The People’s Court Podcast

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'Tossing It All Away' & 'Making Waves' & 'Sounds Ridiculous Right?' Jul 15, 2026

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First, as the plaintiff was leaving a party, she says the defendant threw a phone at her, damaging her window. The plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant claims he threw the phone at the plaintiff because she wasn’t looking where she was going while backing up. He was just trying to get the plaintiff’s attention so she wouldn’t run into him.

Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to cover his pool. When the plaintiff uncovered the pool, he noticed a metal Frisbee at the bottom, and it left a rust ring, damaging the liner. The plaintiff is suing for the cost of a new liner. The defendant insists it’s the plaintiff’s responsibility to make sure nothing is left in the pool before covering. The defendant is countersuing for unpaid fees.

Plus, the plaintiff worked for the defendant when she was opening a homeless shelter. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant hasn’t paid him what he is owed, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff is her accountant but wanted to be her CFO, and she said no.

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'Being Yellow' & 'Unloading Lemons' & 'Couching The Issue' Jul 14, 2026

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First, the plaintiff hired the defendant, a landscaper, to remove a patch of grass and replace it with sod, but it turned yellow. The defendant offered to come back and redo the sod, but he didn’t, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff forgot to water his lawn for a whole week, so that’s not his fault.

Then, the plaintiff purchased a used car from the defendant, but it turned out to be a lemon, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he took the car back after six weeks and gave her some money back because the plaintiff decided she didn’t want the car anymore. The defendant doesn’t understand why the plaintiff is trying to get more money out of him.

Plus, the plaintiff bought a sofa from the defendant. After two weeks, the fabric started bunching up, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says that’s just what happens when you sit on leather.

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'Being Dippy' & 'Leading a Guy Along' & 'Mucking Up a Mirror' Jul 13, 2026

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First, the plaintiff says the defendant took her jewelry to get dipped in gold. When she got it back, the plaintiff realized it wasn’t her necklace, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she did not steal the plaintiff’s necklace, and all she did was try to do a favor for her.

Then, the plaintiff met the defendant while playing pool. The defendant moved in with him, but she owes rent, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant believes the plaintiff is just sour because he wanted to be more than friends.

Plus, the plaintiff was parked and waiting in his car when the defendant smashed into his side-view mirror. The defendant hasn’t yet paid for the damages, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the damage is not her fault.

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'Not Getting The Color Right' & 'Being Data Deficient ' & 'Smacking It But Good' Jul 10, 2026

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First, the plaintiff went to the defendant to do her hair. However, the plaintiff alleges the defendant intentionally ruined her hair, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s hair was extremely damaged by the time she went to see him. The defendant is countersuing for slander.

Then, the plaintiff was hired by the defendants to retrieve data on a laptop, but it crashed. However, the defendants haven’t paid, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants claim the plaintiff never fully delivered on the job, so they deny owing. The defendants are countersuing for the cost of a new laptop, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Plus, the plaintiff says his co-worker, the defendant, dented his car while opening the door and hitting a fire hydrant. The plaintiff believes the defendant did it purposely because he yelled at him, and he is suing. The defendant claims the damage isn’t his fault because the plaintiff parked so close to a fire hydrant.

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'Bringing An End To Licks Everything' & 'Cracking Up' Jul 09, 2026

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First, the plaintiff says his dog was viciously attacked by the defendant's dog and had to be put down. The plaintiff is suing for vet bills. The defendant argues the plaintiff's dog instigated the attack.

Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant got into a car accident and damaged her vehicle and fence in the process, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant says a drunk driver hit her, causing her to run into the plaintiff's parked car. The defendant believes the plaintiff should sue the drunk driver, not her.

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'Dumping on Day Care' & 'The Day The Music Died' & 'Cycling Her Way Into a Lawsuit' Jul 08, 2026

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First, the plaintiff, a child care provider, took care of the defendant's kids. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant owes her for her services, so she's suing. The defendant insists one of her children didn't eat while in the plaintiff's care, and another child alleges the plaintiff put her hands on her. The defendant pulled her kids out and doesn't believe she owes the plaintiff a dime.

Then, the plaintiff says he and the defendant worked together as promoters at a club. Unfortunately, the plaintiff alleges the defendant stole his speakers, so he's suing. The defendant says he purchased the speakers with his own money, and he has the proof to show it.

Plus, the plaintiffs purchased a motorcycle from the defendant, but the engine was full of bird seed. The plaintiffs are suing for a refund. The defendant insists the plaintiffs tested out the motorcycle, inspected everything, and purchased the motorcycle as is.

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'Moving On Out' & 'Not Returning a Car' & 'Refusing To Pay a Bill' Jul 07, 2026

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First, the plaintiff rented a room from the defendant. However, when she moved in, the plaintiff claims things didn't go very well, and she moved out. The defendant won't return the security deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff hit her friend's car in the driveway. The defendant is countersuing for failing to give adequate notice.

Then, the plaintiff allowed the defendant to borrow his car. Unfortunately, the plaintiff doesn't know where his vehicle is but learned it had been towed, so he's suing. The defendant argues the car began overheating, so she brought it to a mechanic. The defendant insists she told the plaintiff it was his responsibility to pick it up from the shop.

Plus, the plaintiff says the defendants' daughter was enrolled in the preschool she runs. However, the defendants stopped making payments, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants don't believe they owe the plaintiff any money.

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'Boxing a Pomeranian' & 'Decking a Guy' & 'Not Being Straight' Jul 06, 2026

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First, the plaintiff claims his dog was attacked by the defendant's dog. The plaintiff is suing for vet bills. The defendant argues he told the plaintiff to go to his vet, but he went to an emergency vet instead, which ended up costing an arm and a leg.

Then, the defendant hired the plaintiff's company to power wash and stain a deck. However, the defendant has been stiffing him, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn't finish the job and lied to her.

Plus, the plaintiff purchased a vehicle from the defendant. The defendant told her it had never been in an accident. However, when the plaintiff went to trade the car, she learned it had been in a severe crash. The plaintiff is suing for fraud. The defendant argues the car's report came back clean when he initially bought it.

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'Selling a Sick Cycle' & 'Bad Brokering' & 'There She Blows' Jul 03, 2026

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First, the plaintiff bought a motorcyle from the defendant. Unfortunately, the plaintiff alleges the motorcycle was defective, so he's suing for a refund. The defendant argues the plaintiff saw the motorcyle in person, purchased it, and decided he wanted to return it five days later.

Then, the plaintiff gave the defendant, a realtor, $2,000 to hold an apartment. However, the plaintiff couldn't afford the entire deposit for the lease and wants her $2,000 back. The defendant won't return the money, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the fee is nonrefundable.

Plus, the plaintiff says debris from the defendant's building landed on her car, damaging it. The plaintiff is suing for repairs needed. The defendant argues a wind storm caused the debris to blow away, making it an act of God.

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'Running Away On Rent' & 'Pay Up or Else' & 'Being a Lunkhead' Jun 30, 2026

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First, the plaintiff used to live with the defendant in college. Unfortunatley, the defendant never paid rent and stole from him, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he got into a bad accident, and the plaintiff allowed him to live with him rent-free.

Then, the plaintiff, a mental health counselor, says the defendant, the owner of a transitional housing organization, owes him for back wages and stolen belongings, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant denies owing anything because nothing was stolen. In terms of the back wages, the defendant argues the defendant missed work to get a police report over the alleged theft.

Plus, the plaintiff froze her gym membership at the defendant's fitness center. However, a year later, the plaintiff found out it was never frozen, so she is suing. The defendant insists he froze the plaintiff's account for two months and then turned it back on per their policy.

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