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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