The People’s Court Podcast

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