The People’s Court Podcast

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'An Even Split' & 'Shirt Happens' & 'Bad Hiding Spot' Nov 13, 2026

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First, the plaintiff says he and the defendant were roommates who fell behind on rent and now owe the landlord $8,000. He is suing for half. The defendant says the plaintiff fails to mention they were dating at the time and had an arrangement. She took care of the home while he paid the rent. She says they never agreed to split anything.

Then, the plaintiff says he ordered T-shirts for his hot rod club from the defendant, but the job was botched. He is suing for a refund. The defendant says he’s been printing shirts for 25 years with many happy customers, but the plaintiff was overly picky and changed his mind several times.

Plus, the plaintiff says he asked the defendant, his brother, to hold some money for him, but now he can’t get it back. He is suing for the missing cash. The defendant says the plaintiff asked him to hide the money, so he stashed it in their sister’s old family photo album, but now it’s gone.

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'Dissing a Sister' & 'Who’s the Liar?' & 'Not Being Sympathetic' Nov 12, 2026

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First, the plaintiff says she and the defendant had been close friends for three years and trusted each other like sisters. But now, she claims the defendant is refusing to repay a rent loan. She is suing for the money owed. The defendant says none of it is true. That they were like family, and money went back and forth between them often. She says she doesn’t know what’s gotten into the plaintiff and insists she already paid her back.

Then, the plaintiff says she gave the defendant a deposit for a rental house, but 15 minutes later it started to rain and the roof began leaking. She is suing to get her deposit back. The defendant says the plaintiff simply changed her mind after finding a place closer to work. She claims the plaintiff agreed to take the house, paid the deposit, and caused her to remove the listing and turn away another renter.

Plus, the plaintiff says her neighbor’s tree fell during a storm and crushed her shed. Now, she’s suing for the cost of a replacement. The defendant says the tree fell during Hurricane Irene, under a declared state of emergency, and the trees were healthy and older than she is. She says she’s sorry, but legally, neighbor or not, she’s not responsible.

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'Marching Out on a Lover' & 'Lying Down on the Job' & 'Downwardly Mobile' Nov 11, 2026

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First, the plaintiff says his ex-girlfriend began seeing another man while they were still living together. During an argument, she allegedly threw a globe at his flat-screen TV, smashing it. He is suing for the damage and unpaid rent. The defendant says the plaintiff is a hothead who jumped to conclusions about a friend she had over one day.

Then, the plaintiff says she gave the defendant a deposit for a wall bed for her NYC apartment, but backed out after learning installation would cost nearly $1,000. She says she asked for her money back and was told the seller would work with her, but he never did. She is suing for a refund. The defendant says she came up with excuse after excuse and that, unfortunately, there are no refunds on custom merchandise.

Plus, the plaintiff says she rented a trailer in the defendant’s trailer park, but less than 24 hours after moving in, someone broke the window and fled when she saw them. She says the place wasn’t safe or peaceful, so she left and is now suing for her rent back. The defendant says she’s owned the park for 30 years and stands by its safety. As for the broken window, she says an investigation showed it was broken from the inside by a rocking chair.

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'Keying a Car' & 'Finders Keepers' & 'This, That and the Other' Nov 10, 2026

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First, the plaintiff says the defendant maliciously scratched the trunk of his car out of anger and now refuses to admit it. He is suing for the cost of the damages. The defendant says the plaintiff was pulled over for drunk driving, received five tickets, ran over her friends, and is making up the story about his car being scratched.

Then, the plaintiff says she was shopping at a clothing store with the defendant when she dropped $540 in rent money. When she called the shop, they told her someone had found the cash and that the defendant had claimed it as hers. She is suing for the full amount. The defendant says she thought the money was hers at first, but when she realized it wasn’t, she returned it. She claims the plaintiff is now exaggerating, saying the amount was nearly three times what she found.

Plus, the plaintiff says she brought her computer to the defendant for repair, but when she picked it up, it wasn’t hers. She is suing for the value of her missing device. The defendant insists he returned the exact same computer she brought in.

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'Like a Baby in a Basket' & 'State of the Reunion' & 'Having Too Much Fun at Work' Nov 06, 2026

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First, the plaintiff says the defendants stole her truck and also owe her back rent. She is suing for the amount she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff threatened her life, keeps guns in the house, and knows how to use them. She claims she paid for the truck and doesn’t owe any rent.

Then, the plaintiff says she paid the defendant for a neighborhood reunion that never happened, and now she can’t get her money back. She is suing for a refund. The defendant says the reunion did take place and she has no idea why the plaintiff didn’t attend. She says she’s sorry, but she won’t issue a refund just because the plaintiff changed her mind.

Plus, the plaintiff says he rents out studio space for singers and songwriters and had a six-month contract with the defendant. Everything was fine at first, but then equipment started to disappear, and the studio reeked of marijuana. His landlord began complaining, and shortly after, the defendant vanished. He is suing for the amount he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff locked him out by changing the studio’s security system and locks.

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'Not Sly, but Nice Try' & 'Inadequate Supervision or No Kidney' & 'Kicking a Guy to the Curb' Nov 05, 2026

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First, the plaintiff says his dogs were in his Jeep with the top off and tied to the center console when the defendant’s dog jumped in and began mauling one of them.

Then, the plaintiff says she was driving down the defendant’s road when she suddenly heard a loud thud. The defendant’s son had lost control of his bike and hit the side of her car. She took him to the hospital with the defendant, and only after the doctors cleared him did she notice the damage to her vehicle. She is suing for repair costs. The defendant says the plaintiff backed into her son, causing a bruised kidney and ongoing neck and back pain. She is countersuing for pain and suffering and says she can’t believe the plaintiff has the nerve to sue after nearly killing her child.

Plus, the plaintiff says he was supposed to move into the defendant’s home, but her hotheaded boyfriend kicked him out during the move-in process. He only lived there for two days and is now suing for one month’s rent, stress, and health issues. The defendant claims the plaintiff is a longtime scam artist who caused significant damage while moving in and out. She says she never wanted him living there and owes him nothing.

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'Changing It Up' & 'You’re a Lug Nut' & 'Raising Hurricane' Nov 04, 2026

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First, the plaintiff says the defendant hired him to manage her bar and agreed to specific hours and wages. But a few months in, she suddenly cut his rate in half. He is suing for the amount he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff must be delusional because she doesn’t owe him anything. She claims they had an agreed-upon pay rate, she stuck to it, and he refused his paycheck twice.

Then, the plaintiff says the defendant changed her tire after a blowout but didn’t attach the spare properly. She claims he overtightened the lug nuts, ruining the rim. She is suing for the damages. The defendant says the plaintiff drove on the rim after the blowout, and there’s no way his mechanic overtightened the lug nuts.

Plus, the plaintiff says her landlord refuses to pay for damaged belongings after her apartment ceiling caved in due to a leak. She also claims the landlord’s workers caused additional damage while fixing the floors. She is suing for the total cost of her losses. The defendant says the plaintiff is a scammer looking for a big payout over damage caused by Hurricane Irene. The defendant is countersuing for back rent.

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'Worthless Wedding Planning' & 'Missing the Shot' & 'Fishing for a Commission' Nov 03, 2026

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First, the plaintiffs say they hired the defendant to plan and oversee their wedding reception, and he ruined the entire day. They are suing for a refund. The defendant says he’s shocked by the lawsuit, insisting the wedding was fantastic. He believes someone convinced the couple to pretend they were unhappy in the hope of getting their money back.

Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to take professional headshots for her résumé and got ripped off. She is suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff became impatient immediately after the shoot and doesn’t understand the editing and production process. She claims the plaintiff received all her photos and adds that she never wants to see her again.

Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant owes her commission for finding her an apartment. She claims the defendant bounced two checks and still hasn’t paid. She is suing for the amount owed. The defendant says she did most of the work negotiating the lease and doesn’t believe the plaintiff deserves a commission.

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'Having a Meltdown' & 'Catnapping' & 'Paving His Way to a Lawsuit' Nov 02, 2026

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First, the plaintiff says she brought her dress to the defendant’s dry cleaners, and he ruined it by melting the decorative beads. She is suing for the cost of the damaged dress and harassment. The defendant says he followed the care instructions exactly, but the beads melted anyway. He claims he tried to work with the plaintiff, but she caused a scene in his store and nearly got arrested.

Then, the plaintiff says the defendant stole her cat and is suing for the cost of a new one, back rent, and broken blinds. The defendant denies taking the cat and says the plaintiff is fabricating the rent and damage claims. She is accused of kidnapping and is countersuing for the return of her security deposit.

Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant paved his driveway, but within a month it began to flake and crack. He says the defendant’s patch job was poor and that weeds are now growing through the pavement. He is suing for a refund. The defendant says he warned the plaintiff not to turn his wheels while stationary on days over 75 degrees because the fresh blacktop could melt. He claims the plaintiff ignored those instructions and that he returned multiple times out of courtesy, but can’t offer a lifetime warranty on every job.

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'Indecent Signals' & 'Neighborhood Bully' & 'Drip or Drown' Oct 30, 2026

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First, the plaintiff says the defendant broke the turn signal in her car and refuses to pay for proper repairs. She is suing for the cost to fix the damage. The defendant says they had been dating for about two months and were having sex in her car the night the turn signal broke. He claims it was the plaintiff’s leg that hit the lever “in the throes of passion.”

Then, the plaintiff is suing her neighbor for vet bills after the defendant’s dog allegedly attacked her poodle. The defendant says shortly after moving in, the plaintiff came to her door with a chain saw, threatening to cut her dog in half. As for the incident in question, she claims her insurance already covered the medical bills and considers the matter closed.

Plus, the plaintiff says her neighbor’s improperly installed air conditioner caused water to drip into her home and flood her bedroom. She is suing for the cost to repair her ceiling. The defendant says the plaintiff is a scammer trying to pin long-standing ceiling damage on her.

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