The People’s Court Podcast

'Like a Baby in a Basket' & 'State of the Reunion' & 'Having Too Much Fun at Work'

First, the plaintiff says the defendants stole her truck and also owe her back rent. She is suing for the amount she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff threatened h

'Not Sly, but Nice Try' & 'Inadequate Supervision or No Kidney' & 'Kicking a Guy to the Curb'

First, the plaintiff says his dogs were in his Jeep with the top off and tied to the center console when the defendant’s dog jumped in and began mauling one of them. The

'Changing It Up' & 'You’re a Lug Nut' & 'Raising Hurricane'

First, the plaintiff says the defendant hired him to manage her bar and agreed to specific hours and wages. But a few months in, she suddenly cut his rate in half. He is

'Worthless Wedding Planning' & 'Missing the Shot' & 'Fishing for a Commission'

First, the plaintiffs say they hired the defendant to plan and oversee their wedding reception, and he ruined the entire day. They are suing for a refund. The defendant s

'Having a Meltdown' & 'Catnapping' & 'Paving His Way to a Lawsuit'

First, the plaintiff says she brought her dress to the defendant’s dry cleaners, and he ruined it by melting the decorative beads. She is suing for the cost of the damage

'Indecent Signals' & 'Neighborhood Bully' & 'Drip or Drown'

First, the plaintiff says the defendant broke the turn signal in her car and refuses to pay for proper repairs. She is suing for the cost to fix the damage. The defendant

'You Should Feel Like Garbage' & 'Crapping Out' & 'Trying to Pass the Gas'

First, the plaintiff says she loaned her ex-boyfriend money for trips, a luxury watch, and a high-end bed. After they broke up, he refused to pay her back, leaving her de

'Punching Out' & 'Bugging Out a Tenant' & 'Branching Out'

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, his younger sister, owns a pet boxer that attacked his son, injuring the child’s eyes and requiring emergency medical treatment.

'No Good Deed Goes Unpunished' & 'Give Me a Hand' & 'A Doggone Nightmare'

First, the plaintiff says she took in the defendants, fellow church members, out of the goodness of her heart. She claims they brought bedbugs into her home, caused a toi

'All Dogs Not Welcome' & 'Not Giving In' & 'No Take-Backs'

First, the plaintiff says the defendant’s large dog attacked his smaller dog at a local dog park, causing injuries that required medical treatment. He’s suing for the cos

'Leaving Your Girl High and Dry' & 'Technical Difficulties' & 'Mommy May Not Be Dearest'

First, the plaintiff says the defendant, her ex-boyfriend, owes her money for activities and trips she paid for during their relationship. She is suing to be reimbursed.

'Not Standing by His Wife' & 'You’re a Downward Dog' & 'Taking a Long Time to Do a Bad Job'

First, the plaintiff says he and the defendant were friends, and that one day the defendant came to him in desperate need of money. He claims the defendant never repaid t

'Letting One Get Away' & 'Not Catering to a Client' & 'Bad Taste in Tenants'

First, the plaintiff says the defendant let go of a shopping cart in a supermarket parking lot, and it hit his new car, causing extensive damage. When he confronted the d

'Looking For Love in All The Wrong Places' & 'Bad Aim' & 'Stinking Up The Joint'

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant to help him find women to date, but the defendant didn't find any viable mates, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defen

'Disappointing a Girlfriend' & 'Being a Kitty-Kitty Petty' & 'Money for Cats'

First, the plaintiff claims her ex-girlfriend borrowed money from her for a car when they were still together. After their breakup, the defendant refused to give back the

'Going To Town On an Ex' & 'A Bad Car' & 'Unpaid Rent'

First, the plaintiff met the defendant at a pool tournament, and they started dating. The plaintiff alleges the defendant got upset with him one day and keyed his furnitu

'He Is Just a Gigolo' & 'Not Being Nice Enough' & 'Bumping a Guy The Wrong Way'

First, the plaintiff agreed to rent a room in the defendant's house. The defendant always brought home strange women, so the plaintiff had to move out. The defendant refu

'Going Airborne' & 'Withholding Important Information' & 'Cousin or No Cousin, I Want My Money!'

First, the plaintiff alleges the defendant crashed her car into hers, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff is the one who hit her veh

'Ruining Some Private Parts' & 'Causing a Cousin Calamity' & 'Don't Let The Music Die'

First, the plaintiff claims the defendant's dog bit him three times, and his whole life has changed forever, so he's suing. The defendant feels bad for the plaintiff, but

'Having an Issue With a Neighbor' & 'Mucking Up a Truck' & 'Too Many Tickets'

First, the plaintiff let her neighbor borrow a special and exclusive edition of Essence magazine. She says the defendant lost it and now owes her for it. She claims the d