Hot Bench

A homeowner claims her neighbor's pit bulls damaged her fruit trees and cost her income. The neighbor fires back claiming her dogs were always leashed and never even stepped foot on the property! When tree damage meets territorial tension, it's up to the judges to sniff out the truth. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A buyer claims he was left dead in the water after purchasing a boat engine that wouldn't fire up. The seller argues the sale was "as-is" and claims the buyer sank any refund hopes by dismantling the motor. It's left to the judges to decide who's charting the truth and who's drifting off course. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A student claims his scuba instructor vanished before completing his certification training. The instructor claims he paused for mental health reasons, has a "no refund" policy and offered options to finish the training until the student allegedly became hostile. Watch the judges plunge into who really caused this to go off the deep end. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An ex-couple battles after a father says he entrusted his child's mother with holding money, only to claim she spent it. She claims the money was given for their child, and he only wants it back because she's seeing someone new. Is this a case of financial trust or romantic fallout? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sister claims she was duped into paying for a timeshare trip and then denied a refund! Her sister fires back that it was non-refundable group trip and the rules were clear. Now the judges must determine who booked the real story and who's rewriting it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A homeowner claims a discounted Christmas decorating job left her stucco full of holes and her home value sinking! The installers admit their glue may have caused the damage but claim they offered to make repairs! When trust collapses, a cheerful Christmas job becomes a not so merry mess. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A birthday getaway turns costly when an aunt says she covered the trip for her niece and even bailed her out after arrest. She claims her niece promised repayment but never followed through, while the niece claims her aunt was already paid back! Who is bluffing in this high-stakes family showdown? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tenant claims her year in the apartment was filled with arguments, broken appliances and a damaged security camera. She calls the year unbearable, and the landlord claims she was the problem tenant who left damage behind. Now the judges must separate housing havoc from heated exaggeration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A woman claims her ex cheated, proposed a throuple and failed to repay a loan she gave him to move. He fires back that he was loyal, covered vacation costs and believes the lawsuit is revenge. Now the judges weigh whether this was heartache, hustle or high stakes he-said-she-said! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A designer claims a showroom owner refused to return her fashion equipment even when she showed up with police! The owner claims there was never any pickup arranged, and the items were abandoned long ago! Now the judges must stitch together who kept what and why. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A pet owner blames her dog-sitter for neglect that she claims led to her puppy's death! The sitter however insists the dog had sudden, underlying health issues. With emotions high and stories clashing, the judges work to uncover what really happened during the pet-sitting stay. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A car loaned by a late father sparks a bitter dispute between half-siblings. The plaintiff says his half-sister left the car in a shop and stuck him with the bill; she claims he's the one who let the insurance lapse and took the car without permission. When family steers off course, Hot Bench takes the wheel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A basement makeover stalls when a homeowner says her contractor disappeared after taking the deposit! She insists they set a start date, while he claims she delayed payment, never confirmed the schedule and asked for a nonrefundable deposit back. Accusations collide as this basement battle turns into an all-out credibility war! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A routine car purchase turns messy when a buyer claims the title she got was invalid. She claims she paid in full; he claims she only paid a deposit and gave him the title back! What starts as a simple sale quickly shifts into a high stakes fight over who really owns the car. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A man claims a former acquaintance sold him a bad auto insurance policy and hit him with fees he never agreed to. The seller argues the fees are related to the buyer's requested add-ons that he's refusing to pay! Extra changes and confusing add-ons send this feud off the road and into the weeds. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A woman claims her neighbors off leash pit bull mauled her Chihuahua, leading to costly emergency vet bills. The neighbor insists he never saw the attack and doubts his dog's guilt! With accusations of dishonesty and evasion on both sides, it's up to the judges to determine the truth. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An SUV rental hits a pothole when the owner claims unpaid fees, poor upkeep and a bumpy return. The renter claims he only had one flat tire, and he paid in full. When spare tires and spare excuses combine, it's up to the judges to pump the brakes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A handyman sues for unpaid labor after wiring work sparks a payment fight. He thought the job was solid while she claims faulty wiring, holes in walls and hostile texts! When shocking claims and sparking tempers collide, the judges flip the switch on the truth! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A driver sues after being rear-ended, claiming the other motorist had no insurance and refused to pay. The other motorist blames his blinding LED lights and calls his repair estimate outraegous! Watch this bumper-to-bumper battle over blame and big bucks! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A former employee sues her ex-boss over unpaid wages after a blurred mix of business and personal ties. She claims he ghosted her after a partial payment, while he claims she was unreliable and cashed her check early. It's a courtroom collision of trust, travel and unpaid wages! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices