen. She’s suing for the tools and a cell phone bill. The defendant thinks he’s only being sued because he married someone else. Then, The plaintiff hired the defendant to work at his bar as...

First, The plaintiff and defendant became friends because they played in the same pool league together. She says the defendant asked her for money for rent and attorney fees, but he hasn’t paid her back, so she’s suing for two unpaid loans. The defendant is countersuing because he claims the plaintiff defamed and harassed him. Then, The plaintiff slept with her ex-boyfriend’s brother not long afte...

First, The plaintiffs, a husband and wife, bring his aunt to court. They claim the defendant is violent and has a bad temper. They agreed to sell their truck to the defendant and her husband, but the aunt hasn’t paid, so they’re suing for the balance. The defendant is countersuing for harassment because she claims her nephew threatened he Then, The plaintiff and defendant dated for about two years...

First, The defendant borrowed the plaintiff’s car. While the vehicle was in the defendant’s possession, the plaintiff says it sustained damage from a shootout, so she is suing. The defendant argues she’s not responsible for the damages. Therefore, she shouldn’t have to pa Then, The plaintiff, an assistant manager, claims his co-worker, the defendant, falsely accused him of threatening her. The pla...

First, The plaintiff used to date the defendant after she separated from her husband. In total, the plaintiff says he gave the defendant over 80 different loans for personal expenses like gas and cigarettes. Unfortunately, the defendant has not yet paid back the loans, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits she accepted the money, but some of the loans were gifts, and she didn’t agree to...

First, The plaintiff lost respect for his son, the defendant, after he dropped out of school. The plaintiff signed a lease for an apartment for his son with the agreement he’d make payments. However, the defendant failed to make the payments, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant, who claims the plaintiff is an awful father, argues he only agreed to pay half the rent because the plaintiff was s...

First, The plaintiff used to be good friends with the defendant. However, the defendant moved in with the plaintiff and that’s when she realized the defendant struggles with alcohol abuse. The plaintiff alleges the defendant owes her money for rent, so she’s suing. The defendant insists she didn’t even stay with the plaintiff for a full month, so she shouldn’t have to pay anything. Then, The plain...

First, The plaintiff purchased a wig from the defendant, but she wasn’t happy with the final product, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant claims she told the plaintiff how to maintain the wig, but she failed to follow those instructions and that’s why she’s unhappy. Then, The defendant is the sugar daddy of the plaintiff’s daughter. However, the plaintiff is suing the defendant b...

First, The plaintiff allowed her cousin, the defendant, to borrow her car. The defendant then hit a ditch and totaled the vehicle, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant admits he got into an accident and wrecked the vehicle, but it wasn’t intentional. The defendant is countersuing because he says the plaintiff lied to his wife and falsely accused him of cheating. Then, The plaintiff...

First, The plaintiff gave her grandson, the defendant, a loan to help with rent, but he hasn’t yet paid her back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits he asked for the money, and he claims he has every intention of paying it back. Then, The plaintiff met the defendant years ago in high school and claims he paid him for a lawn mower. The plaintiff later learned the lawn mower was stolen,...

First, The plaintiff met the defendant when their sons were in Cub Scouts together. However, the plaintiff alleges she gave the defendant money to save her house, but the woman spent it on a shopping spree instead. The plaintiff is suing for her money back. The defendant argues she had every intention of paying the plaintiff back, but she was struggling financially. Then, The plaintiff says he and...

First, The plaintiff says her mother, the defendant, used to beat her over little things such as eating her cake. The plaintiff claims her mother kicked her out of her home and stole her belongings, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff abandoned the belongings and just hasn't retrieved them, so the defendant believes she doesn't owe anything. Then, The plaintiff claims he...

First, The plaintiff used to be best friends with the defendant. However, the plaintiff says she rented a home to the defendant, but she failed to pay the full rent for five months, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims she was waiting for a housing voucher, and she couldn't afford the rent on her own. Then, The plaintiff hired the defendant for a paint job. However, the plaintiff allege...

First, The plaintiff met the defendant at work. She alleges she bought a car from the defendant, but the vehicle was damaged and didn't pass inspection, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims she disclosed all of the damages before the plaintiff purchased the vehicle. Then, The plaintiff met the defendant at work, and they used to be friends. However, the plaintiff claims he gave the defe...