The People’s Court Podcast

First, the plaintiff hired and paid the defendant to scrape and paint her building. Unfortunately, the defendant took off, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he got sick one day, and the plaintiff is making it seem like he is unreliable. Then, the plaintiff worked as a nanny for the defendant. The plaintiff says she is owed money for her services, so she is suing for unpaid wages. The defendant believes the plaintiff doesn't deserve a penny. The plaintiff left the defendant's child unattended in the bath, and she fell asleep on the job. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a car from the defendant, but he didn't stand by the warranty. The plaintiff is suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant says the plaintiff bought a warranty on the transmission only, and she is complaining about a whole separate problem. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant’s limo company for her daughter’s prom. The plaintiff claims the defendant never showed up, so she’s suing for pain and suffering and last-minute expenses incurred. The defendant is very sorry, but the car broke down. The defendant offered a free ride for a future date, so he doesn’t believe this lawsuit is necessary. Then, the plaintiff was driving down the road one day when a horse landed on his car and smashed his windshield. The plaintiff is suing the defendant who owns the horse. The defendant argues his fence was adequate, and it’s not his fault that his horse got out. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to remodel her garage. However, the plaintiff wasn’t happy with the defendant’s work, and now she has to have it redone, so she’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff kept adding things to the original job. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, as the plaintiff was leaving a party, she says the defendant threw a phone at her, damaging her window. The plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant claims he threw the phone at the plaintiff because she wasn’t looking where she was going while backing up. He was just trying to get the plaintiff’s attention so she wouldn’t run into him. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to cover his pool. When the plaintiff uncovered the pool, he noticed a metal Frisbee at the bottom, and it left a rust ring, damaging the liner. The plaintiff is suing for the cost of a new liner. The defendant insists it’s the plaintiff’s responsibility to make sure nothing is left in the pool before covering. The defendant is countersuing for unpaid fees. Plus, the plaintiff worked for the defendant when she was opening a homeless shelter. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant hasn’t paid him what he is owed, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff is her accountant but wanted to be her CFO, and she said no. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant, a landscaper, to remove a patch of grass and replace it with sod, but it turned yellow. The defendant offered to come back and redo the sod, but he didn’t, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff forgot to water his lawn for a whole week, so that’s not his fault. Then, the plaintiff purchased a used car from the defendant, but it turned out to be a lemon, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he took the car back after six weeks and gave her some money back because the plaintiff decided she didn’t want the car anymore. The defendant doesn’t understand why the plaintiff is trying to get more money out of him. Plus, the plaintiff bought a sofa from the defendant. After two weeks, the fabric started bunching up, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says that’s just what happens when you sit on leather. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant took her jewelry to get dipped in gold. When she got it back, the plaintiff realized it wasn’t her necklace, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she did not steal the plaintiff’s necklace, and all she did was try to do a favor for her. Then, the plaintiff met the defendant while playing pool. The defendant moved in with him, but she owes rent, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant believes the plaintiff is just sour because he wanted to be more than friends. Plus, the plaintiff was parked and waiting in his car when the defendant smashed into his side-view mirror. The defendant hasn’t yet paid for the damages, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the damage is not her fault. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff went to the defendant to do her hair. However, the plaintiff alleges the defendant intentionally ruined her hair, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s hair was extremely damaged by the time she went to see him. The defendant is countersuing for slander. Then, the plaintiff was hired by the defendants to retrieve data on a laptop, but it crashed. However, the defendants haven’t paid, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants claim the plaintiff never fully delivered on the job, so they deny owing. The defendants are countersuing for the cost of a new laptop, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Plus, the plaintiff says his co-worker, the defendant, dented his car while opening the door and hitting a fire hydrant. The plaintiff believes the defendant did it purposely because he yelled at him, and he is suing. The defendant claims the damage isn’t his fault because the plaintiff parked so close to a fire hydrant. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says his dog was viciously attacked by the defendant's dog and had to be put down. The plaintiff is suing for vet bills. The defendant argues the plaintiff's dog instigated the attack. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant got into a car accident and damaged her vehicle and fence in the process, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant says a drunk driver hit her, causing her to run into the plaintiff's parked car. The defendant believes the plaintiff should sue the drunk driver, not her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff, a child care provider, took care of the defendant's kids. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant owes her for her services, so she's suing. The defendant insists one of her children didn't eat while in the plaintiff's care, and another child alleges the plaintiff put her hands on her. The defendant pulled her kids out and doesn't believe she owes the plaintiff a dime. Then, the plaintiff says he and the defendant worked together as promoters at a club. Unfortunately, the plaintiff alleges the defendant stole his speakers, so he's suing. The defendant says he purchased the speakers with his own money, and he has the proof to show it. Plus, the plaintiffs purchased a motorcycle from the defendant, but the engine was full of bird seed. The plaintiffs are suing for a refund. The defendant insists the plaintiffs tested out the motorcycle, inspected everything, and purchased the motorcycle as is. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff rented a room from the defendant. However, when she moved in, the plaintiff claims things didn't go very well, and she moved out. The defendant won't return the security deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff hit her friend's car in the driveway. The defendant is countersuing for failing to give adequate notice. Then, the plaintiff allowed the defendant to borrow his car. Unfortunately, the plaintiff doesn't know where his vehicle is but learned it had been towed, so he's suing. The defendant argues the car began overheating, so she brought it to a mechanic. The defendant insists she told the plaintiff it was his responsibility to pick it up from the shop. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendants' daughter was enrolled in the preschool she runs. However, the defendants stopped making payments, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants don't believe they owe the plaintiff 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

First, the plaintiff claims his dog was attacked by the defendant's dog. The plaintiff is suing for vet bills. The defendant argues he told the plaintiff to go to his vet, but he went to an emergency vet instead, which ended up costing an arm and a leg. Then, the defendant hired the plaintiff's company to power wash and stain a deck. However, the defendant has been stiffing him, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn't finish the job and lied to her. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a vehicle from the defendant. The defendant told her it had never been in an accident. However, when the plaintiff went to trade the car, she learned it had been in a severe crash. The plaintiff is suing for fraud. The defendant argues the car's report came back clean when he initially bought it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff bought a motorcyle from the defendant. Unfortunately, the plaintiff alleges the motorcycle was defective, so he's suing for a refund. The defendant argues the plaintiff saw the motorcyle in person, purchased it, and decided he wanted to return it five days later. Then, the plaintiff gave the defendant, a realtor, $2,000 to hold an apartment. However, the plaintiff couldn't afford the entire deposit for the lease and wants her $2,000 back. The defendant won't return the money, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the fee is nonrefundable. Plus, the plaintiff says debris from the defendant's building landed on her car, damaging it. The plaintiff is suing for repairs needed. The defendant argues a wind storm caused the debris to blow away, making it an act of God. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff used to live with the defendant in college. Unfortunatley, the defendant never paid rent and stole from him, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he got into a bad accident, and the plaintiff allowed him to live with him rent-free. Then, the plaintiff, a mental health counselor, says the defendant, the owner of a transitional housing organization, owes him for back wages and stolen belongings, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant denies owing anything because nothing was stolen. In terms of the back wages, the defendant argues the defendant missed work to get a police report over the alleged theft. Plus, the plaintiff froze her gym membership at the defendant's fitness center. However, a year later, the plaintiff found out it was never frozen, so she is suing. The defendant insists he froze the plaintiff's account for two months and then turned it back on per their policy. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff parked his car on the street and claims the defendant illegally towed the vehicle, so he's suing. The defendant argues he had every right to tow the car because the plaintiff wasn't supposed to park there. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant, his daughter's mother, borrowed his computer but hasn't returned it, so the plaintiff is suing. The plaintiff is also suing the defendant for an unpaid loan he gave her for personal expenses. The defendant insists the plaintiff is just trying to get back at her because she filed a restraining order against him. Plus, the plaintiff gave the defendant an antique Chinese screen to sell at a consignment shop. However, he sold it for less than the agreed upon price, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff is suing for more than she was entitled to. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff brought her shoes to the defendant's repair shop. However, the defendant used the heel on her shoe to fix someone else's shoe, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn't pick up her shoes for three months. The defendant's policy says he's not responsible for a customer's shoes after 30 days. Then, the plaintiff moved into an apartment the defendant owned. The defendant lived downstairs, and it was a crazy atmosphere. The plaintiff had to move out, but the defendant won't return her security, so the plaintiff is using. The defendant argues the plaintiff left trash in the apartment and it reeked of cigarette smoke. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a car from the defendant, drove it to a mechanic because it was shaking, and the mechanic said it needed a lot of work. The plaintiff drove it back to the defendant, who called the cops and had her arrested for trespassing and disturbing the peace. The defendant also had the car repossessed, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant insists he would have been happy to repair the car, but the plaintiff began screaming and assaulted his employee. The defendant is countersuing for breach for contract. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff paid the defendant to rent an apartment. When she went to move in, there was a no trespassing sign on the fence, and the gate was locked. The plaintiff found out the apartment was illegal, and she couldn't move in, so the plaintiff is suing for her money back. The defendant claims the plaintiff gave him money to hold the apartment, but he ran a background check and found out she was being evicted. The defendant told the plaintiff she was not welcome and alleges she tried to break into the place. Then, the plaintiff says he and the defendant decided to mate their dogs, and they agreed he'd get three of the puppies. However, the defendant only gave him one, and the plaintiff had to pay a vet for a complicated birth. The plaintiff is suing for a vet bill, one day's pay, and the value of two puppies. The defendant insists she never agreed to give the plaintiff three puppies. The defendant says the plaintiff decided to bring the dog to the vet and that was not her decision. The defendant is countersuing for harassment. Plus, the plaintiff bought his son a used car from the defendant, but it turned out to be a piece of junk, so he's suing. The defendant insists he agreed to look at the car himself, but he was never given the opportunity to make good on the vehicle. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff was hired to work for a toy drive at a hospital but hasn't been paid, so he' suing. The defendant insists the organization doesn't owe the plaintiff a dime, and this lawsuit is meritless. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, her daughter's father, owes her money for an unpaid loan she gave him after she won the lottery, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the money was a gift. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant's unleashed dog attacked his leashed dog, so the plaintiff is suing for vet bills. The defendant argues the plaintiff's dog isn't neutered and both of their pets sustained injuries in the attack. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant crashed into her car, so she's suing for damages. The defendant insists it's the plaintiff who backed into him. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant, her ex-husband, cashed in one of her insurance checks, so she's suing. The defendant argues the check was intended for him, not her. Plus, the plaintiff went to the defendant's shop to purchase prescription glasses. However, when he went to pick them up, the lenses were there, but the frames were missing, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant says the glasses were ready for pickup, but the plaintiff refused to pay the balance due. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff and her boyfriend moved into the defendant's basement apartment. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant is withholding her security deposit and owes her for items that were damaged in a flood, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff smoked marijuana in her home, and she had to evict her. The defendant denies owing the plaintiff anything. The defendant is countersuing for damages. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to install a heating and air conditioning unit, but it doesn't work right, so he's suing. The defendant insists he did a great job. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a sofa from the defendant and was told there was a built-in power recliner. However, the plaintiff claims the recliner ended up being manual, so he's suing. The defendant argues he never promised a power recliner. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she and the defendant have been dating on and off for years, but they eventually broke off the relationship. The plaintiff claims she paid for various things during their relationship, but the defendant hasn't paid her back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the items the plaintiff purchased were intended for both of them for their apartment, and he doesn't believe he owes a dime. Then, the plaintiff was in her car with her daughter when the defendant crashed into her door. The plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff is responsible for the damages, not her. Plus, the plaintiff rented a room from the defendant but had a bad feeling and backed out. The plaintiff put a stop payment on her deposit, but the defendant already cashed it in, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the deposit check was stolen, and she did nothing wrong. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff purchased a leather couch from the defendant, but the seat cover started to peel off. The plaintiff was told it was a leather blend and feels deceived, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff purchased a real leather couch but was told up front it was a leather blend. The defendant argues he also offered to fix the couch for free. Then, the plaintiff had a raccoon hole on her roof and hired the defendant's company to repair it. The defendant's workers were unable to fix it, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he tried to help the plaintiff, and his staff worked on the roof. The defendant says the roof was rotted and beyond repair, so the defendant told her it needed additional fixes. The plaintiff demanded all of the money back for the repairs already done, but the defendant says his employees don't work for free. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant was working on his lawn when a rock flew and shattered his car window, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues there is no evidence that a rock broke the window. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says her dentist, the defendant, ruined her crown, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he was willing to fix the crown for free, but the plaintiff got angry with him because she tried coming in without an appointment, and he was busy. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to sing in a show he was producing. However, the defendant backed out of the show last minute, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits she agreed to perform, but she realized there would be no record labels or producers at the show, so she backed out. The defendant is countersuing for slander. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to do some work on his house, but the paint job was terrible, and the defendant let his dog roam around. The plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant argues he did a great job, but the plaintiff just can't be pleased. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff was hired by the defendant to nanny her son. However, the defendant owes the plaintiff for unpaid wages, so she's suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff was irresponsible with her son. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, his former friend, owes him for rent and paint, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues she gave money to the plaintiff and his girlfriend to help them out, so they're even. Plus, the plaintiff has known the defendant for 34 years and put him in charge of a trust. The plaintiff claims the defendant stiffed him on money from the trust, so he's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff is a fraud and forged his name to get it 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

First, the plaintiff says she built a shed on her property decades ago, but the defendant, her longtime neighbor, is infringing on her land. She claims he even put up cinderblocks that diverted water into her shed, so she’s suing him for the cost of repairs. The defendant says he’s surprised the plaintiff is suing him, especially since the plaintiff never put rain gutters on her shed. He denies owing anything. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant, her husband, stole money from her bank accounts. She went to the police, who told her the defendant had a right to her money. He also owes six years of rent, so she’s suing for all she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff claimed he was stalking her, and he can’t wait to get divorced. He’s countersuing for harassment and defamation of character. Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant is a business colleague and agreed to sublet her apartment. His deposit check bounced, and now he’s backing out of the deal. She’s suing him for what he owes. The defendant says he intended to rent the apartment, but then he had a tax issue and couldn’t move. He claims he gave the plaintiff plenty of notice. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he has an ad business for restaurant menus. He claims the defendant, a laundromat owner, backed out of a deal they made, so he’s suing. The defendant says he agreed to an ad as long as he was the only dry cleaner advertising, but his main competitor was on the same ad page. He denies owing anything. Then, the plaintiff claims she rented an apartment from the defendant, but the woman won’t return most of her security deposit. She denies damaging anything, so she’s suing for the balance back. The defendant says she was shocked at how filthy the apartment was after the plaintiff left and she won’t return the deposit. Plus, the plaintiff claims he bought a used car door from the defendant’s junkyard, but it didn’t fit his vehicle in the end. He claims the defendant won’t give him his money back, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff’s truck was damaged and that’s why the door didn’t fit. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff purchased a diamond engagement ring from the defendants and asked them to resize it to fit his fiancée’s finger. He claims the defendant compromised the ring because the diamonds are falling out and he’s replacing them with diamonds of lesser value. He’s suing for the cost of the ring. The defendants argue the plaintiff’s fiancée wore the ring for months and the diamond fell out due to abuse. They say they fixed the jewelry and even sent it back to the manufacturer for a new ring. Then, the plaintiffs hired the defendant, a distant relative, to cater their wedding. They claim the food was terrible, everyone complained, and the quality was not what he promised. They’re suing for a portion of what they paid. The defendant argues there was a tornado warning on the day of the wedding, which impacted the food prep. He doesn’t think he owes them anything. Plus, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant, but she only ended up living there for two months. She says the defendant was unprofessional and won’t return her security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff left the apartment in complete disarray, so if anyone is owed money, it’s him. He’s countersuing for cleaning costs. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff’s dog was killed when the defendant ran over his pet. He claims the defendant is rude and won’t take responsibility. He’s suing for pain and suffering, the cost of cremation, and shots. The defendant argues she drove slowly until the dogs were safely on the side of the road, but one ended up running under her car. Then, the plaintiff organizes biannual trips with her church. The day they were supposed to leave, the bus operator said one driver couldn’t do it, but another would show up. The second driver never showed up, either. She ended up having to cancel the trip. She’s suing for the profit of theater tickets, cost of the tickets, and pain and suffering. The defendant argues the plaintiff was vague about her trip details, and it’s not his fault. Plus, the plaintiff bought a house from the defendant, but after a week, he found mold spots. A week later, the mold spread elsewhere around the house. He claims the previous owner painted over the mold spots to hide it. He’s suing for the cost to remove the mold. The defendant argues he never painted over the mold and the house was in perfect condition when he sold it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff and defendant are both exotic dancers at the same club. She claims the defendant took the plaintiff’s car without her permission, crashed it, and fled. The plaintiff says the defendant won’t pay for the damages, so she’s suing. The defendant argues she and the plaintiff were both drunk, so she shouldn’t completely be at fault because the plaintiff handed her the keys. Then, the plaintiffs, a married couple, live next to the defendant. They say the defendant failed to trim his trees, which caused a limb to fall into their car. They’re suing for the cost of car damages. The defendant argues there was a snowstorm, which damaged a lot of the trees in the area. He says he gave the plaintiffs his insurance information, but now the plaintiffs are suing for more than what the car is even worth. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendants, a broker and landlord, to find him a room to live in. He claims the room ended up being illegal. He’s suing for rent and return of the broker’s fee. The defendants say the plaintiff started harassing another tenant, who got a restraining order against the plaintiff. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff rented a room from the defendant and claims it was like living in a house of horrors. He says the defendant is withholding his security deposit out of spite after he called Child Protective Services on her. He is suing to get the deposit back. The defendant claims she was falsely reported to CPS and is countersuing for defamation and pain and suffering. Then, the plaintiff claims that while she was out walking her dog in public, the defendant’s dog reached through his fence, grabbed her dog, and caused injuries to the animal. She is suing for the $5,000 she’s owed. The defendant argues he has “Beware of Dog” signs up on his property. He has surveillance footage showing it was the plaintiff’s dog who reached through the fence, and his dog was simply defending itself on his property. Plus, the plaintiff responded to an ad in the newspaper for a 2002 Mustang convertible, which said the car was in excellent condition. When he took it to his mechanic after purchasing it, he discovered it needed loads of work just to be roadworthy. He is suing the defendant for the money he spent on the car. The defendant claims the car was in great condition, it was kept in his garage, and he only sold it because his wife never let him drive with the top down. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff has known the defendant for 40 years and says he was just trying to help a friend out. He claims the defendant won’t return an expensive textbook he borrowed or pay the plaintiff back for gas or tobacco either. He is suing the defendant for the money he is owed. The defendant claims he doesn’t have the textbook and doesn’t owe the plaintiff money. He is countersuing because he believes he is owed money for printer repairs and auto supplies. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant was his ex-roommate, who locked the plaintiff out of their apartment because he has socioeconomic issues. The plaintiff paid the landlord rent for two months he didn’t get to live out, and says the defendant owes him. He is suing for the two months’ rent he paid. The defendant claims the plaintiff is a very difficult person to live with, and that he actually moved out. The defendant says the plaintiff then overpaid for rent and should be going after the landlord. Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant scratched up her car with a sharp rock. She’s not sure why the defendant would do that, but that there’s even an eyewitness who saw the event. She is suing for repairs to the car. The defendant claims the plaintiff is accusing her son of causing damages, but that it was another child in the neighborhood. She says her son is well behaved and believes his claim that he didn’t do it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to make her lawn look long and beautiful, but that he made it worse. She argues he would not do anything to fix the situation and is suing him for the money she initially paid. The defendant claims he wasn’t paid for the work he did, and that the plaintiff kept overwatering, which caused the issues with her yard. Then, the plaintiff claims that while driving one afternoon, the defendant rear-ended him as he was stopped at a flashing red light. The defendant seemed nervous when they got out of their cars, and the plaintiff claims he was given invalid information. He is suing the defendant for the price of repairs he is owed. The defendant argues that the plaintiff was proceeding through a light when he suddenly slammed on his brakes, stopping short. By the time the defendant was able to step on his own brakes, he says it was too late. He also claims the plaintiff is a scammer who is suing him for damage to a car different from the one the defendant supposedly hit. Plus, the plaintiff claims that while she was out walking her dog, the defendant drove by and her dog leaped out of the car window and attacked the defendant’s dog. The plaintiff also claims she lost some personal items in the process and is suing for injury and property. The defendant argues that her dog just went over to play with the plaintiff’s dog, but she gave the plaintiff her info anyway. Now she says the plaintiff is suing her for a vet bill when the plaintiff’s dog only had high blood pressure. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says that when his brother borrowed his car, damage appeared that matched the shape and size of the plaintiff’s trailer hitch. When the cops arrived, the defendant refused to back his car up to see if the damage matched. The plaintiff is suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant claims there were plenty of trucks with trailers around that could have caused the damage, and he was not the one to hit the plaintiff’s car. Then, the plaintiff says she agreed to watch the defendant’s six cats while the woman was in Florida for two weeks. However, she says the defendant ended up staying in Florida for six weeks and has not paid her for the extra time caring for the animals. The plaintiff is suing for the extra time spent caring for and playing with the defendant’s six cats. The defendant claims the plaintiff agreed to watch her cats for free, but that they eventually agreed to $50 a week. She also claims she had other friends check on her house while she was gone, and they said it appeared ransacked and her animals neglected. Plus, the plaintiff runs a company that matches teachers with educators, and the defendant contracted with him at one point. He claims the defendant got hired but never paid the service fee for her placement. The defendant says she did inquire about the plaintiff’s services, but that she also sent her résumé out independently and was hired. She says her job was one she got on her own, which is why she doesn’t owe the plaintiff 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

First, the plaintiff says her father and stepmother stole her car and won’t give it back. In fact, she says they’re even trying to sell it. She says she saved up money for a car, which she eventually bought at a yard sale. The defendants claim they purchased the car for the plaintiff, so they didn’t steal anything. They also say she started dating a much older man as a teenager and moved out because they disagreed with this choice. Then, the plaintiff says he rented the defendant’s theater location for a festival he was holding, and she agreed to send an email blast out to her customer base of 5,000 people to help him with ticket sales. He argues the low attendance numbers are due to the defendant failing to do her job and is suing her. The defendant claims the plaintiff never provided her with the correct material for the email blast, despite her asking for it, so she is not at fault for anything. She is countersuing for unpaid rental fees and pain and suffering. Plus, the plaintiff claims her therapy dog was viciously attacked by the defendant’s bull mastiff, who had escaped from the defendant’s yard. The plaintiff says the attack lasted 20 minutes and there was nothing she could do to stop it. She is suing the defendant for the $7,000 vet bills and pain and suffering. The defendants say they had just adopted the dog four days earlier and did not know it had aggressive tendencies. They claim they believed the encounter was two minutes and were happy to pay the vet bill they believed was only $700. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff is a former law enforcement officer who has a seven-unit rooming house. The defendant rented from him for a while, smoked marijuana, and shortchanged the defendant on rent. The plaintiff is suing him for unpaid rent plus interest. The defendant argues the renting house was terrible to live in, as it had a bad smell, was infested with flies, and was covered in stains. When he complained to the plaintiff, nothing was done about the issues. The defendant also claims the plaintiff put him in a headlock and has drinking and anger problems. Then, the plaintiff was set to be a bridesmaid in her cousin’s wedding on a cruise ship. After the plaintiff placed a deposit down for the cruise, her cousin, the defendant, changed her mind about getting married on the cruise. The plaintiff tried to get a refund on the deposit from the company, who didn’t have any record of one being booked. She is suing her cousin for financial hardship. The defendant argues she wanted the plaintiff on the cruise with her, and even paid for part of the plaintiff’s share of the cruise. She has no idea why she is being sued by the plaintiff for that money. Plus, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to replace the cylinder on his ’87 chevy, and nine months later the wheel came off. The defendant had tightened the lug nuts with his hands, rather than a monkey wrench. The plaintiff is suing for the cost of the tow and repairs. The defendant claims he is not responsible, given the damage occurred eight months after he worked on the car. He also claims the plaintiff’s grandson told him the truck was being overloaded with sand, causing the issues with the tires. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff runs a kids soccer team the defendant’s daughter played on the previous year. He says the defendants still have not paid him for some of the soccer events while she was playing and is suing them for that money. The defendants argue they didn’t want to purchase a warm-up suit for their daughter, and because of that the plaintiff started singling out their daughter. This made the defendant’s daughter uncomfortable, and she quit the team after playing on it for seven years. Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to replace two parts on his car that he purchased on his own. When they weren’t working properly, he went to the dealership instead. He then discovered he’d been ripped off by the defendant. The parts the dealership returned to him were different from the ones he’d purchased for the defendant to use. He is suing the defendant for stolen property and extra repair costs. The defendant says he did use the pieces he was given, but simply didn’t keep the boxes for the parts. Plus, the plaintiffs say they hired the defendant to do an inspection on a house they ended up purchasing. They say he failed to detect a major issue with the electrical panel, which caused some fire damage to the panel itself. They are suing the defendant for the cost of a new panel. The defendant claims it’s not part of his job to dismantle an electric box, and the plaintiffs only called him about the issues a year later. He does not think he made any mistakes on the job. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims he hired the defendant to film a commercial for him, but he disappeared with the money without completing the job. The plaintiff is suing to have his money returned. The defendant argues the plaintiff kept changing his mind on what he wanted the commercial to be, and the defendant eventually got fed up with it. He believes he deserves to be paid for his wasted time. Then, the plaintiff says his neighbor improperly trimmed some of her trees, causing branches to fall onto his property and break branches off his own trees. When he spoke with her, he claims her only response was that she’s a single mother. The defendant says there was a huge snowstorm that caused her power to go out, and she was only notified about the damage four months later. She believes the damage the plaintiff is complaining about was caused by the snowstorm and not a bad trimming job. Plus, the plaintiff says she’d purchased a border collie from the defendant she wished to breed, but two years after the transaction she still hasn’t received the dog’s papers from the defendant. She is suing for lost money she believes she is owed. The defendant has been breeding collies for 20 years and made no promises to provide the plaintiff with the paperwork necessary for breeding. She says this is because the plaintiff had stated she was just looking for a pet she would be getting neutered. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims the defendant’s dog attacked her small dog out of nowhere one day and is suing for $5,000, the cost of vet bills. The defendant claims the plaintiff had allowed a toddler to walk her dog, and the attack happened when the defendant’s dog felt unsafe by its personal space being invaded. She says even the cops believe the child should not have been walking the plaintiff’s dog. The defendant is countersuing for aggravation. Then, the plaintiff and defendant have been good friends since college and at one point decided to get an apartment together. They only lasted two months living together, and now the defendant owes the plaintiff money for furniture they purchased. The defendant claims issues started when the plaintiff wanted her boyfriend to move in with them. After she moved out, he was unable to find anyone to share the apartment with. He is countersuing for the cost of bills and loss of furniture. Plus, the plaintiff says that she parked her car in the defendant’s parking lot to go to the beach, and when she returned an hour and a half later, her windshield was cracked. She says the defendant refused to pay for the damages because it wasn’t his fault and she is suing him for the cost of repairs. The defendant says the plaintiff parked right by the boardwalk, where anyone could have passed and caused the damage. He claims he is not responsible for every person who passes by. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff has been friends with the defendant for 20 years and didn’t hesitate to lend him a car when he needed one. Three weeks later, he agreed to sell the defendant the car, but the defendant hasn’t paid him for it and has even threatened to file a restraining order against the plaintiff! The plaintiff is suing for the money he is owed. The defendant claims he paid the plaintiff for the car, which promptly started falling apart. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to clean an apartment. When he used too much water to clean the carpet, the defendant damaged the wood underneath, causing it to buckle. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for the money she spent on replacing the flooring he damaged. The defendant claims he has been in business for 13 years, and that the plaintiff’s allegations are false. He says she had a leaky refrigerator, which is what caused the damage to the flooring. Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant is refusing to return a security deposit she is owed and is suing to get it back. The defendant claims the plaintiff was a terrible tenant who refused to vacate on time and caused lots of damage to the unit she lived in. She is countersuing for the extensive damages she believes the plaintiff caused to her property. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says that he and the defendant dated for several months. After they broke up, he agreed to care for her apartment and animals while she was incarcerated. The defendant agreed to pay the plaintiff back, but hasn’t, and now he’s suing her. The defendant claims the plaintiff became obsessed with her, even proposing at one point. She did get arrested at one point by accident. When she returned to her apartment, she found that the plaintiff had taken all her money and other items, leaving her with nothing. She is countersuing for the money he stole from her. Then, The plaintiff says she purchased a car for her daughter, the defendant, who then got into an accident. She says the defendant then refused to take responsibility and pay for the damages to the car and is suing for money she believes she is owed for the car. The defendant says her mother gifted the car to her and they both agreed the defendant would be responsible for paying the insurance. After the accident, she claims the plaintiff forbade her from making a claim on the insurance policy and even asked for the car back. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant was a bartender he employed at his restaurant who served alcohol to a minor. That minor got into a car accident and the employee was fired. However, the restaurant was fined $3,000 for providing the alcohol, and the plaintiff is suing the defendant for the cost of that fee. The defendant claims the minor was a regular who was given drinks by all the bartenders at the restaurant, and she had even cut the individual off that evening. She had watched the minor get into a car as a passenger with someone who had not been drinking. Because the fine was issued to the business, not her, she does not believe it is her responsibility. Then, the plaintiff says he moved into the defendant’s home as a subletter and fixed up countless issues with the unit. Just two weeks later, he was asked to move out because the defendant wanted someone else to sublet. He was left homeless and lost his job. He is suing the defendant for $1,100. The defendant claims she rented out the apartment specifically to the plaintiff’s girlfriend, and not him, something she was intentional about. She says there was even a dog living there, which wasn’t allowed. Plus, the plaintiff knows the defendant through his son and saw that the defendant was going through a rough patch. He decided to help the defendant out by purchasing him a car and would allow him to get his life in order before requesting repayments. The defendant hasn’t made any payments, and so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff never said anything about wanting to be repaid, so the defendant was unaware of such a deal. He even claims the plaintiff slashed two tires of the car! Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, after an eight-year relationship gone nowhere, the plaintiff decided to break up with and kick the unambitious defendant out of her home. She claims he still owes her for rent and a cell phone and is suing him. The defendant claims they had a rocky relationship where the plaintiff threatened him occasionally. He argues he is the one who ended things and had never made any promises to repay her, especially since he did not live with her. Then, the plaintiff says he rented a taxi from the defendant and gave him a $1,000 deposit to cover any damages. After returning the vehicle to the defendant, he was denied the return of his deposit. He is suing for the deposit. The defendant claims the plaintiff was in two accidents in less than six weeks and even tried to hide the second from him! This cost the defendant considerably more than the deposit in repairs to his taxi, which is why he refuses to return it. Plus, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to pave a sidewalk and driveway around her brother’s home. Six months later, the pavement was already chipping and flaking everywhere. The defendant promised to fix the damage but failed to, and now the plaintiff is suing to get $3,500 returned. The defendant says the damage was caused by winter weather and he did return to fix it entirely free of charge. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims that when she bought a car from the defendant, he illegally forged her name on some bank documents, and she reported him to the department of consumer affairs. Because the terms of the loan are wrong, she wants out of the deal and wants her deposit back. The defendant says the plaintiff returned the car to the bank, who she took out the loan with for the car, so he has nothing to do with him. He also claims he received the deposit for the car a year ago, making it nonrefundable. Then, the defendant says she and her ex-boyfriend planned on splitting the cost of a hotel and rental car for an out-of-town wedding they attended together, but now that they’ve broken up, she says the defendant is stiffing her for his share. She is suing for what she’s owed. The defendant claims that their relationship was on-again, off-again, and the plaintiff only started demanding to be repaid for the trip after she broke up with him via text message. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a Sub-Zero freezer from the defendant, only to find a broken piece in the condenser that a repairman said could not be fixed. He claims the defendant led him to believe the freezer was in good working order just to get rid of a piece of junk. He is suing the defendant for more than the money he spent on the freezer. The defendant claims he told the defendant he had never plugged the freezer in and was therefore not responsible for whether it worked or not. He also says the plaintiff knew he was taking a chance with purchasing the freezer. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff is the founder of a ladies social club that gets together and does things for the community. New members are required to pay dues and an initiation fee. The defendant ended up leaving the social club but still has a due balance to pay, and the plaintiff is suing for that. The defendant claims the club doesn’t even exist to begin with, so she couldn’t possibly owe the bitter plaintiff any money. Then, the plaintiff claims his girlfriend was told her van could be fixed by the defendant. When the defendant received the car for repairs, he said it was unfixable but now can’t even find it, claiming it was towed. The plaintiff is suing for $5,000, the amount he believes he is owed. Plus, the plaintiff rented from the defendant, but it became clear early on he was a terrible landlord. She claims he would promise to do one thing but do another and damaged her pool table but never paid her for the repairs. The defendant claims the plaintiff had moved out and left a bunch of items behind, including the junk pool table. He also claims the defendant damaged the apartment and is countersuing for those damages. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims the defendant, his great-granddaughter, has a camera and some money of his that she refuses to return. As much as he doesn’t want to, he is suing her for what he is owed. The defendant says her great grandfather is sue-happy and has even sued a restaurant for age discrimination. She claims the money he’s suing her for was a loan given to her now deceased mother, and as far as she knows, her brother has the camera. Then, the plaintiff claims her neighbor of 15 years cut down a 40-foot tree in her yard, which caught in another tree, which he also cut down. She claims he said he was drunk and is suing him as a result. The defendant says he asked the plaintiff’s son for permission to cut down a dead tree. He didn’t think there would be an issue since he asked the man of the house, and even says the plaintiff had mentioned wanting the dead trees off her property. He doesn’t understand why he’s being sued. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the defendant allowed the plaintiff to park her car in their driveway for two years for a minor fee. However, when the defendant’s daughter moved back in, they asked the plaintiff to move her car out of their driveway. The plaintiff claims that she paid for two months in advance, but the defendant now refuses to refund her for those two months. The plaintiff is now suing for those parking fees. The defendant claims that the plaintiff stole water from her elderly mother, hiking up the water bill. She also claims the plaintiff used the garage as her personal storage unit and did not pay the defendant for it. She is countersuing for storage fees and pain and suffering. Then, the plaintiff says he was hired by the defendant to be a secret shopper and is now being stiffed for the work he did. He is suing to get the money he is owed. The defendant claims the plaintiff went out on over 50 jobs for her and got paid for all except four. In those four, she claims he did not follow the correct procedure, and even says he was at those jobs a minute apart. She says she’s not going to pay someone for work they didn’t do. Plus, the plaintiff claims that for the four months that he rented out and lived in the defendant’s first floor, the entire place was nearly uninhabitable. Between a leaking ceiling, no hot water, and no heat, it was a nightmare. Now that he’s moved out, he claims the defendant refuses to return the deposit. The defendant says that the plaintiff was supposed to pay for half the electrical bill but never did, constantly complained about police cars going by, and left the place a disaster when he moved out. The defendant argues he owes nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff argues that she went to the defendant for a hair straightening treatment but left with hair as curly as when she arrived. When she returned several days later for the same treatment, it failed a second time. When she demanded her money back, the defendant refused to do so, and even called the police on the plaintiff. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant argues that the treatment the plaintiff requested doesn’t straighten hair, just makes it shiny. He also says he explained this to her, and just did the job he was hired to do. Then, the plaintiff says he loaned the defendant money to throw a party in an empty warehouse in Brooklyn, New York. When the party got shut down for noise complaints, he says the defendant promised to pay him back but never did. He is suing the defendant to get his money returned. The defendant says he picked the wrong day to have a party, because the cops believed they were using substances and would have a big bust. He claims the plaintiff took off with all the money they made at the door and is now suing him for even more. Plus, the plaintiff says he was riding his bike to work one day when the defendant ran a stop sign and hit him, causing damage to his bike as well as a broken bone. He is suing her for $7,000 for all he’s out. The defendant claims she made a full stop, and he was the one who darted out into traffic. She claims he got up and said he was totally fine, and she didn’t hear anything else until this case came up. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims he was hired by the defendant to do four days of landscaping with his bulldozer, but the defendant now refuses to pay him for his work. He soon learned the defendant has a history of not paying people for their work. The defendant claims the plaintiff got verbally abusive on the job, tried to go against plans, and even demanded to be paid in cash under the table. Since the defendant doesn’t work that way, he refused to do so and paid the plaintiff through proper channels. Then, the plaintiff says she rented a unit from the defendant, only to find it was infested with roaches. The ceiling would also leak, filling the ceiling light with water. She moved out because of these concerns and is suing the defendant for prepaid rent. The defendant claims the plaintiff was confrontational from the beginning to the point she once called the police. The plaintiff reportedly moved out after only three weeks. Plus, the plaintiff claims he made top-quality apparel for the defendant’s company employees, but the defendant gave him a rubber check for his product. He is suing for the money he is owed. The defendant says he’s worked with the plaintiff for nine years and hasn’t had any issues until now. He claims the embroidery on the shirt of his company’s name was incorrect, and all the shirts were incorrectly sized. He says he doesn’t owe the plaintiff any money because of this. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, after dating for several months, the plaintiff discovered the defendant was seeing someone else. She left him and now claims he’s stiffing her for an expensive phone bill. She is suing him for these bills. The defendant claims they were only ever friends with benefits, and he paid his phone bills in full. Then, the plaintiff, a cop, says his police car was parked in the employee lot at his station while he was on duty when it was damaged by a group of kids throwing rocks over a fence. One of the kids was the defendant’s son. It seemed like she was willing to pay for the damage, but she filed a complaint against the plaintiff for harassment instead. He is suing for the damages to the car. The defendant claims the plaintiff has threatened her with evidence against her son and that if she didn’t pay for the damages, he would arrest her son. Plus, the plaintiff rented a room from the defendant, who refused to return his security deposit after he moved out. He claims he lost out on two jobs because of it and is suing for the amount he paid in security. The defendant claims he signed a lease with the plaintiff agreeing to give three weeks’ notice if he were to move out. He claims the plaintiff packed up in the middle of the night and left, which gives him the right to the deposit. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims he was driving his mother’s car when he made a right turn and the defendant darted out in front of him, smashing into his car. He argues the defendant didn’t stop until farther down the street and is arguing the plaintiff is at fault. No police were called for the accident. The plaintiff is suing for damages to the car. The defendant claims he was making a legal right turn and is not at fault. Then, the plaintiff’s son had his bike stolen, and the plaintiff knows it was the defendant’s son who stole it. He found it for sale on Craigslist, and the seller said he got the bike from the defendant. They are suing the defendant for the price of the bike. The defendant claims her son is a nice quiet kid who was close with the plaintiff and would never steal a bike. She’s not about to pay up for the plaintiff’s loss. Plus, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to convert his heater from oil to natural gas, but the guy botched the job. The defendant was supposed to remove the oil tank but never did, and now the plaintiff is suing for the cost of hiring someone else to do it. The defendant claims that at the time, he was contracted out to 21 different homes for similar jobs, and the plaintiff got the same deal as everyone else. Several homes had oil tanks inaccessible due to sheetrock, including the plaintiffs. Everything passed inspection, and the plaintiff is just bitter. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant’s company to provide a photographer, videographer, and DJ for her wedding but claims they didn’t do their jobs right on the big day. She says the photographer didn’t know how to use a camera, the DJ was dressed inappropriately, and the videographer only had one arm. She is suing for the cost of services. The defendant says the plaintiff purchased the cheapest package possible, which doesn’t include any editing, and the attendants of the event had a great time with the DJ. He even offered to edit the photos just to make the plaintiff happy but got turned down. He owes nothing. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, a friend of her boyfriend, agreed to fix up her car for a good price because the fuel pump was broken. When she went to pick it up, however, she discovered that the defendant had been arrested and her car was towed, but no one knows where it is now. She is suing the defendant for $4,500 because he’s the one responsible for her car going missing. The defendant claims the plaintiff never paid him for the work and left the car sitting on his property for a month. He deemed it to be abandoned, called a tow truck, and had the vehicle taken away. He denies owing anything. Plus, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, never moved in a single piece of furniture, and now cannot seem to get her deposit or first month’s rent back. She is suing for the amount she believes she is owed. The defendant claims the plaintiff gave her money for the apartment, then changed her mind the very next day and said she no longer wished to rent the apartment. The defendant was already painting the unit and feels she does not need to return the money while she tries to find a new tenant. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff boarded two horses at the defendant’s farm, but the defendant completely neglected them. She claims her beloved animals were underfed and treated terribly. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant argues he took great care of the horses. He’s countersuing for feeding costs and unpaid boarding fees. Then, the plaintiff ordered firewood from the defendant after he lost power due to a hurricane. He claims the defendant delivered soggy wood, which wasn’t helpful. The plaintiff says the defendant won’t take the wood back, so he’s suing. The defendant argues he delivered seasoned wood, then the plaintiff called the cops on him. Plus, the plaintiff used to be in a relationship with the defendant. She claims she paid for everything during their time together, but then she found out the defendant was cheating on her with his landlord. She’s suing for loans. The defendant claims the plaintiff is just upset that he moved on to someone new. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff was sitting in her car in a parking lot when someone at the store lost control of a bunch of shopping carts. The carts crashed into her vehicle and dented it. The plaintiff thinks an employee lost control of the carts because they were drunk. She’s suing for car damages. The defendant, the store manager, argues the plaintiff was illegally parked when the incident occurred, and he doesn’t think he’s responsible. Then, the plaintiff brings her half-sister’s uncle to court. She rented an apartment from the defendant, but he kicked her out after five weeks because he claimed he rented it to someone else. She had to move back in with her ex, so she’s suing for a security deposit and other costs associated with an apartment. The defendant argues the plaintiff is the one who backed out of the apartment. He’s suing for rent owed. Plus, the plaintiff says she was evicted from the apartment after she stayed with the defendant for a few months. She claims the defendant locked her out and accused her of trespassing. She says the defendant still has all of her belongings, so she’s suing for unreturned property. The defendant argues the plaintiff was a binge drinker and disrespectful. She’s countersuing for rent and cat sitting. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff works with the defendant, who asked her if she had any jewelry she wanted to sell. She gave him some, but she claims the defendant ended up pawning off her belongings. She’s suing for the value of a gold watch and bracelet. The defendant argues the plaintiff offered him the jewelry as a gift. He says he used the money from the jewelry to pay off his mortgage. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to serve legal papers to someone who rear-ended his wife’s car. He paid the defendant for his services, but he claims the job was never completed. He’s suing for his money back. The defendant argues he served the papers and even has an affidavit to prove it. Plus, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant and moved out. She says she performed a walkthrough with the defendant, but now the defendant won’t return the rest of her security deposit. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant argues there were problems in the plaintiff’s apartment and it’s nice he gave her part of a refund 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

First, the plaintiffs rented an apartment from the defendant. They claim the heater in their home never worked, so it was absolutely freezing. The plaintiffs’ son got sick due to the cold, and when they confronted the defendant about it, he said they could just move out. They’re suing for their security deposit, moving costs, and the deposit on a new apartment. The defendant argues the plaintiffs moved out because they argued with their downstairs neighbors all the time. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant’s young nephew crashed his bike into her fence and completely destroyed it. She claims the defendant paid her in the beginning but then disappeared. She’s suing for the balance due on fence repairs. The defendant argues the plaintiff is trying to take advantage of the situation by getting an entirely new fence out of it. Plus, the plaintiff has been friends with the defendant for 25 years. He loaned his longtime pal money to help pay for his wedding, but the plaintiff claims the defendant hasn’t paid him back even though the defendant purchased a new car. He’s suing for unpaid loans. The defendant claims he did thousands of dollars of electrical work on the plaintiff’s house, which cost more than what the plaintiff loaned him. He says he paid the plaintiff back. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff was out walking his dog one day when the defendant’s Great Dane attacked his canine. When he told the defendant to pay for the bills, she flashed him and grabbed her groin. He’s suing for vet bills and pain and suffering. The defendant thinks the plaintiff is trying to take advantage of her. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to repair his roof and chimney. He says the defendant did a terrible job and he needed to hire someone else to fix his mistakes. He’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant argues the plaintiff wanted a shortcut on the job because he didn’t want to pay for the whole repair, but now the plaintiff is blaming the defendant. Plus, the plaintiff was stopped at a seatbelt check on the highway and was rear-ended by the defendant right as he was about to drive off. He’s suing for car repairs. The defendant argues the plaintiff was inching up but then hit the brakes. He thinks the plaintiff is suing him for way more than 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

First, the plaintiff was once a member of the defendant’s motorcycle club and gave him a deposit to rent the defendant’s venue for a Halloween party. Several days before the event was to happen, the defendant reportedly got fined and shut down by the police for several violations, including not having a liquor permit. The plaintiff couldn’t find another location for his event and is suing the defendant for the money he’s out. The defendant claims the plaintiff’s advertising for the party caused a gang raid of his place, so he doesn’t owe the plaintiff anything. Then, the plaintiff claims he’s a Native American who takes it upon himself to protect the land around him, especially the land he owns. He says he’s had issues with ATVs and riders destroying the land behind his home, including his neighbor. When he confronted the defendant, she falsely claimed he did so with a gun, which caused legal fees upon his arrest. He is suing her for the price of a lawyer. The defendant claims she was simply walking through the woods with a friend when the plaintiff approached her in anger, carrying a stick or a rifle. Plus, the plaintiff claims that after she was involved in a hit-and-run accident, she took her car to the defendant for repair. She paid up front and he took off with the money, leaving her with a damaged car. She is suing to get her money back. The defendant claims the plaintiff canceled the order for the repair work after he’d already ordered the parts, and 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant, his friend’s sister, to work at his deli and loaned her money to purchase a car. He claims the defendant stiffed him on the payments. The defendant says she has paid off the car in full and owes the plaintiff nothing. She believes he is in cahoots with her sister to get more money out of her. Then, the plaintiff says she was hired by the defendant to replace two motors on his boat and now he’s stiffing her on the payment. On top of that, he reportedly tried to sneak his boat out of the marina after letting it sit there for two months. The plaintiff is suing him for mechanical work and the price of storage. The defendant claims the plaintiff never even did the work he hired her to do on his boat, and he can prove it. Plus, the plaintiff says she lived in an illegal basement apartment at the defendant’s house, and it was like a house of horrors. From peeping Toms and no power to getting charged for extra things and entering without notice, it was a terrible experience. She is suing the defendant for double her security deposit. The defendant claims the plaintiff had a friend move in with her, and when he approached her about it, she became defensive. He doesn’t believe he owes the plaintiff 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

First, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to move him from downtown New York city to uptown, and the defendant damaged his flat-screen TV in the process. He claims the defendant is not owning up to her mistakes and he is suing for the price of a new TV. The defendant believes the TV was already damaged when she had her employees move it. She says the plaintiff had already bubble wrapped the TV for her and her employees. Then, the plaintiff says she believed she was moving into a completed basement apartment and gave the defendants money for renovations. When they asked for even more to complete the job, she lost faith in the project and wants her initial investment back. The defendant claims everything in the project was moving along fine and they were doing all the required work. It was the plaintiff who flipped and backed out of the deal, and so he owes her nothing. Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant crashed into her car after a hurricane, totaling the vehicle. She is suing for price of the car and travel costs. The defendant claims a man pulled a gun on her over a dispute at a gas station. She crashed as she was taking off and does not believe she is responsible because she was protecting herself. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims the defendants never watch their children while they’re outside, and their son wedged his bike between her car and the house, damaging her vehicle. She is suing for the amount needed to repair her car. The defendants say they heard the plaintiff yelling at their kids one day, even using bad language at them. The damage they say caused the commotion isn’t nearly as bad as the amount the plaintiff is suing them for. Then, the plaintiff says he had a deal with the plaintiff where he would mow the defendant’s lawn and in turn he could park his boat at the defendant’s dock. He claims that he missed one time of mowing the lawn and later found his boat under a bridge, where it sustained damage. He is suing the defendant for the repairs. The defendant argues the plaintiff rarely mowed his grass for him, but still used his dock to park his boat. When he approached the plaintiff about it, he was told to bugger off. Plus, the plaintiff owns one of the best amateur baseball leagues in the country and says the defendant was a part of it for a while. He claims the defendant still owes him fees for registration, uniforms, and gas for travel. He is suing to get this money back. The defendant argues that he agreed to join the league as a part-time player, a position that did not require him to pay full dues. He also claims he would drive over an hour to attend games and wouldn’t even be put in to play. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff was at the dog park with his dog when the defendant approached him with her dog. The defendant’s dog reportedly grabbed the plaintiff’s dog in its mouth. After the fact, the defendant refused to pay the vet bills for the plaintiff’s dog, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues that both she and the plaintiff are responsible pet owners, and it was impossible to tell which of their well-behaved dogs started the fight. She does not think she owes the plaintiff anything. Then, the plaintiff rented a two-bedroom home from the defendant and lived there for three years with her grandkids. She left the unit in perfect condition when she moved out but still can’t get her deposit back, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff was a nightmare tenant who brought in bed bugs, let the kids hang from the ceiling fan, broke her lease with one week’s notice, and kept the keys to the unit afterward. He is countersuing for additional damages. Plus, the plaintiff claims that while stopped at a red light, he was rear-ended by the defendant, causing him to rear-end the car in front of him. He claims the defendant lied to the cops about the event, saying she was also rear-ended in the event. The defendant argues that this was true and that the plaintiff had made a deal with her insurance company for a rental car. If they didn’t cash out, it’s not her problem. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff and defendant used to be good friends, and they moved in together. The plaintiff says the defendant’s dog bit him, so he moved out. He claims the defendant locked him out and won’t let him pick up his belongings, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff was a bad roommate who broke everything. He’s countersuing for the cost of a washer and dryer and unpaid rent. Then, the plaintiff brought his car to the defendant’s car repair shop for a new motor. When he picked it up, the air conditioning didn’t work and the engine smoked when he started driving. The car broke down, so he’s suing for the cost of repairs and stress and aggravation. The defendant argues the plaintiff provided him with the wrong motor for his car. He did the work correctly and the plaintiff was happy when he picked it up. Plus, the plaintiff went to Mexico on vacation and when she got back, her apartment had been destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. She asked the defendant, her landlord, for her security deposit back when she moved out, but he refused. She’s suing for her deposit. The defendant argues the plaintiff let her son move in after the son got out of jail even though the defendant never approved it. He clams the son treated the apartment like a frat house. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff let the defendant, his neighbor, borrow two dune buggies from him. He says the defendant got a DUI and the cops impounded one of the vehicles. Now, the plaintiff has to pay tons in impound fees, so he’s suing. The defendant argues he asked the plaintiff if the cars were legal, but it turns out they didn’t have VINs or license plates. He thinks he paid his share because he had to spend several days in jail. Then, the plaintiff brings her landlord to court. She says her apartment was infested with mice and the defendant constantly harassed her. She ended up getting an order of protection against him, and then the defendant evicted her. She’s suing for three times the security deposit. The defendant argues he terminated her lease because someone broke the door. He says the plaintiff left her furniture behind, so he has the right to keep it. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a watch phone from the defendant. He says the watch phone ended up not working with his service provider, so he tried to return it. The defendant refused to take it back, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund and the cost of service. The defendant argues his store policy does not allow returns after seven days and it had been much longer than that for the plaintiff. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant to do work on his mini race car. He says the defendant loved the car so much that he decided to sell it. The defendant raced it and blew the engine, but now the defendant won’t pay him the rest of the balance. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant argues the weight distribution on the car was all wrong and the car didn’t handle properly. He’s countersuing for parts, repairs, and defamation. Then, the plaintiff brings her neighbor to court. She claims her neighbor’s two dogs bit through the fence separating their properties, causing a huge hole. The plaintiff says the defendant offered to pay for the damages, but he hasn’t yet, so she’s suing for the cost of repairs and pain and suffering. The defendant argues the plaintiff acts like she’s queen of the neighborhood. He thinks the plaintiff is blaming his dogs even though she doesn’t have any proof. He’s countersuing for defamation and aggravation. Plus, the plaintiff rented a room to the defendant. Everything was fine until the defendant’s rent check bounced, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff seemed sketchy and showed up to his place of work and started a commotion, so he moved out. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff purchased twin bed frames for her daughters from the defendant. However, the bed frames were too short, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant insists she sold the plaintiff her childhood bed frames, and she was up front about the shorter size. Then, the plaintiff was riding his motorcycle when the defendant’s car was stopped, blocking traffic. The plaintiff tried to stop but ran into the defendant and is suing for damages. The defendant argues she was backing out of her driveway when the plaintiff sped into her vehicle. Therefore, she believes the accident was the plaintiff’s fault. The defendant is countersuing for damage to her car. Plus, The plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant, who still had his stuff in the place. The plaintiff had to leave due to the home’s condition and is suing for her money back. The defendant insists the plaintiff moved out of the blue and denies owing her anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff loaned the defendant, a former business partner, money for products for his store. However, the defendant has avoided the plaintiff and hasn’t paid it back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff gave him the money and is only suing him because they are no longer romantically involved. Then, the plaintiff is suing the defendant for a broker’s fee because the apartment he was moving into wasn’t ready. The defendant argues an act of God in the form of Hurricane Sandy hit, so the plaintiff moved in late. Plus, the plaintiff says his ex-girlfriend’s mother owes him money for car parts he stored behind her freezer. The defendant sold the parts, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists there were no car parts behind her freezer, and she believes the plaintiff is only suing her because her daughter broke up with him. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he and the defendant were roommates, and there were issues right from the start. He was told the defendant wasn’t totally clean, but the defendant was in fact a heavy smoker. The plaintiff got kicked out after two months with no deposit in sight and is suing to get it back. The defendant says all he asks of tenants is to be clean, pay bills on time, and don’t do damage to the unit. Apparently, the plaintiff didn’t follow any of those, and he doesn’t owe money. Then, the plaintiffs say they provided temporary housing to the defendant’s cats after some bad storms. The cats brought pesky little fleas with them, and the plaintiffs had to get an exterminator to solve the issue, but the defendant is refusing to pay them back. The defendant says she got flea medication AND provided flea extermination bombs for the plaintiffs’ home, but they decided to get the exterminator on their own. A lawyer told her she was being bullied for money, and she doesn’t owe anything. Plus, The plaintiff claims he bought a car from the defendant, who knowingly sold him a lemon. Three catalytic converters in the engine were blown and he wants his money back, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff bought the car with a warranty, and he did the right thing by repairing the car after the issues came up. He does not believe he owes 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

First, the plaintiff has been neighbors with the defendant for the past four years. He says he provided her two loans when she needed some financial help, but she’s never paid him back. He says she even made a pass at him in the hope of getting the loans forgiven. He is suing to get his money back. The defendant claims that the plaintiff was the one to make several moves, not her. She was led to believe the money was gifts, not loans. Then, the plaintiff says she confronted her husband about his affair while at a party. She says the defendant, her husband’s mistress, followed her out to her car and beat on the vehicle with a shoe, causing extensive damage. She is suing for the $7,200 she’s owed for repairs. The defendant says the plaintiff has been harassing her for years because she had a child with the husband and is now a woman scorned. She claims it was the plaintiff who stormed into the party and tried to blame the car damage on her, but she didn’t do any of it. She owes nothing. She is countersuing for pain and suffering. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff sold the defendant an authentic collector’s edition New England Patriots jersey. Two months later, the defendant reached out and said he wanted to return it because he didn’t think it was real. The plaintiff stands behind his business, so he wired back the money, only to not receive the jersey from the defendant. He is suing to get the cost of the item back. The defendant says he’s been collecting jerseys for 10 years, and the plaintiff gave him both a fake name and a fake check. The plaintiff is just a con artist. Then, the plaintiff says he was driving down the road one day when the defendant’s dog dashed out in front of him, and he was hit by the car. The dog then ran off, leaving behind the plaintiff and a car with a damaged bumper. He says the defendant refuses to believe her dog caused the damage and won’t pay the plaintiff for repairs. He is suing for the repairs. The defendant says the plaintiff is just trying to get money out of her and bumpers don’t cost what he’s charging to repair. Plus, the plaintiff and her boyfriend rented an apartment from the defendant, and she couldn’t afford the rent anymore after they broke up. Since she was on a month-to-month lease, she moved out and is now having a hard time getting the security deposit back, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff and her boyfriend ruined the apartment by getting gum in the carpet and tearing up the linoleum flooring in the kitchen. He believes he has every right to hold on to the security deposit. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff met the defendant when she was a go-go dancer at a club. They used to date and got engaged, but they broke up due to the defendant’s cheating ways. The plaintiff is suing for the return of his engagement ring. The defendant argues the plaintiff is an abusive man. When they split up, the defendant insists the plaintiff told her she could keep the ring. Then, the plaintiff says he sold a vehicle to the defendants, but they stopped payment on a check, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants insist the car was a piece of junk, and they’re countersuing for storage fees. Plus, the plaintiff says she was wiped out after Hurricane Sandy, and everything from the apartment she rented was gone. The plaintiff had to move out. The defendant promised to return the security deposit, but the check was short, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff left a bunch of her wet belongings behind, so the defendant believes she had every right to withhold some money. The defendant is countersuing for the cost to remove the belongings. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant to paint his plane. However, the paint doesn’t match the fabric, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant argues the plaintiff is just impossible to please, and everything matches just fine. Then, the plaintiff purchased an unhealthy Rottweiler from the defendant. There were so many issues with the dog, the plaintiff wants to return him. The plaintiff is suing for the value of the dog and vet bills. The defendant argues the plaintiff was thrilled when she first got the puppy but changed her mind after having to deworm him. Plus, the plaintiff legally parked his BMW and found out the defendant illegally towed it, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff’s tags were expired, so he denies owing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff was hired by the defendant, who he alleges stopped paying him, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he caught the plaintiff trying to steal on the job, and they got into a fistfight. The defendant is countersuing for items the plaintiff never returned. Then, the plaintiff booked a trip through the defendant. There was a change in itinerary, and the plaintiff had to foot a hotel bill unexpectedly, so she’s suing the defendant. The defendant argues the airline changed the itinerary last minute, not him. The defendant says he has no control over the situation and denies owing. Plus, the plaintiff says he bought a vacation house one week before Hurricane Sandy. The plaintiff hired and paid the defendant to make repairs. However, he learned the defendant didn’t know what he was doing and is suing for a refund. The defendant insists he had every intention of doing the job, but the plaintiff wasn’t happy with the cost. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant stole valuable items from her aunt’s apartment as she was dying in the hospital, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she didn’t steal anything. The defendant is countersuing for pain and suffering. Then, the plaintiff says her cousin, the defendant, lived with her. The defendant got mad during a party one time and threw a brick through a window, so the plaintiff is suing for the damages. The defendant argues she already paid her cousin for the window. Plus, The plaintiff says the defendant fell into his car, denting it, so he is suing. The defendant insists her brother pushed her into the car, so the damages aren’t her fault. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims she was hired by the defendant for painting services but is still owed money, so he’s suing. The defendant insists she kept a strict log of all of the plaintiff’s work hours, and the plaintiff is lying. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant did some work on his car but botched the job, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff’s complaints have to do with the paint job, not the work he had done. Plus, the plaintiff rented a room in the defendants’ apartment, but she had to move out due to issues with the bathroom. The plaintiff is suing for rent. The defendants argue the plaintiff kept monopolizing their private bathroom for 90 minutes at a time, so they had to put a 30-minute limit on it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff owns a high-end breastfeeding equipment company, and the defendant purchased a pump online from her. She got a confirmation of delivery, and then two weeks later the defendant said it was never delivered. The package ended up at the defendant’s mother’s house, and the defendant disputed the charge for the product. Now the plaintiff doesn’t have the money and the defendant has the breast pump, so the plaintiff is suing. Then, the plaintiff says he parked his vehicle in the loading dock of the building he’s worked at for over a year, but the manager of the building called the defendant and had it towed. When the defendant investigated the event, he discovered the defendant actually broke into the vehicle, hotwired it, and drove it to his tow yard! He is suing the defendant for the cost of the tow and damages. The defendant says his business has been around for 20 years, and they did the tow job correctly, so they don’t owe anything. Plus, the defendant was the plaintiff’s landlord for three years, and just as the plaintiff was about to move out, Hurricane Sandy hit, forcing her to stay in place for a little longer. The defendant is now giving her a hard time over returning the security deposit, so she’s suing to get it back. The defendant claims the plaintiff kept stalling on her moveout date, and even left property behind, so he was owed a portion of the security deposit. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he was hired by the defendant to drive her client around town for three days while he was there for a jazz performance. He also booked a hotel room for the client with his money under the reassurance he would be reimbursed. He didn’t get reimbursed and did not get paid the agreed-upon fee for driving the client around, so he’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff was a blabbermouth who made the client uncomfortable almost to the point of canceling his performance. She says she doesn’t owe the plaintiff for a job done poorly. Then, the plaintiff put down a deposit on a used piano the defendant was selling, but after further consideration decided not to purchase it due to damage on the instrument. The defendant never returned the $300 deposit, so she’s suing to get it back. The defendant says the plaintiff came to see the piano on three separate occasions, and the damage is simply fading from sun exposure and it’s in great mechanical shape. Plus, the plaintiff says she loaned the defendant money to take her daughter to Disneyland, but the plaintiff never expected to be stiffed on the return. She says it was clear the money was a loan, not a gift, and she wants her money back. The defendant claims the plaintiff had told her not to worry if she couldn’t return the money, so she’s surprised it’s come to being sued. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, an aunt and her lover agreed to watch the plaintiff’s Chihuahua for her, but when she came to pick the pet up, they refused to return the dog to her! The defendants are trying to get away with stealing her pet, so she’s suing for $5,000, the cost of her dog, and any future breeding income. The defendants claim they were given the dog to watch while the plaintiff was in rehab, and the plaintiff got kicked out for bad behavior. She reportedly told them to just keep the dog since she had to enter a halfway house and never even gave them money for his care. Then, the plaintiff received multiple phone calls from the defendant telling her she might be at risk of a fire because her chimney looked to be in terrible condition. She agreed to have him look at the chimney, and he pointed out a piece that was installed incorrectly. She got nervous, signed a contract with him, and later changed her mind about getting the repairs done. She canceled in the allotted time, but he won’t return her deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant says the only thing he heard from her was that she wanted to get other estimates, and didn’t get a cancellation until the day before the job. He has every right to keep the deposit. Plus, the plaintiff was proceeding through a four-way stop when the defendant drove into his driver’s side wheel, causing damage. Since the defendant was at fault, he’s certainly responsible for the cost of repairs, but he’s refusing to pay up. The plaintiff is suing for these costs of repairs. The defendant says the accident was certainly the plaintiff’s fault, and he’s lucky neither he nor his 7-year-old were injured. The plaintiff is countersuing for the cost of his deductible. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff was at a friend’s apartment complex for a party when she went outside to give her two service dogs a bathroom break. The defendant reportedly told her there were no pets allowed, instigating an argument because they’re service animals. The plaintiff is suing for pain and suffering due to discrimination. The defendant doesn’t understand the concern because he owns the property and he’s allowed to do with it what he pleases. Then, the plaintiff says he loaned money to the defendant, who’s a friend of a friend. Now the guy won’t pay him back for what is rightfully his and even says the plaintiff is harassing him. The defendant claims the plaintiff is just a liar trying to extort money from him that he doesn’t owe. Plus, the plaintiff rented a commercial space from the defendant for 20 years and says he’s been refused the return of his security deposit. He’s suing to get it back. The defendant says the plaintiff was a good tenant for the most part, but the security deposit was needed to repair all the damages he left behind, so the defendant owes nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff took his truck to the defendant’s shop for repairs, only to get a call several weeks later from the cops saying it had been stolen and was currently at impound. The defendant went to get the car back and refused to return it to the plaintiff unless he was repaid for the cost of release. The defendant says the plaintiff wanted to sell the car, but the defendant wasn’t interested since he couldn’t provide a title. The car was left on the street, and the plaintiff became threatening. He says he helped the guy out by getting it back from impound. Then, the plaintiff, who was friends with the defendant’s son, was leaving the defendant’s house one day when their two dogs attacked him. He claims one went for his throat, and he says he’s lucky to still be alive. He’s suing the defendant for the amount he owes in medical bills. The defendant says the plaintiff was high on pot when the event happened, and she had told him to stay in the room he was in because she was letting her dogs out. He didn’t listen and went outside anyway. He admits to kicking one of the dogs, which caused the attack. Since the dog was trained as a guard dog, she’s not responsible for any damages. Plus, the plaintiff rented a house from the defendant, but after Hurricane Sandy hit, it became uninhabitable. Now the defendant is refusing to return the security deposit, and the plaintiff wants it back, so he’s suing. The defendant claims that the damages caused to the house had no impact on the floor the plaintiff lived on, but he decided to move out anyway. He claims the plaintiff left the unit a mess with lots of his own damages, giving the defendant every reason to keep the security deposit. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff allowed her niece to live in her home with her, but now owes her rent. Her own family is disrespecting her, so she’s suing for the rent she deserves. The defendant says she’s lived in that house since long before her aunt took over the family finances and has never once been asked to pay rent. She’s a minister and doesn’t come from a place of hate. The plaintiff put down a deposit on the yoga studio the defendant was selling, but something felt off after the defendant’s wife hired her to be a yoga instructor. When she learned the studio hadn’t made money in five years, she decided she didn’t want to purchase it anymore. He won’t return the deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant says he was originally selling the place for much more but dropped the price after Hurricane Sandy hit. He claims the plaintiff originally took that deal but backed out because she didn’t have the money, not for other reasons. He doesn’t think he owes her a refund. The plaintiff brought a leather coat to the defendant for repair work on the buttons, which were loose. When she picked it up, however, the buttons were still loose, and there was a puncture in the leather. She is suing the defendant for the money she spent on repairs and the cost of travel to court. The defendant says he’s been in business for 40 years and comes from Italy, so he knows what he’s doing. He claims he was brought a vinyl jacket, not a leather one, and did the best work he could to repair it. He’s ready to defend his reputation. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims the defendant’s big dog attacked her small dog, Nemo. The dog required stitches and needed part of his tail amputated. She claims the defendants never apologized and promised to reimburse her for the vet bills, but they haven’t done it, so she’s suing. The defendants argue their dog isn’t vicious at all. They say the plaintiff’s dog instigated the interaction, and their dog was just defending herself. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to put up a fence on her property. She claims the defendant didn’t install it property and the wind knocked it over a few weeks later. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant argues the plaintiff bought cheap material, so it’s not his fault. Plus, the plaintiff was reading a book in her car when her car started shaking. She claims the defendant hit her vehicle with his van because he tried to squeeze into a parking space. She’s suing for damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff was the one pulling out of her parking space. He argues it’s not his fault. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant to do work at his house. He claims the defendant broke knobs on his clothing dryer. He’s suing for the cost. The defendant claims he bought new knobs, but the plaintiff became impossible to work with. Then, the plaintiff was going to rent an apartment from the defendant, but she claims it was a fire trap because there was only one way in and one way out. She can’t get her deposit back, so she’s suing for rent and moving expenses. The defendant doesn’t think he owes the plaintiff because she lived in the apartment for two months. Plus, the plaintiff placed a deposit on a van at the defendant’s used car dealership. He returned a week later with the balance, but the van was gone. He says the defendant sold the van to someone else, so he’s suing for his money back. The defendant claims the plaintiff called and said he was having financial issues. He told the plaintiff he could apply the deposit to another van. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff bought the defendant a new phone. She claims the defendant promised to pay her back, but then he took out more phone lines without telling her and never paid. She’s suing for the cost of the bills and cancellation charges. The defendant argues the plaintiff had a crush on him and that she added the phone lines, not him. He’s countersuing for loss of income and mental stress. Then, the plaintiff let the defendant borrow a drum machine and memory card, but now he can’t get the machine back. He’s suing for the cost of the machine and card. The defendant, a DJ, says he had to pawn the machine because he fell on hard times. He argues he told the plaintiff he would pay him back, but now he refuses to because the plaintiff slandered him online. Plus, the plaintiff helped the defendant buy a new car when the defendant got into an accident. He claims the defendant fell on hard times financially, so she gave it to her son, who then totaled it. He’s suing for car fees. The defendant argues she isn’t involved in the deal because the plaintiff made the agreement with her son, not her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff brings his neighbors to court. He says the defendant’s tree crashed through his fence onto his property, which is the third time it has happened. He’s suing for damages. The defendant argues the tree came down during Hurricane Sandy. He called insurance, but there was a delay because of the storm. He’s countersuing for lost wages. Then, the plaintiff says her stepdaughter called the plaintiff’s husband in tears asking for a loan because she was going to be homeless. She still has not repaid the money, so the plaintiff is suing for what’s owed. The defendant says she asked her father for the money, not the plaintiff, and this court session is the first time she’s ever met the plaintiff. If her dad borrowed the money from the plaintiff, how is that the defendant’s fault? Plus, the plaintiff claims a driver from the defendant’s waste management company backed into his fence, causing lots of damage. He says the defendant, who owns the company, has refused to return his calls, and he just wants his fence fixed. He is suing for the repairs. The defendant claims there was no contact made with the fence, which was already old and falling apart. He thinks it’s a shakedown. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he gave the defendant a first-generation iPod to repair for him. When he went to pick it up, however, the defendant was hiding from him, and the iPod was broken and all his songs were gone. He is suing for the price of a new iPod and all the songs he lost. The defendant claims he was paid to run a diagnostics test on the iPod, and when he discovered the damages, he was told to simply transfer the music to a hard drive, which failed. Then, the plaintiff and defendant were good friends. She says she gave the defendant money to purchase a car for her, but the defendant botched the job and failed to get the car. The plaintiff now wants her money back from the defendant. The defendant says she knew a guy who was going to buy the car from an auction, and the plaintiff gave her money to him. He ran off with the money and she isn’t at fault for the missing money. Plus, the plaintiff says his neighbor had a leak, which got into the plaintiff’s rental apartment and caused damage. He also claims the defendant originally agreed to pay for repairs, but then backed off, saying it wasn’t his responsibility. The plaintiff now has mold in his unit and is suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant says he looked high and low for a water leak, but couldn’t find anything, so he doesn’t know what leak the plaintiff is talking about. He hasn’t had water problems in his nine years of being there. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff used to employ the defendant as a doorman at his bar and grill, then the guy got arrested. The plaintiff posted his bail to get him out but hasn’t seen the money repaid. It wasn’t a gift, and he’s suing to get the money back. The defendant says he got arrested after breaking up a fight, and one of the individuals attacked him instead. He wasn’t even a bouncer and he was just defending himself. He doesn’t owe anything to the plaintiff. Then, the plaintiff says she was nothing but the best of tenants for the defendants for five years, and since she’s moved out, they’ve been nothing but trouble. She’s been trying to get her deposit back but hasn’t had any luck, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff’s cat caused damage to the unit, and she never paid the pet fee, so the security deposit has gone to repairs. They don’t owe anything. Plus, the plaintiff claims he moved a stove, put in water lines, and installed an ice machine for a friend of the defendant. He now says he hasn’t been paid the labor fee for his work, and that the defendant is a con man. He is suing for the money he is owed. The defendant says he’s known the plaintiff for 10 years and he didn’t make any deal with him. He just introduced the plaintiff to his friend to help him out, so he owes nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant cabled two trees together that were on her property, which eventually caused one of the trees to split. Now, she’s being forced to cut the tree down because her neighbor complained to the city about it. She believes the defendant should pay for it and is suing for the cost of cutting down the tree. The defendant says he did the job he was hired to do, and the damage to the plaintiff’s tree was caused by Hurricane Sandy, not his cable work. Then, the plaintiff claims he gave the defendant money to purchase a car, and suddenly the man told him he was robbed and all the money was stolen. The plaintiff didn’t believe the story and is suing to get his money back. The defendant says he was robbed at gunpoint right after withdrawing the cash from the bank, and the police investigation is ongoing. Since he was doing the plaintiff a favor, he says he owes him nothing. Plus, the plaintiff needed some handyman work done on her home, which she hired the defendant to do. She says he gave her the runaround for weeks, and the work he did was terrible. Since she’s a hardworking single mother, she’s suing to get her money back. The defendant says he was down with the flu, so he couldn’t complete the tasks in the original timeframe. When he did show up to complete the work, the plaintiff told him not to bother. Since he’d already purchased the materials for the tasks, he doesn’t believe he owes her anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff has known the defendant since high school. The plaintiff gave the defendant $100 to help her move out of her apartment. Instead, the defendant allegedly used the money to run her own personal errands. The plaintiff asked for her money back, but the defendant blocked her calls, so she's suing. The defendant insists the money was a gift. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to apply a tattoo on her body, but he messed the whole thing up, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff loved the tattoo when she left the shop. He's not responsible for her change of heart. Plus, the plaintiff has known the defendant since high school. The plaintiff gave the defendant $100 to help her move out of her apartment. Instead, the defendant allegedly used the money to run her own personal errands. The plaintiff asked for her money back, but the defendant blocked her calls, so she's suing. The defendant insists the money was a gift. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant to reupholster her couch, but she botched the job, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant insists she offered to redo the couch, but the plaintiff refused and stopped payment on the check. Besides, the defendant believes the piece of furniture looks great. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant's moving company. However, many of his items were broken in the process, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff didn't follow his instructions. The defendant offered to help repair the belongings, but the plaintiff refused. Plus, the plaintiff says his car was illegally towed by the defendant and is now missing, so he's suing. The defendant claims the car didn't have any plates on it, so she towed it, and it was sold at auction. The defendant did her job by the book. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims his daughter owes him for an outstanding phone bill, so he's suing. The defendant argues her mother offered to help her out by opening an account for a phone. Everything was fine until her father flipped out one day out of the blue. The plaintiff says her daughter married the defendant's son after only three months of dating. The marriage lasted three weeks. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for the cost of the wedding dress, alterations, and the diamond ring the defendant has yet to return. The defendant claims she mailed back the ring. As far as the dress is concerned, the defendant says the plaintiff's daughter left it abandoned at her house, so she threw it out. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff wrote a book and often googles herself. The plaintiff claims the defendant ripped off some of her work and posted it online, so she's suing for copyright infringement. The defendant says he cited the plaintiff every time he posted her writings. Then, the plaintiff took his Jeep to the defendant's shop for a paint job. However, it turned out terrible, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund and the cost to have it repainted. The defendant says the plaintiff had no complaints when he picked up his vehicle. The defendant would have redone the job if he had known how unhappy the plaintiff was. Plus, the plaintiff used to rent from the defendant. However, the defendant refuses to return his security deposit and is charging him bogus late fees, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff moved out late and left the home in shambles, so she denies owing a dime. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiffs say they helped managed the defendant with his music career, but he hasn't yet paid them, so the plaintiffs are suing. The defendant argues the plaintiffs upped their prices in the middle of their work and didn't deliver. Then, the plaintiff was driving when the defendant threw a piece of wood that hit her car. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for damages caused during the incident. The defendant insists he never threw a piece of wood at the plaintiff's car. Plus, the plaintiff was driving down the road when the defendant made an illegal turn and hit her vehicle. The plaintiff claims the defendant doesn't have insurance, so she's suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff is the one who slammed into him, and he didn't have any damage to his car. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff used to date the defendant, and they lived together. The plaintiff claims the defendant up and moved out of the home, abandoning her portion of rent, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she had to move out because the plaintiff had a naked woman in the apartment. Then, the plaintiff purchased a television from the defendant's website, but it arrived with a crack, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff didn't call him until two weeks after it arrived and denies responsibility for the damage. Plus, the plaintiffs, the owners of a community garden, hired the defendants to help maintain it, but they backed out of the deal, so the plaintiffs are suing for reimbursement. The defendants argue they offered to help but were waiting on a grant from the county, and they did a lot more work than what was promised. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff took her vehicle to the defendant's shop for a paint job, but it turned out to be the wrong color, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff's insurance company paid to paint the panel, not blend it in. He was just contracted to do what he did. Then, the plaintiff gave the defendant, a bail bondsman, money to get her boyfriend out of jail. However, the defendant owes the plaintiff money for the remaining bail, so she's suing. The defendant argues he is well within his rights to keep the money the plaintiff is suing for. Plus, the plaintiff moved in with the defendant and rented a room in his house. However, the defendant demanded the plaintiff move out and onto the street, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff snuck out of the house in the middle of the night and didn't even say he was leaving. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to handle a roach infestation in her home, and while he showed up three or four times, the problem wasn’t fixed. He reportedly stopped answering her calls and now her home is infested again. She is suing him for the money she paid to put it toward another company to fix the problem. The defendant says he was ready and willing to fulfil their contract and even did the work. The plaintiff was impatient and wouldn’t give his job time to work. Just because she found someone cheaper doesn’t mean she’s owed a refund. Then, the plaintiff claims that the defendant, her ex-boyfriend, deposited two bad checks into her bank account, and now that they’ve split, he’s refusing to pay her back. She’s suing him for the money she deserves. The defendant claims he was asked to deposit the checks by the plaintiff, so she’s the one at fault for having faulty checks. He even says she told him to withdraw $600 for himself. He claims she’s only suing him because he broke up with her. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to refinish his classic car, but when he went to pick it up, he found a piece missing and the rest of the job done incorrectly. The defendant made no attempt to correct the issue, so the plaintiff is suing for the money he spent. The defendant claims the plaintiff took one look at the job and left with the car, never giving a single complaint about the job done. He also says the lawsuit is odd because parts are not as expensive as the plaintiff is claiming. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiffs rented a house from the defendant and soon had the defendant’s family wandering in and out as if they lived there. The plaintiffs moved and have yet to be given their security deposit back, much less a reason why it’s been withheld. They are suing for the return of their security. The defendants say they had painted the unit with the understanding the plaintiffs would be staying a year, but instead they up and left only six weeks after moving in. The defendants are keeping the deposit to cover the cost of the paint job. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, his taxman, made a mistake on his tax return forms, causing him to pay more in interest than he should have. He has no problem paying what he owes to the IRS but doesn’t think he should pay for the additional $900 in interest from the mistake. He is suing the defendant as a result to get his money back. The defendant argues that the mistake was not his but the government’s, and the plaintiff really has an issue with them. Plus, the plaintiff took his truck to the defendant to have the heater repaired, but when he got it back, the signal lights and brake lights didn’t work. He took it back to the defendant, and the second time he picked it up, he found his emergency lights would turn on when he signaled turning right. He is suing for the cost of getting his wiring redone. The defendant says he tested everything to make sure it was working, and it was. The complaints were for electrical issues, which he doesn’t even do. He’s innocent of any issues caused. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she had agreed to rent an apartment from the defendant, who promised the current tenant had been evicted and the place was ready on January 1. When the plaintiff went to pick up her keys at the end of December, she found the previous tenant was still there and refusing to leave. The plaintiff is standing up for her rights and suing for the return of the rent she paid. The defendant says she thought the plaintiff would be a perfect fit for her unit but was mistaken. She says the plaintiff is crazy and has been making wild accusations against her for a while. Since no money was exchanged, she doesn’t owe the plaintiff anything. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is a scoundrel who sold him a car with a fried engine and is suing to get his money back. The defendant says the plaintiff took the car for a test drive and liked it, so he put down a deposit. All he knows is he sold the plaintiff a perfectly fine car, and nothing was wrong at the time of sale. Plus, the plaintiff has been using the defendant’s shipping company for a year, and one of his packages has gone missing. The defendant supposedly handles many packages a day and didn’t have time to check delivery on just the one. The plaintiff wants to be reimbursed for the lost merchandise and is suing. The defendant says he has packages delivered to his store for clients all the time and has records of each one. The “missing package” was never logged in his books, despite the plaintiff saying it had been delivered, so he says he’s not at fault for a shipping mistake. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff was driving home in a camper when the defendant slammed into her. The defendant sped off, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant insists the plaintiff is the one who caused the accident. The defendant is countersuing for damages. Then, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant, but he hasn't returned her security, so she's suing. The defendant says the plaintiff seemed like the perfect tenant, but her boyfriend came over late at night. The defendant believes if anyone is owed money, it's him. The defendant is countersuing for past due rent. Plus, the plaintiff spoke with the defendant, a lawyer, about some trouble her son got into. The defendant charged her but didn't do anything, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant argues he was hired by the plaintiff and drafted a letter to the cops. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiffs say the defendants threw brush over their fence and into their yard, so they're suing because they hired someone to clean up the mess. The defendants argue the plaintiffs threatened them. They're countersuing for lost wages and time spent gathering evidence for court. Then, the plaintiff, a real estate broker, brought clients to see the defendant's apartment. The defendant kept pushing the move-in date, so the plaintiff's clients changed their minds and sued her. The plaintiff is now suing the defendant for money she had to shell out. The defendant says she rushed her butt off to have the place ready and it was. On the move-in date, the plaintiff's clients changed their minds, but that's not her fault. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant improperly towed his vehicle and caused damage in the process, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant denies wrecking the vehicle and used a dolly. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff purchased a kitten from the defendant, but it had a bunch of health issues, so the plaintiff is suing for vet bills. The defendant argues he has already given the plaintiff $1,000 and even offered to treat the kitten at his own vet. Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to retile a bathroom, but he messed up the shower enclosure, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits he damaged the shower enclosure, but they made a deal that he wouldn't have to pay the rest of his wages. Plus, the plaintiff built a trailer for his daughter, but the defendants stole it, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants insist they purchased the trailer from someone else, and they're not going to give it to the plaintiff just because he says it's his. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she purchased an airplane ticket for the defendant, but he didn't go on the trip or pay it back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff bought him the ticket as a gift only because she has the hots for him. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant, a real estate broker, to find her an apartment. She paid him, but when the plaintiff went to her new apartment, the defendant and his friends were partying there. The plaintiff backed out of the deal and is suing for her money back. The defendant argues he is the one who changed his mind because he determined the plaintiff didn't have the money to pay rent regularly. Plus, the plaintiff was parked at her bagel place when the defendant banged his door into her vehicle. The plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant argues the winds were excessive that day, so the door hit the plaintiff's car. However, it's not his fault that the wind caused the damage. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant fell on hard times and moved in with her. However, the defendant never paid one of the electric bills she was responsible for, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff was supposed to pay the electric bills. Then, the plaintiff says she and the defendant dated for a while. However, the defendant owes money for multiple loans, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits the plaintiff gave him money here and there, but he did the same. Plus, the plaintiffs say their car broke down, so they went to the defendant's shop. However, after the job, the car still wouldn't start, so the plaintiffs are suing. The defendant argues he did everything he could to help the plaintiffs and is owed for the work he did. The defendant is countersuing for the balance owed on the repair. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff used to be in a relationship with the defendant, and they moved in together. The plaintiff claims her ex-boyfriend won’t return a television and air conditioning unit, so she’s suing for the cost of the items. The defendant argues his ex-girlfriend used his money to buy the TV and air conditioner, so he doesn’t think he owes. Then, the plaintiff brought his car to the defendant’s repair shop because he needed new tires. He claims the defendant used a sledgehammer to hit the tires, and after he got it back, his axle began smoking. He’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant argues the rims on the plaintiff’s truck were badly rusted, so she had to use a sledgehammer. She thinks the plaintiff is trying to sue her for a car problem that she didn’t cause. Plus, the plaintiff rented a condo near Disney World for herself, her husband, and two women she cares for. She says she had to cancel due to a last-minute health problem, but now the defendant, who owns the rental company, won’t return her deposit. She says she wants the deposit back so she can reschedule her trip for another time. The defendant claims the plaintiff called him on Christmas Eve to cancel, and he agreed to let her reschedule. He says the plaintiff demanded a refund several months later, but he doesn’t issue them. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff’s 19-year-old boyfriend has a son with the defendant, and the plaintiff, 34, is also pregnant with her boyfriend’s child. She claims the defendant keyed her car because she was angry when she found out the plaintiff was pregnant. She’s suing for car damages. The defendant admits she got upset, but claims she never keyed the plaintiff’s car. She thinks the plaintiff did it herself and is just pinning the damage on her. Then, the plaintiff boarded her horses with the defendants, and the defendants were going to sell one of the horses. She moved her horse to another location, but then the horse was found at the defendant’s barn. The plaintiff is suing for boarding costs. The defendant argues he had a free lease with the plaintiff, meaning they board it and the plaintiff pays for upkeep. They’re countersuing for equipment. Plus, the plaintiff gave the defendant a deposit for an apartment. She says the defendant never gave the money to the broker and he pocketed the money for himself. She’s suing for the money back. The defendant argues he works for the real estate agent and gets commission. He claims he never got money from the plaintiff directly. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff and defendant used to be in a relationship, and they lived together. The plaintiff says she bought a car and her ex-boyfriend took it after a few weeks. He sped over train tracks and the car went flying, causing the car to break down. She says the defendant refuses to pay her, so she’s suing for damages. The defendant argues they bought the car together. He claims the plaintiff is holding his belongings hostage and caused him to get fired. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to refinish his wood floors. He claims the defendant completely botched the job, so he’s suing for a refund, damages, and the cost of new flooring. The defendant argues he has been doing floors for 25 years, and the plaintiff is just one of those customers who is never happy. Plus, the plaintiff rented a house from the defendant. She says the place smelled like cat urine because the previous tenant was a cat hoarder who had 60 felines. The plaintiff claims the defendant won’t return her security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff complained about problems from the start. He claims the plaintiff left the house a mess when she moved out, so he has every right to hold her security deposit. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff is a cab driver who took the defendant home one night. He says the defendant was drunk and didn’t pay when he got out. The plaintiff kept the defendant’s phone as collateral and ran after him, but then the defendant beat him up. He’s suing for the cost of new teeth, lost wages, and emotional distress. The defendant argues he tried to pay with a credit card, but the driver demanded cash. He says he asked the plaintiff to wait while he got cash, but then the plaintiff ran after him. He claims he was defending himself. Then, the plaintiff purchased a leather couch from the defendant’s store, but now but cushions are starting to peel. He says he took the cushion to an upholsterer, who told him it wasn’t actually leather. He’s suing for a refund. The defendant argues he special-ordered the couch for the plaintiff. Plus, the plaintiff bought it five years prior to the lawsuit. He doesn’t issue refunds, so he’s not giving the plaintiff one. Plus, the plaintiff asked the defendant to pick her up in her car, but then the defendant hit a brick wall and a woman. She says she is having problems collecting damages from the defendant, so she’s suing for the cost of the car. The defendant argues she panicked because the plaintiff yelled at her and put her dog in the backseat. She thinks the accident was the plaintiff’s fault because she distracted her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff is a voiceover actress. She says the defendant used her voice in an ad, but he never paid her, so she’s suing. The defendant admits he asked the plaintiff to be in his commercial. He says he told the defendant he couldn’t pay her for this commercial, but he would pay her for the next one. Then, the plaintiff purchased an English bulldog puppy from the defendant’s shop. She says her puppy was extremely sick when she brought her home, so she rushed the dog to the hospital. The plaintiff claims the dog was not fit to come home because she was still sick. She’s suing for vet bills. The defendant argues his vet gave the dog a clean bill of health, so he doesn’t owe. Then, the plaintiff was parking his car in a lot near his office when an attendant driving the defendant’s car hit him. He claims the parking attendant tried to fight him, but all he wants is for the defendant who allowed the attendant to park her car to pay up. She argues there’s no damage to the car, so she doesn’t owe. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff has known the defendant for 25 years, and because the defendant works at a car dealership, she asked the defendant to help her get car insurance. She paid the defendant because he said he would help her out, but then the DMV demanded she turn in her plates for lack of insurance. She claims the defendant scammed her, so she’s suing. The defendant argues he charges a fee, but he referred her to the broker. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to take photographs and videos at his daughter’s Sweet 16. He claims the pictures were all dark and blurry, and when he asked the defendant about it, he started avoiding him. The plaintiff is suing for his money back, harassment, and emotional distress. The defendant argues he did a great job. He provided the plaintiff with 200 photos, but it’s not his job to do the editing. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to refurbish a staircase at a residential building he bought. He claims the defendant did the work incorrectly and never filed permits. He’s suing for damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff told him he didn’t need a permit, and if it was, the plaintiff should have done it. He’s countersuing for unpaid labor and materials. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff asked the defendant to watch her dog for a few weeks because she needed to pay her pet deposit. She claims the defendant not only refuses to return the pet, but she even gave it to her stepsister, who changed the dog’s name. The plaintiff claims the defendant and the woman’s stepsister won’t give her the dog back, so she’s suing for the cost of the dog. The defendant argues the plaintiff couldn’t take care of the dog, now he’s in a better home with her stepsister. Then, the plaintiff parked her car on the street and claims the defendant crashed into her vehicle in the early hours of the morning. She says the defendant told her the car was stolen, but the plaintiff thinks the defendant did it and is making it an excuse. She’s suing for the cost of the car. The defendant argues her car was stolen and involved in an accident. She says she wasn’t anywhere near the area when the crash happened. She doesn’t think she owes. Plus, the plaintiff rented the defendant’s home for 12 years. She says the defendant kicked her out because she wanted to sell the residence, but the defendant refuses to return her security deposit. She’s suing for double the security deposit, interest, and reimbursement on repairs. The defendant argues the plaintiff moved out two months earlier than she was supposed to and didn’t tell anyone. She’s countersuing for a water bill. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiffs, a married couple, purchased a couch from the defendant. They claim the couch wasn’t authentic leather like they ordered, so they asked for a refund. The plaintiffs say the defendant agreed to give them their money back, but now he won’t, so they’re suing. The defendant argues he brought the furniture to the plaintiffs’ house so they could get a feel for it, but it’s not his fault the couple couldn’t decide what they wanted. He says he never offered a refund. Then, the plaintiffs purchased a car from the defendant. They say the car had a broken steering wheel, and they’re just lucky to be alive. The plaintiffs are suing for the cost of the vehicle. The defendant argues he offered them an upgrade when they returned the first car. He says the plaintiffs destroyed the steering arm, and it’s not his fault. Plus, the plaintiff bought a French bulldog from the defendant. When he brought the dog home, he found out it had a UTI and the deadly virus parvo. The plaintiff took the puppy to the animal hospital, so now he’s suing for vet bills. The defendant doesn’t think she’s responsible because the dog had a clean bill of health when it left her house. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff bought a German shepherd puppy from the defendants’ pet store. The dog got sick and learned it had a congenital defect. She’s suing for vet bills, the cost of the puppy, and dog supplies. The defendants argue the plaintiff demanded a dog for free and caused a scene in their store. Then, the plaintiff rented an illegal apartment from the defendant. She says her former landlord gave her 72 hours to vacate and even turned off her electricity, which ruined a fridge full of food. The plaintiff is suing for expenses for illegal evictions. The defendant argues he gave the plaintiff leeway when she fell behind on rent. He’s countersuing for late fees, electric bills, stealing his trailer, and a garbage truck. Plus, the plaintiff’s car was parked in a lot when she claims the defendant damaged her car while he was installing a car seat. She’s suing for the cost of the damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff claimed out of nowhere that he nicked her car, but he knows he didn’t. He said the plaintiff’s car has scratches all over the place, so he thinks the plaintiff is just pinning all the damage on him. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiffs rented an apartment to the defendant. They claim the plaintiff threw parties and left garbage everywhere. The plaintiffs say the defendant is trying to use the security deposit to pay for her last month’s rent. They’re suing for rent and additional expenses. The defendant argues the plaintiffs were always at her apartment, and she didn’t enjoy that. She’s countersuing for overpayment of rent. Then, the plaintiff wrote a book and hired the defendant to edit and publish her book. She claims the defendant is a liar and did nothing for her. She’s suing for her money back and lost wages in book sales. The defendant argues he is an award-winning book publisher who has been doing this for decades. He says he printed and delivered the books to her, so he doesn’t owe her. Plus, the plaintiff left his Kia at the defendant’s repair shop as collateral for a Jeep he bought from the defendant. He says the defendant sold his Kia behind his back. He’s suing for the cost of the Kia. The defendant argues the plaintiff brought the Kia in for repairs, but the car wasn’t even worth fixing. He told the plaintiff he had 30 days to get the Kia off his lot, and he has no idea what happened to the car. He’s countersuing for the remaining balance of the Jeep. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff and defendant have known each other since high school, and they dated for a while. He was driving the defendant’s car and got pulled over for illegally tinted windows, and he got a ticket for it. He claims his ex-girlfriend, the defendant, told him she would pay for the ticket fines, but she never did. His license got suspended and he was pulled from her insurance policy, so he’s suing. The defendant argues she never said she would cover the ticket costs. Then, the plaintiff brings his younger brother to court. Their other brother died, so the plaintiff paid for the defendant’s plane ticket to attend the funeral in Ecuador. The plaintiff says his brother hasn’t paid him back, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the ticket was a gift and he never agreed to pay. Plus, the plaintiff rented a room from the defendant after Hurricane Sandy left him homeless. He claims the defendant didn’t tell the other tenants that he had a dog, and she threatened to throw him out. He claims he refused to leave, so she shut off his utilities and threw trash all over his room. He’s suing for relocation costs. The defendant argues the plaintiff was disrespectful and other tenants moved out because of him. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff is a real estate agent who rented a store to the defendant. He says the defendant owes him a commission for the deal, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the entire lawsuit is pointless and he doesn’t owe a penny. Then, the plaintiffs purchased an Italian leather couch from the defendant. They say the couch that got delivered to them was cheap vinyl, so they want a refund. The defendant argues the plaintiffs got the couch they ordered. He thinks they’re the type of people who will never be pleased. He doesn’t offer store refunds, either. Plus, the plaintiff says her son got a ride home with the defendant. It was rainy that day, and the defendant lost control of car and crashed into a tree. The plaintiff’s son was taken to the hospital, so the plaintiff wants the defendant to cover the hospital bills. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s son begged him not to put his name on the police report. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she lived in the defendant’s house for four years, and when she reported him for no heat and a roach and rat infestation, he evicted her. She is suing for moving expenses. The defendant says the plaintiff was far from an ideal tenant, claiming she was mean to other residents, careless with hot plates, and behind on bills, making it impossible for him to pay his own. He says he owes her nothing. Then, the plaintiff says he was taking his mother to get her nails done and was waiting for a parking space when the defendant backed into his car. He says they exchanged information, he got an estimate, and later received a call from the defendant’s partner accusing him of running a scam. He is suing for damages. The defendant says she looked both ways while backing out and heard only a small thud. She claims the plaintiff pulled up behind her without warning and billed her nearly $2,000, even though she doesn’t believe his old car is worth that much. She is countersuing for lost wages. Then, the plaintiff says she went to the defendant’s salon to get her hair braided, but it was done so tightly that she was in excruciating pain and developed bald spots. She is suing for the cost to repair the damage. The defendant says the plaintiff went to his girlfriend for a sew-in and left happy. He claims he didn’t know there was an issue until he was served with the lawsuit and doubts she had a real problem at all, arguing she would have complained if she did. He is countersuing for defamation. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, her sister, owes her money for several loans she made. She is suing for the amount owed. The defendant says she doesn’t owe her sister anything and claims the plaintiff is only upset because she’s gotten closer to another sister. Then, the plaintiff says he planned to rent a room in the defendant’s home but never moved in and now can’t get his deposit back. He is suing for the return of his deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff agreed to rent a room and pay an extra $100 a month because he had a large dog. A few days later, the plaintiff told him he was looking at other places because the price was too high. The defendant argues that deposits are nonrefundable, and that’s the end of it. Plus, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to install an awning on her deck and that he guaranteed both the workmanship and the fabric for 10 years. One year later, she says, the awning collapsed, and when she called him to fix it under warranty, he refused. She is suing for a refund. The defendant says he custom builds every awning and stands by his work. He claims he warned the plaintiff not to leave the awning up all winter, but she ignored him. After a two-foot snowstorm, it gave way and collapsed. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant, an attorney, to resolve an issue with his co-op board, but the defendant quit before finishing the job. He is suing for the return of the fees he paid. The defendant says the plaintiff was being fined $27,000 for illegal construction in his apartment and that he was hired to negotiate on his behalf. He claims he reached a settlement for $5,000, but the plaintiff refused to accept it, leaving nothing more he could do to resolve the case. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, the mother of his children, owes him for a car she bought from him. He is suing for the cost of the car and for pain and suffering. The defendant says the plaintiff was caught racing the car with stolen license plates, had no driver’s license or insurance, and was arrested. She says that after he was released, he told her she could have the car if she paid the penalties, which she did. The defendant claims they had a deal, but the plaintiff is now changing his story because she’s pursuing him for child support. Plus, the plaintiff says he was hired to paint the interior of the defendant’s home and that she was pleased with his work. He claims she later asked him to do additional painting but never paid him for it. He is suing for the amount owed. The defendant says she hired a contractor who subcontracted the plaintiff to paint her house and insists she has no knowledge of the agreement between them. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she and the defendant are technically cousins but were raised like brother and sister. In 2010, the defendant was arrested and jailed, and he asked her for money because his wife had left him and his children refused to speak to him. Feeling sorry for him, she gave him money to hire a lawyer. The defendant has repeatedly promised to repay her but never has, so she is suing for the money owed. The defendant says he told the plaintiff he wouldn’t be able to repay her because he was paying child support. He claims she told him not to worry about the money but became angry when he was released from jail and started spending time with his new girlfriend. Then, the plaintiff says she was driving on a one-lane road when the impatient defendant tried to pass her on the right and hit her car. She claims he then offered her $100 to keep her from calling the police, but her friend called anyway. She is suing for the cost of the damages. The defendant says the plaintiff was the one who hit him as he waited to make a right turn in the designated lane. He claims she’s a scammer or just after money. Plus, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, and after a fire broke out in a neighboring unit, her apartment was destroyed. She says she was forced to live in a hotel before finding a new place to move into and expected the defendant to return her security deposit, but he hasn’t. She is suing for the deposit and rent. The defendant says the fire also damaged his property, and the city shut it down until repairs could be made. He claims the plaintiff told him she planned to move back in but then changed her mind. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiffs say they lived in the defendant’s family home for two years and were excellent tenants who always paid rent on time and helped shovel snow. They were shocked when the defendant refused to return their security deposit, so they are suing for its return. The defendant says she told the plaintiffs they could store tools for free in a closet if they helped with snow removal, but they never did. She also claims they left the apartment filthy and that she had to scrub it clean. The defendant is countersuing for storage fees and additional cleaning costs. Then, the plaintiff says she brought her 52-inch flat-screen TV to the defendant’s shop for repair, but not only did they fail to fix it, they lost it. She is suing for the value of the TV. The defendants say the screen was cracked because one of the plaintiff’s children threw something at it. They admit there was an initial delay getting a replacement screen, but say they eventually secured one. They claim they called the plaintiff for approval to proceed with repairs, but she never responded, changed her number, and left the TV set at the shop for nearly a year. The defendants are countersuing for storage fees and lost wages. Plus, the plaintiff says he rented an RV for a family vacation that started in Florida and ended in Indiana. He claims he returned the vehicle to the defendant in pristine condition, but the defendant withheld his security deposit. He is suing for the return of the deposit. The defendant says the RV was not returned in the same condition, claiming one of the tanks was left full of sewage, which he had to clean himself, and that dead mosquitoes covered the front grille. He says he kept the deposit to cover the cleanup. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he sold his electric drum set to the defendant and set up a payment plan, but the defendant made only one payment. He claims the defendant later sent him a letter stating the drum set was a gift. The plaintiff is suing for the remaining balance. The defendant says the plaintiff got a new drum set and dropped off the old one at his house, saying, “How many buddies do you know who would give you a drum set like this?” He claims he offered to return the drums because he never agreed to pay for them, but the plaintiff refused to take them back. Then, the plaintiff says her van was damaged while in the storage lot of the defendant’s towing business, so she is suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant says the plaintiff abandoned the nonrunning van on private property and that it was already damaged when she came to pick it up. Plus, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, who refuses to return her security deposit. Because he failed to return it within 30 days, she is suing for double the original amount. The defendant says the plaintiff left the apartment in shambles, so he kept the deposit to cover the damages. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she rented her apartment to the defendant, her daughter and her fiancé, to give them a nice place to raise her grandchildren. She claims they have been disrespectful and stopped paying rent, so she is suing for the money owed. The defendants say the apartment was infested with rats and that the plaintiff did nothing to resolve it. They are countersuing for breach of a verbal agreement and emotional distress. Then, the plaintiff says he has been studying opera for about a year and hired the defendant to record a CD so he could review his voice and possibly sell the finished product. However, he says the recording quality was terrible, so he is suing for a refund. The defendant says the plaintiff is an amateur opera singer who booked the studio one hour at a time, expecting to produce an entire CD. When the arrangement became unworkable, he ended the session, and the plaintiff became angry. Plus, the plaintiff says he was about to pull into a parking space when the defendant sideswiped his car. He is suing for damages. The defendant claims the plaintiff was illegally double-parked and that he hit him only while trying to swerve around another car. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he bought what he believed was an authentic Gibson Les Paul guitar from the defendant’s pawn shop, but a few days later discovered it was a knockoff. When he confronted the defendant, the defendant didn’t seem to care and refused to refund his money. The plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant says he never told the plaintiff the guitar was a Les Paul and insists he’s not a guitar expert. Then, the plaintiff says he was coming home after a night out with his girlfriend when he parked his car and heard a loud bang. He discovered a pole sticking out of the street that tore his bumper clean off. He claims the defendant’s company had been doing work in the area and left a one-foot pole exposed without cones or any warning signs. He is suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant says he was hired by a private homeowner to fix a sinkhole in front of the house and that he clearly marked the area as a work zone. Plus, the plaintiffs are suing their landlord, the defendant, for the return of their security deposit. The defendant says the tenants gave her only three days’ notice before moving out. She is countersuing for back rent and additional damages. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, her landlord, entered her apartment without permission and took her TV and some prescription bottles. Two days later, she moved out and is suing for her security deposit and rent. The defendant denies taking anything and says the plaintiff breached her one-year lease by moving out early. He is countersuing for unpaid rent. Then, the plaintiff says she was visiting her parents at their housing complex and parked in a legal visitor spot, but the defendant towed her car. She is suing to be reimbursed for the towing fees. The defendant says the plaintiff was not parked in a visitor space and that the tow was justified. Plus, the plaintiff says she and the defendant cleaned houses together, but the defendant failed to pay her in full for her work. She is suing for the remaining balance. The defendant says the plaintiff often arrived late, left early, and should be grateful for the pay she did receive, given her incomplete work. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, her best friend, wanted a new car, so she agreed to take over the payments on his old one. He assured her he was current on the loan, but when she assumed the payments, the finance company told her he was two months behind. She is suing for the money owed. The defendant says the deal never went through because the finance company refused to add the plaintiff’s name to the title since she didn’t have a valid driver’s license at the time. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, a real estate agent, stole her money and is suing for a refund of the fees she paid. The defendant says she found an apartment for the plaintiff but told her she’d have to wait to move in because the current tenant hadn’t yet vacated. When that tenant’s new housing fell through, the move-in was delayed. The defendant says she informed the plaintiff and promised to find another apartment of equal or greater quality. She claims the plaintiff then began threatening her, saying she knew where she lived, and she’s glad to be in court so the judge can finally end the chaos. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant, the father of her youngest son, agreed to split the cost of a cruise but never paid his share. Because the cruise balance must be paid in full before departure, she is suing for the remaining amount owed. The defendant says he never agreed to pay and that they were still together when planning the trip. He claims she now wants to go alone and make him fund it, so he refuses to pay a dime. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiffs say they rented an apartment from the defendant, who promised it would be ready, but when they arrived, the unit was infested with cockroaches and had no working toilet. They told the defendant they wouldn’t be moving in, but he refused to return their money. They’re suing to get it back. The defendant says one of the plaintiffs’ roommates backed out, and when the other two realized they couldn’t afford the apartment, they asked for a refund. He refused, citing their signed lease. He’s countersuing for unpaid rent. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant ran a red light at a high speed and crashed into her vehicle. She is suing for the cost of the resulting damages. The defendant, however, argues that the plaintiff was the one who struck her, tearing off the entire front end of her truck. Plus, the plaintiff, a longtime accountant, says he handled the defendants’ taxes for 18 years. He claims they unexpectedly decided to take their business elsewhere but failed to pay him for services rendered. He is suing for the outstanding balance. The defendants argue that the plaintiff’s service declined after he moved out of state, he raised his rates while doing less work. They maintain that switching accountants was justified and that they owe him nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiffs say they rented an apartment from the defendant, but were never informed she owned a large German shepherd. They say they felt unsafe and asked to leave, and now they’re suing for the return of their security deposit. The defendant claims the plaintiffs broke their lease and are using the dog as an excuse, adding that they left the apartment filthy. Then, the plaintiff says she loaned the defendant money for plane tickets so they could attend her granddaughter’s birthday party. Nearly a year has passed and she still hasn’t been repaid, so she’s suing for the money owed. The defendant claims she told the plaintiff she couldn’t afford the trip, and that the plaintiff offered to pay for the tickets as a gift. Plus, the plaintiff says she was stopped at a red light when the defendant rear-ended her, hitting her car with such force that she then hit the vehicle in front of her. She is suing for the cost of the damages. The defendant says the plaintiff stopped short and she was unable to brake in time. She also claims there was no damage to the plaintiff’s car. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant hired her band to perform at a venue and signed a contract but then refused to provide a copy or pay the agreed performance fee. She is suing for the promised amount. The defendant says the booking was made through a large corporation and contract processing takes time. She claims the plaintiff simply lost patience and overreacted. Then, the plaintiff says she agreed to rent a room in the defendant’s home, but when his wife returned from her out-of-town job, she was furious because the defendant never told her the plaintiff had moved in. The couple got into a fight and the wife kicked him out. Then the defendant’s son moved in and made unwanted advances toward her, prompting her to move out. She’s suing for the return of her security deposit. The defendant claims the plaintiff brought random men into the house at all hours, and when he told her she needed permission for guests, she became upset and left without notice. Plus, the plaintiff says he loaned the defendant, a former friend, money to attend a baseball showcase for recruitment. He is suing to get his money back. The defendant says he never played because the event was sold out and he couldn’t secure a spot. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she and the defendant were in a relationship, and she opened a Home Depot credit card in her name to help him. He charged up a $3,000 balance, began paying it off, then stopped. She is suing for the amount owed. The defendant says the plaintiff agreed to contribute toward the bills while he renovated his apartment, where she spent a significant amount of time. They even got a dog together. After four years, he claims she cheated, so he ended the relationship and kicked her out. Now, two years later, she is suing him. Then, the plaintiff says her car was damaged after a fire broke out in the defendant’s shed, allegedly caused by toxic chemicals stored inside. She’s suing for the resulting damages. The defendant denies setting or causing the fire and argues she bears no responsibility for the plaintiff’s losses. Plus, the plaintiffs hired the defendant to photograph their wedding, but say the results were terrible. They claim the album was poorly done, a promised canvas portrait never arrived, and the defendant blamed his divorce, saying his wife stole the files. They are suing for a refund. The defendant insists he delivered both the album and the canvas print and fulfilled the terms of their agreement, so he owes nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he paid for a cruise for the defendant, his longtime friend, and now she refuses to reimburse him for the expenses he covered. He believes she effectively stole from him and is suing to recover the money he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff gave her a charge card to the cabin and told her it was no big deal whether she paid him back or not. She claims the plaintiff defecated on himself during the trip, smeared it on the walls and doorknob, and they had to change rooms. After that, she cut off contact. She is countersuing for emotional distress. Then, the plaintiff says he and the defendant, both contractors, were working on the same job when the defendant knocked over his laser leveler and broke it. He is suing for the cost of the damaged equipment. The defendant says the laser was sitting on a wobbly table and fell while he was carrying wood nearby. He admits it now has a small crack on the readout window but insists the device still works and the damage likely preexisted the incident. He believes the plaintiff is trying to take advantage of the situation. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant rented an apartment from him but backed out the next day and canceled her check. She later changed her mind again and agreed to proceed with the rental, at which point he required a cashier’s check. He is suing for one month’s lost rent. The defendant says she was concerned her elderly aunt wouldn’t be able to manage the stairs in the unit, which prompted her hesitation. She claims she communicated clearly throughout and does not believe she owes anything, as the plaintiff quickly found another tenant and suffered no financial loss. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant hired him after Hurricane Sandy to help build modular homes but shorted him on his pay. He’s suing for the remaining wages. The defendant claims the plaintiff was verbally abusive, struggled with roofing tasks, and required additional training. He also says the plaintiff agreed to a set price but is now demanding more. Then, the plaintiff says she and the defendant are both caretakers who shared the same client, and whenever one wasn’t available, the other would cover their shift. She claims the defendant went on vacation and she worked four of the defendant’s shifts, but the defendant was still paid for those days. She’s suing to recover the missing wages. The defendant says they had an agreement where she would owe the plaintiff four days of work in exchange and was available to cover whenever needed, but the plaintiff never asked her to do so. Plus, the plaintiff says he rented an apartment from the defendant, but it turned out to be unsafe. He claims the unit had a mold infestation, his daughter injured her foot on broken bathroom tiles, and after four months of issues, he gave notice and moved out. He’s suing for the return of his security deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff broke his one-year lease by leaving early, and when he vacated the apartment, he left garbage behind and had spray-painted the walls black. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he tried to help a woman who was being attacked by a dog, but when he intervened, he fell and the dog bit him. He had to be taken to the hospital by ambulance and is now suing the defendant, whom he believes owns the dog, for medical bills. The defendant insists it wasn’t her dog that bit the plaintiff. Then, the plaintiff says she was driving through the parking lot of a Social Security office when her car hit a large pothole, tearing off the entire front end. Because the defendant owns the property, she’s suing him for the cost of the damages. The defendant argues that the plaintiff never reported the incident at the time and never contacted police. He believes she likely hit a curb and is now trying to blame him for something he isn’t responsible for. Plus, the plaintiff says she cared for the defendants’ two children and claims they were consistently late on tuition payments and tardy with pickups. She says she had to terminate their child care contract and is suing for the money she’s still owed. The defendants say they were blindsided by the lawsuit and argue that the plaintiff’s services were substandard. They claim their son would come home with dog feces from playing in the backyard, and their daughter often had a soaked diaper and diaper rash. They say the plaintiff had too many children and too many pets, which is why they withdrew their kids. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she went to the defendant’s salon for hair extensions, and after six and a half hours in the chair, her hair looked like a mullet and the extensions didn’t even match her natural color. She is suing for a refund. The defendant, who says she has 12 years of experience, claims she installed 140 extensions as requested. When the plaintiff asked for even more to make her hair look thicker, the defendant explained there would be an additional charge. She says the plaintiff then became upset and demanded a full refund. The defendant is countersuing for the remaining balance owed for her services. Plus, the plaintiffs say the defendant’s pit bull broke through their back door, entered their home, and killed their dog. They claim the defendant admitted full responsibility to the authorities and promised to pay for their losses, but never did. They are suing for compensation. The defendant says she feels terrible about what happened but claims the plaintiff ripped open her car door in a rage, screaming threats in front of her child. She says she had to move out of fear for her safety and believes her moving expenses cancel out any money she owed. Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to move his belongings, but the defendant damaged his motorcycle in the process. After getting a repair estimate and informing the defendant, he was ignored. He is suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant claims the damage occurred when the bike became unstrapped and tipped over during a move from Orlando to New Jersey. He admits to about $150 worth of damage but believes the plaintiff is inflating the claim and trying to get him to pay for previous damage by suing for $2,000. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he moved into a home owned by the defendant and soon discovered it was infested with roaches that ruined his belongings. He’s suing for replacement costs. The defendant says the plaintiff had trouble paying rent, and when eviction proceedings began, the plaintiff fabricated the roach complaint. Then, the plaintiff says he bought a car from the defendant, insured it, and went to register it with the DMV, only to have the title confiscated for tampering. He says the DMV advised him to return the car. He’s suing for the cost of obtaining a new title. The defendant says he did nothing wrong and blames the plaintiff for not properly completing the title reassignment paperwork. Plus, the plaintiff says she purchased a seven-day European trip through the defendant’s travel agency and bought insurance. On the first day in Switzerland, she became very ill and had to return to New York. She says the travel insurance won’t reimburse her and is suing for the cost of the trip. The defendant says the plaintiff returned and complained about the cold weather. She argues that the plaintiff failed to submit a doctor’s note to the insurance company, resulting in a denied claim. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he and his girlfriend rented an apartment from the defendant, who promised to clean the place and make repairs before they moved in, but she did not. They claim the apartment was infested with bugs and that the defendant ignored their requests for a refund. They are suing for the money they are owed. The defendant says she worked hard to accommodate the plaintiffs and spent significant time cleaning the apartment before the move-in date. Then, out of nowhere, the plaintiffs texted her saying they weren’t moving in and wanted their deposit back. She says that when she refused, the plaintiffs threatened to blackmail her. She is countersuing for legal fees and early termination charges. Then, the plaintiff says he bought a car from the defendant, but when he brought it in for inspection, he was told it was undriveable due to a front-end issue. He’s suing for a refund. The defendants say the plaintiff didn’t contact them until 15 days after the sale. They argue too much time had passed and anything could have happened to the car while it was in the plaintiff’s possession. Plus, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant, a real estate broker, to help her find an apartment. Two months after she moved in, the unit was inspected and found to be illegal, forcing her out. She says the defendant refused to refund the broker fee. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant, who claims to have 35 years of experience, says the plaintiff was evicted for nonpayment of rent after a dispute with the landlord and that he did nothing wrong. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff says the defendant, his coworker and roommate, owes him six months’ rent. He is suing for the unpaid amount. The defendant claims the plaintiff was a belligerent drunk and made the living situation intolerable. He says he doesn’t owe a cent. The plaintiff says he was driving his wife to work when the defendant rear-ended them. His son had to be taken to the hospital, and the defendant allegedly promised to pay for the damages and medical bills, but now refuses. He is suing for those costs. The defendant says it was his employee who was driving the car and that the incident was just a tap to the bumper. They claim the plaintiff’s vehicle already had prior damage they are now being unfairly blamed for. The plaintiff says he bought a pickup truck from the defendant, but soon discovered the engine was bad. He is suing for a refund. The defendant says he took the truck back and gave the plaintiff a discount on another vehicle as a trade-in, and therefore owes nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, his former friend, stole his phone from him. He has since filed a criminal case against the defendant and is suing him now for the cost of the phone. The defendant says he told the plaintiff where his phone was so he wouldn’t forget it, then the next day, he accused him of stealing it. Then, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, but when she moved out, he kept a portion of her security deposit to pay for damages that already existed when she moved in. She is suing for the amount she believes she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff left the apartment filthy and that he had to hire a crew to clean and prep it for the next tenants. Plus, the plaintiff says she hired a party bus from the defendant, but when it arrived, it was just a regular coach bus. The defendant admitted the mistake and promised to send a proper party bus another day. However, when the plaintiff tried to reschedule, he told her it would cost $700 for gas and tolls. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says it was prom night, the party bus fell through, and he had to scramble to find a replacement. He claims he provided a luxury coach bus with a dance floor, an upgrade from what was originally booked. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says her friend found a stray dog out in the cold on Christmas Eve and gave it to her to care for until the rightful owner came forward. After confirming the dog had no microchip, she decided to keep it rather than take it to a shelter. Weeks later, a young man approached her husband while he was walking the dog and claimed it was his, then took the dog without providing any proof of ownership. She’s suing for the money they spent caring for the animal. One of the defendants says she posted flyers in the neighborhood when her dog went missing and believes the plaintiffs stole it. Then, the plaintiff says he parked his car in a guest parking spot at his condominium complex and the defendant towed it. They’re supposed to place a sticker on the car warning him of an impending tow, but they didn’t. They still have his car, so he is suing. The defendants, representing the tow company and the condominium complex, say the car was tagged twice, alerting the plaintiff that they were going to tow the illegally parked car, but the plaintiff ignored their warnings. Plus, the plaintiff says he remodeled the defendant’s bathroom, but he was stiffed on the final payment. He is suing for the money owed. The defendant says the two-week job ended up taking three months and the job wasn’t completed to his satisfaction. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he’s been a sneaker collector for years and owns several rare and valuable pairs. He claims the defendant, his sister, stole some of his most expensive sneakers. He’s suing for the value of the stolen items. The defendant says she and her older brother have never been close, but denies stealing his shoes. She’s countersuing for slander and defamation of character. Then, the plaintiff says he rented a room from the defendant, but the defendant complained that there was too much noise coming from his room when his girlfriend was over. He agreed to move out early, but claims the defendant bounced his refund check. He’s suing for the return of the money he’s owed. The defendant argues that the plaintiff broke their three-month lease agreement by moving out early and, as a result, he’s not entitled to any refund. Plus, the plaintiff says he brought his car to the defendant’s shop to have the fender repaired. He claims the defendant’s team backed the car into something, causing more damage, then kept the vehicle for months and ultimately did a poor repair job. He’s suing for the cost of additional repairs. The defendant says they fixed the fender, but one of his employees accidentally sideswiped the car with a tow truck, prompting additional repairs. He claims they covered the cost of the plaintiff’s extended rental and that the car was in mint condition when it left the shop. He says he doesn’t understand why he’s being sued. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, an old friend, brokered a car sale on his behalf but pulled a switcheroo at the last minute. He believed he was buying a 1998 Pontiac, but when he received the title, it turned out to be a 1994. The defendant refuses to return the money, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, her former landlord, abruptly told her to vacate the property without explanation. When she asked for her security deposit back, he refused. She’s suing for the return of that deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff was a messy tenant and he no longer wanted her in the unit. He claims she left behind 30 large bags of garbage and caused significant damage to the apartment. Plus, the plaintiff says he was riding his motorcycle when the defendant’s dog suddenly charged at him. He struck the dog, flipped over, and suffered cracked ribs. He says he’s lucky to be alive. The police issued the defendant a ticket for having an unleashed dog. After sending a letter requesting compensation and receiving no response, he’s now suing for damages. The defendant says the dog reacted to the sound of the motorcycle and ran toward it. He claims the plaintiff accelerated rather than slowing down, which is why the collision occurred. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he was driving his dump truck when it died in the middle of the road. The police called the defendant to tow the vehicle, and he later presented the plaintiff with a $750 bill. The plaintiff says the tow was only 10 miles and is suing for lost wages and legal fees. The defendant says his driver charged $200 for the emergency tow, but the plaintiff offered only $100. When his driver refused the partial payment, he informed the plaintiff the vehicle would be taken back to the shop, which would cost another $200. He claims the plaintiff later showed up at the shop, became aggressive, and was arrested after police were called. Then, the plaintiff says he was hired to dig a water well on the defendant’s property. He drilled and dug the well, but no water was found. He claims the defendant accused him of drilling in the wrong spot and refused to pay. He is suing for unpaid services. The defendant says he marked the spot with a stake after using a dozer to locate water, but the plaintiff drilled about five feet away from the mark. He argues that the plaintiff failed to drill in the correct location, didn’t find water, and won’t be paid until he does. Plus, the plaintiff says she agreed to rent a room in the defendant’s home but changed her mind before moving in. She claims the defendant promised to refund her deposit, but he hasn’t, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff and her girlfriend gave him the money to hold the room. A few days later, she backed out, began making threats, and even involved the police. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to repair her refrigerator, but he failed to fix it and left two large holes in her kitchen. She’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant says he advised her to replace the refrigerator entirely, but she insisted on a repair. He claims she agreed to let him cut holes in the wall to vent a new compressor. Then, one of the plaintiffs says she went to an out-of-town wedding for the weekend, and when she returned, there was a large hole in her front door, the lock was missing, and notices indicated that the defendant, their landlord, needed access to the unit. The plaintiffs claim they were effectively evicted and are suing for the return of their security deposit and travel-related damages. The defendant says the plaintiffs left the apartment a mess and is countersuing for window repairs. Plus, the plaintiff says she was driving near her local country club when she suddenly heard a loud clunk. Her windshield had been shattered by a golf ball. She says she tried calling the defendant several times to settle the issue, but he ignored her. She’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant says he would take responsibility, but there’s no proof he was the one who hit the ball. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he was hired as a dishwasher at the defendant’s restaurant and was never paid. He’s suing for unpaid wages. The defendant, the shop manager, claims he paid the plaintiff in cash, but the plaintiff threw the money in his face. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, a dog groomer, cut her dog so deeply that it required stitches at the vet. She claims the defendant blamed her when she called to complain. She’s suing for vet bills and punitive damages. The defendant says the dog was in terrible condition when brought in, but she groomed him well and saw no injuries at pickup. She claims the plaintiff didn’t complain until four days later. The defendant is countersuing for lost wages. Plus, the plaintiffs say they rented rooms in the defendant’s boarding house, but the conditions were a nightmare, especially the faulty electricity. They’re suing for return of their rent and security deposit. The defendant claims the plaintiffs were caught stealing electricity from other tenants, and when he stopped them, they retaliated by moving out. He also accuses them of burning carpet, breaking a window, and damaging the refrigerator. He’s countersuing for property damage. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he’s known the defendant since birth and believed in his musical talent. He claims he built a home studio and signed the defendant to a recording deal, but the defendant skipped sessions and acted unprofessionally. He’s suing to recoup his investment. The defendant says the plaintiff was his manager and failed to promote him properly. He claims the sessions were poorly managed and all his songs came out horribly. Then, the plaintiff says he’s known the defendant for 30 years and brought his motorcycle to his shop for repair. He claims the defendant failed to add transmission oil, ruining it completely. He’s suing for the cost of a new transmission and labor. The defendant, a mechanic for 40 years, says he never touched the transmission and blames the plaintiff for rushing the pickup. He’s shocked to be sued by a longtime friend. Plus, the plaintiff says he bought the defendant’s condo, and the contract stated that a built-in wall unit and two matching nightstands were included. They were present during the walk-through but missing when he moved in. He’s suing for the value of the items. The defendant says her broker told her the buyer wanted to purchase the built-ins after the sale, but his offer was too low, so she declined and kept them. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, his ex-mother-in-law, stole jewelry from his dresser. Two days later, his ex-wife allegedly cleaned out the house, taking TVs and couches. He’s suing for the value of the stolen items. The defendant says the couple had a toxic relationship and the final straw was a police raid looking for drugs. She claims she arrived to a ransacked home and grabbed what she could but insists she didn’t steal any jewelry. She’s countersuing for four months’ worth of living expenses. Then, one plaintiff says the defendant’s three dogs mauled her toy terrier, and she’s suing for cremation costs. The other plaintiff says the incident caused him trauma severe enough to require hospitalization, and he’s suing for pain and suffering. The defendant claims someone left the gate to his fenced yard unlatched, allowing the dogs to escape. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff loaned his TV to the defendant and claims he broke it and refuses to pay for it. He is suing for the damages. Confused, the defendant says he paid for the TV, and the reason he is being sued is because he refused to lend the plaintiff money for a tattoo. Then, the plaintiffs purchased a puppy from the defendants but returned her a few days later when she became sick. They are suing for a refund. The defendants argue that the puppy was perfectly healthy at the time of purchase and accuse the plaintiffs of abuse. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant, his late mother’s neighbor, stole an antique from him. He is suing for its value. The defendant maintains it was a gift. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims the defendant, her ex-girlfriend, changed the locks on the apartment that they share and stole her belongings. She is suing for the cost of her property. The defendant argues that she was forced to put a restraining order on the plaintiff after an altercation, and the plaintiff failed to retrieve her belongings within the allotted time. She is countersuing for hospital bills and pain and suffering. Then, the plaintiff bought tickets to an event put on by the defendant but was turned away at the door because it was oversold. She is suing for the price of her tickets. The defendant claims refunds were offered for a two-week window, but the plaintiff failed to reach out to him in time. Plus, the plaintiffs gave the defendant a deposit on a house they wanted to rent before they realized it was in the direct path of Hurricane Sandy. They claim the defendant ignored their request for a mold inspection, so they decided not to go through with the lease. They are suing for the return of their deposit. The defendant claims he was never asked for a mold inspection and the plaintiffs simply backed out of the deal. He is countersuing for one month’s rent. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant’s limo company for him and his family to go out for dinner and a show. The plaintiff claims the defendant showed up two hours late in a smelly limo, causing them to miss their plans. He is suing for the cost of the limo services, the tickets for the show, a pair of pants damaged by the limo, and the fare for the cab home because they were left stranded. Then, the plaintiff rented an apartment to the defendant who he thought was a nice girl, but he claims she turned out to be a party girl and pothead. He is suing for property damage and rent. The defendant says the apartment was infested with rats and roaches, and he constantly harassed her about her whereabouts. She is countersuing for the return of rent and partial security deposit. Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant, her ex-boyfriend, stole then totaled her car. She is suing for the damages. The defendant claims the accident was not his fault. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff was a member of the defendant’s pole dancing studio. During a class, her toe got stuck in the floorboard, causing her to lose a toenail. She is suing for her medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and an inappropriately charged dance fee. Then, on the way to work, the plaintiff was rear-ended by the defendant. He is now suing for the decreased value of his car. The defendant claims that this is an attempt to get more money out of the situation, arguing that the dispute has already been settled with her insurance company. Plus, the plaintiff brought his computer to the defendant for repairs. The plaintiff claims when he came back to collect it, no repairs had been made, and the defendant demanded additional pay to complete the job and return his computer. He is suing for the cost of his computer. The defendant says the plaintiff is paranoid, accusing him of planting a chip in his computer. The defendant also alleges that the plaintiff never paid the initial cost of the repair, so he’s countersuing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, his former girlfriend, damaged the outside door to his basement and took some of his belongings. He is suing for the cost of the property damage and the missing items. The defendant claims he locked her out of the house while she was in her pajamas, and when she called the police, she was told to go through the basement door. She is countersuing for lost wages, claiming he got her fired out of spite. Then, the plaintiffs, a couple, claim their former landlord didn’t allow them to retrieve their belongings after a hurricane forced them to evacuate. They’re suing for the personal property. The defendant denies owing. Plus, after a fender bender in a grocery store parking lot, the plaintiffs are suing the defendant for their insurance deductible and attorney fees. The defendant claims she was not at fault and neither car had been damaged, so they decided not to call the police. She is convinced the plaintiffs are running a scam. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff loaned his girlfriend money with the stipulation that she would pay him back within two weeks. However, he soon discovered she had cheated on him before disappearing without paying him back. He is suing for the unpaid loan. The defendant claims the plaintiff owed her for damaged property, and the loan he claims he gave her was actually the payment, just put toward a car. Then, the plaintiff bought a truck from the defendant, only to find out after that the defendant didn’t have the rights to sell it. He can’t use it now due to an injury, and can’t sell it because of issues with the title, so he’s suing the defendant for the money he spent on the vehicle. The defendant claims he was only informed of issues with the title a year later, but did offer to fix it, which the plaintiff did not take him up on. Plus, the plaintiff runs a medical transport company that takes cancer patients to and from the hospital. The defendant worked for him, but when he left the job, he took five uniforms with him and left the plaintiff with an outstanding traffic ticket. He’s suing to get his money back. The defendant says he was never told to return the used clothing he was given for the job, and also never ran a red light or got a ticket on the job. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant trespassed onto his property after he trimmed some bushes and called him offensive names and even admitted it to the cops. He got an order of protection against her and is suing for harassment. The defendant claims the plaintiff is the one harassing her and even caused her pig to die by putting toxic chemicals on his bushes. Then, the plaintiff loaned his girlfriend some money but has had a hard time getting paid back since they’ve broken up. He’s suing to get his money back. The defendant says the plaintiff was going through a divorce when they were dating and offered to pay for a portion of rent on an apartment for her. It was only ever a gift, and she doesn’t owe him anything. Plus, the plaintiff says she was hired by the defendant to be his assistant on a documentary he was filming in Maine. She soon got the sense the film wasn’t actually happening, and the defendant just wanted a woman to travel with him. She’s suing to get the money she’s owed for taking up the job. The defendant says the plaintiff joined him on location scouting and other film tasks, spoke to potential participants, and is padding the number of hours she worked for him. Besides, he was just a supervisor, not the one who hired her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he gave the defendant a loan for a new TV and baby supplies. The defendant failed to pay it back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff offered to give him the TV to get with his cousin. Then, the plaintiff claims he found an apartment for the defendant, but he hasn’t paid him his commission fee, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff doesn’t deserve the commission. Plus, the plaintiff brought his car to the defendant’s shop for a new transmission. However, the vehicle now needs a new transmission because of the defendant’s awful work, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the transmission was fine. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff, a real estate agent, found a house for the defendant to rent. However, the defendant stopped payment on the plaintiff’s commission check, so she’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff said she would waive the fee. Then, the plaintiff went to college with the defendant. The plaintiff claims the defendant stole her money for a shady business deal, so she’s suing. The defendant says he was also scammed out of the money, so he’s not responsible. Plus, the plaintiff bought a vehicle from the defendant, but it was a piece of junk. The defendant promised to return the deposit but never did, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff returned the car, and he resold it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff ordered a handmade custom leather jacket from the defendant, but when it came, she found it was several sizes too large for her! She tried to contact the defendant for a redo, but he refused to help, so she’s suing for the money she spent. The defendant says he’s worked with big names and had offered to adjust the plaintiff’s jacket for her. She was nothing but problems for the defendant, who believes he did everything he could for her. Then, the plaintiff bought a car from the defendant, who claimed it ran perfectly. However, the car turned out to be a piece of junk, and the plaintiff is suing for his money back. The defendant says he sold the car to the plaintiff, only to get an angry call from his mother a few hours later claiming the plaintiff had taken money from her in order to buy the car. He gave the plaintiff a receipt that clearly states, “no refunds,” and a sale is a sale. Plus, the plaintiff gave the defendant a deposit on an apartment and brought his wife later that day to see the place. She didn’t like it and they decided to live elsewhere. However, the defendant refuses to give the deposit back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the agreement was for immediate occupancy, and the plaintiff had moved some cleaning supplies in, so there is no space for a refund. The defendant is countersuing for lost rent and travel expenses. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff was heading to her brand-new car after a night with friends when she noticed the defendant drunkenly standing by the vehicle. She claims he scratched the car in his drunken state and is suing for damages. The defendant claims the scratches were already there and not caused by him like the plaintiff argues. Then, the plaintiff says she’s having a hard time getting the defendant to reimburse her for vet bills after the defendant’s dog attacked hers, causing damage. She is suing to get her money back. The defendant argues there is no evidence that her dog attacked the plaintiff’s dog and doesn’t think she owes anything. Plus, the plaintiff rented a place from the defendants but found it was unlivable before moving in. When she asked for her down payment back, the defendants refused, claiming they’d already spent the money. She is suing for her money back. The defendants don’t understand why the plaintiff had a sudden change of heart when it came to moving into the unit. They believe that since it was her duty to move in after paying for it, the issue is on her, not them. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend, is crazy. She claims the ex attacked her car, breaking a windshield, and is suing her for the damages. The defendant admits to attacking the car, but it was because the ex-boyfriend had taken her child and locked himself in the car. She wasn’t charged for anything by the police due to the situation, so if anyone should pay for damages, it should be the man. Then, the plaintiff bought an antique lamp from the defendant, who packed it, insured it, and sent it on its way to the plaintiff. When it arrived to him, however, it was smashed to pieces. He says it was due to the defendant’s poor packing of the antique item, so he’s suing to get his money back. The defendant says he watched the lamp get packaged perfectly, and thinks the plaintiff is trying to hide something about the lamp. He says the plaintiff won’t bring up the person who signed for the package. Plus, the plaintiff bought a car from the defendant, but it turns out the vehicle can’t pass an inspection to be street safe. This information was not disclosed to the plaintiff beforehand, and he’s been forced to take the bus while the car sits on the street collecting dust. He’s suing for his money back. The defendant says the plaintiff came to check out the car with his mechanic, who said it was in good shape. He only came back a month later complaining he was sold a lemon, but the defendant told him there was nothing he could do about it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he put down $2,000 on a car and financed the rest, and the next thing he knew the car was being repossessed because his loan was denied. Now the defendant won’t return his deposit, so the plaintiff is suing him for it. The defendant says he should have followed his gut and refused to do business with the plaintiff, as the guy canceled his insurance on the car right after getting it. Since the bank couldn’t verify his credit information, the defendant had the deal canceled. Then, the plaintiff says she rented a place from the defendant, only to have the water cooler leak and destroy the floors. The insurance company sent the defendant a check to repair the damages, but the defendant never did. On top of that, the plaintiff was then evicted and has yet to get her security deposit back, so she’s suing the defendant. The defendant says the plaintiff never gave him a security deposit and is just trying to get the insurance money. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a 10-day doggy day care package from the defendant, only to learn partway into it that her dog was banned from the program for bad behavior. Now she can’t seem to get her money back for the unused days and is suing the defendant to get it back. The defendant says the plaintiff’s dog was a danger to other dogs in her care, but she did return the money for the unused days, so she owes nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff, a singer, says the defendant, a promoter, hired him for a performance but hasn’t yet paid him, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the performance in question was a promotional show, and he told the plaintiff there was no pay involved. Besides, the defendant argues the plaintiff isn’t even a good singer. Then, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant, but he refuses to return her security deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff only gave him three days’ notice, and she painted the walls bright colors. The deposit was used to repaint the home. Plus, the plaintiff bought a vehicle from the defendant, her cousin, but it had a million problems and didn’t pass inspection. The plaintiff is suing for cost of repairing the car. The defendant argues he sold the vehicle for half price. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff has been friends with the defendant since he was 4. However, the plaintiff alleges the defendant crashed his motorcycle but won’t pay for repairs, so he’s suing. The defendant admits the motorcycle tipped a little, but the plaintiff is suing for way more than he owes. The defendant is countersuing for missing property. Then, the plaintiff claims she had her property staked by a surveyor, but the defendant, her neighbor, removed them. The plaintiff is suing for the cost of a new surveyor. The defendant insists the stakes were placed on his property. He had every right to remove them. Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant, his landlord, wrongfully withheld his security deposit, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff left the home in dirty condition, so he denies owing a dime. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff did lawn maintenance on the defendant’s properties. He is suing for the money owed from his services. The defendant says he told the plaintiff he was unhappy with his work and feels he owes him nothing. Then, the plaintiff and the defendant were roommates when the plaintiff loaned him money. He is now suing his ex-roommate for the money loaned. The defendant claims he was making payments until the defendant became impatient and broke into his room to retrieve his dog and lock it outside in the cold. Plus, the plaintiff sold her van to the defendant and says the defendant agreed to pay extra for the DVD player she recently had installed in it. She is suing for the additional cost. The defendant claims the van was a lemon, and she is countersuing for the cost of parts and repairs. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says he was driving when the cars in front of him came to a sudden stop because of a pig in the road. He is suing for the damages to his car, a ticket he was issued, and increased insurance rates. The defendant, the owner of the pig, claims the pig was not in the road and neither is responsible. Then, the plaintiff claims he rented from the defendant, who didn’t own the house he was taking rent and security for. He is suing for rent. The defendant claims he had a rent-to-own deal with the owner of the home, and he was just as surprised as the plaintiff when they came home to their stuff on the curb. Plus, the plaintiff is suing her ex-boyfriend for money she loaned him throughout their relationship. The defendant claims he’s made payments to the plaintiff since they broke up, and she is only suing because she is mad at him for breaking things off. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiffs, a father and son, are suing the son’s friend and his father for a broken phone. The defendants refuse to take responsibility for the damages. Then, the plaintiff says her landlord, the defendant, refuses to return her security deposit because she claims she ruined the place. The plaintiff denies any damage and is suing for the cost of her security deposit. Plus, the plaintiff says he was driving down the road when the defendant backed out of his driveway and smacked directly into him. When he asked the defendant for his insurance information, he refused. He is now suing the careless driver for the cost of the repairs to his vehicle. The defendant claims the plaintiff hit him, and the police and insurance company agree. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, her ex, refuses to release her belongings to her. She claims he cheated on her with the girlfriend of a couple they shared a house with. The defendant does not deny cheating but maintains that he does not have her stuff. She is suing for the value of her possessions. Then, the plaintiff says she sold a couch to the defendant, who stopped making payments once she had it in her possession. She is suing for the money owed on the couch. The defendant claims the couch was in terrible condition, and the plaintiff refuses to take the couch back. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff has been friends with the defendant for over a decade. After being stranded on the ocean for three hours in a boat he bought from the defendant, he is now suing for the money he spent. Then, the plaintiffs say the defendant’s friends backed their car into their BMW, denting the door. The defendant promised to pay for the damages but has been giving them the runaround. They are suing for the cost of a new door. Plus, the plaintiff says he rented an apartment from the defendant, and she would shut the furnace off to save money and forget to turn it back on. He moved out and is now suing for the return of his security deposit. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff met the defendant on an online dating site and ended up loaning him money for new teeth. She claims once he got his new teeth, he cheated on her with another woman. He now refuses to pay her back, so she is suing for the money she spent on the dental work, as well as a roasting and frying pan he stole. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant’s car service to take him and his girlfriend to the airport. They were going on a vacation to Portugal but missed their flight because the defendant’s driver arrived late. He is suing for the cost of their flight change fees. Plus, the plaintiff says she agreed to rent an apartment from the defendant, who promised her he’d put in new floors and make other necessary repairs before she moved in. He failed to do the repairs, and the plaintiff argues the apartment was in worse shape than when she originally saw it. She is suing for a refund on her deposit. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she purchased a truck for a young man who worked for her, but he ended up taking off with the vehicle and was never heard from again. The man she bought the car from, the defendant, made himself the leaseholder. She believes the defendant should be held responsible, so she is suing for the money she is owed. Then, the plaintiff says he brought his brand-new phone to the defendant’s repair shop to have the cracked screen replaced, but the guy crazy-glued the new screen on. He is suing for the cost of a new phone. Plus, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, and it was supposed to be a smoke-free house. Yet the very first night she slept there, she smelled smoke. She found out the tenant across the hall was a smoker. The plaintiff’s son has asthma, so she was forced to move out. She is suing for a refund on her rent and security deposit. The defendant maintains that the plaintiff knew about her neighbor’s habit and is countersuing for lost rent. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant knocked over her computer into water, so she’s suing for repairs. The defendant insists she didn’t knock over the computer. It just fell. Then, the plaintiff says he arranged a car deal with the defendant and gave him money, but it was called off, so the plaintiff is suing for the return of cash he already put down. The defendant argues the plaintiff is the one who called off the deal, and everyone knows deposits are not refundable. Plus, the plaintiff signed a lease for an apartment the defendant was renting. However, there was no stove or refrigerator, so the plaintiff had to move out. She’s suing for the return of the money she put down on the home. The defendant claims he was upfront about the appliances. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant backed into his car, damaged it, and took off, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff was illegally parked, and she only lightly tapped the vehicle. Then, the plaintiff purchased an engagement ring from the defendant but found out it was fake, so he’s suing. The defendant says he was upfront with the plaintiff that it was a lab diamond. Plus, the plaintiffs bought a puppy from the defendant, but one week later, the animal died, so they’re suing. The defendant insists he didn’t do anything to cause the puppy to get sick. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant and learned it was a haven for pot smokers. The plaintiff had to move out, but the defendant won’t return her security, so she’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff kept rotten trash in her apartment, and he has every right to keep her security. The defendant is countersuing for additional repairs. The plaintiff bought the defendant a phone and added him to her bill. However, the defendant hasn’t paid her back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he doesn’t owe the plaintiff a dime because the plaintiff shut off the phone. The plaintiff hired and paid the defendant to replace a window, but he never showed up to do the work, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says he used the money to order the window, and he told the plaintiff she would have to wait a few weeks before he could get to the job. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says her dog was outside and tied up when the defendant’s pit bulls attacked her beloved pet. The plaintiff is suing for vet bills. The defendant argues he paid the vet bills in full already, so he doesn’t understand why the plaintiff filed this lawsuit. Then, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant. However, he’s making up damages so he doesn’t have to give her back her security deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff ensured him the apartment was in perfect condition, but it was filthy, so he has every right to keep her security. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a motorcycle from the defendant, but he misrepresented the condition of the bike, so the plaintiff is suing for the cost it’s going to take to repair it. The defendant insists he told the plaintiff the bike needed work. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims her neighbor, the defendant, maliciously cut the trees that line her property and dumped the debris at her front door, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff’s trees ruin her property, but the plaintiff never does anything about it. Therefore, the defendant is countersuing for carpet and driveway cleaning. Then, the plaintiff has known the defendant for decades. The plaintiff loaned the defendant some money, but she hasn’t paid him back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the money was a gift because they were talking and chilling. Plus, the plaintiffs say the defendant repaired the transmission on their car, but it wasn’t properly fixed, so they’re suing. The defendant argues the plaintiffs abused the car and drove it when it was leaking oil. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant to carve a tree into an elephant, but his saw broke. The defendant told her he’d come back and finish the job, but he never did, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he did everything the plaintiff asked, and she called months later asking for her money back. Then, the plaintiff purchased a loveseat from the defendant’s store, but he strained a muscle because the pillows weren’t stuffed right. The plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant argues he had a technician fix the chair for him at no charge, but there’s no pleasing this guy. Plus, the plaintiff gave the defendant’s agency a fee to find her a room to rent, but they sent her to terrible places. The plaintiff is suing for her money back. The defendant argues this lawsuit is bogus, and his fee is nonrefundable. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff booked some space for the defendant to throw a party, but the guy illegally served alcohol. Police officers raided and shut the party down. The defendant hasn’t yet paid for the rental, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff promised him the party wouldn’t get shut down. He also allegedly promised he’d get a bar license to sell alcohol. Then, the plaintiff was walking her dog when the defendant ran over her beloved pet, so she’s suing for vet bills. The defendant says he never saw the dog, and he claims it was the plaintiff’s fault. Plus, the plaintiff moved into the defendants’ apartment and was told she only had to give one week’s notice. The plaintiff decided to leave the place, but the defendants won’t return her security, so she’s suing. The defendants insist they told the plaintiff she needed to give one month’s notice, not one week. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff hired and paid the defendant to design her a new kitchen, but she was never available and didn’t do a thing, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says she spent months working on the project, and when she asked for additional money, the plaintiff flipped out on her. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant was driving like a maniac and bumped into him before fleeing. The plaintiff’s car was totaled, and he suffered injuries, so he’s suing. The defendant argues his gas pedal got stuck, and he insists the plaintiff wasn’t anywhere near the crash. Plus, the plaintiff agreed to rent a room from the defendant and ensured there were no smokers in the building. However, the neighbor was a chain smoker, so the plaintiff had to move out. The defendant won’t return her security, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff up and moved out of nowhere. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she and her fiancé were supposed to move into a home the defendant was renting. The plaintiff paid first month’s rent and security. However, five months later, the place still wasn’t ready, so the plaintiff is suing for the money she and her fiancé already put down. The defendant argues the home was basically ready, and he believes the plaintiffs are just trying to take advantage of him. The defendant is countersuing for lost rent. Then, the plaintiff brought his daughter’s tablet to the defendant’s shop for repair. When he picked it up, the screen was cracked, so the plaintiff is suing for the cost of a new tablet. The defendant insists the screen was already cracked when the plaintiff brought it in. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a vehicle from the defendant and agreed to pay it off over time. However, the defendant sold the car to someone else, so the plaintiff is suing for the return of his deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff put down a deposit but failed to make any other payments, so he sold the vehicle to someone else. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says his former fiancée, the defendant, gave away his dog while he was in a rehab facility, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant alleges the plaintiff was abusing his dog, so she rightfully gave him a better home. Then, the plaintiffs rented a house from the defendant, but they claim they were wrongfully evicted. The plaintiffs are suing for the return of their security deposit. The defendant says the plaintiffs were always behind on rent and gave him the runaround, so he told them they had to leave. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendants crashed into his car, so he’s suing. The defendants argue the collision was just an accident, and their insurance already paid for the plaintiff’s damages. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant tossed her car keys out of a window. They landed on the street, and her remote starter broke, so the plaintiff’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff’s friend told him to throw the keys, so he feels he is not responsible. The defendant is countersuing for babysitting fees. Then, the plaintiff says he and the defendant were in a band together. The defendant rented a condo from the plaintiff but stopped paying rent after quitting the band and stole items when he moved out, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues it was an illegal subrental, and he’s countersuing for belongings he claims the plaintiff stole. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a bike and lock from the defendants, but the lock was defective, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants argue the plaintiff should go after the manufacturer, not them. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff and the defendant had been friends for over 20 years, until a lousy car sale. The plaintiff is suing for a refund for the lemon sold to her by the defendant. Plus, the plaintiff sublet his apartment to the defendant, who took it upon himself to re-sublet the apartment to his uncle. The plaintiff is now suing for property damages caused by the uncle. Then, the plaintiff was hired by the defendant to build a deck. He was not paid the full cost of his services and is now suing for the remainder. The defendant refuses to pay for what he believes is shoddy work. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The plaintiff owns an air conditioning service company for which the defendant was a client. His son fulfilled two service calls to her house and has not received payment. He is now suing for the money he is owed. The defendant claims the plaintiff’s son was neglectful, and she refuses to pay. The plaintiff rented a house to the defendant, a distant family member, but soon came to regret it. He is now suing for property damage and unpaid rent. The defendant is the super of the plaintiff’s apartment building. The plaintiff believes the defendant is jealous of her and has changed the locks to her place out of spite. She is now suing him for the cost paid to a locksmith to get her back into her own apartment. The defendant believes that the plaintiff is a nightmare to everyone in the building. He argues that the locks were changed by a marshal because she was illegally renting out the apartment. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff brought her professional camera to the defendant for repairs, but it disappeared. Unable to make her living as a photographer, she is suing for lost wages and the cost of her camera. The defendant claims he sent the camera to the manufacturer, who told him the camera was irreparable. He argues that he has been very accommodating by lending her a camera so she could continue working. He is countersuing for the cost of the loaner camera. Then, the plaintiff was hired to paint the defendant’s hair salon and is now suing for the remaining cost of his services. The defendant, unhappy with the product, is countersuing for a refund of the money she has already given him. Plus, the defendant is being accused of breaking into the plaintiff’s car, smashing his back window, breaking the center console, and trying to steal his radio. The defendant was arrested for the attempted burglary, but the plaintiff is now suing for the cost of the damages. The defendant denies committing the crime and is countersuing for aggravation. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, her former roommate, owes her money for rent, so she’s suing. The defendant found out the plaintiff was illegally renting out the room, so he wasn’t legally required to pay rent. Then, the plaintiff claims he was parked when the defendant, a landscaper, kicked up a rock, denting his vehicle, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he offered to have the vehicle fixed, but the plaintiff is just trying to get some cash. Then, the plaintiff brought one of his expensive shoes to the defendant’s shop for repair. The defendant allegedly got glue all over it, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the shoe was cheap. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff paid the defendant to redo her kitchen, but she claims he never showed up, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says he is just a salesman who works on commission, and he sold the plaintiff a kitchen. The company he worked for went out of business. The defendant insists the plaintiff should go after the company, not him. The defendant is countersuing for lost wages and unpaid work. Then, the plaintiff was hired by the defendants to paint their house but hasn’t been paid, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants argue the plaintiff failed to properly prep the walls before painting, so he should be happy with the money they already paid him. The defendants are countersuing to hire new painters. Plus, the plaintiffs say they rented a house from the defendant, but she defaulted on paying her property taxes and went through with the lease anyway, so the plaintiffs are suing. The defendant claims she inherited the house, and she owed back taxes from before it was hers. The defendant was open with the plaintiffs from the start. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, his former landlord, failed to make necessary repairs after a hurricane. The plaintiff had to move out his entire family and pay various relocation fees, so he’s suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff moved in months after the hurricane, and he fixed a minor leak for him. Then, the plaintiff rented a furnished room from the defendant. After returning from a hospital stay, the bed was missing, as well as some of his cash, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff was behind on rent and went missing. The defendant went inside the room and noticed bedbugs, so she had to remove the bed and mattress. The defendant is countersuing for unpaid rent and emotional distress. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant’s moving company to transport her belongings into her new apartment. The plaintiff alleges the company damaged many of her items, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff signed off on the move, so he owes her nothing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she cared for the defendant’s daughter but hasn’t been paid for her services, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues she was part of a government program that allowed her to only pay a portion of the day care bill. Then, the plaintiff was involved in an accident with a police car. The defendant towed his car and damaged it in the process, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff became belligerent and tried blocking the tow of the car by locking the doors. The defendant had to unhook the transmission to get it out of park. The plaintiff rehooked the transmission and drove off. Plus, the plaintiff agreed to buy a car from the defendant and gave him a deposit. However, his loan application was denied. The plaintiff is suing for the return of his deposit. The defendant says the plaintiff kept telling him he’d find a way to come up with the money. The plaintiff allegedly asked him to hold the car until he did so, but the defendant couldn’t take the loss. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiffs dropped off laundry at the defendant’s laundromat, but he lost their clothes, so the plaintiffs are suing. The defendant argues someone left with the plaintiffs’ laundry, but he believes it was a setup. Then, the plaintiff went to the defendant for a hair wash and set, but she ruined her hair, and she had to cut it all off, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s hair was already heavily damaged when she came to her. Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant backed into his car but hasn’t paid for the damages, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff is lying, and he ran into her. The defendant is countersuing for vehicle repairs and 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

First, the plaintiff says the defendant helped her buy a car and send it to her son in Africa. However, the vehicle was a piece of garbage and sat in storage for weeks, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he tried to help the plaintiff, but he didn’t make any money from the deal. He was just trying to be a nice guy. Then, the plaintiff says two of the skylights in his condo leaked and caused damage. The defendant, a member of the condominium board, refuses to make repairs, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff is responsible for the damage, not the condo association. Plus, the plaintiff says he used to date the defendant. The plaintiff purchased furniture for the defendant, but she took off and ripped him off, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff is just mad she won’t date him anymore. Besides, the defendant argues, she loaned the plaintiff money during their relationship. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff purchased furniture from the defendant’s shop, but an employee took off with the money, and she didn’t get what she bought. The plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant argues the person the plaintiff gave her money to was a crook, but it has nothing to do with him. Then, the plaintiff went to give his co-worker a ride, but her boyfriend, the defendant, physically attacked him, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff instigated the fight. Plus, the plaintiff agreed to rent the defendant’s apartment. However, the plaintiff says the defendant told her the deposit was nonrefundable, so the plaintiff decided she no longer wanted to live there. The plaintiff is suing for the return of the money she already paid her. The defendant insists the plaintiff is the one who broke the lease. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant owes his father money. He paid a little of his debt off, and then just stopped. His father still has bills to pay, and he needs the money owed. The defendant says he knew the plaintiff’s father, who was a neighborhood loan shark. The guy died, and his sons are trying to collect interest on a loan he already paid off. Then, the plaintiff says she rented a room from the defendant and thought it was going to work out great for her. She found out there was another guy on the floor renting who sold and used drugs out of his room. The defendant says that the plaintiff was a poor payer, and was always late, so he wanted her out and even helped her move using his truck. Plus, the plaintiff says she was about to pull out of a parking spot in her 2002 Chevy Camaro when she heard a loud clunk. The defendant struck her car with her laundry cart, denting her rear quarter panel. The defendant says the car that hit the plaintiff’s car wasn’t hers but another lady’s car, which rolled off the curb and struck the car. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff ordered a custom pair of shoes from the defendant, but they were too small. The defendant adjusted the shoes for her, only for them to come out too big. She requested a refund, and the defendant refused, so she’s suing. The defendant says his shoes are custom and did what he could to make the plaintiff happy but doesn’t believe he owes a refund. Then, the plaintiff provided day care services for the defendant for a year, only to be told they were no longer needed. She reminded the defendant there was a two-week notice cancellation fee, which the defendant refused to pay. She’s suing for that fee. The defendant says his son started coming home with injuries which the plaintiff never informed him of, so he pulled his son immediately. As a result, he doesn’t think he owes a fee. Plus, the plaintiff says a landscaper used the weed whacker on his gravel driveway, sending pebbles flying. These pebbles damaged his new car’s windshield. The defendant offered to replace it with an off-market windshield but said the dealership cost was too much. The plaintiff is suing for the cost of getting repairs done the right way. The defendant says he inspected the windshield himself and didn’t see any damages, and he’s simply being harassed. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims her ex-boyfriend hasn’t paid her back for a loan yet, and every time she asks for the money, she gets cursed out for it. She is suing for her money back. The defendant says the plaintiff never once mentioned being paid back when she gave him money to repair his car, so it was a gift. Then, the plaintiff says she watched the defendant back into her car, and when she spoke to him about it, he said it was just an old car. She’s suing for damages. The defendant claims he only lightly tapped her car, and the plaintiff came screaming at him out of nowhere. He thinks she’s just trying to get money out of him. Plus, the plaintiff told the defendant, her landlord, she would be moving out, only for the guy to turn her electric off eight days before her move out date. She claims she was also forced to live in rough conditions by the landlord and is suing to get a refund on rent. The defendant says the plaintiff broke her lease 10 months early, locked him out of the unit, and never gave him a security deposit. He is countersuing for the balance due on the lease. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff brought a dress to the defendant for alterations to the straps, but it didn’t come out the way she’d hoped. She had to wear a jacket over the dress to her event and is suing for the money she spent and emotional distress. The defendant says the plaintiff only complained about the issue after the event and even demanded to have a second set of alterations made for free. Then, the plaintiff rented a room from the defendant, only for the defendant to kick him out some time later for no apparent reason. He had to find a hotel room until he figured things out and is suing for the rent he had prepaid. The defendant claims the plaintiff had issues with stealing, spying on her daughter, and pool hopping, among other issues. She is countersuing for loss of work and unpaid rent for the plaintiff’s girlfriend. Plus, the plaintiff says she loaned her niece some money, and that niece is now taking advantage of her by not paying her back. She is suing for the amount she’s owed. The defendant says she was told not to worry about paying back the loan, but the plaintiff changed her mind months down the line. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff and defendant were Army buddies who decided to go on a trip to California together. The plaintiff paid for a portion of the defendant’s travel and lodging fees, but has yet to be repaid, so he’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff was desperate to go with a friend and had agreed to pay for the whole trip since the defendant couldn’t afford it. Then, the plaintiff says her landlord, the defendant, always seemed to be a nice guy, until he kicked her out of the apartment she’d lived in for eight years. She is suing for the security deposit he refuses to return. The defendant says the plaintiff has yet to return her keys or pick up some property she left behind, so he has every right to hold on to her deposit. Plus, the plaintiff hired her co-worker to redo the roofing on her house and paid him in full for the job. Three months later, it started leaking, and he refused to come fix it. The plaintiff learned it was a terrible roofing job and is suing to get the money she needs to fix the issues. The defendant says the damages were caused by a fallen tree branch… five years ago. He is countersuing for the money he’s still owed on the original roofing job. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff is in a neighborly feud with the defendant, who ripped out some of her landscaping in response to the plaintiff accidentally pulling up some of her plants. The plaintiff had to hire people to repair damages and is suing for the cost of those repairs. The defendant says it was an eye for an eye and owes nothing. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, his ex-girlfriend, falsely accused him of violating an order of protection, which brought criminal charges against him and cost him his job. Charges were eventually dropped, but the damage was done, so he’s suing for lost wages. The defendant claims he did break the order of protection and doesn’t owe him for his lost wages. Plus, the plaintiff was hired by the defendant to advise on the sale of his business, as well as other matters. The plaintiff sent an invoice to the defendant, which has been ignored and gone unpaid, so he’s suing. The defendant says he simply asked the guy about selling one of his pawnshops, and the plaintiff ended up launching into a whole lecture about it. He never agreed to pay the guy anything and was surprised to get the invoice. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff asked the defendant to mount her flat-screen TV for her, and two days later she discovered it had fallen to the ground and shattered. He refuses to pay her for any damages, so she’s suing him. The defendant claims he installed the TV the same way he installed every other device and has never had this happen before. Then, the plaintiffs agreed to sublet from the defendant for a month and look after his cat too. The cat ended up getting stressed and urinated all over the unit, causing the defendant to withhold the plaintiff’s deposit. They want it back, so they’re suing. The defendant claims the unit hadn’t been cleaned at all while she was gone, which is why she’s keeping the deposit. Plus, the plaintiff agreed to buy a car from the defendant, who he claims changed the deal behind his back, adding $2,500 to the cost of the car. The plaintiff says their website boasts no gimmicks or anything, so he’s suing for the money he’s now out. The defendant says the plaintiff has bad credit, so they got him a loan which came with high interest rates and fees. The plaintiff only came back to complain months later, but it’s not the defendant’s fault. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says she rented a car for the defendant in a time of need, and that there’s a rental charge still left unpaid. She is suing to get that money back so she can go on her way. The defendant says it was the plaintiff who caused damages to the vehicle, not her, so she owes nothing. Then, the plaintiff says he was hired by the defendant as a private eye to check in on his son-in-law, who was cheating and stole the defendant’s business from him. However, the defendant still owes the plaintiff for his work, and he’s suing to get his paycheck. The defendant says the plaintiff didn’t produce any information useful for a case against the son-in-law, but he paid the guy anyway. He’s countersuing to get his money back. Plus, the plaintiff is a mother of 10 who’s at her wits’ end with her third child, the defendant. She loaned him money for gas, and he has yet to repay her, so she’s suing. The defendant claims it’s his mother’s duty to give him money for the things he needs to live and has no reason to sue him. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, her niece, asked her for money to buy a car. The plaintiff helped her niece, but she hasn’t yet paid her back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff gave her the money as a gift. Then, the plaintiff has been in the landscaping business for 25 years. The plaintiff prepared the defendant’s yard for a pool but hasn’t yet been paid, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff didn’t properly level the land, so he denies owing the plaintiff a cent. Plus, the plaintiff moved into a home the defendants were renting, but it was in deplorable condition. The defendants refuse to return the plaintiff’s security, so she’s suing. The defendants argue the plaintiff was an awful tenant, and she should be lucky they returned any of her security. The defendants are countersuing for damages, unpaid rent, and security returned. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the plaintiff claims her former landlords are withholding some of her security deposit for dirty rugs when they were soiled during a hurricane, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendants say the plaintiff is filthy, and there was cat litter, cat feces, urine, and vomit everywhere. The defendants are countersuing for additional cleaning expenses. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant, an accountant, to incorporate the church he works for. The plaintiff claims the defendant didn’t do anything, so he’s suing for a refund and added costs to hire someone else. The defendant insists he did incorporate the church, but the plaintiff never called him back. Plus, the plaintiff says he and the defendant have been friends for 10 years. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant borrowed his camera and a rack for his car but hasn’t returned them, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he never borrowed the camera or car rack. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices