The People’s Court Podcast

The plaintiff hired the defendant, a fashion designer, to create an outfit for her birthday party. When she received the outfit, the plaintiff was not happy and had to cancel her photo shoot, so she's suing for a refund. The defendant argues the plaintiff is just super picky, and he even made her two different outfits. Nothing would have made her happy, according to the defendant The plaintiff was driving her car when the defendant ran into her, causing damages. The plaintiff says the defendant doesn't have insurance, and she's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff caused the accident, not 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 alleges the defendants — her ex-husband and his new wife — stole her son's cell phone and destroyed it with a hammer, so she's suing. The defendants say the son in question isn't allowed to have access to the phone. Besides, they accidentally ran over the phone — they didn't destroy it on purpose. Then, the plaintiff brings her nephew to court because she gave him a loan to fix his car and buy a phone. However, the plaintiff's nephew hasn't yet paid back the money, so she's suing. The defendant claims he repaired the plaintiff's car for free, so he believes they're even. 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 had to board her dog at the defendant's facility. While there, the plaintiff's dog was bitten, and she didn't even find out until she picked up her pet. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for vet bills. The defendant argues the plaintiff's dog tried to steal food from another. The defendant checked the dog and didn't notice any serious injuries. The plaintiff hired the defendant to cater her birthday party. The food she tasted before the party was not the same quality as the food he served. The plaintiff is suing for a refund because her party was ruined as a result. The defendant says he was cooking the food when he received a call from a store saying the chicken was recalled. The defendant scrambled and had to find new chicken at the last minute. Besides, the defendant believes he provided great food and denies owing. 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 the defendant to create custom T-shirts. When the plaintiff received the merchandise, he claims the printing was off and the sizes were wrong, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff wanted the shirts rushed, and the defendant did the best he could under the circumstances. Besides, the defendant told the plaintiff he doesn't give refunds. Then the plaintiff is suing the defendant because he claims he owes him a commission for a vinyl record sale he helped with. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn't earn his commission, so he owes nothing. 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 prepaid the defendant for landscaping services, but the plaintiff changed his mind and hired someone else. The defendant said he would give him the refund, but he didn't, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff went behind his back and hired some of his employees. The defendant also claims he returned the money minus the work and costs, so he doesn't believe he owes any more cash Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiffs rented an apartment from the defendant. They had to move out due to a bug problem. However, the defendant is illegally withholding their security, so the plaintiffs are suing. The defendant insists the plaintiffs caused the cockroach infestation in addition to damaging the place. The defendant is countersuing for additional repairs needed. 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 his daughter and her husband owe him money for an unpaid loan to help them pay rent, so he's suing. The defendants argue the plaintiff said they didn't have to pay back the loan. Then, the plaintiff pawned a valuable gold coin and necklace at the defendant's shop. The guy sold the plaintiff's stuff without permission, so he's suing. The defendant argues he gave the plaintiff the proper notice, so he denies owing a dime. 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 great friends with the defendant, and they purchased a boat together. However, the defendant sold the boat at a huge profit and refuses to give the plaintiff his fair share, so he's suing. The defendant insists he bought the plaintiff out of his share of the boat before selling it. Then, the plaintiff brings her cousin, the defendant, to court because she owes her money for flights she booked. The defendant had to back out of the trip last minute because she refused to get a vaccine, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the trip was meant to be a gift. Besides, the defendant claims the plaintiff canceled on 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 plaintiffs are a father and son. The son rented an apartment from the defendant, but the defendant had a problem with the plaintiff’s pet ferret. He had to move out, so he’s suing for the cost of the security deposit and a listing fee. The defendant argues the plaintiff never told him about the ferret and he had an allergic reaction to it. He says the animal stunk up their apartment. Then, the plaintiff brought her car to the defendants’ shop, and they did a terrible job. She says they never painted the roof and left drip marks on it. She’s suing for the cost of repainting the vehicle. The defendants argue they didn’t redo the roof because there weren’t any dents, so there wasn’t anything to fix. They claim they did everything they could to make the plaintiff happy, but she just wasn’t having it. They’re countersuing for unpaid work. 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 the defendant to move a piano out of her house. She says the defendant’s workers damaged her door and porch while moving it, so she’s suing for damages. The defendant admits he hit the piano on the door, but there’s no proof of the porch. He doesn’t think he owes her because she’s suing so many months after it happened. Then. the plaintiff’s kitchen flooded due to a clogged pipe and damaged the place. He claims the flood was a larger problem with the condo and not something specific with his unit. He had to clean up the mess, so he’s suing for legal and cleaning fees. The defendant argues the plaintiff caused the pipe damage, so the condo board doesn’t need to pay. 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 neighbor to court. She argues the defendant’s vegetation is unruly and fell onto her patio. She says she’s asked him several times to get his plants under control, but he refuses. She’s suing for the cost of tree trimming. The defendant argues the plaintiff never called him in the first place, so he doesn’t owe. Then, the plaintiff brings her neighbor to court. She claims the defendant leaves rotten food outside and her dog ate it. She thinks the defendant poisoned the dog, so she’s suing for vet bills. The defendant argues she has been leaving breadcrumbs out for birds and would never harm a dog. She says the plaintiff’s dog is vicious and she even filed a complaint with animal control. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiffs loaned the defendant money to help rent a wedding venue because the defendant was marrying a family friend who they think of as their son. They claim the defendant ran off the money and hasn’t paid them back, so they’re suing. The defendant argues her now-ex-husband stole the money, and she’s suing him to get it back. The plaintiff brought his dog to the park, and he claims the defendants’ dog attacked his dog. The dog got severely injured, so he’s suing for vet bills and pain and suffering. The defendants argue they told the plaintiff not to come near them with his dog, but he did it anyway. 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’s stepfather to court. He says the defendant backed his car into his car and caused major damage, so he’s suing. The defendant argues he agreed to fix the damage that he caused, but the plaintiff wants him to fix every little detail, which he refuses to do. He’s countersuing for defamation. Then, the plaintiff was attending an event and claims the defendant’s dog bit him. He was in major pain and had to seek medical treatment. The defendant won’t pay for the medical bills, so he’s suing for pain and suffering and emotional distress. The defendant argues her dog sniffed the plaintiff but never bit him. 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 owns a skin care business and was relocating from one state to another. She rented space from the defendant, but she claims the lease was fraudulent. She’s suing for a rent refund and her security deposit. The defendant says she painted and renovated the room for the plaintiff. She argues it’s not her fault the plaintiff backed out, so she refuses to pay. Then, the plaintiff was hired by the defendant to build a fence around his property. He claims the defendant’s neighbor got angry about it, and now the defendant isn’t paying him. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant doesn’t think she owes anything because she wasn’t happy with the work. 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 the defendant to move her things to a new home, but the movers damaged lots of her belongings, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff saw everything go into the storage unit near her house and she didn’t say a word. He’s countersuing for money he’s owed on the move. Then, the plaintiff rented a condo from the defendant, but she didn’t end up going because of COVID-19 restrictions. When she made new accommodations with him, he told her he sold the condo and he wasn’t giving back her deposit, so she’s suing for the cost of her vacation. The defendant argues he let her reschedule three times and she had plenty of times to visit. He says it’s not his fault she kept changing her mind. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices