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The People?s Court Podcast

The People?s Court Podcast

The honorable Judge Marilyn Milian presides over the four-time Emmy award winning "The People?s Court." For more than two decades, Milian has dispensed justice and provided legal insight in the courtroom where justice and reality collide. And now, you can take the show on the go with "The People?s Court Podcast." "The People?s Court Podcast" draws on ordinary people who have filed grievances in civil court and have opted to have their cases heard and mediated by Judge Milian. Running the gamut from disputes between neighbors and family members, to dissatisfied customers suing businesses, Milian's decisions ? based on current law ? are final and binding. Joining Milian is multiple Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter Harvey Levin, who serves as the series? host and legal reporter. In the courtroom, Milian is joined by court officer Douglas McIntosh. Doug Llewelyn interviews litigants after a decision has been rendered in their cases.  

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Episodes

'Ghosting a Friend' & 'Teetering on a Tattoo Disaster' & 'Ghosting a Friend'

First, the plaintiff has known the defendant since high school. The plaintiff gave the defendant $100 to help her move out of her apartment. Instead, the defendant allegedly used the money to run her own personal errands. The plaintiff asked for her money back, but the defendant blocked her calls, so she's suing. The defendant insists the money was a gift. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to apply a tattoo on her body, but he messed the whole thing up, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff loved the tattoo when she left the shop. He's not responsible for her change of heart. Plus, the plaintiff has known the defendant since high school. The plaintiff gave the defendant $100 to help her move out of her apartment. Instead, the defendant allegedly used the money to run her own personal errands. The plaintiff asked for her money back, but the defendant blocked her calls, so she's suing. The defendant insists 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
2026-03-16
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'Reupholster Disaster' & 'Glassware Carnage' & 'Sore Tow'

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant to reupholster her couch, but she botched the job, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant insists she offered to redo the couch, but the plaintiff refused and stopped payment on the check. Besides, the defendant believes the piece of furniture looks great. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant's moving company. However, many of his items were broken in the process, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff didn't follow his instructions. The defendant offered to help repair the belongings, but the plaintiff refused. Plus, the plaintiff says his car was illegally towed by the defendant and is now missing, so he's suing. The defendant claims the car didn't have any plates on it, so she towed it, and it was sold at auction. The defendant did her job by the book. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-13
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'Money's Money, Honey' & 'Married 3 Weeks'

First, the plaintiff claims his daughter owes him for an outstanding phone bill, so he's suing. The defendant argues her mother offered to help her out by opening an account for a phone. Everything was fine until her father flipped out one day out of the blue. The plaintiff says her daughter married the defendant's son after only three months of dating. The marriage lasted three weeks. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for the cost of the wedding dress, alterations, and the diamond ring the defendant has yet to return. The defendant claims she mailed back the ring. As far as the dress is concerned, the defendant says the plaintiff's daughter left it abandoned at her house, so she threw it out. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-12
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'Stealing Words' & 'Jeepers Creepers' & 'A Little Piggy'

First, the plaintiff wrote a book and often googles herself. The plaintiff claims the defendant ripped off some of her work and posted it online, so she's suing for copyright infringement. The defendant says he cited the plaintiff every time he posted her writings. Then, the plaintiff took his Jeep to the defendant's shop for a paint job. However, it turned out terrible, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund and the cost to have it repainted. The defendant says the plaintiff had no complaints when he picked up his vehicle. The defendant would have redone the job if he had known how unhappy the plaintiff was. Plus, the plaintiff used to rent from the defendant. However, the defendant refuses to return his security deposit and is charging him bogus late fees, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff moved out late and left the home in shambles, so she 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
2026-03-11
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'Wrapping Around the Rap Artist' & 'Tossing a Piece of Timber' & 'Turning into Danger'

First, the plaintiffs say they helped managed the defendant with his music career, but he hasn't yet paid them, so the plaintiffs are suing. The defendant argues the plaintiffs upped their prices in the middle of their work and didn't deliver. Then, the plaintiff was driving when the defendant threw a piece of wood that hit her car. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for damages caused during the incident. The defendant insists he never threw a piece of wood at the plaintiff's car. Plus, the plaintiff was driving down the road when the defendant made an illegal turn and hit her vehicle. The plaintiff claims the defendant doesn't have insurance, so she's suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff is the one who slammed into him, and he didn't have any damage to his car. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-10
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'Leaving a Boyfriend High and Dry' & 'Cracking Up a Customer' & 'Soiling a Deal'

First, the plaintiff used to date the defendant, and they lived together. The plaintiff claims the defendant up and moved out of the home, abandoning her portion of rent, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she had to move out because the plaintiff had a naked woman in the apartment. Then, the plaintiff purchased a television from the defendant's website, but it arrived with a crack, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff didn't call him until two weeks after it arrived and denies responsibility for the damage. Plus, the plaintiffs, the owners of a community garden, hired the defendants to help maintain it, but they backed out of the deal, so the plaintiffs are suing for reimbursement. The defendants argue they offered to help but were waiting on a grant from the county, and they did a lot more work than what was promised. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-09
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'Panel Paint Job Disaster' & 'Bailing on a Customer' & 'Tenacious Tenant'

First, the plaintiff took her vehicle to the defendant's shop for a paint job, but it turned out to be the wrong color, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff's insurance company paid to paint the panel, not blend it in. He was just contracted to do what he did. Then, the plaintiff gave the defendant, a bail bondsman, money to get her boyfriend out of jail. However, the defendant owes the plaintiff money for the remaining bail, so she's suing. The defendant argues he is well within his rights to keep the money the plaintiff is suing for. Plus, the plaintiff moved in with the defendant and rented a room in his house. However, the defendant demanded the plaintiff move out and onto the street, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff snuck out of the house in the middle of the night and didn't even say he was leaving. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-06
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'Bugging Out a Customer' & 'Smoking an Ex' & 'Chuddy Chroming'

First, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to handle a roach infestation in her home, and while he showed up three or four times, the problem wasn?t fixed. He reportedly stopped answering her calls and now her home is infested again. She is suing him for the money she paid to put it toward another company to fix the problem. The defendant says he was ready and willing to fulfil their contract and even did the work. The plaintiff was impatient and wouldn?t give his job time to work. Just because she found someone cheaper doesn?t mean she?s owed a refund. Then, the plaintiff claims that the defendant, her ex-boyfriend, deposited two bad checks into her bank account, and now that they?ve split, he?s refusing to pay her back. She?s suing him for the money she deserves. The defendant claims he was asked to deposit the checks by the plaintiff, so she?s the one at fault for having faulty checks. He even says she told him to withdraw $600 for himself. He claims she?s only suing him because he broke up with her. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to refinish his classic car, but when he went to pick it up, he found a piece missing and the rest of the job done incorrectly. The defendant made no attempt to correct the issue, so the plaintiff is suing for the money he spent. The defendant claims the plaintiff took one look at the job and left with the car, never giving a single complaint about the job done. He also says the lawsuit is odd because parts are not as expensive as the plaintiff is claiming. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-05
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'Not Staying Away' & 'Tax Error' & 'Short-circuiting'

First, the plaintiffs rented a house from the defendant and soon had the defendant?s family wandering in and out as if they lived there. The plaintiffs moved and have yet to be given their security deposit back, much less a reason why it?s been withheld. They are suing for the return of their security. The defendants say they had painted the unit with the understanding the plaintiffs would be staying a year, but instead they up and left only six weeks after moving in. The defendants are keeping the deposit to cover the cost of the paint job. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, his taxman, made a mistake on his tax return forms, causing him to pay more in interest than he should have. He has no problem paying what he owes to the IRS but doesn?t think he should pay for the additional $900 in interest from the mistake. He is suing the defendant as a result to get his money back. The defendant argues that the mistake was not his but the government?s, and the plaintiff really has an issue with them. Plus, the plaintiff took his truck to the defendant to have the heater repaired, but when he got it back, the signal lights and brake lights didn?t work. He took it back to the defendant, and the second time he picked it up, he found his emergency lights would turn on when he signaled turning right. He is suing for the cost of getting his wiring redone. The defendant says he tested everything to make sure it was working, and it was. The complaints were for electrical issues, which he doesn?t even do. He?s innocent of any issues caused. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-04
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'Being a Rotten Renter' & 'Unloading a Clunker' & 'Missing Package'

First, the plaintiff says she had agreed to rent an apartment from the defendant, who promised the current tenant had been evicted and the place was ready on January 1. When the plaintiff went to pick up her keys at the end of December, she found the previous tenant was still there and refusing to leave. The plaintiff is standing up for her rights and suing for the return of the rent she paid. The defendant says she thought the plaintiff would be a perfect fit for her unit but was mistaken. She says the plaintiff is crazy and has been making wild accusations against her for a while. Since no money was exchanged, she doesn?t owe the plaintiff anything. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is a scoundrel who sold him a car with a fried engine and is suing to get his money back. The defendant says the plaintiff took the car for a test drive and liked it, so he put down a deposit. All he knows is he sold the plaintiff a perfectly fine car, and nothing was wrong at the time of sale. Plus, the plaintiff has been using the defendant?s shipping company for a year, and one of his packages has gone missing. The defendant supposedly handles many packages a day and didn?t have time to check delivery on just the one. The plaintiff wants to be reimbursed for the lost merchandise and is suing. The defendant says he has packages delivered to his store for clients all the time and has records of each one. The ?missing package? was never logged in his books, despite the plaintiff saying it had been delivered, so he says he?s not at fault for a shipping mistake. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-03
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'Careening in a Camper' & 'Booty Call Bust' & 'Lawyering the Lawyer'

First, the plaintiff was driving home in a camper when the defendant slammed into her. The defendant sped off, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant insists the plaintiff is the one who caused the accident. The defendant is countersuing for damages. Then, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant, but he hasn't returned her security, so she's suing. The defendant says the plaintiff seemed like the perfect tenant, but her boyfriend came over late at night. The defendant believes if anyone is owed money, it's him. The defendant is countersuing for past due rent. Plus, the plaintiff spoke with the defendant, a lawyer, about some trouble her son got into. The defendant charged her but didn't do anything, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant argues he was hired by the plaintiff and drafted a letter to the cops. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-02
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'Just Over the Fence' & 'Don't Move Me' & 'Goodbye Dolly'

First, the plaintiffs say the defendants threw brush over their fence and into their yard, so they're suing because they hired someone to clean up the mess. The defendants argue the plaintiffs threatened them. They're countersuing for lost wages and time spent gathering evidence for court. Then, the plaintiff, a real estate broker, brought clients to see the defendant's apartment. The defendant kept pushing the move-in date, so the plaintiff's clients changed their minds and sued her. The plaintiff is now suing the defendant for money she had to shell out. The defendant says she rushed her butt off to have the place ready and it was. On the move-in date, the plaintiff's clients changed their minds, but that's not her fault. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant improperly towed his vehicle and caused damage in the process, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant denies wrecking the vehicle and used a dolly. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-27
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'Pussyfooting Around' & 'Bathroom Humor' & 'The Trailer with a Hitch'

First, the plaintiff purchased a kitten from the defendant, but it had a bunch of health issues, so the plaintiff is suing for vet bills. The defendant argues he has already given the plaintiff $1,000 and even offered to treat the kitten at his own vet. Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to retile a bathroom, but he messed up the shower enclosure, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits he damaged the shower enclosure, but they made a deal that he wouldn't have to pay the rest of his wages. Plus, the plaintiff built a trailer for his daughter, but the defendants stole it, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants insist they purchased the trailer from someone else, and they're not going to give it to the plaintiff just because he says it's his. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-26
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'Feeling Flighty' & 'Rotten Renting' & 'Blame the Wind'

First, the plaintiff says she purchased an airplane ticket for the defendant, but he didn't go on the trip or pay it back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff bought him the ticket as a gift only because she has the hots for him. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant, a real estate broker, to find her an apartment. She paid him, but when the plaintiff went to her new apartment, the defendant and his friends were partying there. The plaintiff backed out of the deal and is suing for her money back. The defendant argues he is the one who changed his mind because he determined the plaintiff didn't have the money to pay rent regularly. Plus, the plaintiff was parked at her bagel place when the defendant banged his door into her vehicle. The plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant argues the winds were excessive that day, so the door hit the plaintiff's car. However, it's not his fault that the wind caused the damage. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-25
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'Hard Times' & 'Breakup Back and Forth' & 'Clunker Car'

First, the plaintiff says the defendant fell on hard times and moved in with her. However, the defendant never paid one of the electric bills she was responsible for, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff was supposed to pay the electric bills. Then, the plaintiff says she and the defendant dated for a while. However, the defendant owes money for multiple loans, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits the plaintiff gave him money here and there, but he did the same. Plus, the plaintiffs say their car broke down, so they went to the defendant's shop. However, after the job, the car still wouldn't start, so the plaintiffs are suing. The defendant argues he did everything he could to help the plaintiffs and is owed for the work he did. The defendant is countersuing for the balance owed on the repair. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-24
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'Doesn?t Look Like a Casanova' & 'Rusty Tires' & 'Boycott in Epcot'

First, the plaintiff used to be in a relationship with the defendant, and they moved in together. The plaintiff claims her ex-boyfriend won?t return a television and air conditioning unit, so she?s suing for the cost of the items. The defendant argues his ex-girlfriend used his money to buy the TV and air conditioner, so he doesn?t think he owes. Then, the plaintiff brought his car to the defendant?s repair shop because he needed new tires. He claims the defendant used a sledgehammer to hit the tires, and after he got it back, his axle began smoking. He?s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant argues the rims on the plaintiff?s truck were badly rusted, so she had to use a sledgehammer. She thinks the plaintiff is trying to sue her for a car problem that she didn?t cause. Plus, the plaintiff rented a condo near Disney World for herself, her husband, and two women she cares for. She says she had to cancel due to a last-minute health problem, but now the defendant, who owns the rental company, won?t return her deposit. She says she wants the deposit back so she can reschedule her trip for another time. The defendant claims the plaintiff called him on Christmas Eve to cancel, and he agreed to let her reschedule. He says the plaintiff demanded a refund several months later, but he doesn?t issue them. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-23
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'Baby Daddy Looks 12' & 'Horsing Around' & 'Broke Because of the Broker'

First, the plaintiff?s 19-year-old boyfriend has a son with the defendant, and the plaintiff, 34, is also pregnant with her boyfriend?s child. She claims the defendant keyed her car because she was angry when she found out the plaintiff was pregnant. She?s suing for car damages. The defendant admits she got upset, but claims she never keyed the plaintiff?s car. She thinks the plaintiff did it herself and is just pinning the damage on her. Then, the plaintiff boarded her horses with the defendants, and the defendants were going to sell one of the horses. She moved her horse to another location, but then the horse was found at the defendant?s barn. The plaintiff is suing for boarding costs. The defendant argues he had a free lease with the plaintiff, meaning they board it and the plaintiff pays for upkeep. They?re countersuing for equipment. Plus, the plaintiff gave the defendant a deposit for an apartment. She says the defendant never gave the money to the broker and he pocketed the money for himself. She?s suing for the money back. The defendant argues he works for the real estate agent and gets commission. He claims he never got money from the plaintiff directly. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-20
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'Holding His Home Goods Hostage' & 'Small Color Change Leads to Big Mess' & 'Cat Hoarder Leaves Behind a Scent'

First, the plaintiff and defendant used to be in a relationship, and they lived together. The plaintiff says she bought a car and her ex-boyfriend took it after a few weeks. He sped over train tracks and the car went flying, causing the car to break down. She says the defendant refuses to pay her, so she?s suing for damages. The defendant argues they bought the car together. He claims the plaintiff is holding his belongings hostage and caused him to get fired. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to refinish his wood floors. He claims the defendant completely botched the job, so he?s suing for a refund, damages, and the cost of new flooring. The defendant argues he has been doing floors for 25 years, and the plaintiff is just one of those customers who is never happy. Plus, the plaintiff rented a house from the defendant. She says the place smelled like cat urine because the previous tenant was a cat hoarder who had 60 felines. The plaintiff claims the defendant won?t return her security deposit, so she?s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff complained about problems from the start. He claims the plaintiff left the house a mess when she moved out, so he has every right to hold her 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
2026-02-19
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'He Didn?t Steal ? He Snatched' & 'Couch Confrontation' & 'Distracted Driving Damages'

First, the plaintiff is a cab driver who took the defendant home one night. He says the defendant was drunk and didn?t pay when he got out. The plaintiff kept the defendant?s phone as collateral and ran after him, but then the defendant beat him up. He?s suing for the cost of new teeth, lost wages, and emotional distress. The defendant argues he tried to pay with a credit card, but the driver demanded cash. He says he asked the plaintiff to wait while he got cash, but then the plaintiff ran after him. He claims he was defending himself. Then, the plaintiff purchased a leather couch from the defendant?s store, but now but cushions are starting to peel. He says he took the cushion to an upholsterer, who told him it wasn?t actually leather. He?s suing for a refund. The defendant argues he special-ordered the couch for the plaintiff. Plus, the plaintiff bought it five years prior to the lawsuit. He doesn?t issue refunds, so he?s not giving the plaintiff one. Plus, the plaintiff asked the defendant to pick her up in her car, but then the defendant hit a brick wall and a woman. She says she is having problems collecting damages from the defendant, so she?s suing for the cost of the car. The defendant argues she panicked because the plaintiff yelled at her and put her dog in the backseat. She thinks the accident was the plaintiff?s fault because she distracted her. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-18
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'Use Your Voice' & 'Bulldog Bill' & 'Lawyer v. Lawyer'

First, the plaintiff is a voiceover actress. She says the defendant used her voice in an ad, but he never paid her, so she?s suing. The defendant admits he asked the plaintiff to be in his commercial. He says he told the defendant he couldn?t pay her for this commercial, but he would pay her for the next one. Then, the plaintiff purchased an English bulldog puppy from the defendant?s shop. She says her puppy was extremely sick when she brought her home, so she rushed the dog to the hospital. The plaintiff claims the dog was not fit to come home because she was still sick. She?s suing for vet bills. The defendant argues his vet gave the dog a clean bill of health, so he doesn?t owe. Then, the plaintiff was parking his car in a lot near his office when an attendant driving the defendant?s car hit him. He claims the parking attendant tried to fight him, but all he wants is for the defendant who allowed the attendant to park her car to pay up. She argues there?s no damage to the car, so she doesn?t owe. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-17
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'A Sketchy Insurance Deal' & 'Not-So-Sweet 16' & 'How Deep Is Deep Enough'

First, the plaintiff has known the defendant for 25 years, and because the defendant works at a car dealership, she asked the defendant to help her get car insurance. She paid the defendant because he said he would help her out, but then the DMV demanded she turn in her plates for lack of insurance. She claims the defendant scammed her, so she?s suing. The defendant argues he charges a fee, but he referred her to the broker. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to take photographs and videos at his daughter?s Sweet 16. He claims the pictures were all dark and blurry, and when he asked the defendant about it, he started avoiding him. The plaintiff is suing for his money back, harassment, and emotional distress. The defendant argues he did a great job. He provided the plaintiff with 200 photos, but it?s not his job to do the editing. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to refurbish a staircase at a residential building he bought. He claims the defendant did the work incorrectly and never filed permits. He?s suing for damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff told him he didn?t need a permit, and if it was, the plaintiff should have done it. He?s countersuing for unpaid labor and materials. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-16
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'A Dog by Any Other Name' & 'Faking a Stolen Car' & 'Discovering a Water Bill Years Later'

First, the plaintiff asked the defendant to watch her dog for a few weeks because she needed to pay her pet deposit. She claims the defendant not only refuses to return the pet, but she even gave it to her stepsister, who changed the dog?s name. The plaintiff claims the defendant and the woman?s stepsister won?t give her the dog back, so she?s suing for the cost of the dog. The defendant argues the plaintiff couldn?t take care of the dog, now he?s in a better home with her stepsister. Then, the plaintiff parked her car on the street and claims the defendant crashed into her vehicle in the early hours of the morning. She says the defendant told her the car was stolen, but the plaintiff thinks the defendant did it and is making it an excuse. She?s suing for the cost of the car. The defendant argues her car was stolen and involved in an accident. She says she wasn?t anywhere near the area when the crash happened. She doesn?t think she owes. Plus, the plaintiff rented the defendant?s home for 12 years. She says the defendant kicked her out because she wanted to sell the residence, but the defendant refuses to return her security deposit. She?s suing for double the security deposit, interest, and reimbursement on repairs. The defendant argues the plaintiff moved out two months earlier than she was supposed to and didn?t tell anyone. She?s countersuing for a water bill. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-13
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'Flimsy Furniture Deal' & 'Music So Loud They Fell into a Hole' & 'Parvo Problems'

First, the plaintiffs, a married couple, purchased a couch from the defendant. They claim the couch wasn?t authentic leather like they ordered, so they asked for a refund. The plaintiffs say the defendant agreed to give them their money back, but now he won?t, so they?re suing. The defendant argues he brought the furniture to the plaintiffs? house so they could get a feel for it, but it?s not his fault the couple couldn?t decide what they wanted. He says he never offered a refund. Then, the plaintiffs purchased a car from the defendant. They say the car had a broken steering wheel, and they?re just lucky to be alive. The plaintiffs are suing for the cost of the vehicle. The defendant argues he offered them an upgrade when they returned the first car. He says the plaintiffs destroyed the steering arm, and it?s not his fault. Plus, the plaintiff bought a French bulldog from the defendant. When he brought the dog home, he found out it had a UTI and the deadly virus parvo. The plaintiff took the puppy to the animal hospital, so now he?s suing for vet bills. The defendant doesn?t think she?s responsible because the dog had a clean bill of health when it left 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
2026-02-12
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'A Scene in the Pet Store' & 'Take a Hint That It?s an Illegal Apartment' & 'From Car Seat to Chaos'

First, the plaintiff bought a German shepherd puppy from the defendants? pet store. The dog got sick and learned it had a congenital defect. She?s suing for vet bills, the cost of the puppy, and dog supplies. The defendants argue the plaintiff demanded a dog for free and caused a scene in their store. Then, the plaintiff rented an illegal apartment from the defendant. She says her former landlord gave her 72 hours to vacate and even turned off her electricity, which ruined a fridge full of food. The plaintiff is suing for expenses for illegal evictions. The defendant argues he gave the plaintiff leeway when she fell behind on rent. He?s countersuing for late fees, electric bills, stealing his trailer, and a garbage truck. Plus, the plaintiff?s car was parked in a lot when she claims the defendant damaged her car while he was installing a car seat. She?s suing for the cost of the damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff claimed out of nowhere that he nicked her car, but he knows he didn?t. He said the plaintiff?s car has scratches all over the place, so he thinks the plaintiff is just pinning all the damage on him. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-11
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'Unwanted Roommates' & 'Put It in the Book' & 'When the Kia Said, ?See Ya!?'

First, the plaintiffs rented an apartment to the defendant. They claim the plaintiff threw parties and left garbage everywhere. The plaintiffs say the defendant is trying to use the security deposit to pay for her last month?s rent. They?re suing for rent and additional expenses. The defendant argues the plaintiffs were always at her apartment, and she didn?t enjoy that. She?s countersuing for overpayment of rent. Then, the plaintiff wrote a book and hired the defendant to edit and publish her book. She claims the defendant is a liar and did nothing for her. She?s suing for her money back and lost wages in book sales. The defendant argues he is an award-winning book publisher who has been doing this for decades. He says he printed and delivered the books to her, so he doesn?t owe her. Plus, the plaintiff left his Kia at the defendant?s repair shop as collateral for a Jeep he bought from the defendant. He says the defendant sold his Kia behind his back. He?s suing for the cost of the Kia. The defendant argues the plaintiff brought the Kia in for repairs, but the car wasn?t even worth fixing. He told the plaintiff he had 30 days to get the Kia off his lot, and he has no idea what happened to the car. He?s countersuing for the remaining balance of the Jeep. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-10
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'No Tint, No Ticket' & 'One Brother, Plenty of Lawsuits' & 'Lying Landlord'

First, the plaintiff and defendant have known each other since high school, and they dated for a while. He was driving the defendant?s car and got pulled over for illegally tinted windows, and he got a ticket for it. He claims his ex-girlfriend, the defendant, told him she would pay for the ticket fines, but she never did. His license got suspended and he was pulled from her insurance policy, so he?s suing. The defendant argues she never said she would cover the ticket costs. Then, the plaintiff brings his younger brother to court. Their other brother died, so the plaintiff paid for the defendant?s plane ticket to attend the funeral in Ecuador. The plaintiff says his brother hasn?t paid him back, so he?s suing. The defendant argues the ticket was a gift and he never agreed to pay. Plus, the plaintiff rented a room from the defendant after Hurricane Sandy left him homeless. He claims the defendant didn?t tell the other tenants that he had a dog, and she threatened to throw him out. He claims he refused to leave, so she shut off his utilities and threw trash all over his room. He?s suing for relocation costs. The defendant argues the plaintiff was disrespectful and other tenants moved out because of him. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-09
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'Don?t Give a Stranger a Key' & 'What a Pleather' & 'Just Admit You Lied to Police'

First, the plaintiff is a real estate agent who rented a store to the defendant. He says the defendant owes him a commission for the deal, so he?s suing. The defendant argues the entire lawsuit is pointless and he doesn?t owe a penny. Then, the plaintiffs purchased an Italian leather couch from the defendant. They say the couch that got delivered to them was cheap vinyl, so they want a refund. The defendant argues the plaintiffs got the couch they ordered. He thinks they?re the type of people who will never be pleased. He doesn?t offer store refunds, either. Plus, the plaintiff says her son got a ride home with the defendant. It was rainy that day, and the defendant lost control of car and crashed into a tree. The plaintiff?s son was taken to the hospital, so the plaintiff wants the defendant to cover the hospital bills. The defendant argues the plaintiff?s son begged him not to put his name on the police report. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-06
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'Kicking a Woman to the Curb' & 'Getting Nailed' & 'Wound Too Tightly'

First, the plaintiff says she lived in the defendant?s house for four years, and when she reported him for no heat and a roach and rat infestation, he evicted her. She is suing for moving expenses. The defendant says the plaintiff was far from an ideal tenant, claiming she was mean to other residents, careless with hot plates, and behind on bills, making it impossible for him to pay his own. He says he owes her nothing. Then, the plaintiff says he was taking his mother to get her nails done and was waiting for a parking space when the defendant backed into his car. He says they exchanged information, he got an estimate, and later received a call from the defendant?s partner accusing him of running a scam. He is suing for damages. The defendant says she looked both ways while backing out and heard only a small thud. She claims the plaintiff pulled up behind her without warning and billed her nearly $2,000, even though she doesn?t believe his old car is worth that much. She is countersuing for lost wages. Then, the plaintiff says she went to the defendant?s salon to get her hair braided, but it was done so tightly that she was in excruciating pain and developed bald spots. She is suing for the cost to repair the damage. The defendant says the plaintiff went to his girlfriend for a sew-in and left happy. He claims he didn?t know there was an issue until he was served with the lawsuit and doubts she had a real problem at all, arguing she would have complained if she did. He is countersuing for defamation. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-05
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'Dissing a Sister' & 'Making a Tenant Doggone Mad' & 'Shock and Awning'

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, her sister, owes her money for several loans she made. She is suing for the amount owed. The defendant says she doesn?t owe her sister anything and claims the plaintiff is only upset because she?s gotten closer to another sister. Then, the plaintiff says he planned to rent a room in the defendant?s home but never moved in and now can?t get his deposit back. He is suing for the return of his deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff agreed to rent a room and pay an extra $100 a month because he had a large dog. A few days later, the plaintiff told him he was looking at other places because the price was too high. The defendant argues that deposits are nonrefundable, and that?s the end of it. Plus, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to install an awning on her deck and that he guaranteed both the workmanship and the fabric for 10 years. One year later, she says, the awning collapsed, and when she called him to fix it under warranty, he refused. She is suing for a refund. The defendant says he custom builds every awning and stands by his work. He claims he warned the plaintiff not to leave the awning up all winter, but she ignored him. After a two-foot snowstorm, it gave way and collapsed. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-04
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'Not Seeing It Through' & 'Impound Dog' & 'Flaking on a Painter'

First, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant, an attorney, to resolve an issue with his co-op board, but the defendant quit before finishing the job. He is suing for the return of the fees he paid. The defendant says the plaintiff was being fined $27,000 for illegal construction in his apartment and that he was hired to negotiate on his behalf. He claims he reached a settlement for $5,000, but the plaintiff refused to accept it, leaving nothing more he could do to resolve the case. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, the mother of his children, owes him for a car she bought from him. He is suing for the cost of the car and for pain and suffering. The defendant says the plaintiff was caught racing the car with stolen license plates, had no driver?s license or insurance, and was arrested. She says that after he was released, he told her she could have the car if she paid the penalties, which she did. The defendant claims they had a deal, but the plaintiff is now changing his story because she?s pursuing him for child support. Plus, the plaintiff says he was hired to paint the interior of the defendant?s home and that she was pleased with his work. He claims she later asked him to do additional painting but never paid him for it. He is suing for the amount owed. The defendant says she hired a contractor who subcontracted the plaintiff to paint her house and insists she has no knowledge of the agreement between them. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-03
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'Cousin Complaint' & 'You Making a Pass at Me?' & 'Where?s the Fire?'

First, the plaintiff says she and the defendant are technically cousins but were raised like brother and sister. In 2010, the defendant was arrested and jailed, and he asked her for money because his wife had left him and his children refused to speak to him. Feeling sorry for him, she gave him money to hire a lawyer. The defendant has repeatedly promised to repay her but never has, so she is suing for the money owed. The defendant says he told the plaintiff he wouldn?t be able to repay her because he was paying child support. He claims she told him not to worry about the money but became angry when he was released from jail and started spending time with his new girlfriend. Then, the plaintiff says she was driving on a one-lane road when the impatient defendant tried to pass her on the right and hit her car. She claims he then offered her $100 to keep her from calling the police, but her friend called anyway. She is suing for the cost of the damages. The defendant says the plaintiff was the one who hit him as he waited to make a right turn in the designated lane. He claims she?s a scammer or just after money. Plus, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, and after a fire broke out in a neighboring unit, her apartment was destroyed. She says she was forced to live in a hotel before finding a new place to move into and expected the defendant to return her security deposit, but he hasn?t. She is suing for the deposit and rent. The defendant says the fire also damaged his property, and the city shut it down until repairs could be made. He claims the plaintiff told him she planned to move back in but then changed 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
2026-02-02
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'Snowing Her Tenants' & 'Nice Set, Lady' & 'Road Tripping'

First, the plaintiffs say they lived in the defendant?s family home for two years and were excellent tenants who always paid rent on time and helped shovel snow. They were shocked when the defendant refused to return their security deposit, so they are suing for its return. The defendant says she told the plaintiffs they could store tools for free in a closet if they helped with snow removal, but they never did. She also claims they left the apartment filthy and that she had to scrub it clean. The defendant is countersuing for storage fees and additional cleaning costs. Then, the plaintiff says she brought her 52-inch flat-screen TV to the defendant?s shop for repair, but not only did they fail to fix it, they lost it. She is suing for the value of the TV. The defendants say the screen was cracked because one of the plaintiff?s children threw something at it. They admit there was an initial delay getting a replacement screen, but say they eventually secured one. They claim they called the plaintiff for approval to proceed with repairs, but she never responded, changed her number, and left the TV set at the shop for nearly a year. The defendants are countersuing for storage fees and lost wages. Plus, the plaintiff says he rented an RV for a family vacation that started in Florida and ended in Indiana. He claims he returned the vehicle to the defendant in pristine condition, but the defendant withheld his security deposit. He is suing for the return of the deposit. The defendant says the RV was not returned in the same condition, claiming one of the tanks was left full of sewage, which he had to clean himself, and that dead mosquitoes covered the front grille. He says he kept the deposit to cover the cleanup. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-30
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'Banging on a Drum' & 'Damaged During Tow' & 'Rent a Wreck'

First, the plaintiff says he sold his electric drum set to the defendant and set up a payment plan, but the defendant made only one payment. He claims the defendant later sent him a letter stating the drum set was a gift. The plaintiff is suing for the remaining balance. The defendant says the plaintiff got a new drum set and dropped off the old one at his house, saying, ?How many buddies do you know who would give you a drum set like this?? He claims he offered to return the drums because he never agreed to pay for them, but the plaintiff refused to take them back. Then, the plaintiff says her van was damaged while in the storage lot of the defendant?s towing business, so she is suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant says the plaintiff abandoned the nonrunning van on private property and that it was already damaged when she came to pick it up. Plus, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, who refuses to return her security deposit. Because he failed to return it within 30 days, she is suing for double the original amount. The defendant says the plaintiff left the apartment in shambles, so he kept the deposit to cover the damages. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-29
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'Not Being Nice to Mother' & 'Sweet Sounds' & 'Getting Too Close'

First, the plaintiff says she rented her apartment to the defendant, her daughter and her fiancé, to give them a nice place to raise her grandchildren. She claims they have been disrespectful and stopped paying rent, so she is suing for the money owed. The defendants say the apartment was infested with rats and that the plaintiff did nothing to resolve it. They are countersuing for breach of a verbal agreement and emotional distress. Then, the plaintiff says he has been studying opera for about a year and hired the defendant to record a CD so he could review his voice and possibly sell the finished product. However, he says the recording quality was terrible, so he is suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff is an amateur opera singer who booked the studio one hour at a time, expecting to produce an entire CD. When the arrangement became unworkable, he ended the session, and the plaintiff became angry. Plus, the plaintiff says he was about to pull into a parking space when the defendant sideswiped his car. He is suing for damages. The defendant claims the plaintiff was illegally double-parked and that he hit him only while trying to swerve around another car. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-28
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'Stringing a Guy Along' & 'Pole Position' & 'Lacking in the Landlord Department'

First, the plaintiff says he bought what he believed was an authentic Gibson Les Paul guitar from the defendant?s pawn shop, but a few days later discovered it was a knockoff. When he confronted the defendant, the defendant didn?t seem to care and refused to refund his money. The plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant says he never told the plaintiff the guitar was a Les Paul and insists he?s not a guitar expert. Then, the plaintiff says he was coming home after a night out with his girlfriend when he parked his car and heard a loud bang. He discovered a pole sticking out of the street that tore his bumper clean off. He claims the defendant?s company had been doing work in the area and left a one-foot pole exposed without cones or any warning signs. He is suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant says he was hired by a private homeowner to fix a sinkhole in front of the house and that he clearly marked the area as a work zone. Plus, the plaintiffs are suing their landlord, the defendant, for the return of their security deposit. The defendant says the tenants gave her only three days? notice before moving out. She is countersuing for back rent and additional damages. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-27
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'Thieving Landlord' & 'You Can?t Park Here' & 'Pay the Maid'

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, her landlord, entered her apartment without permission and took her TV and some prescription bottles. Two days later, she moved out and is suing for her security deposit and rent. The defendant denies taking anything and says the plaintiff breached her one-year lease by moving out early. He is countersuing for unpaid rent. Then, the plaintiff says she was visiting her parents at their housing complex and parked in a legal visitor spot, but the defendant towed her car. She is suing to be reimbursed for the towing fees. The defendant says the plaintiff was not parked in a visitor space and that the tow was justified. Plus, the plaintiff says she and the defendant cleaned houses together, but the defendant failed to pay her in full for her work. She is suing for the remaining balance. The defendant says the plaintiff often arrived late, left early, and should be grateful for the pay she did receive, given her incomplete work. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-26
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'Letting a Friend Down Bad' & 'Ripping Off a Prospective Tenant' & 'Bon Voyage to an Ex'

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, her best friend, wanted a new car, so she agreed to take over the payments on his old one. He assured her he was current on the loan, but when she assumed the payments, the finance company told her he was two months behind. She is suing for the money owed. The defendant says the deal never went through because the finance company refused to add the plaintiff?s name to the title since she didn?t have a valid driver?s license at the time. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, a real estate agent, stole her money and is suing for a refund of the fees she paid. The defendant says she found an apartment for the plaintiff but told her she?d have to wait to move in because the current tenant hadn?t yet vacated. When that tenant?s new housing fell through, the move-in was delayed. The defendant says she informed the plaintiff and promised to find another apartment of equal or greater quality. She claims the plaintiff then began threatening her, saying she knew where she lived, and she?s glad to be in court so the judge can finally end the chaos. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant, the father of her youngest son, agreed to split the cost of a cruise but never paid his share. Because the cruise balance must be paid in full before departure, she is suing for the remaining amount owed. The defendant says he never agreed to pay and that they were still together when planning the trip. He claims she now wants to go alone and make him fund it, so he refuses to pay 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
2026-01-23
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'Need Some Incentive' & 'Who Ran the Red?' & 'Refusing an Accountant?s Accounting'

First, the plaintiffs say they rented an apartment from the defendant, who promised it would be ready, but when they arrived, the unit was infested with cockroaches and had no working toilet. They told the defendant they wouldn?t be moving in, but he refused to return their money. They?re suing to get it back. The defendant says one of the plaintiffs? roommates backed out, and when the other two realized they couldn?t afford the apartment, they asked for a refund. He refused, citing their signed lease. He?s countersuing for unpaid rent. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant ran a red light at a high speed and crashed into her vehicle. She is suing for the cost of the resulting damages. The defendant, however, argues that the plaintiff was the one who struck her, tearing off the entire front end of her truck. Plus, the plaintiff, a longtime accountant, says he handled the defendants? taxes for 18 years. He claims they unexpectedly decided to take their business elsewhere but failed to pay him for services rendered. He is suing for the outstanding balance. The defendants argue that the plaintiff?s service declined after he moved out of state, he raised his rates while doing less work. They maintain that switching accountants was justified and that they owe him nothing. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-22
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'Put Your Dog Away' & 'Tricked, Not Treated' & 'I Don?t Like Your Rear End'

First, the plaintiffs say they rented an apartment from the defendant, but were never informed she owned a large German shepherd. They say they felt unsafe and asked to leave, and now they?re suing for the return of their security deposit. The defendant claims the plaintiffs broke their lease and are using the dog as an excuse, adding that they left the apartment filthy. Then, the plaintiff says she loaned the defendant money for plane tickets so they could attend her granddaughter?s birthday party. Nearly a year has passed and she still hasn?t been repaid, so she?s suing for the money owed. The defendant claims she told the plaintiff she couldn?t afford the trip, and that the plaintiff offered to pay for the tickets as a gift. Plus, the plaintiff says she was stopped at a red light when the defendant rear-ended her, hitting her car with such force that she then hit the vehicle in front of her. She is suing for the cost of the damages. The defendant says the plaintiff stopped short and she was unable to brake in time. She also claims there was no damage to the plaintiff?s car. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-21
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'Taking Her Sweet Time' & 'What Kind of Girl Are You?' & 'Striking Out on a Friendship'

First, the plaintiff says the defendant hired her band to perform at a venue and signed a contract but then refused to provide a copy or pay the agreed performance fee. She is suing for the promised amount. The defendant says the booking was made through a large corporation and contract processing takes time. She claims the plaintiff simply lost patience and overreacted. Then, the plaintiff says she agreed to rent a room in the defendant?s home, but when his wife returned from her out-of-town job, she was furious because the defendant never told her the plaintiff had moved in. The couple got into a fight and the wife kicked him out. Then the defendant?s son moved in and made unwanted advances toward her, prompting her to move out. She?s suing for the return of her security deposit. The defendant claims the plaintiff brought random men into the house at all hours, and when he told her she needed permission for guests, she became upset and left without notice. Plus, the plaintiff says he loaned the defendant, a former friend, money to attend a baseball showcase for recruitment. He is suing to get his money back. The defendant says he never played because the event was sold out and he couldn?t secure a spot. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-20
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'Taking Advantage' & 'A Fire Starter' & 'Picture This'

First, the plaintiff says she and the defendant were in a relationship, and she opened a Home Depot credit card in her name to help him. He charged up a $3,000 balance, began paying it off, then stopped. She is suing for the amount owed. The defendant says the plaintiff agreed to contribute toward the bills while he renovated his apartment, where she spent a significant amount of time. They even got a dog together. After four years, he claims she cheated, so he ended the relationship and kicked her out. Now, two years later, she is suing him. Then, the plaintiff says her car was damaged after a fire broke out in the defendant?s shed, allegedly caused by toxic chemicals stored inside. She?s suing for the resulting damages. The defendant denies setting or causing the fire and argues she bears no responsibility for the plaintiff?s losses. Plus, the plaintiffs hired the defendant to photograph their wedding, but say the results were terrible. They claim the album was poorly done, a promised canvas portrait never arrived, and the defendant blamed his divorce, saying his wife stole the files. They are suing for a refund. The defendant insists he delivered both the album and the canvas print and fulfilled the terms of their agreement, 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
2026-01-19
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'Waking Up to a Smell' & 'Knocking Things Out' of 'Whack & Wishy Washy'

First, the plaintiff says he paid for a cruise for the defendant, his longtime friend, and now she refuses to reimburse him for the expenses he covered. He believes she effectively stole from him and is suing to recover the money he?s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff gave her a charge card to the cabin and told her it was no big deal whether she paid him back or not. She claims the plaintiff defecated on himself during the trip, smeared it on the walls and doorknob, and they had to change rooms. After that, she cut off contact. She is countersuing for emotional distress. Then, the plaintiff says he and the defendant, both contractors, were working on the same job when the defendant knocked over his laser leveler and broke it. He is suing for the cost of the damaged equipment. The defendant says the laser was sitting on a wobbly table and fell while he was carrying wood nearby. He admits it now has a small crack on the readout window but insists the device still works and the damage likely preexisted the incident. He believes the plaintiff is trying to take advantage of the situation. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant rented an apartment from him but backed out the next day and canceled her check. She later changed her mind again and agreed to proceed with the rental, at which point he required a cashier?s check. He is suing for one month?s lost rent. The defendant says she was concerned her elderly aunt wouldn?t be able to manage the stairs in the unit, which prompted her hesitation. She claims she communicated clearly throughout and does not believe she owes anything, as the plaintiff quickly found another tenant and suffered no financial loss. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-16
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'Cutting Corners' & 'Not Playing Nice' & 'Standing Around'

First, the plaintiff says the defendant hired him after Hurricane Sandy to help build modular homes but shorted him on his pay. He?s suing for the remaining wages. The defendant claims the plaintiff was verbally abusive, struggled with roofing tasks, and required additional training. He also says the plaintiff agreed to a set price but is now demanding more. Then, the plaintiff says she and the defendant are both caretakers who shared the same client, and whenever one wasn?t available, the other would cover their shift. She claims the defendant went on vacation and she worked four of the defendant?s shifts, but the defendant was still paid for those days. She?s suing to recover the missing wages. The defendant says they had an agreement where she would owe the plaintiff four days of work in exchange and was available to cover whenever needed, but the plaintiff never asked her to do so. Plus, the plaintiff says he rented an apartment from the defendant, but it turned out to be unsafe. He claims the unit had a mold infestation, his daughter injured her foot on broken bathroom tiles, and after four months of issues, he gave notice and moved out. He?s suing for the return of his security deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff broke his one-year lease by leaving early, and when he vacated the apartment, he left garbage behind and had spray-painted the walls black. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-15
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'You?ve Got the Wrong Dog' & 'Cratering a Car' & 'Falling Too Far Behind'

First, the plaintiff says he tried to help a woman who was being attacked by a dog, but when he intervened, he fell and the dog bit him. He had to be taken to the hospital by ambulance and is now suing the defendant, whom he believes owns the dog, for medical bills. The defendant insists it wasn?t her dog that bit the plaintiff. Then, the plaintiff says she was driving through the parking lot of a Social Security office when her car hit a large pothole, tearing off the entire front end. Because the defendant owns the property, she?s suing him for the cost of the damages. The defendant argues that the plaintiff never reported the incident at the time and never contacted police. He believes she likely hit a curb and is now trying to blame him for something he isn?t responsible for. Plus, the plaintiff says she cared for the defendants? two children and claims they were consistently late on tuition payments and tardy with pickups. She says she had to terminate their child care contract and is suing for the money she?s still owed. The defendants say they were blindsided by the lawsuit and argue that the plaintiff?s services were substandard. They claim their son would come home with dog feces from playing in the backyard, and their daughter often had a soaked diaper and diaper rash. They say the plaintiff had too many children and too many pets, which is why they withdrew their kids. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-14
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'A Little Too Thin' & 'A Doggone Fiasco' & 'Movers and Shakers'

First, the plaintiff says she went to the defendant?s salon for hair extensions, and after six and a half hours in the chair, her hair looked like a mullet and the extensions didn?t even match her natural color. She is suing for a refund. The defendant, who says she has 12 years of experience, claims she installed 140 extensions as requested. When the plaintiff asked for even more to make her hair look thicker, the defendant explained there would be an additional charge. She says the plaintiff then became upset and demanded a full refund. The defendant is countersuing for the remaining balance owed for her services. Plus, the plaintiffs say the defendant?s pit bull broke through their back door, entered their home, and killed their dog. They claim the defendant admitted full responsibility to the authorities and promised to pay for their losses, but never did. They are suing for compensation. The defendant says she feels terrible about what happened but claims the plaintiff ripped open her car door in a rage, screaming threats in front of her child. She says she had to move out of fear for her safety and believes her moving expenses cancel out any money she owed. Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to move his belongings, but the defendant damaged his motorcycle in the process. After getting a repair estimate and informing the defendant, he was ignored. He is suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant claims the damage occurred when the bike became unstrapped and tipped over during a move from Orlando to New Jersey. He admits to about $150 worth of damage but believes the plaintiff is inflating the claim and trying to get him to pay for previous damage by suing for $2,000. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-13
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'Infested Possesions' & 'Getting Touchy Over a Title' & 'Swiss Miss'

First, the plaintiff says he moved into a home owned by the defendant and soon discovered it was infested with roaches that ruined his belongings. He?s suing for replacement costs. The defendant says the plaintiff had trouble paying rent, and when eviction proceedings began, the plaintiff fabricated the roach complaint. Then, the plaintiff says he bought a car from the defendant, insured it, and went to register it with the DMV, only to have the title confiscated for tampering. He says the DMV advised him to return the car. He?s suing for the cost of obtaining a new title. The defendant says he did nothing wrong and blames the plaintiff for not properly completing the title reassignment paperwork. Plus, the plaintiff says she purchased a seven-day European trip through the defendant?s travel agency and bought insurance. On the first day in Switzerland, she became very ill and had to return to New York. She says the travel insurance won?t reimburse her and is suing for the cost of the trip. The defendant says the plaintiff returned and complained about the cold weather. She argues that the plaintiff failed to submit a doctor?s note to the insurance company, resulting in a denied claim. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-12
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'Not Cleaning Right' & 'Unloading a Clunker' & 'Leading a Lady Astray'

First, the plaintiff says he and his girlfriend rented an apartment from the defendant, who promised to clean the place and make repairs before they moved in, but she did not. They claim the apartment was infested with bugs and that the defendant ignored their requests for a refund. They are suing for the money they are owed. The defendant says she worked hard to accommodate the plaintiffs and spent significant time cleaning the apartment before the move-in date. Then, out of nowhere, the plaintiffs texted her saying they weren?t moving in and wanted their deposit back. She says that when she refused, the plaintiffs threatened to blackmail her. She is countersuing for legal fees and early termination charges. Then, the plaintiff says he bought a car from the defendant, but when he brought it in for inspection, he was told it was undriveable due to a front-end issue. He?s suing for a refund. The defendants say the plaintiff didn?t contact them until 15 days after the sale. They argue too much time had passed and anything could have happened to the car while it was in the plaintiff?s possession. Plus, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant, a real estate broker, to help her find an apartment. Two months after she moved in, the unit was inspected and found to be illegal, forcing her out. She says the defendant refused to refund the broker fee. She?s suing for a refund. The defendant, who claims to have 35 years of experience, says the plaintiff was evicted for nonpayment of rent after a dispute with the landlord and that he did nothing wrong. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-09
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'Running Out On Rent' & 'Just a Love Tap' & 'Trucking It Up'

The plaintiff says the defendant, his coworker and roommate, owes him six months? rent. He is suing for the unpaid amount. The defendant claims the plaintiff was a belligerent drunk and made the living situation intolerable. He says he doesn?t owe a cent. The plaintiff says he was driving his wife to work when the defendant rear-ended them. His son had to be taken to the hospital, and the defendant allegedly promised to pay for the damages and medical bills, but now refuses. He is suing for those costs. The defendant says it was his employee who was driving the car and that the incident was just a tap to the bumper. They claim the plaintiff?s vehicle already had prior damage they are now being unfairly blamed for. The plaintiff says he bought a pickup truck from the defendant, but soon discovered the engine was bad. He is suing for a refund. The defendant says he took the truck back and gave the plaintiff a discount on another vehicle as a trade-in, and therefore 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
2026-01-08
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'Sticky Fingered Friend' & 'Cleaning Up Behind a Tenant' & 'A Bus Bust'

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, his former friend, stole his phone from him. He has since filed a criminal case against the defendant and is suing him now for the cost of the phone. The defendant says he told the plaintiff where his phone was so he wouldn?t forget it, then the next day, he accused him of stealing it. Then, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, but when she moved out, he kept a portion of her security deposit to pay for damages that already existed when she moved in. She is suing for the amount she believes she?s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff left the apartment filthy and that he had to hire a crew to clean and prep it for the next tenants. Plus, the plaintiff says she hired a party bus from the defendant, but when it arrived, it was just a regular coach bus. The defendant admitted the mistake and promised to send a proper party bus another day. However, when the plaintiff tried to reschedule, he told her it would cost $700 for gas and tolls. She?s suing for a refund. The defendant says it was prom night, the party bus fell through, and he had to scramble to find a replacement. He claims he provided a luxury coach bus with a dance floor, an upgrade from what was originally booked. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-07
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'Dog Snatchers' & 'Snatching a Car' & 'Bailing on the Bathroom Guy'

First, the plaintiff says her friend found a stray dog out in the cold on Christmas Eve and gave it to her to care for until the rightful owner came forward. After confirming the dog had no microchip, she decided to keep it rather than take it to a shelter. Weeks later, a young man approached her husband while he was walking the dog and claimed it was his, then took the dog without providing any proof of ownership. She?s suing for the money they spent caring for the animal. One of the defendants says she posted flyers in the neighborhood when her dog went missing and believes the plaintiffs stole it. Then, the plaintiff says he parked his car in a guest parking spot at his condominium complex and the defendant towed it. They?re supposed to place a sticker on the car warning him of an impending tow, but they didn?t. They still have his car, so he is suing. The defendants, representing the tow company and the condominium complex, say the car was tagged twice, alerting the plaintiff that they were going to tow the illegally parked car, but the plaintiff ignored their warnings. Plus, the plaintiff says he remodeled the defendant?s bathroom, but he was stiffed on the final payment. He is suing for the money owed. The defendant says the two-week job ended up taking three months and the job wasn?t completed to his satisfaction. Don?t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-06
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