The People’s Court Podcast

First, the plaintiff says he put down $2,000 on a car and financed the rest, and the next thing he knew the car was being repossessed because his loan was denied. Now the defendant won’t return his deposit, so the plaintiff is suing him for it. The defendant says he should have followed his gut and refused to do business with the plaintiff, as the guy canceled his insurance on the car right after getting it. Since the bank couldn’t verify his credit information, the defendant had the deal canceled. Then, the plaintiff says she rented a place from the defendant, only to have the water cooler leak and destroy the floors. The insurance company sent the defendant a check to repair the damages, but the defendant never did. On top of that, the plaintiff was then evicted and has yet to get her security deposit back, so she’s suing the defendant. The defendant says the plaintiff never gave him a security deposit and is just trying to get the insurance money. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a 10-day doggy day care package from the defendant, only to learn partway into it that her dog was banned from the program for bad behavior. Now she can’t seem to get her money back for the unused days and is suing the defendant to get it back. The defendant says the plaintiff’s dog was a danger to other dogs in her care, but she did return the money for the unused days, so she 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

First, the plaintiff, a singer, says the defendant, a promoter, hired him for a performance but hasn’t yet paid him, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the performance in question was a promotional show, and he told the plaintiff there was no pay involved. Besides, the defendant argues the plaintiff isn’t even a good singer. Then, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant, but he refuses to return her security deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff only gave him three days’ notice, and she painted the walls bright colors. The deposit was used to repaint the home. Plus, the plaintiff bought a vehicle from the defendant, her cousin, but it had a million problems and didn’t pass inspection. The plaintiff is suing for cost of repairing the car. The defendant argues he sold the vehicle for half price. 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 has been friends with the defendant since he was 4. However, the plaintiff alleges the defendant crashed his motorcycle but won’t pay for repairs, so he’s suing. The defendant admits the motorcycle tipped a little, but the plaintiff is suing for way more than he owes. The defendant is countersuing for missing property. Then, the plaintiff claims she had her property staked by a surveyor, but the defendant, her neighbor, removed them. The plaintiff is suing for the cost of a new surveyor. The defendant insists the stakes were placed on his property. He had every right to remove them. Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant, his landlord, wrongfully withheld his security deposit, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff left the home in dirty condition, 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 did lawn maintenance on the defendant’s properties. He is suing for the money owed from his services. The defendant says he told the plaintiff he was unhappy with his work and feels he owes him nothing. Then, the plaintiff and the defendant were roommates when the plaintiff loaned him money. He is now suing his ex-roommate for the money loaned. The defendant claims he was making payments until the defendant became impatient and broke into his room to retrieve his dog and lock it outside in the cold. Plus, the plaintiff sold her van to the defendant and says the defendant agreed to pay extra for the DVD player she recently had installed in it. She is suing for the additional cost. The defendant claims the van was a lemon, and she is countersuing for the cost of parts and repairs. 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 he was driving when the cars in front of him came to a sudden stop because of a pig in the road. He is suing for the damages to his car, a ticket he was issued, and increased insurance rates. The defendant, the owner of the pig, claims the pig was not in the road and neither is responsible. Then, the plaintiff claims he rented from the defendant, who didn’t own the house he was taking rent and security for. He is suing for rent. The defendant claims he had a rent-to-own deal with the owner of the home, and he was just as surprised as the plaintiff when they came home to their stuff on the curb. Plus, the plaintiff is suing her ex-boyfriend for money she loaned him throughout their relationship. The defendant claims he’s made payments to the plaintiff since they broke up, and she is only suing because she is mad at him for breaking things off. 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, a father and son, are suing the son’s friend and his father for a broken phone. The defendants refuse to take responsibility for the damages. Then, the plaintiff says her landlord, the defendant, refuses to return her security deposit because she claims she ruined the place. The plaintiff denies any damage and is suing for the cost of her security deposit. Plus, the plaintiff says he was driving down the road when the defendant backed out of his driveway and smacked directly into him. When he asked the defendant for his insurance information, he refused. He is now suing the careless driver for the cost of the repairs to his vehicle. The defendant claims the plaintiff hit him, and the police and insurance company agree. 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 ex, refuses to release her belongings to her. She claims he cheated on her with the girlfriend of a couple they shared a house with. The defendant does not deny cheating but maintains that he does not have her stuff. She is suing for the value of her possessions. Then, the plaintiff says she sold a couch to the defendant, who stopped making payments once she had it in her possession. She is suing for the money owed on the couch. The defendant claims the couch was in terrible condition, and the plaintiff refuses to take the couch back. 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 has been friends with the defendant for over a decade. After being stranded on the ocean for three hours in a boat he bought from the defendant, he is now suing for the money he spent. Then, the plaintiffs say the defendant’s friends backed their car into their BMW, denting the door. The defendant promised to pay for the damages but has been giving them the runaround. They are suing for the cost of a new door. Plus, the plaintiff says he rented an apartment from the defendant, and she would shut the furnace off to save money and forget to turn it back on. He moved out and is now suing for the return of his security deposit. 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 an online dating site and ended up loaning him money for new teeth. She claims once he got his new teeth, he cheated on her with another woman. He now refuses to pay her back, so she is suing for the money she spent on the dental work, as well as a roasting and frying pan he stole. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant’s car service to take him and his girlfriend to the airport. They were going on a vacation to Portugal but missed their flight because the defendant’s driver arrived late. He is suing for the cost of their flight change fees. Plus, the plaintiff says she agreed to rent an apartment from the defendant, who promised her he’d put in new floors and make other necessary repairs before she moved in. He failed to do the repairs, and the plaintiff argues the apartment was in worse shape than when she originally saw it. She is suing for a refund on her deposit. 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 purchased a truck for a young man who worked for her, but he ended up taking off with the vehicle and was never heard from again. The man she bought the car from, the defendant, made himself the leaseholder. She believes the defendant should be held responsible, so she is suing for the money she is owed. Then, the plaintiff says he brought his brand-new phone to the defendant’s repair shop to have the cracked screen replaced, but the guy crazy-glued the new screen on. He is suing for the cost of a new phone. Plus, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, and it was supposed to be a smoke-free house. Yet the very first night she slept there, she smelled smoke. She found out the tenant across the hall was a smoker. The plaintiff’s son has asthma, so she was forced to move out. She is suing for a refund on her rent and security deposit. The defendant maintains that the plaintiff knew about her neighbor’s habit and is countersuing for lost rent. 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 knocked over her computer into water, so she’s suing for repairs. The defendant insists she didn’t knock over the computer. It just fell. Then, the plaintiff says he arranged a car deal with the defendant and gave him money, but it was called off, so the plaintiff is suing for the return of cash he already put down. The defendant argues the plaintiff is the one who called off the deal, and everyone knows deposits are not refundable. Plus, the plaintiff signed a lease for an apartment the defendant was renting. However, there was no stove or refrigerator, so the plaintiff had to move out. She’s suing for the return of the money she put down on the home. The defendant claims he was upfront about the appliances. 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 backed into his car, damaged it, and took off, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff was illegally parked, and she only lightly tapped the vehicle. Then, the plaintiff purchased an engagement ring from the defendant but found out it was fake, so he’s suing. The defendant says he was upfront with the plaintiff that it was a lab diamond. Plus, the plaintiffs bought a puppy from the defendant, but one week later, the animal died, so they’re suing. The defendant insists he didn’t do anything to cause the puppy to get sick. 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 rented an apartment from the defendant and learned it was a haven for pot smokers. The plaintiff had to move out, but the defendant won’t return her security, so she’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff kept rotten trash in her apartment, and he has every right to keep her security. The defendant is countersuing for additional repairs. The plaintiff bought the defendant a phone and added him to her bill. However, the defendant hasn’t paid her back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he doesn’t owe the plaintiff a dime because the plaintiff shut off the phone. The plaintiff hired and paid the defendant to replace a window, but he never showed up to do the work, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says he used the money to order the window, and he told the plaintiff she would have to wait a few weeks before he could get to the job. 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 her dog was outside and tied up when the defendant’s pit bulls attacked her beloved pet. The plaintiff is suing for vet bills. The defendant argues he paid the vet bills in full already, so he doesn’t understand why the plaintiff filed this lawsuit. Then, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant. However, he’s making up damages so he doesn’t have to give her back her security deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff ensured him the apartment was in perfect condition, but it was filthy, so he has every right to keep her security. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a motorcycle from the defendant, but he misrepresented the condition of the bike, so the plaintiff is suing for the cost it’s going to take to repair it. The defendant insists he told the plaintiff the bike needed 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 claims her neighbor, the defendant, maliciously cut the trees that line her property and dumped the debris at her front door, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff’s trees ruin her property, but the plaintiff never does anything about it. Therefore, the defendant is countersuing for carpet and driveway cleaning. Then, the plaintiff has known the defendant for decades. The plaintiff loaned the defendant some money, but she hasn’t paid him back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the money was a gift because they were talking and chilling. Plus, the plaintiffs say the defendant repaired the transmission on their car, but it wasn’t properly fixed, so they’re suing. The defendant argues the plaintiffs abused the car and drove it when it was leaking oil. 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 carve a tree into an elephant, but his saw broke. The defendant told her he’d come back and finish the job, but he never did, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he did everything the plaintiff asked, and she called months later asking for her money back. Then, the plaintiff purchased a loveseat from the defendant’s store, but he strained a muscle because the pillows weren’t stuffed right. The plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant argues he had a technician fix the chair for him at no charge, but there’s no pleasing this guy. Plus, the plaintiff gave the defendant’s agency a fee to find her a room to rent, but they sent her to terrible places. The plaintiff is suing for her money back. The defendant argues this lawsuit is bogus, and his fee is nonrefundable. 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 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