The People’s Court Podcast

First, the plaintiffs were hired to cater an extravagant masquerade birthday party. The plaintiffs say the defendants still owe them money because the waitstaff didn’t get paid what they were owed. They’re suing for unpaid bills and time and energy. The defendants argued they agreed to pay one hourly rate, but it’s not on them to cover the extra cost if the plaintiffs promised a higher rate. They’...

First, the plaintiff provided the flowers for the defendants’ wedding. She says they still haven’t paid her in full, so she’s suing for the balance owed and pain and suffering. The defendants argue they already paid her. Then, the plaintiff legally parked his car in a parking lot. He says the defendant towed his vehicle, even though he was allowed to park there. He’s suing for the tow fees. The de...

First, the plaintiff and defendant used to be in a relationship, but they broke up when the defendant cheated on the plaintiff with the plaintiff’s sister. The defendant moved out and stole her property, so she’s suing for unpaid rent and unreturned property. The defendant argues he doesn’t owe anything. He thinks the plaintiff is just mad at him because he dumped her for her sister. Then, the pla...

First, the plaintiffs say the defendant’s dog got out and grabbed their dog when they were out on a walk, so they’re suing the defendant for damages and vet bills. The defendant denies her dog got out that day and insists a previous judge ruled against the plaintiffs in a criminal case. Then, the plaintiff says he sold an expensive safe to the defendant, but there was a technical glitch, so he ref...

First, the plaintiff says she’s known the defendant for five years and she loaned him money, but now he’s refusing to repay her. She’s suing for the money back. The defendant says he never borrowed money, and he insists the plaintiff stole two of his car keys. Then, the plaintiff says he gave the defendant some valuable collectible game cards to sell. The defendant agreed to sell them, but then he...

First, the plaintiff says he rented a furnished barbershop from the defendant for years, but the man kicked him out when he found out he was looking at other places. He’s suing for the security deposit and the cost of the three barber chairs he bought. The defendant says the plaintiff left a mess and the walls needed painting. He’s suing for additional repairs. Then, the plaintiff says he bought a...

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is his ex-wife, and he claims she stole tens of thousands of his frequent flier points, so he’s suing her for the value. The defendant says the plaintiff is out to get her, and the points are in a family account. She’s countersuing for stolen money and harassment. Then, the plaintiff says he loaned the defendant, his co-worker, money for a trip to Iceland, b...

First, the plaintiff says he rented a room in the defendant’s house, but on the day he moved in, the defendant told him he needed approval for his mother to visit. He left, but the defendant won’t return the rent money, so he’s suing. The defendant says he discovered a breathalyzer machine on the plaintiff’s car and claims the plaintiff hid his legal troubles. Then, the plaintiff says the defendan...

First, the plaintiff rented a room in the defendant’s apartment. One of his tenants fell in love with him, and he called the cops on her. The plaintiff had to move out, but the defendant won’t give him back his rent money, so he’s suing. The defendant insists no one fell in love with the plaintiff, and he doesn’t owe him a dime. Then, the plaintiff purchased a stove from the defendants, but it had...

First, the plaintiff says his neighbor, the defendant, lost his temper over a parking spot and kicked his car. The plaintiff also alleges the defendant threw eggs and rotten food at his door, so he is suing. The defendant denies the allegations and believes the plaintiff is staging the whole thing. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to create and install white drapes in her home, but they did...

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her ex, and he owes her for all the things she paid for while they were together. The plaintiff is suing for her money back. The defendant insists he paid for rent while he was with the plaintiff. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is her neighbor, and his tree fell on her camper, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant argues the inciden...

First, the plaintiff is suing his friend over an unpaid loan. The defendant states the plaintiff asked him to sell a large amount of marijuana, but when they couldn’t move it, he and the plaintiff smoked it with a few of their friends. He claims the plaintiff showed up a few months later asking for payment for the marijuana. However, he said he didn’t owe the plaintiff anything since they all had...

First, the plaintiff is suing her former friend for damages done to her car after he ran a red light. They were both injured. The defendant claims that the car that hit them was at fault, and that the plaintiff and her cousin threatened him. Then, the plaintiffs say they dropped their dog off at the defendant’s animal care facility and got a call an hour later that their pet was badly injured. She...

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant to install a glass splash guard in her shower. She says the defendant did a bad job and the guard was not installed properly, so she’s suing for a repair cost. The defendant argues he installed the splash guard properly. Then, the plaintiff says bought what was supposed to be a pre-programmed Firestick from the defendant, but it doesn’t work. He says he’s b...

First, the plaintiff was on a walk with his registered service dog. He says he took the dog off leash momentarily, and at that moment, the defendant’s dogs attacked his dog. He says his dog got badly injured in the process, so he’s suing for vet bills and emotional distress. The defendants — a son and mother — argue the plaintiff’s dog was not on a leash and the plaintiff’s dog charged at their do...

First, the plaintiff says the defendant was a friend and they booked a cruise together. She claims the woman turned out to be a scammer who stole money from her, so she’s suing to get it back. The defendant says the plaintiff was the one who breached the agreement because she failed to get a passport and they had to pay to book another cruise. She’s countersuing for the money she says she’s owed....

First, the plaintiff says the defendant backed into his motorcycle and knocked it down, damaging it. Not only that, the guy never told him and he had to get surveillance footage from his building. He’s suing for what he’s owed for damages. The defendant says the plaintiff was parked illegally in the defendant’s assigned spot, and all that happened was a broken mirror. Then, the plaintiff says he h...

First, the plaintiff is taking her younger sister to court. The plaintiff says she loaned her money to help pay for an apartment but has not been paid back, so she’s suing. The defendant says she doesn’t owe her sister anything because the money was a gift and not a loan. Then, the plaintiff says she’s a single mom of six kids under 12, and she bought a used car from the defendant, but he scammed...

First, the plaintiff sold porcelain sinks and hired the defendant to ship them. The plaintiff said both sinks arrived broken and the defendant refuses to repay, so he’s suing for the cost of the sinks. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s son refused to buy insurance when he was shipping, so he does not think he owes anything. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendants to repair the ceiling...

First, the plaintiff bought a horse from the defendant. The defendant advertised the horse as 8 years old, but the plaintiff learned the horse was actually 22 years old and not in good health. She fears she might have to euthanize the horse, so she’s suing for the value of a horse plus expenses. The defendant explains she rescued the horse and nursed him back to health. She argues she told the pla...

First, the plaintiff used to be close friends with the defendant. She says she loaned the defendant money after he lost most of his savings at the casino. She has not been paid back, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the money was a gift and not a loan because the plaintiff had recently won a small lottery. Then, the plaintiffs, a husband and wife, say they went into contract with the defendant...

First, the plaintiff says it was her lifelong dream to own a horse, but claims that the animal she purchased from the defendants is ill and cannot stand up properly. She’s suing for her money back. The defendants refuse. They claim the plaintiff rode the horse for three days before purchasing him, and they say she has buyer’s remorse. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to create a replica of...

The plaintiff has been friends with the defendant for over 40 years. However, the plaintiff alleges the defendant stole jewelry from her, so she's suing. The defendant says she and the plaintiff launched an online jewelry store, and the plaintiff still owes her money, so she's keeping the jewelry until she gets her cash. The defendant is countersuing for the money she says she's owed. The plaintif...

The plaintiff worked as a yoga instructor at the defendant's studio but was never paid, so the plaintiff is suing. Additionally, the plaintiff received her yoga teaching certificate from the defendant's studio but found out it was not legitimate. The defendant insists the plaintiff quit the yoga training program before full completion. The plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant, but the...

The plaintiff claims her neighbor tore down her fence, so she's suing for a replacement. The defendant argues the fence was technically on her property, so she doesn't owe a dime. The plaintiff says the defendant has two kids with her nephew, so she helps her out with money from time to time. The plaintiff claims the defendant agreed to pay her back but never did, so the plaintiff is suing. The de...