The People’s Court Podcast

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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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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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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First, the plaintiff says she loaned her ex-boyfriend money for trips, a luxury watch, and a high-end bed. After they broke up, he refused to pay her back, leaving her deep in debt at just 19 years old. She’s suing for the amount she’s owed. The defendant claims the plaintiff was spending from her parents’ savings account and pretending to live lavishly. He says he already paid her back out of pity for her parents and can’t believe she’s demanding more.

Then, the plaintiff says she gave the defendant money for a casino bus trip that was ultimately canceled. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant claims she wasn’t the organizer of the trip and told the plaintiff from the start that she didn’t have her money.

Plus, the plaintiff says he bought a car from the defendant but it broke down after just 10 miles. The defendant arranged a tow but then asked the plaintiff to pay for it. It turned out the gas gauge was broken, and the plaintiff had simply run out of gas. He’s suing for the cost of the tow and repairs. The defendant blames the plaintiff entirely and is countersuing for his attorney fees and the towing costs.

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