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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.  

The People’s Court Podcast


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    Mauling a Yorkie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 42:55


    The plaintiff says the defendant's dog got out of his electric fence and killed her dog. She claims the defendant told her he'd pay for the cremation and a new dog but then backed out, so she's suing. The defendant says the plaintiff's Yorkie was running loose and came over and harassed his pit bull, and a fight ensued. The plaintiff says she bought a teeth whitening coupon from the company the defendant represents, but it doesn't include the necessary additional dental work. She claims it was a fraud, so she's suing to be removed from the collections company the defendant works for, plus 1 cent. The defendant says he was hired to collect a debt for a non-refundable coupon, and he won't remove her name until the plaintiff pays her debt. He's countersuing for the amount of the coupon, plus his commission. The plaintiff says he and two other people agreed to rent an apartment, but the deal fell through. He claims the defendant got a refund check from the landlord and then skipped out with the whole thing. He's suing for what he's owed. The defendant says the plaintiff backed out and left her in the lurch. She denies owing him anything. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A Doggy Dilemma

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 43:13


    The plaintiff says he was walking his dog one day when the defendant's dog nipped him and took out a chunk of his knuckle. He's suing for medical bills and pain and suffering. The defendant says the plaintiff's dog was off-leash, and that's what started the scuffle. He claims the plaintiff's own dog was the one who bit him. The plaintiff says the defendant is his tenant and stiffed him on rent — and left the place a total mess. He's suing for what he's owed. The defendant says the plaintiff was his friend and let him do whatever he wanted but then changed his tune when the defendant found another place. He's countersuing for all he's out. The plaintiff says there was a warrant out for his arrest and a friend collected his bond money once the legal trouble was cleared up. Now she won't give it back, so he's suing. The defendant says the check was made out to her, so she cashed it and gave it to the plaintiff's friend as instructed, so she doesn't have it. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Waffling on a Wedding Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 43:14


    The plaintiffs say they hired the defendant to plan their wedding, and they allege she stole their money and did nothing. They're suing for a full refund. The defendant says the plaintiffs kept canceling on her and it was nightmare. The plaintiff says she sold her horse to the defendant, who only kept the horse for three weeks and demanded to return the animal. She's suing for the balance she's owed. The defendant says the horse was lame, and she's been taking care of it. She's countersuing for vet bills, boarding fees, and a return of her deposit. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to fix a chair, but the work was shoddy. The defendant never sent a refund, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says he's been in business for decades and did a great job. He's refusing to return any money. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Watch It Buddy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 42:42


    The plaintiff says the defendant backed his car into the plaintiff's in a parking lot and promised to cover the repairs but never did. The plaintiff is suing for what he's owed. The defendant says he and the plaintiff hit each other at 2 miles an hour, and the plaintiff's car already had damage from hitting a deer, so he owes nothing. The plaintiff says the defendant is his lying ex-girlfriend, and she owes him money. He's suing her for what he's owed. The defendant says she and the plaintiff went on vacation and he paid for it, but now that they've split up, he's claiming it was a loan. She's countersuing for rent, utilities, and gas bills. The plaintiff says the defendants' unleashed dog tried to eat her dog, who needed emergency surgery. She's suing for the vet bills. The defendants say the dogs sniffed each other one day and it was friendly. They deny there was ever a fight. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Jettisoning a Customer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 43:19


    The plaintiff says he bought two Jet Skis from the defendant, who said they were in great shape, but they turned out to be junk. He's suing for the money back. The defendant says he fixed them up and the plaintiff bought them as-is, only to come back two weeks later complaining. He says he isn't refunding anything. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to build him an aboveground pool and paid in full, but he was charged for several things he never received and now wants a partial refund. The defendant claims the pool came in from the manufacturer missing parts, but the plaintiff wanted the pool installed anyway. The plaintiff says she and the defendant were friends in school, but she loaned her money and never saw it again. She's suing to be reimbursed. The defendant says the plaintiff came to her home ranting and raving about the loan, so her husband paid her. Now she's getting sued. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Get Outta My House

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 42:47


    The plaintiff says she rented a garage apartment from the defendant's mother, who kicked the plaintiff out and moved her son in. She asked for time to move out, but the defendant flooded the place, so she's suing. The defendant says he gave the plaintiff 30 days and she didn't comply. A pipe broke, causing the flood, so he had to evict her. The plaintiff says the defendant picked up her neighbor's daughter and slammed her into the hood of the plaintiff's car, denting it. The defendant won't pay, so she's suing her for the repair costs. The defendant says she was playing with a neighborhood kid when the damage happened, and they offered to cover some of the costs, but the plaintiff upped the amount. The plaintiff says he and the defendant were friends in high school, and they reconnected 30 years later. The defendant hired him for some contract paint work but then fired him without paying for the 50 hours he put in, so he's suing. The defendant says the customer was unhappy with the plaintiff's paint job, so he had to send other workers in to fix it. He's countersuing for those costs. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Making a Lot of Noise

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 43:19


    The plaintiffs bought a large speaker from the defendant. They said they made an agreement with the defendant that if they would get their money back if they could not get a truck to transport the speaker from the defendant's store. The plaintiffs argue they could not get a truck, so they're suing for the cost of the speaker, gas, and pain and suffering. The defendant argues someone showed up the same day with the receipt to pick up the speaker. He doesn't think he owes the plaintiffs anything. The plaintiff was part of a susu agreement — a type of forced savings — with the defendant and some other people. She claims the defendant stopped paying, so she's suing. The defendant argues the susu agreement is illegal anyway, so she doesn't want to be a part of it. The plaintiff rented a house from the defendant on Airbnb because her sister and family needed a place to stay for the plaintiff's wedding. She claims the house was infested with rats and other rodents, so she's suing for the amount she paid for the house rental. The defendant argues her house doesn't have rodents, and she doesn't think she owes anything because the plaintiffs broke the contract. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Having Open Propensities

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 43:13


    The plaintiff was taking her dog for a walk one day when the defendants' two Rottweilers attacked her dog. She says her dog had to undergo emergency surgery and spent four days in the ICU. She says the defendants refuse to apologize, so she's suing for vet bills. One of the defendants argue the plaintiff's dog bit her. The defendants are countersuing for pain and suffering and medical bills. The plaintiff brought his car to the defendant's garage to get work done on his car because it started overheating. He claims one of the defendant's workers damaged his car, so he's suing for property damage. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn't pay the full amount on the bill. He claims the plaintiff only started complaining about the damage when the defendant asked about the money owed. The plaintiffs are a husband, wife, and their daughter. The parents say their daughter rented the defendant's home for four years while she was in college. The father says he installed new lights in the house, but now the defendant is withholding the security deposit. They're suing for their money back. The defendant argues the plaintiffs removed the lights when the daughter moved out, even though the defendant says he owns the lights because they were installed on his property. He claims the dad damaged the residence when he ripped the lights out. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A Pain in the Gas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 43:17


    The plaintiffs say they had a gas leak at their home, and the scammer defendant, a plumber, took advantage of them. They're suing for being overcharged. The defendant says he was called out on an emergency job in the middle of the night and he explained his rates. They wanted the heat fixed right away, but now they're suing a year later. The plaintiff says she loaned the defendant, her co-worker, some money because she trusted her. She also loaned the defendant's husband a Bible and he hasn't returned that either. She's suing for the outstanding loan. The defendants say the plaintiff already sued them over the loan and won, and they repaid her, so they don't know why she's after them again. They're countersuing for work done. The plaintiff says she was out buying diapers when the unlicensed defendant ran into her car pulling out of a parking spot, and he crumpled it badly. She's suing for repair fees. The defendant's mother claims the plaintiff is the one who caused the crash. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A Party Pooper

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 43:12


    The plaintiff says the defendant hired him to deejay and photograph a sweet 16 party, and everyone had a blast. The defendant stiffed him on the payment, so he's suing for his hard-earned money. The defendant says the plaintiff negotiated a deal on the side to photograph the event, and the client wasn't happy. She's countersuing for loss of future business and defamation. The plaintiff says the defendant cut him off on the road one day, and he hit a curb when he swerved to avoid her. He ruined his wheels and cracked the car frame, so he's suing for repair costs. The defendant says the plaintiff was tailgating her, so she changed lanes. He then pulled up next to her and blamed her for his car damages even though there was no curb. The plaintiff says he rented an apartment from the defendant, but it flooded to the ceilings during Superstorm Sandy. The defendant evicted him and threw out all his belongings, so he's suing for the state maximum. The defendant says he told the plaintiff to remove his items before the contractors began repairs, but he abandoned his stuff. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Being Color Blind

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 43:30


    The plaintiff says she went to the defendant's hair salon for color correction, but they made it worse. She's suing for a full refund and the cost to have it redone. The defendant says she's a master colorist, and the plaintiff came in with terrible color. She says the plaintiff returned a few days later for a partial refund, and now they're in court. The plaintiff says the defendant's vicious dog attacked her little cocker spaniel in the dog park. The defendant won't pay the vet bills, so she's suing. The defendant says the plaintiff's little dog was in the big dog section and was snapping at her dog. The defendant is countersuing for a doctor's bill since she got bitten in the melee. The plaintiff says he brought his BMW to the defendant for a custom wrap, but the man dented the roof of his car and misplaced the spoiler. He's suing for what he's owed. The defendant says the plaintiff is a swindler who's blaming him for damages he didn't do. He claims the plaintiff canceled after the defendant spent the whole day prepping. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Fouling Up the Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 42:43


    The plaintiffs say the hired the defendants to cater their New Orleans-themed wedding party, but they never showed up. Their 150 guests had no food at all, so they're suing because the wedding was ruined. The defendants say the catering manager's electric car wasn't fully charged and they missed the reception. The plaintiff says she loaned the defendant money to launch a T-shirt company, but he stopped repaying her when she rebuffed his advances. She's suing for what she's owed. The defendant says he was repaying the plaintiff in installments, but then she demanded full payment and defamed him. He claims they're more than even. The plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-boyfriend. He borrowed money from her to buy a car, but he never repaid it, so she's suing. The defendant claims the money was a gift, and she only began calling it a loan once they broke up. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Un-friending a Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 43:13


    The plaintiff says she and the defendant are longtime friends. She loaned her pal some money, but she hasn't been repaid, so she's suing. The defendant says the money was a gift and claims the plaintiff's son even threatened her. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to install his 65-inch TV on the wall, but the man cracked it. He has it on video, and the defendant still refuses to pay for it. The defendant says he's being framed, and claims the TV was nine months old. He says it was already damaged. The plaintiff says she agreed to rent an apartment from the defendant, but he couldn't get the previous tenants to move out and it fell through. Still, the man refuses to return her deposit or cover her storage costs, so she's suing. The defendant says he warned the plaintiff he might have trouble getting the tenants out, and he insists the deposit was non-refundable. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Robbing a Guy Blind

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 43:00


    The plaintiff says the defendant is his ex-girlfriend. He claims she took his debit card and went on a wild spending spree, so he's suing for what he's out. The defendant says her ex told her to buy whatever she needed, but when she got back with her husband, he changed his tune. The plaintiff says the defendant is a former employee who attacked her and her truck. She's suing for the cost of the vehicle damage. The defendant says the plaintiff dragged her out of her day care business and hit her with a chair, so she fought back. She denies damaging anything. The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to install nine new windows in his house, and he put down a 50% deposit. A year later, the job still wasn't done. He's suing for his money back. The defendant claims the windows were delivered in December, but it was too cold to install them. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Losing Interest

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 43:05


    The plaintiff works with the defendant and once loaned her money. The plaintiff said he told the defendant she would have to pay late fees until the loan was paid off, but she hasn't done that yet, so he's suing for the interest on a loan. The defendant argues she paid off the loan and doesn't owe him any more money. The plaintiff and the defendant were close friends, and he says he registered his car in the defendant's name. The plaintiff says the car got towed, impounded, and sold off because the defendant had almost $2,000 in unpaid tickets. He's suing for the value of the car and fees. The defendant argues he told the about the unpaid tickets. He's countersuing for the cost of soccer equipment that was in the car when it got towed. The plaintiff rented a condo from the defendant. She says the landlord told her the lease was increasing, so she moved out. The plaintiff argues the defendant won't return her security deposit, so she's suing. The defendant says the plaintiff broke her lease and moved out early, so he needed the security deposit to cover his losses. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Making a Real Mess of Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 42:58


    The plaintiff rented a townhouse to the defendant. He says he ultimately had to evict her because her checks kept bouncing. He says the house was badly damaged and the defendant left large buckets of urine inside. He's suing for rent and damages. The defendant argues she doesn't owe him anything. She claims the plaintiff is only suing her because he wants to remodel his house. Then, the plaintiff says she was walking her dog one day when the defendant's pit bull ran out of a house and attacked her puppy. The plaintiff's dog had to have part of her tail amputated, so she's suing for vet bills and training classes. The defendant says she offered to pay for the vet bills, but the plaintiff kept refusing. Plus, the plaintiff brings her ex-boyfriend to court. She says she loaned him money to help pay for rent and utilities, but he has not paid her back, so she's suing. The defendant argues he doesn't owe her any money. He's countersuing for the price of a couch. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A Hairy Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 43:19


    The plaintiff ordered hair extensions from the defendant's shop. When the plaintiff went to pick them up, she claims they were the wrong length, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff is suing him for no good reason. If she didn't want the hair extensions, she shouldn't have left his shop with them. Then, the plaintiff rented a house to the defendant. She claims the defendant sold the shed on her property to another person, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff gave her permission to move the shed to make room for a pool. The defendant is countersuing for pain and suffering.  Plus, the plaintiff sold the defendant a machine to charge car air conditioning systems, but he hasn't paid her in full, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he and the plaintiff agreed upon a lower price than the plaintiff says.  Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A Dental Disaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 42:37


    The plaintiff went to the defendant's dental office to replace an old bridge. The plaintiff believes the defendant improperly installed teeth in his mouth, causing further damage, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says he suggested a particular procedure, but the plaintiff begged for a cheap denture that wasn't the best option. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Leaving a Guy in the Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 43:04


    The defendant hired the plaintiff's company to do some electrical work on his building. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant refuses to pay what he owes, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant denies owing because he claims the plaintiff only restored electric service to the third floor, leaving him in the dark on the first and second. Then, the plaintiff claims his friend, the defendant, borrowed his motorcycle and crashed it into a car, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff's mother asked her son to move her motorcycle, but the plaintiff was drunk, so the defendant offered to help. When the defendant drove the motorcycle, he claims the plaintiff failed to tell him the brakes weren't working. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Sabotage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 43:30


    The plaintiff ordered hair extensions from the defendant's shop. When the plaintiff went to pick them up, she claims they were the wrong length, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff is suing him for no good reason. If she didn't want the hair extensions, she shouldn't have left his shop with them.  Plus, the plaintiff brought his motorcycle into the defendant's shop for repair, but he claims the defendant's workers intentionally put grease on his tires so that he'd have to return for more work. The minute he got out of the shop, the plaintiff says the grease caused him to crash into a van, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant insists his workers would never do such a thing, and the crash was clearly the plaintiff's fault. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to custom create balloon centerpieces for her wedding. The plaintiff was horrified by the result. The balloons didn't have enough helium in them and some even deflated during the party, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant claims when she set up the balloons, everything looked great. It wasn't until a week after the wedding that the plaintiff complained because five balloons didn't float right. The defendant would have adjusted them if the plaintiff had said something in the first place. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Lawyering Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 42:39


    The plaintiff hired the defendant as an attorney to defend her son in court. Her son got into a fight and beat someone unconscious, which got him arrested and charged with attempted murder. The plaintiff doesn't think the defendant was good at his job, so she's suing for the cost of retainer. The defendant argues he had to dismiss himself from the case because the plaintiff refused to pay him. He's countersuing for the balance of services. Then, the plaintiff rented the top floor of her home to her then-girlfriend's daughter and son-in-law. After a month, she evicted the defendant. She claims her ex-girlfriend tried to kill herself in the plaintiff's home and got drunk. The plaintiff claims the defendants left the place in a mess when they left, so she's suing for rent and damages. The defendants argue the plaintiff tried to run over the ex-girlfriend and denied them access to the home. They say the plaintiff left their items outside in the rain when she kicked them out. They're countersuing for rent and the cost of items that need replacing. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A Real Shakedown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 43:08


    The plaintiff met the defendant when he was interviewing her for a job. He says he took a nap on the defendant's bed while the defendant ran some errands. The defendant's phone broke when he was in her room, so he bought her a new one. He argues the defendant won't pay him back, so he's suing. The defendant doesn't think she owes him because she didn't break her phone. Plus, the plaintiff had a service contract for oil with the defendant's company to clean her heater. She says she stopped using the defendant's company because she found a less expensive product elsewhere. She says the defendant kept cleaning her heater and she tried to cancel the contract, but he refuses to refund her money. The defendant argues the customer is required to buy oil from his company, but she hadn't in years, so he canceled her contract. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant and loaned him money to maintain his credit. He says the defendant never paid him back, so he's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff tried to steal his paycheck and he never borrowed money in the first place. He doesn't think he owes anything. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Stealing a Noodle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 43:03


    The plaintiff says her cousin, the defendant, stole her dog, so she's suing. The defendant claims their aunt originally owned the dog and gave the pup to him when she could no longer care for him. Besides, the defendant argues that the plaintiff doesn't have the necessary space to take care of a dog. Then, the defendant hired the plaintiff to make dresses for her wedding party. Unfortunately, the plaintiff claims she has yet to be paid, so she's suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff didn't deliver the dresses in time, so she owes nothing. In fact, the defendant says the dresses were so late that they missed out on using their limo rental, and the photographer couldn't get photos of the defendant's bridal party. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Being Harried

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 42:33


    The plaintiff, a hair salon owner, alleges the defendant bought the building she used and jacked up the rent. The plaintiff refused to sign a new lease and claims the defendant didn't return the security deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues that the plaintiff left without notice, and he doesn't owe her a dime. The plaintiff claims the defendant got into an accident, and the car he hit careened into the plaintiff's fence. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for the damages. The defendant says the accident wasn't his fault, and therefore, he owes nothing. The plaintiff used to date the defendant. While they were together, the plaintiff says they once got into a fight, and the defendant stole money from his drawer, so he's suing. The defendant admits she took the money, but she insists it's because she felt threatened by the plaintiff and had to change her locks. The defendant is countersuing for lost wages. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Feline Injury

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 43:05


    The plaintiff and defendant lived together. The plaintiff says the defendant's cat attacked his feline, and his cat needed surgery. He's suing for vet bills, Uber trips to and from the vet, and loss of work. The defendant argues the plaintiff has a hairless cat who already had an abscess on his back. No one witnessed the fight, so she doesn't think she owes. The plaintiff bought a car from the defendant. He says they agreed on a monthly payment plan, but then she started demanding accelerated payments. Then, one day, she stole his car, so he's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff's first check bounced, and she had to pay the bounce fee. She says she had a right to take the car back because the title was still in her name. The plaintiff says his neighbor's tree fell on his car, which was a gift from his grandfather. He claims the defendant won't pay, so he's suing for the cost of car repairs. The defendant argues the car doesn't even run and he isn't sure the tree that fell onto his car was his. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Shorting Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 42:31


    The plaintiff hired the defendant to do electrical work on his house after Hurricane Sandy. He claims the defendant's worker did a terrible job, and now the lights don't work. He had to pay another electrician, so he's suing for damages and the cost of having to pay for another electrician to fix it. The defendant claims he gave the plaintiff a price for the job, but then he tried to get additional work for free. Then, the plaintiff used to be in a relationship with the defendant, and they have a child together. She claims the defendant broke her computer and now won't pay her back, so she's suing for the cost of the laptop. The defendant argues he broke the computer by accident. He says the plaintiff told him not to worry about it, but then her mom's boyfriend got in the middle of it all, so now they're in court. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a car from the defendant. He claims the engine was cracked, and now the car overheats. He's suing for the cost of car repairs. The defendant agues he told the plaintiff to bring the car in, but he waited over a week to do it, so it's not his responsibility. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ruining a Sweet Sixteen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 43:10


    The plaintiff hired the defendant to put up decorations and props at her daughter's Hollywood-themed Sweet 16 party. She says the defendant showed up late, so people had to wait in the lobby for the party to start. She's suing for a partial refund. The defendant argues his workmen got stuck in traffic because of a marathon, but they still got everything done. He claims the party got started only 10 minutes late, and he offered her a credit for her next party, but she refused. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant, a painter, to do work around his house. He paid the defendant most of the money upfront, but he claims the workers did a terrible job and damaged his house. He's suing for a refund. The defendant argues his workers did a great job and the plaintiff is impossible to please. He doesn't think he owes the plaintiff a dime. Plus, the plaintiff contracted with the defendant to rent space for an event with 250 people. The plaintiff claims the defendant rented the venue to someone else just six days before the scheduled event, so he's suing for breach of contract. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn't pay and someone else offered him more money instead. He claims he did not even have a contract with the plaintiff to begin with. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Rubbing a Relative the Wrong Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 43:08


    The plaintiff is suing his aunt and cousin. The plaintiff moved in with the defendants because he got kicked out of his house. He claims his aunt and cousin stole his clothes and won't pay him back, so he's suing. The defendants argue the plaintiff stole things from their home when he moved in. They eventually had to evict him and get a restraining order. They're countersuing for attorney fees, stolen property, and car damages. Then, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant. She says her daughter tripped on a pothole on the property and broke her arm. The plaintiff sued the management company, but then they canceled her lease. She's suing for the balance on a security deposit. The defendant argues the plaintiff caused thousands of dollars in damage in their apartment. She's countersuing for additional repairs. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to install shades in her condo. She says she was watching television with her great-grandson one day and the shades came crashing down. She had to hire someone else to install new shades, so she's suing for a reimbursement. The defendant thinks the plaintiff should blame the people who installed her window frames, not him. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Leaky Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 42:47


    The plaintiff hired the defendant to fix his roof and install a new one. He claims the defendant subcontracted out to people who had no idea what they were doing, and it came out terribly. It didn't even pass a home inspection. He's suing for the cost to repair the roof. The defendant argues he did a great job and even gave the plaintiff a good deal. Then, the plaintiff bought a motorcycle from the defendant. He says there was a broken chain that he thinks the defendant glued back together. The motorcycle started dripping oil and the engine had issues, which he claims the defendant hid from him. He's suing for the cost of a bike repair estimate. The defendant argues the bike sat around for several years before he sold it. He says he doesn't know what the plaintiff did with the bike between the time he bought it and sued him. Plus, the plaintiff crashed into the defendant after he made a left turn when the plaintiff was going straight and had the right of way. She hit the defendant, who then crashed into another vehicle. The plaintiff says the defendant didn't have enough on his insurance policy so pay her, so she's suing for what she's owed. The defendant argues the plaintiff was speeding when she crashed into him. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Causing Things to Overheat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 43:07


    The plaintiff brought his car to the defendant's shop because it overheated. He says the car overheated minutes after the defendant claimed he fixed it. It overheated a third time, then got it towed to a different mechanic, who said the thermostat was installed backwards. He's suing for additional car repairs. The defendant argues he never would have installed the device backwards. Then, the plaintiff purchased a car from the defendant. He wants his money because he claims the vehicle broke down the day after he bought it. He's suing for the deposit he put down. The defendant argues the plaintiff can't just return the car as he pleases. Plus, it's not his fault the plaintiff's mom and girlfriend didn't like the car. He's countersuing for the balance on the deposit and loss of business. Plus, the plaintiff and defendant had been friends for 30 years, but the lawsuit ruined it. He brought his car to the defendant because his friend offered to fix the plaintiff's truck transmission. The plaintiff says he got his car back five years later, and the car isn't even in good condition. He's suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant doesn't think he owes. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Dodging a Doggy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 42:50


    The plaintiff sold a puppy to the defendant, her friend's sister. She says the defendant never paid for the dog, so she took the dog back. The defendant put up fliers around the neighborhood claiming the plaintiff stole her dog. She's suing for the cost of the dog and defamation of character. The defendant argues the plaintiff stole her dog and keeps moving the pet around so she can't find it. The defendant is countersuing for the cost of the dog. Then, the plaintiff was hired to do marketing for the defendant's cookie company. He says the defendant refuses to pay him for his services, so he's suing for two months of salary. The defendant fired him, so he doesn't owe the plaintiff. Plus, the plaintiff brings her ex-boyfriend to court. She argues the defendant never paid rent when they lived together, stole money from her, and even took cash out of her bank account. He hasn't paid her back, so she's suing for rent, stolen money, and bank overdraft charges. The defendant says he never even lived with her, and the defendant is just upset because their relationship went bad. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kicking Her to the Curb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 43:20


    The plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant, her landlord. She claims the defendant locked her out of her home one day and left all of her belongings outside, including her television and hair kit. She's suing for damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff never paid rent and doesn't know what happened to her belongings. She's countersuing for unpaid rent, slander, and harassment. Then, the plaintiffs, a father and daughter, hired the defendant to make the daughter's prom dress. They say the back seam broke, which caused a huge hole. When she got to the prom, the front seam broke. The plaintiffs are suing for the cost of the dress. The defendant argues the daughter didn't put on the dress until the day of the prom. He doesn't understand why the plaintiffs are suing for double the cost of the dress. Plus, the plaintiff let her son drive her car to drop off a friend at his house. He says the defendant ran into his car because she was speeding, and both cars got totaled. The plaintiff says the defendant refuses to pay for damages, so she's suing. The defendant argues her cellphone slid off her dashboard and under her brake pad. She tried to reach for it while driving, then crashed into the plaintiff's son. She says insurance already covered the damages. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Taking it Out on a Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 42:55


    The plaintiff brings his ex-girlfriend to court. He argues they got into a big fight at a party, and the defendant started beating his car with a stick. The defendant called the police and claimed he beat her, so he got arrested. He's suing for bail, wrongful arrest, missing work, and car damages. The defendant says the plaintiff attacked her. She admits she hit the plaintiff's car with a stick, but the damages aren't as bad as he claims. Then, the plaintiff used to be close friends with the defendant. She says she loaned him money to help pay for child support backpay, but he hasn't repaid her, so she's suing. The defendant argues they were actually dating at the time. He says he already paid her back in full, so he isn't sure why he's even in court. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Letting a Friend Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 43:43


    The plaintiff used to be close friends with the defendant. They decided to take a trip to the Dominican Republic together and the plaintiff paid for the whole trip with the agreement that the defendant would repay her share. She claims the defendant refuses to pay because they got into a fight during the vacation, so she's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff insisted on booking everything even though she offered to pay. She says the hotel was horrible and not even close to the beach, so she doesn't owe. Then, the plaintiff was walking her small dog when she claims the defendant's unleashed dog attached her pet. She's suing for vet bills. The defendant says the plaintiff was walking her dog on her property and she's the one who didn't have her dog on a leash. There wasn't even any blood or sign of a fight, so she doesn't owe her anything. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a car from the defendant. She claims he sold her a faulty car because the check engine light went on the next day, so she's suing for her money back. The defendant argues the plaintiff test drove the car and liked it, so he doesn't owe her. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Cutting the Manager out of the Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 43:16


    The plaintiff has managed hundreds of rappers and agreed to represent the defendant's son. He says he hasn't been paid and is out tens of thousands of dollars, so he's suing. The defendant says her son is very talented. She says she and the plaintiff agreed on a return on the profit, but she hasn't received a dime. The defendant argues the plaintiff will get paid once she gets paid. She's countersuing for jewelry and the cost of a laptop. Case #27153 #PeoplesCourt #RealityTV #Court Then, the plaintiff is a professional walker and tripped over the defendant's sidewalk because it was uneven. He thinks the defendant is responsible for the sidewalk outside of his house. He's suing for pain and suffering and punitive damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff just tripped and is trying to pin it on him. Plus, the plaintiff, who has a disabled son, agreed to rent an apartment from the defendant. She argues the defendant told her she couldn't move in due to her son, so she's suing for a security deposit and bounced check fee. The defendant says the plaintiff was the one who changed her mind, so he doesn't owe her a thing. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Horsing Around

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 43:35


    The plaintiff leased her horse to the defendant for free in exchange for feeding and taking care of the horse. The plaintiff claims the defendant took terrible care of the horse and left him malnourished, so she rescued him. She's suing for vet bills. The defendant argues she and her husband split up, so she wasn't able to contact the plaintiff. She thinks her ex is behind the whole thing. Then, the plaintiff took his car to the defendant's shop for an oil change, but when he got it back, the engine was messed up. He claims the defendant's worker broke the gas detection pump, and it was very expensive to fix. He's suing for car damages. The defendant argues the car has 200,000 miles on it, so obviously it was going to have issues. Plus, the plaintiff rented an apartment to the defendant for three years. He claims the defendant up and left in the middle of the night and left the place in a total mess. He's suing for the cleaning costs. The defendant argues he left the place perfectly clean. He says he was on a month-to-month lease and the apartment was infested with pests, so he doesn't owe. He's countersuing for money owed. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fouling Out with a Father

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 42:52


    The plaintiff says the defendant is his estranged son. He co-signed on a car for him, but his son isn't making the payments. Suing his own flesh and blood is tough, but his son needs a lesson in responsibility. The defendant insists his dad is a bully who kept the car himself, and he denies owing him a penny. Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant, a health care worker, to care for his 95-year-old disabled mother. The defendant failed to show up twice for overnight shifts and he had to miss work and travel to take of his mom. He's suing for all he's out. The defendant says the plaintiff had cameras everywhere to spy on health care workers and she didn't want anything to do with him. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Holding Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 43:00


    The plaintiff says he's known the defendant for a few years and loaned her money off and on. She hasn't repaid the most recent loan, and he claims it's because she has the hots for him and wants to keep him interested. He's suing to get his money back. The defendant says the plaintiff did a poor job on renovating her bathroom, so she says they're even financially. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant's dog attacked her pet at the dog park. She claims the defendant thinks it was no big deal, even though her dog needed surgery. She's suing him for all the vet bills. The defendant says the dog was only scratched, and her dog was actually injured elsewhere. He insists her dog was off-leash when she entered the park, which is a no-no. Plus, the plaintiff says she bought a new TV from the defendant, but his employee carried it to her car upside down and it ended up with a puncture mark. The defendant won't replace the TV or give her a refund, so she's suing for his money back. The defendant says he asked the plaintiff to inspect the TV before she bought it, but she refused, so he's not responsible. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Not Being Handy Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 43:00


    The plaintiff hired the defendant to remove snow and make home repairs. She says she prepaid him, but he never showed up. She's suing for the balance on two retainers. The defendant argues he removed the snow and fixed her appliances, so he doesn't owe her anything. Then, the plaintiff brought his car to the defendant's shop for a paint job, but the workers completely ruined it. He's suing for the cost of car repairs. The defendant argues the plaintiff paid him and didn't complain when he picked it up. He thinks the plaintiff is a scammer. Plus, the plaintiff rented apartment from the defendant, but it was a total mess and the neighbors were terrible. She gave notice to move out, but now the defendant won't return her security deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff complained about everything, and he doesn't owe her. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Creative Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 43:08


    The plaintiff used to be friends with the defendant. He says the defendant hired him to be a cinematographer for a short comedy special. The plaintiff claims the defendant didn't pay him for the work he did, so he's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff volunteered to work on the special. She says she agreed to give him food, but not money, so she doesn't owe him a thing. Then, the plaintiff was hired to paint the defendant's apartment. He says he left his tools in her apartment overnight, and when he returned, his tools were ruined because the defendant's dogs ate them. He's suing for the cost of a new paint gun. The defendant argues she told the plaintiff not to leave his tools in her apartment, but he didn't listen, so it's not her fault. Plus, the plaintiff dated the defendant and loaned him money twice during their relationship. She claims he never paid her back, so she's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff cheated on him all the time. He says the plaintiff never bothered him about the money until now. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Being a Sloppy Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 43:36


    The plaintiff hired the defendant to airbrush a specific mural on his Corvette. He claims the defendant made tons of mistakes and now he hates it, so he's suing for damages. The defendant argues he has a great reputation and the plaintiff was too nitpicky. He's countersuing for harassment. The plaintiff hired the defendant to fix her roof because it had a leak. She claims the leak never went away even after he fixed it twice, and the third time he was supposed to come, he didn't show up. She's suing for the cost of a roof. The defendant argues he went to the plaintiff's house multiple times to fix the roof, but she was never there. Plus, she hired a new roofer and that voids his warranty, so he doesn't owe her a thing. The plaintiff's daughter rented an apartment with the defendant. She claims it was a bug-infested unit, so the daughter moved out. She says the defendant won't return the security deposit, so she's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff's daughter left after two weeks, so she left the defendant without a roommate. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Being a Rotten Roommate

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 43:35


    The plaintiff rented a room in the defendant's house and says he didn't get along with the defendant and the other roommate. He claims the defendant eventually locked him out of the house, so was forced to move out. He's suing for prepaid rent. The defendant argues the plaintiff left behind a huge mess, so he doesn't think he owes anything. He's countersuing for loss of time and a cleaning fee. Then, the plaintiff is a professional baker. She hired the defendant the fix a mixer after it burned out, but she claims the defendant only made things worse. She's suing for the cost of the mixer and lost wages. The defendant argues the mixer is 30 years old. He says he took the mixer apart and ordered the parts, but she moved it and parts went missing. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a used car from the defendant. She claims the vehicle is mess and it was totaled in an accident previously. She's suing for the cost of car repairs. The defendant argues he financed the car several years before she brought him to court, so he doesn't owe her anything. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Not Sharing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 43:06


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    Trucking Around with a Driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 43:19


    The plaintiff was hired to drive a truck for the defendant but hasn't been paid yet, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims during the first delivery, the plaintiff damaged the goods, and during the second job, he disappeared on the road for three days. The defendant insists he lost money because of the plaintiff, so he shouldn't have to pay him. Then, the plaintiff rented an apartment owned by the defendant, but when he moved in, there were items left behind from the former tenant. The plaintiff claims he asked the defendant to remove the belongings, but he refused, so the plaintiff is suing for storage fees. The defendant says he tried to remove the washer and dryer left behind, but the plaintiff would never give him access to get them out, so the defendant denies owing anything. Plus, the plaintiff brought his car into the defendant's repair shop but claims the defendant caused problems and made it worse, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff self-diagnosed the car's problems, and he fixed everything he was hired to do, so the defendant denies owing anything. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Taking Him Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 43:08


    The plaintiff was competing in an adult league soccer match when he says the defendant ran into him at full speed to intentionally hurt him, so the plaintiff is suing for medical bills. The defendant insists he did not injure the plaintiff on purpose, and he was just passionate about the game. The defendant is countersuing for malicious prosecution and abuse of civil procedures. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to monogram his dress shirts with his initials on the cuffs. However, when the plaintiff picked them up, he says the monograms were plastered on the front of the shirts instead, so he's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff never explained that he wanted the monograms on the cuffs, so he denies owing anything. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Stealing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 43:14


    The plaintiff brings his estranged wife to court. He says she got a restraining order against him, and when he went back to their house, she removed his property, so he's suing. The defendant argues she left the plaintiff because he strangled her. She says she removed her own property and not his, so she doesn't think she owes him. Then, the plaintiff rented an apartment to the defendant. She says she had to start evicting the defendant and she damaged it, so she's suing for roof repairs, floor repairs, and inspection costs. The defendant argues she didn't damage a thing and the plaintiff was just jealous of her. She's suing for lost catering jobs and harassment. Plus, the plaintiff moved to the United States from England to take care of her sick uncle. She bought a used car from the defendant but claims it was a lemon. She thinks he's taking advantage of her, so she's suing for a refund. The defendant argues he swapped out the first car, and she just can't be satisfied. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    You're Outta Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 43:38


    The defendant brings her son's girlfriend to court. She let the defendant live in her home but argues she stopped paying rent after she lost her job. She's suing for rent, party supplies, babysitting costs, and gas. The defendant says the plaintiff caused her stress and doesn't want to talk to her after this case. She's countersuing for emotional distress and aggravation. Then, the plaintiffs hired the defendant to take photos and videos at their wedding. They claim the defendant partied the whole night instead and they didn't even get to choose the pictures that went into the album. They're suing for a partial refund. The defendant argues the plaintiffs loved the album. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a car from the defendant. He claims the defendant told him the car was in good condition, but it ended up being a piece of junk. He's suing for his money. The defendant argues the plaintiff knew the car needed work and he was upfront about that. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Skipping Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 43:46


    The plaintiff and defendant dated on and off for the past five years but still live together. The plaintiff says the defendant owes him for five months of rent, so he's suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff once threatened her with a hammer, and she called the police. The defendant insists she's been actively trying to move out and find a safe place to live, so she denies owing a dime. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to find her a housekeeper, but she claims the woman failed to find her a person she liked, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant insists she found the plaintiff a housekeeper she initially approved of. However, after two months, the defendant says the plaintiff wanted someone new. Per their contract, the defendant agreed to find another housekeeper, but she says the plaintiff decided to file this frivolous lawsuit instead. Plus, the plaintiff was driving when the defendant sideswiped his car, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant insists the plaintiff abruptly changed lanes without looking, and he's the one who sideswiped her. In fact, the defendant says the plaintiff's insurance already admitted he was at fault. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bailing on a Loan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 43:20


    The plaintiff loaned the defendant money to bail him out of jail and help him purchase an engagement ring. However, the plaintiff says the defendant won't pay him back, so he is suing. The defendant insists he never asked for the money, and he believes the plaintiff only gave him the loan because he has a weird obsession with his girlfriend. Then, the plaintiff loaned his stepdaughter money for a new transmission for her car. The plaintiff claims his stepdaughter agreed to pay him back but went on vacation to Hawaii instead, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits she didn't pay back the loan in full, but that's because the plaintiff added on illegal late fees. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a car from the defendant, but when he went to put gas in the vehicle, the plaintiff noticed there was a hole in the tank. The plaintiff brought the car into a shop, and they told him it was unsafe to drive, so the plaintiff is suing the seller for a refund. The defendant, a certified mechanic, insists the plaintiff knew what he was getting when he purchased the 17-year-old vehicle, and he denies owing anything. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Being a Phoner-Phony

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 43:29


    The plaintiff made a deal with the defendant where if she cleaned his apartment, cooked for him, and spent time with him, he'd buy her a cell phone. He's suing for the cost of a phone and screen protector. The defendant argues the plaintiff bought her the phone for her birthday. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to direct and edit a PSA on the dangers of drugs. She claims the defendant returned a terrible video that she wasn't happy with, so she's suing for a refund. The defendant argues he did the work that he was paid to do, and the plaintiff told him everything looked fine. Plus, the plaintiff rented an apartment to the defendant, who signed a one-year lease. She says the defendant claimed the apartment caused her health problems, then she disappeared after two months. She's suing for lost rent. The defendant argues she and her son were sick the entire time they lived in the plaintiff's apartment. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Rent Refusal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 42:39


    The plaintiff rented a room in the defendant's apartment. She claims the defendant made fun of her and even threatened to shoot her, so she's suing for a rent refund. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn't move out when she was supposed to. Then, the plaintiff got arrested and asked the defendant to bail her out. She gave the defendant her bank card and PIN, but she claims the defendant stole the money, so she's suing. The defendant argues she gave the money to the jail, and she doesn't owe the plaintiff anything. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to fix his dryer but says it still didn't work even after the defendant showed up. He tried to fix the problem himself. The plaintiff hired another company, who told him he had a completely different dryer problem. He's suing for services because of the misdiagnosis. The defendant argues he offered to return half the service fee, but the plaintiff refused. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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