The People’s Court Podcast

The plaintiff says she and the defendant were in a serious relationship and they have a child together. She claims she paid for his car insurance and violations, but he never reimbursed her, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff is bitter and claims the car charges are all hers. He denies owing her any money.  The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to renovate his condo but later fou...

The plaintiff says the defendant is her younger sister. She claims she loaned her some money, but then she used the plaintiff’s credit card without permission — and that’s stealing. She’s suing for every penny her sister owes her. The defendant says she’s not paying anything since her sister lived at her home rent-free.  The plaintiffs say the defendant towed their car, but he dropped it when he w...

The plaintiff says she rented a house from the defendant, but to her horror, it was infested with mice. She and her son moved out after one night, but the defendant won’t return her rent and deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff put a stop payment on the check, so he doesn’t understand why she’s suing him. He’s countersuing for rent owed.  The plaintiff says he owns a boat repa...

The plaintiff says she hired the defendant, her mom’s cousin, to do some work on a trailer she was moving into. She claims he made a mess and even caused sewer damage. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant says the trailer smelled of feces because there were sewage issues before he arrived. He refuses to offer a refund because he did complete the work.  The plaintiff says he hired the defe...

The plaintiff says he and the defendant were in a sexual relationship on and off for a few years. He claims she snapped one day and smashed his truck windows, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff maced her, and then slashed her tires, egged her car, and snapped off a mirror, so they’re even.  Then, the plaintiff says she paid the defendant for a trip to London, but it was canceled becau...

The plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-boyfriend and they share a child. She says he co-signed on a car loan because she has five kids, but then he showed up demanding that she give him the vehicle. The car was towed and given to the defendant, so she’s suing for all the money she put into it. The defendant says he put down the deposit and paid off the loan, and his ex refused to let him see t...

The plaintiff says the defendant is his obnoxious, rude neighbor. He claims the man had workers dig a trench on the plaintiff’s property to put in a fence without permission. He’s suing for what it will cost to clean it up. The defendant says he was trying to be neighborly by updating the fence bordering their properties.  Then, the plaintiffs say they rented a room in the defendants’ house, but t...

The plaintiff says he’s been mercilessly harassed in his neighborhood by the defendants, and they’ve made his life miserable. He’s suing for damages to his self-worth and a car he claims they vandalized. The defendants say the plaintiff lives 200 feet away and they once had a fistfight. They’re countersuing for unlawful prosecution and harassment.  Then, the plaintiff says she sold two Prada bags...

The plaintiffs say they rented their vacation house to the defendant, but the man stole a bear statue and then canceled the credit card charges for payment. They’re suing this strange man for what they’re owed. The defendant says he got bed bugs at their vacation home, and he’s countersuing for pain and suffering, and a bet.  Then, the plaintiff says she bought a puppy from the defendant, but the...

The plaintiff says she brought her car to the defendant’s shop to have the steering repaired, but the problem came back a month later. That’s when the defendant admitted he didn’t use actual BMW parts. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says he uses after market parts all the time, and he says the plaintiff expects him to fix her 22-year-old car for free. He’s countersuing for the cost of a l...

The plaintiff says the defendant is her ex and she loaned him money, but now they’ve split up and he won’t pay her back. She’s suing him for every penny owed. Plus, she has a big surprise for him. The defendant says the plaintiff is a liar and denies she ever loaned him anything. He’s countersuing for a broken door and a TV he says she stole.  Then, the plaintiffs say they hired the defendant to e...

The plaintiff says the defendant is her daughter, who she claims kicked her out and dumped her belongings after they had lived together. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says her mother left one day and never came back. She threw out the items when her mother stopped answering her phone. She’s countersuing for an airline ticket, a bed, and a bearded dragon.  Then, the plaintiff says...

The plaintiff says the defendant is a former tenant, but he scraped up her property with his moving truck and left a ton of garbage behind. She’s suing him for all the damage. The defendant says he and the plaintiff used to be sexually involved, and she raised his rent and then didn’t renew his lease when his fiancée moved in. He’s countersuing for duress.  Then, the plaintiff says the defendant i...

The plaintiff says she took her dog to the defendant’s shop for grooming, but she says they razor-burned his testicles. She’s suing for vet bills and grooming costs. The defendant says the plaintiff called her to complain and filed a lawsuit the same day. She says she was never given a chance to make things right, and she’s countersuing for lost wages and defamation.  Then, the plaintiff says he b...

The plaintiff says she owns a marketing company in Ohio and created a website and social media for the defendant’s bikini modeling business. She completed all the work, but the defendant won’t pay, so she’s suing. The defendant says he met the plaintiff at a bar when she was running for Congress. He denies owing her money and is countersuing for lost wages.  Then, the plaintiff says she rented an...

The plaintiff says she brought her car to the defendant’s repair shop and he fixed several issues. Right after she left the shop, the plaintiff’s head gasket blew, and she wants to know why the defendant missed that and her engine is ruined. She’s suing for her repair costs to be refunded. The defendant says he ran a diagnostic on the car, and he ordered special parts for the repair. He’s not retu...

The plaintiff rented a basement apartment from the defendant and noticed some of her belongings were moved around. The plaintiff installed video cameras to get to the bottom of it. Through her investigation, the plaintiff claims she caught the landlord stealing and rummaging through her things, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she was only down there because the plaintiff was a slo...

The plaintiff owns a handyman business and was hired by the defendant to do some work around her home. However, the plaintiff says the defendant still hasn’t paid him, so the plaintiff is suing for unpaid wages. The defendant claims the plaintiff sent some random guy to her house who hadn’t bathed in a while and had a substance abuse problem. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an...

The plaintiff purchased some rare furniture from the defendants, but he says a year has passed, and he still hasn’t received anything, so he’s suing for a refund. The defendants tried shipping the furniture, but they claim the plaintiff couldn’t agree on a shipping company, and the furniture has been sitting in their warehouse. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to ship his Toyota pickup truc...

The plaintiffs were hired to dance at the defendant’s halftime show at a basketball game, but they claim they still haven’t been paid, so they’re suing for unpaid wages. The defendant, a rapper, claims she was looking for volunteer dancers, and there wasn’t any mention of payment. Then, the plaintiff lived with two roommates, and when they moved out, she claims her former roommates fought and dama...

The plaintiff and the defendant used to be close friends, but the plaintiff says that all stopped. The plaintiff says the defendant has a water run-off on her property, and the plaintiff’s house is now damaged because of the defendant’s negligence. The plaintiff is suing her former friend for the water damages. The defendant says her neighbor has been constantly harassing her for years, and she ha...

The plaintiff runs a baked goods delivery business, and he sold the defendant a large amount of bread, but the defendant hasn’t paid him, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant owns a popular sandwich shop, and he claims the plaintiff sent him cracked bread loaves that were smaller than usual, so he denies owing the plaintiff anything. Then, the plaintiff rented a two-bedroom home to the defenda...

The plaintiffs purchased a puppy from the defendant, but sadly, they say the canine had parvovirus and had to be put down, so they’re suing for a refund. The defendant claims she told the plaintiffs parvovirus was a common thing puppies get, and they should have put the puppy on an IV ASAP. The defendant denies owning the plaintiffs a dime. Then, the plaintiffs rented a two-bedroom apartment from...

The plaintiff hired and paid the defendant’s limo company to take his daughter and her friends out to celebrate her Sweet 16. Unfortunately, the plaintiff had to cancel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the defendant won’t return the plaintiff’s money, so he’s suing. The defendant insists her contract is crystal clear, and the plaintiff is free to reschedule her limo service for another day, but s...

The plaintiff hired the defendant, a professional videographer, for a music video she was directing. The plaintiff claims the defendant overstepped his responsibilities and tried to take over her job. She was not happy with the final product, so the plaintiff is suing the defendant for the money she paid him. The defendant says the plaintiff was disorganized the entire time, and she is trying to b...