The People’s Court Podcast

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'Stressing Out a Woman' & 'Being a Junky' Aug 14, 2026

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First, the plaintiff was at work and noticed her wallet was missing, and she suffered a panic attack as a result. The defendant's son stole it and played a trick on the plaintiff. Due to her panic attack, the plaintiff went to the hospital, so she's suing the defendant for medical bills. The defendant insists the plaintiff is exaggerating her panic attack.

Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to get rid of debris at his house. However, the defendant dumped junk on his yard and ran over his basketball hoop, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff ripped him off and didn't pay him. The defendant admits he accidentally ran over the hoop, but he wants his money. The defendant is countersuing for wages owed.

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'Cracking Up' & 'Pilfering Paintings' & 'Going Too Far With a Car' Aug 13, 2026

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First, the plaintiff claims the defendant was with his ex-girlfriend and ran into the plaintiff's car during a fight. The plaintiff is suing for the damages. The defendant insists the plaintiff instigated the exchange by punching his car with his fist.

Then, the plaintiff went to the defendant's art gallery to get his friend's artwork. However, the plaintiff says the artwork was missing, so the plaintiff is suing for its value. The defendant argues he doesn't know who the plaintiff is, but the artist passed away, and the artwork sold.

Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant, a car salesman, sold her a car. However, the vehicle is a lemon, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he told the plaintiff she could exchange the car. In fact, the defendant says the plaintiff still owes money on the vehicle.

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'Missing Something' & 'Slip-Sliding Away' & 'Staining a Relationship' Aug 12, 2026

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First, the plaintiff says the defendant, her accountant, made a mistake on her tax return. As a result, the plaintiff owes the IRS money on penalties and interest, so the plaintiff is suing the defendant. The defendant argues the plaintiff is suing for more than he owes. The defendant is countersuing for defamation of character.

Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant crashed into her car, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant says the crash wasn't her fault because she drove over a patch of black ice.

Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to sand and restain the stairs. However, her stairs looked exactly the same after the job, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he did a great job, but the stairs need to be fully replaced.

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'Going Hog-Wild On a Piggy Bank' & 'Doing What She Wants' & 'Pay Your Dues' Aug 11, 2026

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First, the plaintiff has known the defendant for 30 years, and they were friends with benefits. The plaintiff moved in with the defendant and discovered her piggy bank was emptied. The plaintiff is suing for stolen money, an apartment deposit, rent, and storage. The defendant argues the plaintiff is only suing him out of spite, and he denies owing her anything.

Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant, her landlord, went into her apartment whenever she wanted. The plaintiff is suing for the return of her security deposit. The defendant argues the plaintiff left the apartment in deplorable condition.

Plus, the plaintiff has known the defendant for many years. The defendant ordered custom shirts from the plaintiff, but he hasn't paid in full, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he already paid the plaintiff in full.

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'Flying The Coop' & 'Selling Other's People Property' & 'Going Tick, Tick, Tick' Aug 07, 2026

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First, the plaintiff purchased a parrot from the defendant. She claims the defendant put the bird in a box, but when she got home, the bird was missing. She says the defendant scammed her and only pretended to put the bird in the box, so she’s suing for her money back. The defendant argues she clips the birds’ wings so they can’t fly. She thinks the plaintiff lost the bird because the plaintiff saw her box up the animal.

Then, the plaintiff brings his great-aunt to court. He claims the defendant sold some of his personal belongings without his permission, so he’s suing for the amount of the belongings and rent. The defendant argues the plaintiff took his items when he moved out, and he’s only suing her to give her grief. She’s countersuing for pain and suffering.

Plus, the plaintiff purchased a car from the defendant. When she started driving away, she heard a knocking noise. Her mechanic told her the engine looked like it had caught on fire, so she’s suing the defendant for her money back. The defendant argues the plaintiff was aware of the noise when she bought it.

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'Road Raging' & 'Being All Washed Up' & 'Being a Name Caller' Aug 06, 2026

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First, the plaintiff and defendant were driving next to each other and got into an argument. He says the defendant threw a cup of coffee into his car, splashing on his teen son, then rammed into his side door and drove off. He’s suing for the car damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s son threw a soda bottle at him first. He says the plaintiff hit his car and the son punched him.

Then, the plaintiff bought a condo from the defendants, but she claims the defendants never told her their washing machine leaks. The defendant argue they sold the condo as is, so it’s not their fault the plaintiffs never got the unit inspected. They’re countersuing for attorney’s fees.

Plus, the plaintiff brings her landlord to court. She says the defendant insulted her in front of her friends and is withholding her security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff left the place a mess when she moved out. She doesn’t think she owes the plaintiff anything back.

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'Not Giving in to No One' & 'Pilfering a Pooch' & 'Melting a Guy's Heart' Aug 05, 2026

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First, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant, but she moved out because she thought the defendant was annoying. The defendant won’t return her security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s apartment was a mess, so she doesn’t owe. She’s countersuing for damages and pain and suffering.

Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to watch his dog. He claims the defendant gave the dog to someone else without his permission, and now that person won’t give his dog back. He’s suing for the cost of the dog and pain and suffering. The defendant says the plaintiff gave the dog away. She’s countersuing for pain and suffering.

Plus, the plaintiff pawned some items at the defendant’s shop. When he went to go pick them up, the defendant told him they melted the items down, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff was late on his payments, so it’s the plaintiff’s fault.

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'Letting The Music Guy Down' & 'Harboring Vicious Beasts' & 'Being a Negligent Neighbor' Aug 04, 2026

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First, the plaintiff is a music producer and started working with the defendant, a singer. He says he paid for everything during a music trip to Las Vegas and the defendant was supposed to pay him back, but she hasn’t yet. He’s suing for damages. The defendant argues they never had a plan or contract.

Then, the plaintiff says the defendant’s two dogs attacked him. It took five cops to help the man and get the dogs off him. He says the defendant won’t pay for his medical bills, so he’s suing for bills and pain and suffering. The defendant argues someone else opened his gate, so it’s not his fault.

Plus, the plaintiff brings her neighbor to court. She says the defendant crashed his car into her garage door on Christmas Eve, but he still hasn’t given her money to fix it. She’s suing for damages. The defendant argues he was tired and forgot to put his car into park. He says he is a handyman and will fix it himself.

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'Being Full of Hot Air' & 'The Old Switcheroo' & 'A Ring-a-Ling-a-Ling' Aug 03, 2026

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First, the plaintiffs rented a portable air conditioner from the defendant for her baby shower. She says it started blowing hot air instead and the defendant refused to fix it. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant argues he checked the unit before he installed it and everything was fine. He claims the plaintiffs stole the unit.

Then, the plaintiff purchased a Mercedes from the defendant and put a deposit on it. She claims the defendant gave her a Chrysler instead, so she’s suing for her deposit back. The defendant argues the plaintiff put the deposit on the Chrysler, not the Mercedes.

Plus, the plaintiffs are a mother and daughter. The mother bought a custom gold ring for her daughter’s birthday, and she claims the defendant’s son took the ring and lost it. She’s suing for the cost of the ring. The defendant is sorry about the ring. He says he offered to pay for half the ring, but the defendant threatened to call the cops on him.

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'Performing a Disappearing Act' & 'Strumming A Guy Along' & 'Being a Tad Overbearing ' Jul 30, 2026

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First, the plaintiff pawned several things at the defendant's shop. However, the defendant got evicted and the plaintiff's stuff was forfeited. The plaintiff is suing for the value of her belongings. The defendant insists she sent the plaintiff a verified letter of her address change. The defendant believes the plaintiff is just trying to make some cash.

Then, the plaintiff, a singer, was hired by the defendant to do a performance. However, the defendant hasn't yet paid, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he wasn't involved with the negotiations, and he has no idea why the plaintiff is suing him.

Plus, the plaintiff claims his landlord, the defendant, won't return his security deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff caused extensive damage, and she's countersuing for additional repairs needed.

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