The People’s Court Podcast

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  'Pooping On a Neighbor' & 'Taking a Toll' & 'Springing a Leak' 23.07.2026 43p

  First, the plaintiff says the defendant's dogs kept doing their business on his driveway. The plaintiff had to hire professionals to clean up the mess, so he's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff complains about everything, and his dogs are great. The defendant has no idea what the plaintiff is talking about with this lawsuit. Then, the plaintiff loaned the defendant money, and in exchange, she was going to use the defendant's car for a month. However, the defendant backed out of the deal, so the plaintiff is suing for her money back. The defendant claims she drove the plaintiff all over town for appointments, and the plaintiff gave her some gas money. The defendant doesn't understand why the plaintiff wants her money back. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant, her upstairs neighbor, flooded the toilet. The ceiling collapsed and damaged belongings as a result, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says she didn't cause the flooding. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Keeping a Fellow in the Dark' & 'Throwing it All Away' & 'Driving a Guy Mad' 22.07.2026 43p

  First, the plaintiff brought his car into the defendant's shop, but he trashed the bumper and caused other issues, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he repaired the vehicle for free. The plaintiff didn't complain until two years later. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendant, her ex, took her computer and video camera and threw them out. The plaintiff is suing for the value of her belongings. The defendant says the plaintiff up and moved out on him one day. The defendant insists the plaintiff abandoned the items, so he had every right to throw them out. Plus, the plaintiff worked for the defendant's car service. However, things didn't work out. The plaintiff wants his security deposit he gave the defendant for the car he drove, as well as unpaid wages, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff only worked nine jobs for him and abruptly changed his mind about the position. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Poor Parking' & 'Making a Friend an Enemy' & 'Being a Phony' 21.07.2026 43p

  First, the plaintiff says the defendant knocked over a motorcycle, and it fell on the hood of her car. The plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant argues she didn't knock over the motorcycle, so she is not responsible for the damages. Then, the plaintiff used to be really close to the defendant. However, the plaintiff claims she sold the defendant a television, but he hasn't paid in full, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits he owes some money, but he lost his job. Plus, the plaintiff, a handwriting expert who certifies signatures, claims the defendant hired him during his divorce. However, the plaintiff says the defendant hasn't yet paid him, so he's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff was supposed to testify in court for the case but didn't. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Being Insecure' & 'Not Budging ' & 'Letting The Air Out' 20.07.2026 43p

  First, the plaintiff brought his computer to the defendant's shop. The store was robbed, and the plaintiff's computer was stolen as a result. The plaintiff is suing for the amount he is owed. The defendant argues he found a replacement computer, so he denies owing anything else. Then, the plaintiffs put a deposit down on a car. However, they discovered the car had some issues, so the plaintiffs are suing for the return of the deposit. The defendant insists he made it very clear that deposits are nonrefundable. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to provide a bounce house, a magician, and a clown for her son's birthday party. However, the plaintiff insists she didn't get anything close to what she asked for, so she's suing for a refund. The defendant argues the magician was 10 minutes late, and he was cursed out and told to go home. The defendant believes the plaintiff is being unreasonable with this case. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Painting a Bad Picture' & 'The Case of Not Paying' & 'Walking Out' 17.07.2026 43p

  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
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  'Pooping Out on Prom Night' & 'Having No Horse Sense' & 'Letting a Lady Down' 16.07.2026 43p

  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
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  'Tossing It All Away' & 'Making Waves' & 'Sounds Ridiculous Right?' 15.07.2026 43p

  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
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  'Being Yellow' & 'Unloading Lemons' & 'Couching The Issue' 14.07.2026 44p

  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
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  'Being Dippy' & 'Leading a Guy Along' & 'Mucking Up a Mirror' 13.07.2026 43p

  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
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  'Not Getting The Color Right' & 'Being Data Deficient ' & 'Smacking It But Good' 10.07.2026 43p

  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
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  'Bringing An End To Licks Everything' & 'Cracking Up' 09.07.2026 43p

  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
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  'Dumping on Day Care' & 'The Day The Music Died' & 'Cycling Her Way Into a Lawsuit' 08.07.2026 43p

  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
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  'Moving On Out' & 'Not Returning a Car' & 'Refusing To Pay a Bill' 07.07.2026 43p

  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
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  'Boxing a Pomeranian' & 'Decking a Guy' & 'Not Being Straight' 06.07.2026 43p

  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
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  'Selling a Sick Cycle' & 'Bad Brokering' & 'There She Blows' 03.07.2026 44p

  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
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  'Running Away On Rent' & 'Pay Up or Else' & 'Being a Lunkhead' 30.06.2026 43p

  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
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  'Snatching a Car' & 'Upsetting an Ex ' & 'Bad Screening' 29.06.2026 44p

  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
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  'Having No Sole' & 'Being Tight-Fisted' & 'Unloading a Clunker' 26.06.2026 44p

  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
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  'Being a Rotten Renter' & 'Not Providing Puppies' & 'Selling a Bad Tranny' 25.06.2026 43p

  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
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  'Not Showing Appreciation' & 'Cashing In' & 'Harbor That Vicious Beast Please' 24.06.2026 44p

  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