The People’s Court Podcast

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'Doggy Dilemma' & 'A Moldy Problem' & 'Holding Onto Cash' Mar 10, 2025

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The plaintiff was driving his bike when the defendant's dog bit his leg. The plaintiff is suing for medical bills and pain and suffering. The defendant claims his dog is not aggressive, and the plaintiff is just looking for some money.

The plaintiff says she rented a home from the defendant that was full of mold. The plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff is nothing but a scammer.

The plaintiff says the defendant sold a car for her, but he hasn't given her the money from the sale, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff wanted a trade, but the plaintiff changed her mind and wanted cash.

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'Friends No More' & 'A Slippery Tow' & 'Taking Advantage of an Old Flame' Mar 07, 2025

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First, the plaintiff loaned her friend money for a party she was having. The defendant refuses to pay, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff told her to not worry about paying it back. The defendant is countersuing for defamation and pain and suffering.

Then, the plaintff claims the defendant stole her car and damaged the engine, so she's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff is lying, and there's no way she could have damaged the vehicle.

Plus, the plaintiff says he let the defendant live with him, but she didn't pay rent and damaged his car, so he's suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff allowed her to live with him rent-free.

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'Taking From a Tenant' & 'Taxing a Client' & 'Taking Way Too Long' Mar 06, 2025

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The plaintiff rented a room from the defendant. He says the defendant kicked him out of the house and stole his jewelry and other belongings, so he’s suing for damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff was a troublemaker who didn’t get along with other people. She admits she kicked him out, but the defendant left behind trash. The defendant is countersuing for damages and unpaid rent.

The plaintiff hired the defendant to do his taxes. He claims his tax refund went to the defendant, not him. He’s suing for stolen money. The defendant argues he did nothing wrong and the refund was his payment.

The plaintiff purchased a truck from the defendant. He claims the defendant hasn’t transferred the title over yet, so now the truck is just sitting there. He’s suing for the value of the truck and towing fees. The defendant argues he was transparent about the issues with the title.

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'That My Gas or Yours' & 'Not Getting Enough Money' & 'Souring on Spring Break' Mar 05, 2025

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First, the plaintiff rented a room in the defendant’s house. She says there was a gas leak in the apartment, which could have killed her because she used a portable heater. She claims she inhaled toxic fumes, so she moved out. The plaintiff is suing for a rent refund. The defendant thinks the plaintiff is just exaggerating. She’s countersuing for unpaid rent.

Then, the plaintiff brought a rare gold coin to the defendant to get an appraisal on it. She claims the defendant took the coin and sold it even though she didn’t want him to. She’s suing for the value of the coin. The defendant admits that he sold the coin, but he didn’t even make any money on it. He’s countersuing for lost wages.

Plus, the plaintiff used to be best friends with the defendant. He booked them a trip to Miami for spring break, but he claims the defendant backed out at the last minute. The plaintiff had to pay a lot in cancellation fees, so he’s suing. The defendant argues he told the plaintiff he couldn’t go on the trip, but the plaintiff booked the trip anyway.

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'Where's My Car' & 'Painted Into a Corner' & 'Tax Man Cometh' Mar 04, 2025

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First, the plaintiff alleges she put down a deposit to purchase a car from the defendants. However, the defendants ignored the plaintiff, so she is suing for a refund. The defendants argue the plaintiff never paid off the car in full and didn't pick it up.

Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to paint his house and gave him a deposit. Unfortunately, the defendant never showed up, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant argues his truck was stolen, so he missed the day he was set to begin the job. The defendant had every intention of doing the job and explained the situation to the plaintiff.

Plus, the plaintiffs say they purchased a house from the defendant, but he owed unpaid taxes. The plaintiffs went ahead and paid the taxes, but the defendant never reimbursed them, so they're suing. The defendant insists there were no taxes due on the house.

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'Poor Ginger' & 'Refusing Further Payment' & 'Helping Himself' Mar 03, 2025

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First, the plaintiff claims the defendant's vicious dog fatally attacked her pony, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists another animal killed her pony, not his dog.

Then, the defendant hired the plaintiff to renovate his body garage. The defendant failed to pay for his services, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he paid the plaintiff, but he just kept asking for more.

Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant stole his roofing tools and cash, so he is suing. The defendant denies the allegations and believes this case is bogus.

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'Stiffing a Seamstress' & 'Getting Messy' & 'Taking Advantage of a Co-worker' Feb 28, 2025

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First, the plaintiff, a seamstress, helped the defendant sew items together for a contest. They came up with an agreement that if the defendant won, the plaintiff would get 45%. She says the defendant hasn’t given her the money, so she’s suing. The defendant argues she paid the plaintiff and doesn’t owe her anything else.

Then, the plaintiff rented commercial space to the defendant, a hairstylist. She claims the cops showed up because of marijuana use at the space, so the plaintiff filed for an eviction. The plaintiff says the defendant trashed the place, so she’s suing for rent and utilities. The defendant argues another tenant caused the problem, not her.

Plus, the plaintiff and defendant used to work together. He bought a car from the defendant, but it turned out to be a lemon. He returned the car to the defendant and asked for a refund, but the defendant still owes him money. The defendant argues the car was fine and never had any issues.

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'A Dress Mess' & 'Not Paying Things Off' & 'Cheating a Woman Out of Her Money' Feb 27, 2025

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First, the plaintiff hired the defendant to make a dress for her New Year’s Day party. She claimed the defendant told her the dress would be ready on New Year’s Eve, but the plaintiff wanted a refund because it wasn’t enough time just in case she needed alterations. She’s suing for the deposit on the dress, the ticket for the party, and pain and suffering. The defendant argues the told the plaintiff it would take time to complete the dress. She doesn’t think she owes anything. She’s countersuing for lost wages.

Then, the plaintiff brings her ex-boyfriend to court. She purchased several items for their apartment, but then they broke up and the defendant kept it all. She’s suing for the cost of the furniture. The defendant argues he paid her credit card charges for months, so he doesn’t owe her.

Plus, the plaintiff sold her late husband’s Camaro to the defendant. She claims the defendant still owes her money, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff gave him the wrong title for the car and he already paid in full. He ended up having to sell it to someone else. He’s countersuing for the cost of the car.

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'Raising a Ruckus' & 'Trashing a TV' & 'That Costs Too Much' Feb 26, 2025

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First, the plaintiff claims her upstairs neighbors, the defendants, make constant noise, which has prevented her from finding tenants. The plaintiff is suing for loss of rental income. The defendants argue they aren’t as disruptive as the plaintiff says.

Then, the plaintiff moved in with her daughter and her boyfriend, and it was a mess. The plaintiff had to move out, and she alleges her daughter destroyed her television, so she’s suing. The defendant says the television was damaged during transit, and that’s not her fault.

Plus, the plaintiff paid and hired the defendant to fix his car. However, the plaintiff decided to go with another mechanic, but the defendant won’t return his deposit money, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he doesn’t refund deposits.

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'Crashing & Dashing' & 'Pooling Around' & 'Friendship Failure' Feb 25, 2025

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First, the plaintiff brings her brother’s ex-girlfriend to court because she claims she used her car and got into an accident. The plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s brother stole the car, not her.

Then, the plaintiff rented his pool house to the defendant. The plaintiff claims the defendant owes him rent money, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff owes him for propane payments and unreturned security, so he’s countersuing.

Plus, the plaintiff loaned her friend, the defendant, money for surgery. It’s been more than a year and the plaintiff still hasn’t received the money back, so she’s suing. The defendant insists he worked for the plaintiff and owes her nothing.

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