First, the plaintiff and defendant were friends of 17 years — close enough that the defendant agreed to host the plaintiff’s daughter’s bridal shower. Before the festivities, the defendant’s phone was broken when it fell off the couch occupied by the plaintiff’s daughter and dog. When the plaintiff refused to pay for the damages, the defendant decided to back out of her commitments to the bride, so the plaintiff is suing.
Then, friends of 45 years took a trip to Puerto Rico. The plaintiff claims everything they did on the trip was charged on her card, and the defendant refuses to reimburse her, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the lodging was subpar, and every penny spent was a penny wasted.
Plus, after purchasing a car from the defendant, the plaintiff discovered that it needed a new engine. Three weeks post-purchase, he contacted the defendant for a refund but didn’t get one, so the plaintiff is suing. With the car out of the way, the defendant has already spent the money on a new driveway.
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'Grandma’s Back Pay' & 'Craigslist Roommate' & 'What’s Not Registering?'
First, the defendant is the ex-girlfriend of the plaintiff’s son and claims to be the mother of her grandchild. Unconvinced, the plaintiff is demanding a paternity test and is suing to recover payment for her babysitting services.
Then, the plaintiff met his roommate, the defendant, on Craigslist. After a no-smoking rule was broken and some toiletries were stolen, he decided to move out. He is now suing the defendant for prepaid rent and security. The defendant is countersuing for unpaid rent, claiming the plaintiff broke his lease.
Plus, the plaintiff bought a car from the defendant that he is unable to get registered at the DMV. The defendant claims there’s nothing he can do, as the car was originally donated to him. Now stuck with a vehicle he can’t legally drive, the plaintiff is suing for a full refund.
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'I Didn’t See You There' & 'Employee of the Month' & 'By the Bundle'
First, the plaintiff is suing for medical expenses and pain and suffering after being struck by a cyclist, the defendant, on the streets of New York City. The defendant argues the plaintiff deliberately jumped in front of the bike and is accusing him of extortion.
Then, the defendant, after being awarded employee of the month at his job at a baseball stadium, promised the plaintiff tickets to the All-Star Game. Before the big game, he was terminated and the tickets fell through. The plaintiff is now suing to recover the money he gave the defendant to secure the tickets. The defendant denies owing anything.
Plus, the plaintiff sells bundles of virgin hair extensions online and claims the defendant placed an order through her website, but she never received payment, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the funds were taken from her account, and the hair is far from virgin.
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'Conning a Lover Out of Money' & 'Ate Her out of House and Home' & 'Abandoning a Whip'
First, the plaintiff gave the defendant, her ex, money to rent an apartment together, but they broke up. The plaintiff is suing for the money back. The defendant denies owing the plaintiff a dime.
Then, the plaintiff gave the defendant a loan to help pay some bills but hasn’t been paid back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant lived with the plaintiff and says he ate her out of house and home.
Plus, the plaintiff kept her car at the defendant’s parking lot, but when she returned with a buyer, the vehicle was gone. The plaintiff is suing for the value of her car. The defendant says the plaintiff wanted him to hold the car for a few days, but weeks went by, and it was still there.
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'Breaking a Bride’s Heart' & 'Chilling Out a Customer' & 'Rocking the Boat'
First, the plaintiff claims she gave her friend, the defendant, a loan so she could attend her wedding. However, the plaintiff says after a fight, the defendant refused to pay the money back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the money was a gift.
Then, the plaintiff purchased two air conditioners from the defendant, but water poured from the units and onto her windows. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for a refund. The defendant says air conditioners leak water when it’s hot.
Plus, the plaintiff bought a wave runner from the defendant but hasn’t yet received the proper paperwork to register it, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he did give the plaintiff the proper paperwork.
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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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