The People’s Court Podcast

First, the plaintiff says she used to date the defendant, and he owes her for a bed she purchased for him. Now that they’ve broken up, he’s trying to weasel out of paying her back, so she’s suing him. The defendant says he paid the plaintiff back when they were still together, so he can’t understand why she’s suing. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant’s daughter knocked down her daughter and th...

First, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to fix her gutters and he subcontracted the job out. The new person told her the gutters were fine and only needed a minor repair. She claims the defendant cashed her check and did no work, so she’s suing for her money back. The defendant says his worker was scared by a squirrel nest on the roof, which the plaintiff did not remove, so he claims he...

First, the plaintiff says she was hired to photograph the defendant’s engagement and wedding, and now the woman is trying to back out of the deal. The plaintiff even photographed the engagement already, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff was unprofessional and getting the photos was a hassle. She denies owing anything. Then, the plaintiff says she runs a day care...

First, the plaintiff says he became friends with the defendant at work, but it turns out the guy’s a scammer and a con artist. He loaned him some cash, but the defendant refuses to repay him, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff loaned him money and he repaid him the following week in cash. He denies owing anything and is countersuing for defamation of character Then, the plaintiff says...

First, the plaintiff says she parked her car on the street and it was towed. She fought the ticket and won, and it turned out that the defendant’s driveway she parked in front of was illegal. He had no right to have her car towed, so she’s suing for damages. The defendant says he bought the house 13 years ago and the driveway was already there. He claims the plaintiff blocked his driveway for five...

First, the plaintiff says she was hired by the defendant to provide makeup services for her vow renewal. The defendant canceled two weeks before the event because her godsister gifted her with makeup services. The defendant broke the contract, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff was in over her head and even wanted her to buy some of the makeup. Then, the plaintiff says he...

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her older brother, and he works on air conditioning systems. She says she hired him to fix her furnace and he made unnecessary repairs, so she wants her wasted money back. The defendant says he replaced the stuff his sister insisted on, and he can’t believe he’s being sued. Then, the plaintiff says she rented the defendant’s catering hall for a wedding re...

First, the plaintiff says she rented a duplex apartment from the defendants. She claims they ignored a damaged gutter, which allowed critters to get into the attic and keep her up all night. She claims they invented fake damages, and she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendants say the plaintiff broke her lease, and they sent her a list of the damages. They deny owing her any money. Then, the p...

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her sister, who gave the plaintiff one of her kidneys 10 years ago. No matter how selfless that was, the defendant owes the plaintiff money for babysitting, a loan, and her share of a hotel room, so she’s suing her. The defendant says her sister is being petty and cheap, and she denies owing anything. Then, the plaintiff says she met the defendant through...

First, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant, a lawyer, to represent him in a case against his neighbor about a noisy air conditioner. The man took his money and never did a thing, so he’s suing for his money back. The defendant says the erratic plaintiff never gave him a chance to complete the work. He refuses to give him a refund and is countersuing for harassment Then, the plaintiff says th...

The plaintiff says she dated the defendant and paid for all sorts of things for him. She says the slickster always promised to pay her back, but he never did. She’s suing to get back what she’s owed. The defendant says they both bought things for each other, and any money was a gift. The plaintiff says the defendant was his tenant, but the man flooded the place so he didn’t renew the lease. He als...

The plaintiff says she overpaid rent to the defendant, but the woman refuses to give it back, even after she took care of her grandparents. The defendant says she provides crisis housing and the plaintiff rented a room but didn’t pay in full. She also alleges the plaintiff didn’t show up for work to care for the defendant’s grandparents. The plaintiff says his car was towed to the defendant’s shop...

The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to look after his two dogs, but she lost one of them. She claimed the dog got out after seeing a bunny and chased it. He still hasn’t found his beloved pet, so he’s suing for $3,500. The defendant says it wasn’t her fault the dog bolted and she did offer to help him look. She’s countersuing for the dog-sitting fees and defamation. The plaintiff says he loa...

First, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to build her some shelves and cabinets. She paid him thousands of dollars, but he never did the work. He told her he wouldn’t complete the work unless the plaintiff slept with him, and then he slashed her tires. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant says the plaintiff sprayed graffiti on his truck and kicked his fenders. He denies slashing...

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her neighbor and he agreed to split the cost of a fence with her. She claims he reneged on the deal, so she’s suing him for what she’s owed. The defendant says he agreed to share the cost of a vinyl fence and paid for it, but the plaintiff put up a more expensive block wall, which he can’t afford. He claims she’s the one who broke the deal. He’s countersu...

First, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to fix his central air, and he replaced the condenser. The air would never shut off, but after a few months, the problem was finally fixed. He’s suing for the extra utility bills. The defendant says the plaintiff’s heater was malfunctioning and causing the problem. He denies any responsibility for the additional costs. Then, the plaintiff says she r...

First, the plaintiff says he went to a dog-friendly restaurant with his two huskies and the defendant’s dog charged them. He says her dog bit his finger during the fight and the defendant promised to pay for his medical bills. She never did, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff’s dogs were misbehaving and approached her table, so her dog defended himself. She says she owes nothing. Then...

First, the plaintiffs say they had to postpone their wedding because of COVID, so the defendant told them they could use the flower deposit they had given her for a future event. When they called to reschedule, the defendant had doubled her prices, so they’re suing for a full refund. The defendant claims the couple changed the flower arrangements, which added to the cost. Her deposits are nonrefun...

First, the plaintiff says the defendant has a bogus illegal sign in front of her house claiming parking isn’t allowed. The plaintiff’s car was towed and the company caused damages, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff parked and blocked her driveway, so the car was towed. Then, the plaintiff says she went to the defendants’ establishment to get her eyebrows shaped, but they botched the...

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her boyfriend’s buddy, who was in jail and asked her to cash his stimulus check. She said she would do it for $250, but then he claimed it was cashed illegally. She’s suing for the money the back deducted from her account. The defendant says the plaintiff stole his check and he’s countersuing her. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to make a...

First, the plaintiff says she and the defendant agreed to share the cost of a fence on property they shared. She says the defendant changed her mind after the work had already started and now refuses to pay her portion. The plaintiff is suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says she agreed to split the cost if the fence was nice on both sides, but that’s not what happened. She says she won’t pa...

The plaintiff says the defendant’s dog mauled her dog in front of her daughter, and her pet didn’t survive. The police traced the dog in question to the defendant, but he refused to compensate the plaintiff for her loss, so she’s suing. The defendant denies that his dog killed the plaintiff’s dog and insists it’s a case of mistaken identity. The plaintiff says she hired the defendant, a photograph...

Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-husband, and he agreed to contribute $2,000 toward a car for their teen son. He’s now changing the agreement, so she’s suing for the amount he still owes. The defendant admits he said he’d chip in but explained he would not be able to pay in one lump sum. He’s countersuing for the $100 he already paid. Plus, the plaintiff says her beloved dog was at...

First, the plaintiff says he and his fiancé rented a room from the defendant, but they were illegally kicked out. The defendant refuses to return the rent they’re owed, so they’re suing. The defendant says she and one of the plaintiffs got into an argument, so she told them to get out. Then, the plaintiff says he and the defendant were friends for 30 years, and he purchased a purebred puppy from h...

First, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, but he forced her out and wouldn’t renew her lease. Not only that, but he kept her security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff tried to stiff him on the last month’s rent, so he kept the deposit. Then, the plaintiff says she and the defendant both had their dogs at a local park when the defendant’s dog att...