Judge Mathis Podcast

First, The plaintiff claims the defendant is a control freak who trapped him in a relationship and even gave him an STD. He’s suing her for emotional distress and a boat motor. The defendant claims the plaintiff was the one who wanted the relationship and he was arrested for assaulting her. She’s countersuing her ex for rent, a loan, and emotional distress. Then, The plaintiff brings her cousin to court. She says they’re close, but they get into arguments every few weeks. The plaintiff loaned the defendant money, but she hasn’t paid her back, so she’s suing for the balance due on a loan. The defendant argues she’s being sued prematurely. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, The plaintiff met the defendant in high school, but after graduation, she soon realized the defendant was constantly fighting and causing drama. The plaintiff is suing the defendant because she loaned her money for personal reasons, but the defendant has not yet paid it back. The defendant admits she borrowed money but insists the plaintiff forgave the debt. Then, The plaintiff grew up on the South Side of Chicago and was involved in drugs, gangs, and violence. The plaintiff doesn’t want her son to end up the same way, but she’s suing him because she claims his friend crashed her car. The defendant feels his mother is suing for more than he owes. Plus, In this special “throwback” episode, the plaintiff and defendant share two kids but are no longer together. The plaintiff is suing his ex because he claims the defendant damaged his car one night while she was drunk and angry. The defendant admits she damaged the car, but she claims the plaintiff once broke into her house. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, The plaintiff claims she offered to help jumpstart her neighbors’ vehicle, but her car got damaged in the process, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants argue that the plaintiff caused the damage and actually ruined their car, so the defendants are countersuing for damages. Then, The plaintiff says her sister asked her for money to purchase a new car, but she hasn’t paid her back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff offered the money as a gift. Plus, The plaintiff claims he slept with the defendant one time, and she became obsessed with him. The plaintiff is suing the defendant because he says she totaled his car. The defendant insists the plaintiff gave her the car as a gift so she shouldn’t have to pay anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, The plaintiff rented an apartment to the defendant and his girlfriend. The plaintiff claims the defendant owes three months of rent and utilities bills, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff used to be known as the “town drunk.” The defendant says the plaintiff forgave the rent because he was going through hard times. Then, The plaintiff purchased a truck for her ex-girlfriend with the agreement that she’d make the payments. However, the plaintiff alleges the defendant failed to do so and racked up seven tickets, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she gave back the truck and shouldn’t have to continue making the payments. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, The plaintiff claims her daughter has been addicted to opiates and meth since she was 17 years old. The plaintiff is suing her daughter because she claims she gave her money to help with expenses but has yet to be repaid. The defendant argues that she never asked for the money. Besides, the defendant says her mother stole her car, so she’s countersuing. Then, The plaintiff is suing her friend of 15 years because she says the defendant asked for a $1,500 loan but never paid it back. The defendant insists she and the plaintiff always give each other money back and forth. Plus, The plaintiff, an Ohio Buckeyes fan, claims the defendant, a Michigan fan, attacked him at the bar when his team lost, so he’s suing. The defendant admits that he and the plaintiff got into an altercation, but he insists the plaintiff instigated the fight. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, The plaintiff rented a room from the defendant. While living together, the plaintiff says the defendant scratched her vehicle, so she’s suing. The defendant insists she didn’t damage the vehicle. All she did was place an eviction notice on the plaintiff’s windshield. Then, The plaintiff dated the defendant but says they broke up because she was a promiscuous meth addict. The plaintiff claims the defendant even had sex with three other men while they were together. The plaintiff alleges the defendant stole money from him, so he’s suing. The defendant insists another one of her ex-boyfriends stole the money from her, and she had every intention of returning the funds. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, The plaintiff paid to bail her former roommate out of jail. Unfortunately, the plaintiff says the defendant hasn’t paid her back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she never asked the plaintiff to bail her out. The defendant is countersuing for emotional distress. Then, The plaintiff says the defendant, her ex-boyfriend, cheated on her while she was pregnant with his child. The plaintiff is suing her ex because she claims he moved in with her but failed to pay rent. The defendant insists they were never together, and he didn’t agree to pay rent. Plus, The plaintiff met the defendant while they were both in jail, and they became best friends. The plaintiff agreed to put the defendant’s car under her name as long she made the payments, but the defendant stopped paying, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she couldn’t reach the plaintiff and that’s why she didn’t pay her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, The plaintiff claims he financially supported the defendant, his ex, during their relationship. However, the plaintiff says he recently found out the defendant was dating another man while they were together, so he’s suing for fraud and emotional distress. The defendant insists she never dated the plaintiff, and she’s countersuing for emotional distress. Then, The plaintiff put up her own money to help her mother while she was in rehab. Unfortunately, the plaintiff says her mother hasn’t paid her back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits she has had issues with drugs but insists she has been clean for six years. The defendant says she believes the money was a gift. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, The plaintiff brings his niece who he helped raise to court. He thinks the defendant is spoiled and only cares about material things. He’s suing for an electric bill. The defendant says the plaintiff enables his son’s drug addiction, and that’s what they should be focusing on. Then, The plaintiff has a child with the defendant. She says the defendant abused her when she was pregnant, but the defendant denies paternity. She’s petitioning the court for a DNA test and is suing for car repairs. The defendant thinks the plaintiff is the violent one. He’s countersuing for harassment. Plus, In this special “Judge Mathis” throwback episode, the plaintiff claims his son physically attacked him and owes him money for a car he bought, so he’s suing. The defendant admits he and his father got into a physical altercation, but he insists the plaintiff initiated the scuffle. The defendant is countersuing for unreturned property and emotional distress. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, The plaintiff dated the defendant, and she says the defendant cheated on her all the time. She claims the defendant stole her favorite ring and never gave it back, so she’s suing for the stolen ring. The defendant denies owing her because he says the plaintiff gave it to him to pawn. Then, The plaintiff has known the defendant since high school, but she says she never actually liked him. The defendant hired her to host and promote a variety show, but she argues the defendant fired her, so she’s suing for unpaid wages. The defendant claims the plaintiff blocked him on social media and sabotaged the entire event. He’s countersuing for defamation of character. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, The plaintiff used to be best friends with the defendant. The plaintiff says the defendant asked to use her car, but she refused. Then, the plaintiff woke up and her car and the defendant were gone. The plaintiff found her car stranded on the side of the road, so she’s suing for car damages and tow fees. The defendant is countersuing for unreturned property. Then, The plaintiff and defendant met at a bar, and they started dating. The plaintiff says they went on a road trip, but then he and the defendant got into a huge argument. He loaned the defendant money, but she has not repaid, so he’s suing. The defendant argues her ex has alcohol problems and he became verbally abusive to her when they were together. She thinks the plaintiff is suing prematurely because she told him she could not pay him back immediately. Plus, The plaintiff had a one-night stand with the defendant, and several years later, he heard he fathered her child. He claims the defendant denied he was the father, then later walked it back and said the child was his. Now, it’s straining his own marriage. He is petitioning the court for a DNA test and is suing for emotional distress. The defendant argues the plaintiff is just afraid of his wife. She is countersuing for harassment. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, The plaintiff met the defendant through his wife. They became friends, but the plaintiff says he started getting handsy. She claims the defendant tried to rub her prosthetic leg. The plaintiff worked for the defendant, and he agreed to pay her utilities. She argues her electricity got cut off one day, so she’s suing for unpaid labor. The defendant argues the plaintiff is a liar and he never tried to rub her leg. He doesn’t think he owes her. Then, The plaintiff and defendant became friends because their children are both competitive dancers. She says she knew the defendant had financial issues, so she got the defendant’s son an iPhone and new AirPods. She says the defendant and her son refuse to give her back the phone, so she’s suing for the cost of the phone and accessories. The defendant says the phone was a gift. She’s countersuing for harassment. Plus, The plaintiff didn’t know the defendant was her cousin until she was 18 years old. They became very close, and she ended up getting a job. The plaintiff loaned him money for a truck, but he hasn’t paid her back, so she’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff defamed him to their co-workers, so he’s countersuing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, The plaintiff is a choreographer and owns his own dance company. He hired the defendant to film a concept video, but he claims the defendant couldn’t get the permits in time. He’s suing for breach of contract, harassment, and emotional distress. The defendant argues she tried getting the permits, but she would have been required to hire security if the plaintiff wanted to dance in the street. She says that cost that wasn’t in the budget. She’s countersuing for defamation of character. Plus, The plaintiff brings her niece to court and says she can be a troublemaker. The plaintiff took care of the defendant’s children, but the defendant never paid her for what she was due, so she’s suing for unpaid wages. The defendant argues her aunt can be disrespectful and rude. She thinks the plaintiff is being sued for more than she owes. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, The plaintiff met the defendant through her daughter and let him move into her basement. She claims he is a scammer and sold drugs out of the home. The plaintiff argues the defendant broke her television, so she’s suing for the cost of the TV. The defendant argues the plaintiff harassed him and falsely accused him of selling drugs. Then, The plaintiff met the defendant because they played bingo together, and they became friends from carpooling together. The plaintiff says she loaned the defendant cash on two occasions, but the defendant hasn’t paid her back fully, so she’s suing for the balance. The defendant argues the plaintiff turned all their bingo friends against her, and she thinks the plaintiff is suing for more than she owes. Plus, The plaintiffs bring their daughter’s ex-boyfriend to court. The mother claims her daughter and the defendant were supposed to move in together, but then he broke up with the daughter after the plaintiffs filed the lawsuit. They are suing for the cost of a four-wheeler. The defendant thinks the plaintiffs are terrible parents and is countersuing for medical bills and emotional distress. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, The plaintiff is a transgender man who started transitioning in high school. He and the defendant got married, but they only lasted three years because the defendant cheated on him. The plaintiff loaned the defendant money to help him get back on his feet, but he hasn’t repaid, so he’s suing for breach of contract. The defendant argues the plaintiff is the one who cheated. He doesn’t think he owes his ex. Then, The plaintiff knows the defendant because she was friends with the defendant’s wife. She says the defendant hired her to redesign a room in his home, but he hasn’t paid, so she’s suing for unpaid wages. The defendant argues the plaintiff never gave him a contract and then she overbilled him. Plus, The plaintiff brings her son to court. She says she bought him a keyboard, foot pedal, and Apple Watch on the condition he would pay her back. He hasn’t repaid her yet, so she’s suing. The defendant argues he never agreed to pay his mother. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, The plaintiff brings her dad to court and says he was a crackhead during most of her life. The plaintiff says the defendant offered to pay half of the deposit for the plaintiff to get braces. She claims the defendant never gave her the money, so she’s suing for breach of contract. The defendant admits he was a drug addict and alcoholic, but he’s been sober for 11 years. He denies owing her. Then, The plaintiff dated the defendant, but then the defendant abruptly ended things. The plaintiff bought a Jeep for the defendant with the understanding the defendant’s dad would give the defendant money, but she hasn’t paid him, so he’s suing for the cost of a Jeep and tires. The defendant argues the plaintiff knew she didn’t have money to buy the car. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, The plaintiff met the defendant on social media, and they quickly became best friends. She says she paid for the defendant to go on a birthday trip together, but then the defendant backed out a few weeks before they were supposed to leave. She’s suing for trip expenses and emotional distress. The defendant argues she gave the plaintiff plenty of warning that she couldn’t go. She’s countersuing for emotional distress. Then, The plaintiff brings his son to court. He thinks his son could be an alcoholic. The plaintiff says the defendant wrecked his truck, so he’s suing for car parts. The defendant disagrees with his dad about having an alcohol problem. He doesn’t think he owes his father anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, The plaintiff brings his daughter to court. The plaintiff says he thinks his daughter’s husband uses drugs and creates a toxic relationship. He rented a house to the defendant and her husband, but they moved out after the husband left her. The plaintiff is suing for rent and utilities. The defendant argues the plaintiff sided with her estranged husband when he kidnapped their kids. Then, The plaintiff hired the defendant to design and make a prom dress for her daughter. She says she gave the defendant a deposit, but then the defendant stopped responding and never finished the dress. She’s suing for a refund and the cost of the dress. The defendant argues the dress was supposed to be done on time, but the plaintiff canceled the order. She doesn’t think she owes anything. The defendant is countersuing for harassment. Plus, The plaintiff and defendant dated, and they had a child together. The plaintiff claims her ex-boyfriend never grew up and smoked in front of their daughter. She bailed the defendant out of jail, so she’s suing for the cost of the bail bond and car repairs. The defendant says the plaintiff was the violent one. He says he doesn’t owe her a penny. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, The plaintiff brings her sister to court, though they’ve always had a strained relationship. She says the defendant is addicted to drugs and struggled a lot. She loaned the defendant money to help her get on her feet, but she hasn’t repaid, so she’s suing for breach of contract. The defendant admits she needs to seek help for recovery. Then, The plaintiff loves Aretha Franklin and saw in her concert several times. She hired the defendant to paint one portrait of Aretha Franklin and another of Miles Davis. She claims the defendant never gave her the paintings, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff constantly changed the terms of their agreement, so that’s why she never got the art. He’s countersuing for labor and materials. Plus, The plaintiff lived with the defendants. When she moved out, the defendants refused to return her personal belongings — including her mother’s ashes. She’s suing for unreturned property. The defendants argue the plaintiff and her witness bullied her. They say she still owes for rent, so they’re suing for unpaid rent and storage fees. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, The plaintiff was addicted to crack for 20 years, but recently got clean. She says her sister, the defendant, was always there for her during her addiction and recovery. The plaintiff loaned her sister money after reaching a settlement, but she claims the defendant hasn’t repaid, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff previously stole her rent money and food stamp card. She thinks her sister is suing for more than what she owes. Then, The plaintiff and defendant both have kids with the same man, and they became friends for the sake of their children. The plaintiff says she bought a van and let the defendant drive it with her permission. She says the defendant brought it back in terrible condition, so she’s suing for the cost of the van and emotional distress. The defendant claims the plaintiff is suing for more than what she owes. Plus, The plaintiff says she sees the defendant like a brother because her mother raised him. The plaintiff let the defendant move in with her while he was looking for a place to live, but he didn’t pay rent, so she’s suing. The defendant argues he never agreed to pay the plaintiff rent. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices