The People’s Court Podcast

First, the plaintiff booked some space for the defendant to throw a party, but the guy illegally served alcohol. Police officers raided and shut the party down. The defendant hasn’t yet paid for the rental, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff promised him the party wouldn’t get shut down. He also allegedly promised he’d get a bar license to sell alcohol. Then, the plaintiff was walking her dog when the defendant ran over her beloved pet, so she’s suing for vet bills. The defendant says he never saw the dog, and he claims it was the plaintiff’s fault. Plus, the plaintiff moved into the defendants’ apartment and was told she only had to give one week’s notice. The plaintiff decided to leave the place, but the defendants won’t return her security, so she’s suing. The defendants insist they told the plaintiff she needed to give one month’s notice, not one week. 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 hired and paid the defendant to design her a new kitchen, but she was never available and didn’t do a thing, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says she spent months working on the project, and when she asked for additional money, the plaintiff flipped out on her. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant was driving like a maniac and bumped into him before fleeing. The plaintiff’s car was totaled, and he suffered injuries, so he’s suing. The defendant argues his gas pedal got stuck, and he insists the plaintiff wasn’t anywhere near the crash. Plus, the plaintiff agreed to rent a room from the defendant and ensured there were no smokers in the building. However, the neighbor was a chain smoker, so the plaintiff had to move out. The defendant won’t return her security, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff up and moved out of nowhere. 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 says she and her fiancé were supposed to move into a home the defendant was renting. The plaintiff paid first month’s rent and security. However, five months later, the place still wasn’t ready, so the plaintiff is suing for the money she and her fiancé already put down. The defendant argues the home was basically ready, and he believes the plaintiffs are just trying to take advantage of him. The defendant is countersuing for lost rent. Then, the plaintiff brought his daughter’s tablet to the defendant’s shop for repair. When he picked it up, the screen was cracked, so the plaintiff is suing for the cost of a new tablet. The defendant insists the screen was already cracked when the plaintiff brought it in. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a vehicle from the defendant and agreed to pay it off over time. However, the defendant sold the car to someone else, so the plaintiff is suing for the return of his deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff put down a deposit but failed to make any other payments, so he sold the vehicle to someone else. 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 says his former fiancée, the defendant, gave away his dog while he was in a rehab facility, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant alleges the plaintiff was abusing his dog, so she rightfully gave him a better home. Then, the plaintiffs rented a house from the defendant, but they claim they were wrongfully evicted. The plaintiffs are suing for the return of their security deposit. The defendant says the plaintiffs were always behind on rent and gave him the runaround, so he told them they had to leave. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendants crashed into his car, so he’s suing. The defendants argue the collision was just an accident, and their insurance already paid for the plaintiff’s damages. 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 says the defendant tossed her car keys out of a window. They landed on the street, and her remote starter broke, so the plaintiff’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff’s friend told him to throw the keys, so he feels he is not responsible. The defendant is countersuing for babysitting fees. Then, the plaintiff says he and the defendant were in a band together. The defendant rented a condo from the plaintiff but stopped paying rent after quitting the band and stole items when he moved out, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues it was an illegal subrental, and he’s countersuing for belongings he claims the plaintiff stole. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a bike and lock from the defendants, but the lock was defective, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants argue the plaintiff should go after the manufacturer, not them. 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 and the defendant had been friends for over 20 years, until a lousy car sale. The plaintiff is suing for a refund for the lemon sold to her by the defendant. Plus, the plaintiff sublet his apartment to the defendant, who took it upon himself to re-sublet the apartment to his uncle. The plaintiff is now suing for property damages caused by the uncle. Then, the plaintiff was hired by the defendant to build a deck. He was not paid the full cost of his services and is now suing for the remainder. The defendant refuses to pay for what he believes is shoddy work. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff owns an air conditioning service company for which the defendant was a client. His son fulfilled two service calls to her house and has not received payment. He is now suing for the money he is owed. The defendant claims the plaintiff’s son was neglectful, and she refuses to pay. The plaintiff rented a house to the defendant, a distant family member, but soon came to regret it. He is now suing for property damage and unpaid rent. The defendant is the super of the plaintiff’s apartment building. The plaintiff believes the defendant is jealous of her and has changed the locks to her place out of spite. She is now suing him for the cost paid to a locksmith to get her back into her own apartment. The defendant believes that the plaintiff is a nightmare to everyone in the building. He argues that the locks were changed by a marshal because she was illegally renting out the apartment. 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 brought her professional camera to the defendant for repairs, but it disappeared. Unable to make her living as a photographer, she is suing for lost wages and the cost of her camera. The defendant claims he sent the camera to the manufacturer, who told him the camera was irreparable. He argues that he has been very accommodating by lending her a camera so she could continue working. He is countersuing for the cost of the loaner camera. Then, the plaintiff was hired to paint the defendant’s hair salon and is now suing for the remaining cost of his services. The defendant, unhappy with the product, is countersuing for a refund of the money she has already given him. Plus, the defendant is being accused of breaking into the plaintiff’s car, smashing his back window, breaking the center console, and trying to steal his radio. The defendant was arrested for the attempted burglary, but the plaintiff is now suing for the cost of the damages. The defendant denies committing the crime and is countersuing for aggravation. 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 says the defendant, her former roommate, owes her money for rent, so she’s suing. The defendant found out the plaintiff was illegally renting out the room, so he wasn’t legally required to pay rent. Then, the plaintiff claims he was parked when the defendant, a landscaper, kicked up a rock, denting his vehicle, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he offered to have the vehicle fixed, but the plaintiff is just trying to get some cash. Then, the plaintiff brought one of his expensive shoes to the defendant’s shop for repair. The defendant allegedly got glue all over it, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the shoe was cheap. 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 the defendant to redo her kitchen, but she claims he never showed up, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says he is just a salesman who works on commission, and he sold the plaintiff a kitchen. The company he worked for went out of business. The defendant insists the plaintiff should go after the company, not him. The defendant is countersuing for lost wages and unpaid work. Then, the plaintiff was hired by the defendants to paint their house but hasn’t been paid, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants argue the plaintiff failed to properly prep the walls before painting, so he should be happy with the money they already paid him. The defendants are countersuing to hire new painters. Plus, the plaintiffs say they rented a house from the defendant, but she defaulted on paying her property taxes and went through with the lease anyway, so the plaintiffs are suing. The defendant claims she inherited the house, and she owed back taxes from before it was hers. The defendant was open with the plaintiffs from the start. 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 says the defendant, his former landlord, failed to make necessary repairs after a hurricane. The plaintiff had to move out his entire family and pay various relocation fees, so he’s suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff moved in months after the hurricane, and he fixed a minor leak for him. Then, the plaintiff rented a furnished room from the defendant. After returning from a hospital stay, the bed was missing, as well as some of his cash, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff was behind on rent and went missing. The defendant went inside the room and noticed bedbugs, so she had to remove the bed and mattress. The defendant is countersuing for unpaid rent and emotional distress. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant’s moving company to transport her belongings into her new apartment. The plaintiff alleges the company damaged many of her items, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff signed off on the move, so he owes her nothing. 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 and defendant were friends of 17 years — close enough that the defendant agreed to host the plaintiff’s daughter’s bridal shower. Before the festivities, the defendant’s phone was broken when it fell off the couch occupied by the plaintiff’s daughter and dog. When the plaintiff refused to pay for the damages, the defendant decided to back out of her commitments to the bride, so the plaintiff is suing. Then, friends of 45 years took a trip to Puerto Rico. The plaintiff claims everything they did on the trip was charged on her card, and the defendant refuses to reimburse her, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the lodging was subpar, and every penny spent was a penny wasted. Plus, after purchasing a car from the defendant, the plaintiff discovered that it needed a new engine. Three weeks post-purchase, he contacted the defendant for a refund but didn’t get one, so the plaintiff is suing. With the car out of the way, the defendant has already spent the money on a new driveway. 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 defendant is the ex-girlfriend of the plaintiff’s son and claims to be the mother of her grandchild. Unconvinced, the plaintiff is demanding a paternity test and is suing to recover payment for her babysitting services. Then, the plaintiff met his roommate, the defendant, on Craigslist. After a no-smoking rule was broken and some toiletries were stolen, he decided to move out. He is now suing the defendant for prepaid rent and security. The defendant is countersuing for unpaid rent, claiming the plaintiff broke his lease. Plus, the plaintiff bought a car from the defendant that he is unable to get registered at the DMV. The defendant claims there’s nothing he can do, as the car was originally donated to him. Now stuck with a vehicle he can’t legally drive, the plaintiff is suing for a full refund. 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 suing for medical expenses and pain and suffering after being struck by a cyclist, the defendant, on the streets of New York City. The defendant argues the plaintiff deliberately jumped in front of the bike and is accusing him of extortion. Then, the defendant, after being awarded employee of the month at his job at a baseball stadium, promised the plaintiff tickets to the All-Star Game. Before the big game, he was terminated and the tickets fell through. The plaintiff is now suing to recover the money he gave the defendant to secure the tickets. The defendant denies owing anything. Plus, the plaintiff sells bundles of virgin hair extensions online and claims the defendant placed an order through her website, but she never received payment, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the funds were taken from her account, and the hair is far from virgin. 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 gave the defendant, her ex, money to rent an apartment together, but they broke up. The plaintiff is suing for the money back. The defendant denies owing the plaintiff a dime. Then, the plaintiff gave the defendant a loan to help pay some bills but hasn’t been paid back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant lived with the plaintiff and says he ate her out of house and home. Plus, the plaintiff kept her car at the defendant’s parking lot, but when she returned with a buyer, the vehicle was gone. The plaintiff is suing for the value of her car. The defendant says the plaintiff wanted him to hold the car for a few days, but weeks went by, and it was still there. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices