The People’s Court Podcast

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'Letting a Friend Down Bad' & 'Ripping Off a Prospective Tenant' & 'Bon Voyage to an Ex' Jan 23, 2026

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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.

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'Need Some Incentive' & 'Who Ran the Red?' & 'Refusing an Accountant’s Accounting' Jan 22, 2026

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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.

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'Put Your Dog Away' & 'Tricked, Not Treated' & 'I Don’t Like Your Rear End' Jan 21, 2026

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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.

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'Taking Her Sweet Time' & 'What Kind of Girl Are You?' & 'Striking Out on a Friendship' Jan 20, 2026

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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.

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'Taking Advantage' & 'A Fire Starter' & 'Picture This' Jan 19, 2026

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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.

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'Waking Up to a Smell' & 'Knocking Things Out' of 'Whack & Wishy Washy' Jan 16, 2026

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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.

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'Cutting Corners' & 'Not Playing Nice' & 'Standing Around' Jan 15, 2026

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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.

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'You’ve Got the Wrong Dog' & 'Cratering a Car' & 'Falling Too Far Behind' Jan 14, 2026

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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.

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'A Little Too Thin' & 'A Doggone Fiasco' & 'Movers and Shakers' Jan 13, 2026

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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.

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'Infested Possesions' & 'Getting Touchy Over a Title' & 'Swiss Miss' Jan 12, 2026

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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.

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