The honorable Judge Marilyn Milian presides over the four-time Emmy award winning "The People’s Court." For more than two decades, Milian has dispensed justice ...
Not horsing around' & 'Premature Eviction' & 'Shirting Disaster'
First, the plaintiff bought a horse from the defendant. The defendant advertised the horse as 8 years old, but the plaintiff learned the horse was actually 22 years old and not in good health. She fears she might have to euthanize the horse, so she’s suing for the value of a horse plus expenses. The defendant explains she rescued the horse and nursed him back to health. She argues she told the plaintiff about his health history.
Then, the plaintiff says she and her boyfriend rented a two-bedroom apartment from the defendant, which turned out to be a huge mistake. She alleges that as soon as she complained about lead in the apartment, the defendant served them with eviction papers. She’s suing for $10,100 in damages. The defendant says she got several noise complaints about the plaintiff and her unruly kids, so she told them to leave. She claims the plaintiff contacted an attorney after she left about lead. She’s countersuing for what she’s owed.
Plus, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to make custom T-shirts for her daughter’s first birthday, but he botched the job. She’s suing for a full refund. The defendant says he did a great job on the shirts and is shocked by the lawsuit because the plaintiff never complained.
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'Moaning a Loan' & 'Failure to Disclose' & 'Pay Up or Else'
First, the plaintiff used to be close friends with the defendant. She says she loaned the defendant money after he lost most of his savings at the casino. She has not been paid back, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the money was a gift and not a loan because the plaintiff had recently won a small lottery.
Then, the plaintiffs, a husband and wife, say they went into contract with the defendant for a three-unit building. They claim she deliberately failed to disclose that a five-story building was going up next door. They’re suing for the inspection fees and punitive damages. The defendant claims she knew nothing about the building until the plaintiffs brought it up.
Plus, the plaintiff says he repaired the air conditioner at the defendant’s rental unit, but now she’s blowing off his calls and refusing to pay him. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says she owes nothing since her tenants hired him, not her. She claims he needs to go after them
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43:07
'Nay Sayer' & 'Causing a Customer to Cry' & 'Treating a Tenant Terribly'
First, the plaintiff says it was her lifelong dream to own a horse, but claims that the animal she purchased from the defendants is ill and cannot stand up properly. She’s suing for her money back. The defendants refuse. They claim the plaintiff rode the horse for three days before purchasing him, and they say she has buyer’s remorse.
Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to create a replica of her earring. When she went to pick it up, she claims the defendant melted down her earring, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff gave him the okay to melt down the earring and create the replica pair. The defendant is countersuing for money owed.
Plus, the plaintiff claims his former landlord is only returning half of his security deposit for no reason, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff broke the lease, and he owes him nothing.
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44:28
'Jewelry Theft in Our Midst' & 'Putting a Mom in Danger' & 'I am Keeping The Money'
The plaintiff has been friends with the defendant for over 40 years. However, the plaintiff alleges the defendant stole jewelry from her, so she's suing. The defendant says she and the plaintiff launched an online jewelry store, and the plaintiff still owes her money, so she's keeping the jewelry until she gets her cash. The defendant is countersuing for the money she says she's owed.
The plaintiff purchased a car from the defendant. Unfortunately, on the fourth day she was driving, the wheel flew off, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists there were no prior issues with the vehicle.
The plaintiff hired and paid the defendant to install a new window in her rental cottage, but she changed her mind. The plaintiff claims the defendant agreed to refund her money, but he never did, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he doesn't have to return the money because he worked on the plaintiff's chimney.
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'No Namaste' & 'Falling On Deaf Bears' & 'I Want My Money Back'
The plaintiff worked as a yoga instructor at the defendant's studio but was never paid, so the plaintiff is suing. Additionally, the plaintiff received her yoga teaching certificate from the defendant's studio but found out it was not legitimate. The defendant insists the plaintiff quit the yoga training program before full completion.
The plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant, but the place was in terrible condition. The plaintiff demanded the return of his rent until his complaints were addressed, but they never were, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she addressed all of the plaintiff's valid complaints.
The plaintiff bought a car from the defendant, but it turned out to be a piece of junk, so she's suing. The defendant argues the vehicle he sold to the plaintiff was in excellent condition.
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The honorable Judge Marilyn Milian presides over the four-time Emmy award winning "The People’s Court." For more than two decades, Milian has dispensed justice and provided legal insight in the courtroom where justice and reality collide. And now, you can take the show on the go with "The People’s Court Podcast."
"The People’s Court Podcast" draws on ordinary people who have filed grievances in civil court and have opted to have their cases heard and mediated by Judge Milian. Running the gamut from disputes between neighbors and family members, to dissatisfied customers suing businesses, Milian's decisions – based on current law – are final and binding.
Joining Milian is multiple Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter Harvey Levin, who serves as the series’ host and legal reporter. In the courtroom, Milian is joined by court officer Douglas McIntosh. Doug Llewelyn interviews litigants after a decision has been rendered in their cases.
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