The People’s Court Podcast

First, the plaintiff used to date the defendant. The plaintiff purchased an iPhone and ring for the defendant. After their breakup, the defendant said she'd return the ring and iPhone but never did, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff gave her all sorts of gifts during their relationship. The defendant believes the plaintiff is just mad that they broke up. The defendant is countersuing for the deposit on the ring and defamation.

Then, the plaintiff says she was hired by the defendant to make quilts. The defendant hasn't yet paid the plaintiff, so she's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn't listen to his instructions, so he doesn't want the quilts and refuses to pay.

Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to install a chimney in his house. The chimney is in violation, and now the plaintiff has to pay for the proper certification, so he's suing. The defendant claims he told the plaintiff he would do the work, but the plaintiff had to get the proper permits and talk to an architect.

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First, the plaintiff is a landscaper who did work for the defendant. He claims the defendant hasn’t paid him, so he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant thinks the plaintiff did a terrible job, so he doesn’t think he should pay. He’s countersuing for repair work needed.

Then, the plaintiff and defendant used to be friends for 20 years. She let the defendant register a car in her name, but he racked up an immense amount of parking tickets. She’s suing for the cost of the tickets. The defendant argues he paid the tickets, and he thinks the plaintiff is suing him for what she actually owes in tickets.

Plus, the plaintiff brings his tenant to court. He says the defendant sat on his hot tub cover and ruined it, so he’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant denies breaking the cover.

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First, the plaintiff and defendant got into a fight when the plaintiff was driving them. She says the defendant hit her, grabbed the steering wheel, and they crashed. She’s suing for damages and personal injury. The defendant argues she never took the steering wheel and the car was just fine.

Then, the plaintiff was walking his dog when the defendants’ dog lunged for his terrier. He says the other dog broke his dog’s leg. The defendants paid for the vet bills, but he’s suing for the cost of sunglasses and lost wages. The defendant thinks the plaintiff is extorting them.

Plus, the plaintiff loaned the defendant money, and he got collateral in return. The defendant hasn’t repaid, so he’s suing. The defendant argues he told the plaintiff he could sell the collateral if he didn’t pay back in time.

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First, the plaintiffs bought a car from the defendant. They claim the defendant dismantled the check engine light to make it seem like it was usable. The car doesn’t work, so they’re suing for damages and their money back. The defendant argues they made a deal, and that’s that.

Then, the plaintiff went to dinner at the defendant’s restaurant, and her expensive jacket was stolen. She’s suing for the cost of the jacket. The defendant argues he has a coat rack in the restaurant and it’s not his fault if something gets taken.

Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to seal her windows with plywood because her house gets drafty in the winter. She learned the plaintiff was overcharging her, so she tried canceling the order. The plaintiff says the defendant wouldn’t give her the money back, so she’s suing. The defendant argues it’s not his fault she found someone else to do the work.

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First, the plaintiff did secretarial work for the defendant. She says the defendant owes her backpay and repayment on a loan, so she’s suing. The defendant thinks the plaintiff is only suing her because she’s out of work.

Then, the plaintiff brings her co-worker to court. She says they used to be close friends, and the plaintiff loaned her money on several occasions. The defendant hasn’t repaid, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff never talked to her about repaying.

Plus, the plaintiff went to visit his grandfather at a senior citizen’s center, and when he was there, someone backed their car into his. He says the defendant refuses to pay for the damages, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff was parked illegally. He says he offered to pay for the broken taillight, but then the plaintiff came back with exorbitant estimates.

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