The People’s Court Podcast

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'Snatching a Car' & 'Upsetting an Ex ' & 'Bad Screening' Jun 29, 2026

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First, the plaintiff parked his car on the street and claims the defendant illegally towed the vehicle, so he's suing. The defendant argues he had every right to tow the car because the plaintiff wasn't supposed to park there.

Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant, his daughter's mother, borrowed his computer but hasn't returned it, so the plaintiff is suing. The plaintiff is also suing the defendant for an unpaid loan he gave her for personal expenses. The defendant insists the plaintiff is just trying to get back at her because she filed a restraining order against him.

Plus, the plaintiff gave the defendant an antique Chinese screen to sell at a consignment shop. However, he sold it for less than the agreed upon price, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff is suing for more than she was entitled to.

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'Having No Sole' & 'Being Tight-Fisted' & 'Unloading a Clunker' Jun 26, 2026

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First, the plaintiff brought her shoes to the defendant's repair shop. However, the defendant used the heel on her shoe to fix someone else's shoe, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn't pick up her shoes for three months. The defendant's policy says he's not responsible for a customer's shoes after 30 days.

Then, the plaintiff moved into an apartment the defendant owned. The defendant lived downstairs, and it was a crazy atmosphere. The plaintiff had to move out, but the defendant won't return her security, so the plaintiff is using. The defendant argues the plaintiff left trash in the apartment and it reeked of cigarette smoke.

Plus, the plaintiff purchased a car from the defendant, drove it to a mechanic because it was shaking, and the mechanic said it needed a lot of work. The plaintiff drove it back to the defendant, who called the cops and had her arrested for trespassing and disturbing the peace. The defendant also had the car repossessed, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant insists he would have been happy to repair the car, but the plaintiff began screaming and assaulted his employee. The defendant is countersuing for breach for contract.

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'Being a Rotten Renter' & 'Not Providing Puppies' & 'Selling a Bad Tranny' Jun 25, 2026

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First, the plaintiff paid the defendant to rent an apartment. When she went to move in, there was a no trespassing sign on the fence, and the gate was locked. The plaintiff found out the apartment was illegal, and she couldn't move in, so the plaintiff is suing for her money back. The defendant claims the plaintiff gave him money to hold the apartment, but he ran a background check and found out she was being evicted. The defendant told the plaintiff she was not welcome and alleges she tried to break into the place.

Then, the plaintiff says he and the defendant decided to mate their dogs, and they agreed he'd get three of the puppies. However, the defendant only gave him one, and the plaintiff had to pay a vet for a complicated birth. The plaintiff is suing for a vet bill, one day's pay, and the value of two puppies. The defendant insists she never agreed to give the plaintiff three puppies. The defendant says the plaintiff decided to bring the dog to the vet and that was not her decision. The defendant is countersuing for harassment.

Plus, the plaintiff bought his son a used car from the defendant, but it turned out to be a piece of junk, so he's suing. The defendant insists he agreed to look at the car himself, but he was never given the opportunity to make good on the vehicle.

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'Not Showing Appreciation' & 'Cashing In' & 'Harbor That Vicious Beast Please' Jun 24, 2026

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First, the plaintiff was hired to work for a toy drive at a hospital but hasn't been paid, so he' suing. The defendant insists the organization doesn't owe the plaintiff a dime, and this lawsuit is meritless.

Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, her daughter's father, owes her money for an unpaid loan she gave him after she won the lottery, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the money was a gift.

Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant's unleashed dog attacked his leashed dog, so the plaintiff is suing for vet bills. The defendant argues the plaintiff's dog isn't neutered and both of their pets sustained injuries in the attack.

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'Watch Your Back' & 'Not Sharing' & 'Not Seeing As Straight ' Jun 23, 2026

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First, the plaintiff says the defendant crashed into her car, so she's suing for damages. The defendant insists it's the plaintiff who backed into him.

Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant, her ex-husband, cashed in one of her insurance checks, so she's suing. The defendant argues the check was intended for him, not her.

Plus, the plaintiff went to the defendant's shop to purchase prescription glasses. However, when he went to pick them up, the lenses were there, but the frames were missing, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant says the glasses were ready for pickup, but the plaintiff refused to pay the balance due.

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'Smoking a Tenant' & 'Not Cooling It' & 'Losing Power With a Customer' Jun 22, 2026

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First, the plaintiff and her boyfriend moved into the defendant's basement apartment. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant is withholding her security deposit and owes her for items that were damaged in a flood, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff smoked marijuana in her home, and she had to evict her. The defendant denies owing the plaintiff anything. The defendant is countersuing for damages.

Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to install a heating and air conditioning unit, but it doesn't work right, so he's suing. The defendant insists he did a great job.

Plus, the plaintiff purchased a sofa from the defendant and was told there was a built-in power recliner. However, the plaintiff claims the recliner ended up being manual, so he's suing. The defendant argues he never promised a power recliner.

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'Terrible Boyfriend' & 'Going In and Out' & 'A Premature Cashing' Jun 19, 2026

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First, the plaintiff says she and the defendant have been dating on and off for years, but they eventually broke off the relationship. The plaintiff claims she paid for various things during their relationship, but the defendant hasn't paid her back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the items the plaintiff purchased were intended for both of them for their apartment, and he doesn't believe he owes a dime.

Then, the plaintiff was in her car with her daughter when the defendant crashed into her door. The plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff is responsible for the damages, not her.

Plus, the plaintiff rented a room from the defendant but had a bad feeling and backed out. The plaintiff put a stop payment on her deposit, but the defendant already cashed it in, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the deposit check was stolen, and she did nothing wrong.

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'Lousy Leathering' & 'Not Roofing It' & 'Rocking it' Jun 18, 2026

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First, the plaintiff purchased a leather couch from the defendant, but the seat cover started to peel off. The plaintiff was told it was a leather blend and feels deceived, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff purchased a real leather couch but was told up front it was a leather blend. The defendant argues he also offered to fix the couch for free.

Then, the plaintiff had a raccoon hole on her roof and hired the defendant's company to repair it. The defendant's workers were unable to fix it, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he tried to help the plaintiff, and his staff worked on the roof. The defendant says the roof was rotted and beyond repair, so the defendant told her it needed additional fixes. The plaintiff demanded all of the money back for the repairs already done, but the defendant says his employees don't work for free.

Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant was working on his lawn when a rock flew and shattered his car window, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues there is no evidence that a rock broke the window.

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'Toothing It To Court' & 'Being Off Key ' & 'Being a Crummy Craftsman' Jun 17, 2026

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First, the plaintiff says her dentist, the defendant, ruined her crown, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he was willing to fix the crown for free, but the plaintiff got angry with him because she tried coming in without an appointment, and he was busy.

Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to sing in a show he was producing. However, the defendant backed out of the show last minute, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits she agreed to perform, but she realized there would be no record labels or producers at the show, so she backed out. The defendant is countersuing for slander.

Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to do some work on his house, but the paint job was terrible, and the defendant let his dog roam around. The plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant argues he did a great job, but the plaintiff just can't be pleased.

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'Blaming a Babysitter' & 'Unfriending a Friend ' & 'Give me Back my Stuff or Else' Jun 16, 2026

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First, the plaintiff was hired by the defendant to nanny her son. However, the defendant owes the plaintiff for unpaid wages, so she's suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff was irresponsible with her son.

Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, his former friend, owes him for rent and paint, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues she gave money to the plaintiff and his girlfriend to help them out, so they're even.

Plus, the plaintiff has known the defendant for 34 years and put him in charge of a trust. The plaintiff claims the defendant stiffed him on money from the trust, so he's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff is a fraud and forged his name to get it in the first place.

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