The People’s Court Podcast

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'Bad Foot Practices' & 'Party Planner' & 'Ahoy, Mate' Jul 04, 2025

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First, the plaintiff, a former professional tennis player, went to the defendant, an orthopedist, for foot pain. The defendant ordered him special inserts, which only caused the plaintiff more pain. When he went to another doctor, he was told the inserts were archaic and is suing the defendant to get his money back. The defendant says he told the plaintiff there were no guarantees when it comes to orthotics, and he only heard from the plaintiff a month later about any problems.

Plus, the plaintiff is a party promoter who booked the defendant’s banquet hall for an event. After the plaintiff had already printed fliers, sold tickets, and spent money planning the event, the defendant canceled on him. He is suing her to get the money back that he lost. The defendant says she canceled because the plaintiff wouldn’t comply with venue rules and that she’s actually the one who is owed money for the rental space. She is countersuing for harassment and lost revenue due to a last-minute cancellation.

The plaintiff says he was hired by the defendant to sail his boat from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles, and he made all the preparations to do so, including hiring a shipmate to help him. The defendant failed to pay him in advance as was agreed upon, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff appeared to not know what he was doing and even left to do a different job. He was in over his head, and the defendant doesn’t owe him anything.

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'Brother to Brother' & 'Stolen Glasses and Nintendo' & 'Smaller Than Advertised' Jul 03, 2025

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First, the plaintiff says the defendant, his younger brother, stole some money from him, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the allegations are false.

Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant’s daughter stole her child’s glasses and Nintendo at day care, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits there were a few mishaps at the day care, but she can’t get a straight story as to what happened.

Plus, the plaintiff says he gave the defendant a deposit for a 5-foot metal trunk, but when it came time to pick up the item, he discovered it was only 3 feet long. He was denied the return of his deposit and is suing. The defendant says he told the plaintiff he doesn’t make 5-foot trunks but was happy to special order one for him. The plaintiff agreed but backed out last minute. He doesn’t owe anything.

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'Scalping a Customer' & 'An Act of God?' & 'A Disastrous Apartment' Jun 30, 2025

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First, the plaintiff went to the defendant for a hair weave, but the hair stylist burned her hair off, and now she’s going bald. The plaintiff is suing for wig products and pain and suffering. The defendant argues the plaintiff was happy with the job and didn’t complain until months later.

Then, the plaintiff says some shingles from the defendant’s neglected house blew off and caused damage to his car and window, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the shingles couldn’t have caused the damage the plaintiff is claiming.

Plus, the plaintiff lived in the defendants’ apartment, but she hasn’t yet received her security deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants argue the plaintiff moved out without enough notice, broke things in the home, and kept an illegal pet. The defendants are countersuing for additional damages and repairs.

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'Helping Herself to Everything' & 'You Really Blow' & 'Shirt Happens' Jun 27, 2025

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First, the plaintiff says her ex-boyfriend’s mother stole her belongings from a storage unit, so she’s suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff is the one who stole her stuff. The defendant is countersuing for rent and car repairs.

Then, the plaintiff rented the defendant a condo, but he up and moved out and left the door unlocked. The place also reeked of smoke. The plaintiff withheld the defendant’s security but is still owed money for rent and electricity, so she’s suing. The defendant argues he agreed with the plaintiff on the moving date and doesn’t owe a dime.

Plus, the plaintiff was in the process of developing a clothing line and hired the defendant to print out shirts. However, the defendant never delivered the clothes, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he told the plaintiff the shirts would be delayed, and he offered the plaintiff a refund, but she refused.

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'Rodents In The Attic' & 'You Injured My Dog' & 'Towing Damages' Jun 26, 2025

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First, the plaintiff says he and his wife purchased a house after his return from active duty. Two weeks after moving in, they discovered a bat and mice infestation in the attic. They believe the defendant, who sold them the house, had to know of the problem before the sale. They are suing for the cost of handling the issue. The defendant says he bought the house and flipped it before selling but had no idea of any bat issue. He also claims the plaintiff had the house inspected.

Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant was driving distracted when he ran into her dog, resulting in the dog losing his front left leg. She is suing the guy for the cost of vet bills and pain and suffering. The defendant says the dog broke away from his owner and dashed out into traffic, causing the accident, not him. He doesn’t think he owes anything.

Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant towed his car incorrectly, causing damage to the rear differential. He has proof they didn’t do their job like they were supposed to, and he’s suing. The defendants argue they did everything by the book, even putting the car on a flatbed truck, and the plaintiff had no complaints when he picked up the vehicle. They don’t think they’re to blame.

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'A Cutoff Cruise' & 'Too Drunk To Drive' & 'Botched House Job' Jun 25, 2025

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First, the plaintiff says that shortly after they started dating, she told the defendant she was going on a cruise with her family. He asked to join, so she booked a spot for him. Not long after, he turned around and went no contact without ever paying her for the cruise. She is suing for her money back. The defendant admits he was interested in going on the cruise with the plaintiff but discovered she was married and a little crazy. He never committed to the cruise, just expressed interest.

Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant was drunk and driving down a one-way street in the wrong direction when he crashed into the plaintiff’s car. The defendant’s insurance paid for the damages, but she still wants the impound fees paid for by the defendant, so she’s suing. The defendant is surprised by the lawsuit since his insurance settled up with the plaintiff, and she took her time getting the car out of storage.

Plus, the plaintiff says she hired her husband’s cousin to do a siding job for them on their house, and he botched it. She says he admitted after he was done that he didn’t know what he was doing, and she’s suing to get the money back. The defendant says the plaintiff is impossible to please, and he went back three or four times to fix the issues.

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'My Husband Took My Stuff' & 'I’d Tap That' & 'Yummy Calf' Jun 24, 2025

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First, the plaintiff says her husband, the defendant, took her valuables from a house they shared and refuses to return them. She also says he’s been abusive toward her in the past. She’s suing him for the value of her missing property. The defendant says it was the plaintiff who secretly hired movers and cleaned out his house, so she’s the one who took all the items.

Then, the plaintiff says she was parked in her apartment complex when her neighbor backed out and slammed into her car. She witnessed the whole event take place, but the defendant refuses to pay up for the damage, so she’s suing. The defendant admits to tapping the plaintiff’s car, but they both looked at the bumpers and agreed there was no damage. The plaintiff apparently changed her mind several days later. The price of the damage she is also claiming is extremely overstated.

Plus, the plaintiff says he and his neighbor are at odds because her dog bit him in the right calf and she doesn’t think it’s her responsibility to pay his medical bills. The defendant was cited by animal control, and he’s suing for his money back. The defendant says the plaintiff never went in an ambulance and she doesn’t believe her 12-year-old dog did anything. She also claims the plaintiff is a seral suer.

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'An UnbeWEAVEable Moment' & 'Unpaid Repairs' & 'Can't Stay Afloat' Jun 23, 2025

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First, the plaintiff says she told her beautician not to use weave glue on her scalp several times during appointments, as she’s allergic to the substance. However, the defendant did just that anyway, causing the plaintiff to have a reaction and need to go out in public with a head wrap on. She’s suing the defendant for her pain and suffering. The defendant says she’s only ever used glue to apply weaves and is shocked she’s being sued because the plaintiff never told her about the allergy.

Then, the plaintiff says he did home repairs for the defendant after Hurricane Sandy, but now she’s stiffing him on the cost of his materials and labor. It’s not that she can’t pay him, she just won’t. He’s suing to get his money back. The defendant says the plaintiff is a friend of her sister-in-law’s and is charging her for doing none of the work he says he did.

Plus, the plaintiff says he’s been friends with the defendant for a long time and loaned him money during a hard time to keep him afloat. Unfortunately, it’s been over six months, and the plaintiff still has not been paid back, so he’s suing. The defendant says he did borrow money from the plaintiff, but also says the plaintiff owed him money first, so he doesn’t owe anything. He is countersuing for rent money the plaintiff owes him.

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'Crown No More' & 'Swimming with Dolphins' & 'Hurricane Damage' Jun 20, 2025

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First, the plaintiff reports that she went to the dentist for a crown procedure, only for that crown to last not even three weeks. She is suing the dentist for pain and suffering to get back the money she spent. The defendant says when the plaintiff came back, she discovered the tooth had cracked. She recommended replacing it, but the plaintiff refused. Since she did what she could in good faith, so she owes nothing.

Then, the plaintiff and defendant were friends for 14 years when they planned a trip to Mexico to have some fun. The defendant couldn’t pay for several of the expenses off the bat, so the plaintiff covered the cost. The plaintiff still has not been paid back and is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff offered to take her on the trip because she had a settlement claim; there was no deal about paying back the plaintiff.

Plus, the plaintiff says she was the victim of hurricane damage to her rental space, and the landlord refuses to return her security deposit because she was unable to clear away debris within his unreasonable schedule. She’s suing the landlord now for that deposit back. The defendant says he gave the plaintiff three warnings and plenty of opportunity to remove her items from the property, but she didn’t listen to him, so he used the money to remove her items for her.

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'Not Paying the Dough' & 'Blowing It for Good' & 'Van Go' Jun 19, 2025

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First, the plaintiff worked for the defendant at a restaurant, but she hasn't reimbursed him for money he spent for items, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff was eating her out of house and home. He's nothing but a disgruntled former employee.

Then, the plaintiff purchased a leaf blower from the defendant that turned out to be broken, so he's suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff ran the leaf blower before purchasing it.

Plus, the plaintiff bought a van from the defendant with the agreement she could return it. She tried returning it, but the defendant said no, so she's suing. The defendant says the plaintiff drove it for six days without any problems.

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