The People’s Court Podcast

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Banging Up a Bike' & 'Not Finishing Up' & 'Having a Break-Down' Apr 07, 2025

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First, the plaintiff says the defendant backed into his motorcycle and knocked it down, damaging it. Not only that, the guy never told him and he had to get surveillance footage from his building. He’s suing for what he’s owed for damages. The defendant says the plaintiff was parked illegally in the defendant’s assigned spot, and all that happened was a broken mirror.

Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to do some yardwork, but the guy never finished the job before he took off. He claims he had to pay a new landscaper to get it done, so he’s suing for that cost. The defendant says he wrapped the job and was paid — and tipped — and now the plaintiff wants his money back?

Plus, the plaintiff says he has five cars serviced at the defendant’s garage, but all of them have problems. He alleges the defendant won’t honor his warranties, so he’s suing for the state maximum, $5,000. The defendant says the plaintiff is a troublemaker who still owes him money.

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'That's No Way to Treat Your Sister' & 'Taking Advantage of a Mom' & 'Banging Up a Boater' Apr 04, 2025

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First, the plaintiff is taking her younger sister to court. The plaintiff says she loaned her money to help pay for an apartment but has not been paid back, so she’s suing. The defendant says she doesn’t owe her sister anything because the money was a gift and not a loan.

Then, the plaintiff says she’s a single mom of six kids under 12, and she bought a used car from the defendant, but he scammed her. She claims the vehicle had a faulty transmission, so she’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the car was in good shape, and he has no intention of giving her a refund.

Plus, the plaintiff says she loaned the defendant her boat, but he failed to secure it to his dock and it disappeared. She says he promised he would take good care of it but obviously didn’t, so she’s suing for its value. The defendant says the plaintiff stored her boat at his dock and it got stolen. He says she’s better off calling police to report the theft, because he didn’t take it.

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'Packaging a Problem' & 'Wrecking the Joint, But Bad' Apr 03, 2025

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First, the plaintiff sold porcelain sinks and hired the defendant to ship them. The plaintiff said both sinks arrived broken and the defendant refuses to repay, so he’s suing for the cost of the sinks. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s son refused to buy insurance when he was shipping, so he does not think he owes anything.

Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendants to repair the ceilings in her house, but it took 35 days and they did a terrible job. She’s suing for lost rent and a refund. The defendants say they’ve been friends with the plaintiff for years and they regret mixing business with pleasure. They deny owing anything.

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Not horsing around' & 'Premature Eviction' & 'Shirting Disaster' Apr 02, 2025

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First, the plaintiff bought a horse from the defendant. The defendant advertised the horse as 8 years old, but the plaintiff learned the horse was actually 22 years old and not in good health. She fears she might have to euthanize the horse, so she’s suing for the value of a horse plus expenses. The defendant explains she rescued the horse and nursed him back to health. She argues she told the plaintiff about his health history.

Then, the plaintiff says she and her boyfriend rented a two-bedroom apartment from the defendant, which turned out to be a huge mistake. She alleges that as soon as she complained about lead in the apartment, the defendant served them with eviction papers. She’s suing for $10,100 in damages. The defendant says she got several noise complaints about the plaintiff and her unruly kids, so she told them to leave. She claims the plaintiff contacted an attorney after she left about lead. She’s countersuing for what she’s owed.

Plus, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to make custom T-shirts for her daughter’s first birthday, but he botched the job. She’s suing for a full refund. The defendant says he did a great job on the shirts and is shocked by the lawsuit because the plaintiff never complained.

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'Moaning a Loan' & 'Failure to Disclose' & 'Pay Up or Else' Apr 01, 2025

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First, the plaintiff used to be close friends with the defendant. She says she loaned the defendant money after he lost most of his savings at the casino. She has not been paid back, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the money was a gift and not a loan because the plaintiff had recently won a small lottery.

Then, the plaintiffs, a husband and wife, say they went into contract with the defendant for a three-unit building. They claim she deliberately failed to disclose that a five-story building was going up next door. They’re suing for the inspection fees and punitive damages. The defendant claims she knew nothing about the building until the plaintiffs brought it up.

Plus, the plaintiff says he repaired the air conditioner at the defendant’s rental unit, but now she’s blowing off his calls and refusing to pay him. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says she owes nothing since her tenants hired him, not her. She claims he needs to go after them

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'Nay Sayer' & 'Causing a Customer to Cry' & 'Treating a Tenant Terribly' Mar 31, 2025

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First, the plaintiff says it was her lifelong dream to own a horse, but claims that the animal she purchased from the defendants is ill and cannot stand up properly. She’s suing for her money back. The defendants refuse. They claim the plaintiff rode the horse for three days before purchasing him, and they say she has buyer’s remorse.

Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to create a replica of her earring. When she went to pick it up, she claims the defendant melted down her earring, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff gave him the okay to melt down the earring and create the replica pair. The defendant is countersuing for money owed.

Plus, the plaintiff claims his former landlord is only returning half of his security deposit for no reason, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff broke the lease, and he owes him nothing.

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'Jewelry Theft in Our Midst' & 'Putting a Mom in Danger' & 'I am Keeping The Money' Mar 28, 2025

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The plaintiff has been friends with the defendant for over 40 years. However, the plaintiff alleges the defendant stole jewelry from her, so she's suing. The defendant says she and the plaintiff launched an online jewelry store, and the plaintiff still owes her money, so she's keeping the jewelry until she gets her cash. The defendant is countersuing for the money she says she's owed.

The plaintiff purchased a car from the defendant. Unfortunately, on the fourth day she was driving, the wheel flew off, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists there were no prior issues with the vehicle.

The plaintiff hired and paid the defendant to install a new window in her rental cottage, but she changed her mind. The plaintiff claims the defendant agreed to refund her money, but he never did, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he doesn't have to return the money because he worked on the plaintiff's chimney.

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'No Namaste' & 'Falling On Deaf Bears' & 'I Want My Money Back' Mar 27, 2025

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The plaintiff worked as a yoga instructor at the defendant's studio but was never paid, so the plaintiff is suing. Additionally, the plaintiff received her yoga teaching certificate from the defendant's studio but found out it was not legitimate. The defendant insists the plaintiff quit the yoga training program before full completion.

The plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant, but the place was in terrible condition. The plaintiff demanded the return of his rent until his complaints were addressed, but they never were, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she addressed all of the plaintiff's valid complaints.

The plaintiff bought a car from the defendant, but it turned out to be a piece of junk, so she's suing. The defendant argues the vehicle he sold to the plaintiff was in excellent condition.

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'I Spy With My Little Eye My Ex Boyfriend' & 'You Owe Me Money' & 'Not Giving Back' Mar 26, 2025

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The plaintiff claims her neighbor tore down her fence, so she's suing for a replacement. The defendant argues the fence was technically on her property, so she doesn't owe a dime.

The plaintiff says the defendant has two kids with her nephew, so she helps her out with money from time to time. The plaintiff claims the defendant agreed to pay her back but never did, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits she accepted money from the plaintiff, but she never agreed to pay it back.

The plaintiff bought a car for his sister from the defendant. However, the defendant hasn't yet handed him the title, so the plaintiff is suing for his money back. The defendant argues the title is good on the car. The plaintiff just changed his mind because his sister passed away.

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'Getting It With a Neighbor' & 'Printing a Problem' & 'Tossing it All Away' Mar 25, 2025

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First, the plaintiff brings his neighbor to court. He says they’ve had problems over parking because there’s one space that can fit two cars, but the defendant always parks in the middle of the spot so there’s no room for him. He claims the defendant scratched his car and caused thousands of dollars in damage. The plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff acts like the parking spot is only his. She says she didn’t scratch the car.

Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to print logos on hundreds of shirts. He says the defendant botched the job and printed the wrong logo on all the apparel. The plaintiff had to pay for new shirts out of pocket, so he’s suing for his money back. The defendant argues he’s been in business for years and isn’t at fault.

Plus, the plaintiff moved in with her boyfriend’s niece, but then she got in a fight with the defendant’s boyfriend and got kicked out. She says the defendant threw out her belongings, so she’s suing. The defendant argues she asked the plaintiff for rent, but then she moved out immediately. She’s countersuing for five months of rent and lost wages.

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