The People’s Court Podcast

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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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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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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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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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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