The People’s Court Podcast

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'Jewel Thief' & 'Faulty Gate' Dec 26, 2025

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First, the plaintiff says the defendant, his ex-mother-in-law, stole jewelry from his dresser. Two days later, his ex-wife allegedly cleaned out the house, taking TVs and couches. He’s suing for the value of the stolen items. The defendant says the couple had a toxic relationship and the final straw was a police raid looking for drugs. She claims she arrived to a ransacked home and grabbed what she could but insists she didn’t steal any jewelry. She’s countersuing for four months’ worth of living expenses.

Then, one plaintiff says the defendant’s three dogs mauled her toy terrier, and she’s suing for cremation costs. The other plaintiff says the incident caused him trauma severe enough to require hospitalization, and he’s suing for pain and suffering. The defendant claims someone left the gate to his fenced yard unlatched, allowing the dogs to escape.

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'Being a Real Boob Over a Tube' & 'One Sick Puppy' & 'Gifted or Grabbed' Dec 23, 2025

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First, the plaintiff loaned his TV to the defendant and claims he broke it and refuses to pay for it. He is suing for the damages. Confused, the defendant says he paid for the TV, and the reason he is being sued is because he refused to lend the plaintiff money for a tattoo.

Then, the plaintiffs purchased a puppy from the defendants but returned her a few days later when she became sick. They are suing for a refund. The defendants argue that the puppy was perfectly healthy at the time of purchase and accuse the plaintiffs of abuse.

Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant, his late mother’s neighbor, stole an antique from him. He is suing for its value. The defendant maintains it was a gift.

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'Lovers Turned Roommates' & 'Overcrowded Event' & 'Breaking the Mold' Dec 22, 2025

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First, the plaintiff claims the defendant, her ex-girlfriend, changed the locks on the apartment that they share and stole her belongings. She is suing for the cost of her property. The defendant argues that she was forced to put a restraining order on the plaintiff after an altercation, and the plaintiff failed to retrieve her belongings within the allotted time. She is countersuing for hospital bills and pain and suffering.

Then, the plaintiff bought tickets to an event put on by the defendant but was turned away at the door because it was oversold. She is suing for the price of her tickets. The defendant claims refunds were offered for a two-week window, but the plaintiff failed to reach out to him in time.

Plus, the plaintiffs gave the defendant a deposit on a house they wanted to rent before they realized it was in the direct path of Hurricane Sandy. They claim the defendant ignored their request for a mold inspection, so they decided not to go through with the lease. They are suing for the return of their deposit. The defendant claims he was never asked for a mold inspection and the plaintiffs simply backed out of the deal. He is countersuing for one month’s rent.

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'Lousy Limo' & 'Duped or Doobies' & 'Wrecked Relationship' Dec 19, 2025

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First, the plaintiff hired the defendant’s limo company for him and his family to go out for dinner and a show. The plaintiff claims the defendant showed up two hours late in a smelly limo, causing them to miss their plans. He is suing for the cost of the limo services, the tickets for the show, a pair of pants damaged by the limo, and the fare for the cab home because they were left stranded.

Then, the plaintiff rented an apartment to the defendant who he thought was a nice girl, but he claims she turned out to be a party girl and pothead. He is suing for property damage and rent. The defendant says the apartment was infested with rats and roaches, and he constantly harassed her about her whereabouts. She is countersuing for the return of rent and partial security deposit.

Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant, her ex-boyfriend, stole then totaled her car. She is suing for the damages. The defendant claims the accident was not his fault.

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'A Pole That Takes Its Toll' & 'Hit ’Em Where It Hurts' & 'Don’t Bug Me' Dec 18, 2025

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First, the plaintiff was a member of the defendant’s pole dancing studio. During a class, her toe got stuck in the floorboard, causing her to lose a toenail. She is suing for her medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and an inappropriately charged dance fee.

Then, on the way to work, the plaintiff was rear-ended by the defendant. He is now suing for the decreased value of his car. The defendant claims that this is an attempt to get more money out of the situation, arguing that the dispute has already been settled with her insurance company.

Plus, the plaintiff brought his computer to the defendant for repairs. The plaintiff claims when he came back to collect it, no repairs had been made, and the defendant demanded additional pay to complete the job and return his computer. He is suing for the cost of his computer. The defendant says the plaintiff is paranoid, accusing him of planting a chip in his computer. The defendant also alleges that the plaintiff never paid the initial cost of the repair, so he’s countersuing.

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'Who’s Calling Your Phone?' & 'Wave Goodbye to Your Stuff' & 'Supermarket Blitz' Dec 17, 2025

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First, the plaintiff says the defendant, his former girlfriend, damaged the outside door to his basement and took some of his belongings. He is suing for the cost of the property damage and the missing items. The defendant claims he locked her out of the house while she was in her pajamas, and when she called the police, she was told to go through the basement door. She is countersuing for lost wages, claiming he got her fired out of spite.

Then, the plaintiffs, a couple, claim their former landlord didn’t allow them to retrieve their belongings after a hurricane forced them to evacuate. They’re suing for the personal property. The defendant denies owing.

Plus, after a fender bender in a grocery store parking lot, the plaintiffs are suing the defendant for their insurance deductible and attorney fees. The defendant claims she was not at fault and neither car had been damaged, so they decided not to call the police. She is convinced the plaintiffs are running a scam.

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'Two Weeks Too Late' & 'Not My Dump Truck, Not My Problem' & 'Did You Even Read the Manual?' Dec 16, 2025

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First, the plaintiff loaned his girlfriend money with the stipulation that she would pay him back within two weeks. However, he soon discovered she had cheated on him before disappearing without paying him back. He is suing for the unpaid loan. The defendant claims the plaintiff owed her for damaged property, and the loan he claims he gave her was actually the payment, just put toward a car.

Then, the plaintiff bought a truck from the defendant, only to find out after that the defendant didn’t have the rights to sell it. He can’t use it now due to an injury, and can’t sell it because of issues with the title, so he’s suing the defendant for the money he spent on the vehicle. The defendant claims he was only informed of issues with the title a year later, but did offer to fix it, which the plaintiff did not take him up on.

Plus, the plaintiff runs a medical transport company that takes cancer patients to and from the hospital. The defendant worked for him, but when he left the job, he took five uniforms with him and left the plaintiff with an outstanding traffic ticket. He’s suing to get his money back. The defendant says he was never told to return the used clothing he was given for the job, and also never ran a red light or got a ticket on the job.

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'I Sued My Hillbilly Neighbor and This Is What I Got' & 'Did He Actually Want Space?' & 'His Best Documentary Was My Worst Nightmare' Dec 15, 2025

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First, the plaintiff says the defendant trespassed onto his property after he trimmed some bushes and called him offensive names and even admitted it to the cops. He got an order of protection against her and is suing for harassment. The defendant claims the plaintiff is the one harassing her and even caused her pig to die by putting toxic chemicals on his bushes.

Then, the plaintiff loaned his girlfriend some money but has had a hard time getting paid back since they’ve broken up. He’s suing to get his money back. The defendant says the plaintiff was going through a divorce when they were dating and offered to pay for a portion of rent on an apartment for her. It was only ever a gift, and she doesn’t owe him anything.

Plus, the plaintiff says she was hired by the defendant to be his assistant on a documentary he was filming in Maine. She soon got the sense the film wasn’t actually happening, and the defendant just wanted a woman to travel with him. She’s suing to get the money she’s owed for taking up the job. The defendant says the plaintiff joined him on location scouting and other film tasks, spoke to potential participants, and is padding the number of hours she worked for him. Besides, he was just a supervisor, not the one who hired her.

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'Give Me My Money, Baby' & 'Forgoing a Thief' & 'Transmission Troubles' Dec 12, 2025

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First, the plaintiff says he gave the defendant a loan for a new TV and baby supplies. The defendant failed to pay it back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff offered to give him the TV to get with his cousin.

Then, the plaintiff claims he found an apartment for the defendant, but he hasn’t paid him his commission fee, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff doesn’t deserve the commission.

Plus, the plaintiff brought his car to the defendant’s shop for a new transmission. However, the vehicle now needs a new transmission because of the defendant’s awful work, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the transmission was fine.

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'Stiffing a Broker' & 'A Cold Thief?' & 'A Real Piece of Work' Dec 11, 2025

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First, the plaintiff, a real estate agent, found a house for the defendant to rent. However, the defendant stopped payment on the plaintiff’s commission check, so she’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff said she would waive the fee.

Then, the plaintiff went to college with the defendant. The plaintiff claims the defendant stole her money for a shady business deal, so she’s suing. The defendant says he was also scammed out of the money, so he’s not responsible.

Plus, the plaintiff bought a vehicle from the defendant, but it was a piece of junk. The defendant promised to return the deposit but never did, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff returned the car, and he resold it.

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