Tribunal Justice

A California couple files a lawsuit against a woman for damages caused by her 14-year-old son, who crashed into their garage door while riding an electric bike.

A woman breaks down in tears over a loan to her niece who accuses her of slander and defamation; the aunt claims her phone transcribed comments she had made and sent them without her knowledge.

During the height of the pandemic, a woman has refused to pay rent because her apartment is in disrepair; her landlord claims she neglected to reapply for Covid relief.

An ex-girlfriend admits to creating a fake dating profile to track her boyfriend in this lawsuit over personal property.

A move from Florida to Alabama is fraught with mishaps from a sweaty-hands couch drop to a washer's alleged bounce down a flight of stairs; a couple sues for damage to their property while a seasoned mover challenges their claims of negligence.

An aspiring high-end realtor alleges she missed out on a million-dollar listing due to a botched braiding job; a young stylist defends her work but ceases all braiding due to stress caused by the incident.

A dog breeder takes extreme measures to intimidate the defendant in a battle to recover payment for a French Bulldog; shocking audio recordings expose a fabricated police threat and disturbing racist outbursts.

A woman takes her former friend and contractor to court, asserting that the deck he revamped was not just incomplete but posed a safety risk to her 16-month-old baby; the contractor defends his work, citing budget constraints.

With the $10,000 court maximum at stake, business partners face allegations of selling a defective car with tampered mileage.

A teenage, alcohol-fueled party spirals into a legal battle when a Fast and Furious-inspired stunt leaves one friend's car totaled and the other behind bars.

A dispute arises between a man and a cleaning company owner regarding a poorly executed deep clean of his house, prompting a demand for a refund; the owner, who was once friends with the client, argues that she went above and beyond to help him.

A young woman sues her mother for over $5K in loans, exposing the mother's pattern of funneling the money to her unemployed, ex-convict son.

A working student challenges her ex-landlord, alleging that her new studio apartment was a bug-infested nightmare; armed with texts, she demands a full refund, but the landlord fires back, accusing her of making it all up to ditch the lease.

A 33-year-old woman sues her childhood friend for $2,500 over a car sale after her husband passed away; the defendant is linked to a gas-and-go theft caught on camera.

A retired machinist sues his ex-tenant for losses in a model plane venture, alleging a promised $35,000 profit on a $3,500 investment; the defendant cites challenges in selling planes.

A 29-year-old man, who was adopted from foster care as a child, takes legal action against his estranged aunt, seeking $10,000 in damages for wrongful eviction and property damage.

A neighbor takes legal action when his outdoor water spigot is vandalized by his neighbor's young grandsons and their friend; the grandsons, ages 10 and 12, take the stand and are faced with a pivotal choice.

A graduation road trip spirals into a drug-fueled crime spree, leading to a legal battle between two teenage girls; stories involve marijuana possession, an intentional deer collision, and a two-hour high-speed police chase across four counties.

In a family feud over finances, a brother sues his younger sister for defaulting on a car loan and wrecking the vehicle; he is left with a hefty bill and her tearful apologies.

With the $10,000 court limit on the line, an aunt sues her live-in nephew, claiming he left her drowning in debt due to his negligence; he accuses her of drugging his dog and illegally subletting.

An attempt by twin sisters to live together backfires as they battle over rent, food-theft surveillance and a sorority sweater.

Evidence of the father's threatening texts, leading to the landlord obtaining a restraining order, comes into play; the father's explosive reaction prompts both bailiffs to intervene.

A father of three accuses the landlord of unfair billing practices; the landlord seeks compensation for the inconvenience caused by the legal action.

A woman sues her ex-landlord, alleging negligence that caused her service horse, Ruby, to injure her leg on nails sticking out of a stable door; the landlord countersues, citing lease violations and pointing to a signed release of liability.

Two decades of friendship unravel over a money dispute as a woman, reeling from her husband's death, feels betrayed after lending her former best friend $5,000.

A family dispute over a deceased relative's car escalates into a police pursuit, triggering a dangerous chain of events.

When a woman demands payback from her cousin for a car, he cites brain surgery and her attitude as the reasons for non-payment.

A $10K courtroom battle ensues as a woman sues her cosmetologist over a disastrous birthday facial and hair weave, alleging blistered lips and a scalp stabbing.

A woman sues her former best friend for damaging her car in an altercation with her boyfriend's girlfriend.

A woman threatens police intervention if a housekeeper returns to her home after reportedly doing a shoddy job of cleaning; the housekeeper submits video evidence that she left the place tidy and claims that she worked for eight hours.

A disabled retiree sues her former friend over $9,000 allegedly given for slot machines to open a game room together; the friend claims they were both scammed.

From a jailhouse wedding to a courtroom clash, an ex-husband accuses his ex-wife of vandalizing his car; she claims any number of women could be responsible.

Thousands in repairs are at stake when a woman sues an ex-friend over an alleged hit-and-run in her car; the case takes a turn as the judges uncover evidence suggesting that both parties might be involved in insurance fraud and lying to the police.

Former friends fight over a vacation to the Bahamas, threatening texts and a stolen car; the defendant seeks the court maximum compensation for alleged emotional distress and defamation.

The $10,000 court maximum is at stake as a woman alleges emotional distress from a botched bathroom remodel; she accuses her contractor of being on a St. Patrick's Day party bus instead of in the hospital, as he claimed.

After a raging apartment fire causes over $250K in damages, a tenant accuses her landlord of property theft and demands that her security deposit be returned.

A special working relationship between a carpenter and client devolves into a fight over tools, rent and the personal nature of their business arrangement.

A woman sues for thousands in pain and suffering when her contractor turns out to be a handyman with no license who refuses to refund her after a botched attempt at asbestos removal.

A young defendant storms out of the courtroom during a heated argument with her ex-girlfriend over vet bills; she insists that payback was on its way until her personal property was held hostage.

A woman sues her granddaughter for slander and lying under oath, while the granddaughter claims she suffered emotional trauma from her elder's actions; the Judges must navigate a complex, dramatic family history to uncover the truth.

A Navy veteran buys a 34-year-old pontoon boat that almost sinks after a family outing; he sues the seller for a refund after three months of ownership.

What starts as a simple repair job on a 20-year-old truck ends with a mechanic's refusal to accept an allegedly stolen engine to use for parts from his non-paying customer.

A woman's dreams of seeing her 1977 Pontiac Firebird reinstated to perfection are dashed when it is allegedly painted the wrong color and the upholstery is destroyed.

An emotional support puppy dies after only three days with its new owner; a veteran Yorkie-Maltese breeder and the pet's owner argue over proper care and feeding of this delicate pet.

An off-roading enthusiast takes his Chevy Bronco in for repairs and soon finds out that he is not a priority for the mechanic; after a year of text message excuses, he takes action and seeks justice.

A disgruntled tenant seeks the $10K court maximum, accusing her landlord of reneging on a deal to sell her mobile home; allegedly falsified documents and an illegal eviction come into play.

Custom work on a 1969 Mustang for a man's wife takes so long that he is divorced by the time of its near completion; detailing on the classic car is further complicated by the tragic death of the mechanic's son.

Despite making violent threats in the presence of police, a woman sues for the emotional distress of a false arrest and for bail money; a lucky legal technicality and footage of her outrageous behavior come into play.

A mother of three denies owing a penny to her landlord due to a hazardous living conditions such as a non-working bathroom, holes in the floor, and poor air quality; the landlord disputes many of her claims.

An extreme fixer upper in Minnesota is the subject of a controversial affair over a tenant's liability for damages; a tour of the $55K house, formerly owned by the sheriff, reveals over $100K in basement damages, frozen pipes and pet waste.

A special working relationship between a carpenter and client devolves into a fight over tools, rent and the personal nature of their business arrangement.

The judges discover a critical error in a mechanic's defense against thousands allegedly owed to a client who claims he held her car hostage.

A 46-year-old trailer sold for $2500 sparks a legal debate as the buyer claims the seller misrepresented its condition and defrauded him; the Judges must decide whether a refund is owed or if the buyer should have known better.

A teacup Yorkie is attacked by a larger dog and dies in its owner's arms; pet owners fight over liability, the cost of pain and suffering and cremation costs.

A woman sues for thousands in pain and suffering when her contractor turns out to be a handyman with no license who refuses to refund her after a botched attempt at asbestos removal.

A married couple buy a used refrigerator for $600; upset that it doesn't work, they turn around and sue the seller for $1150 to fix it despite his offers to make things right.

A trucker demands thousands in lost wages for all the time he wasted bargaining over a leased vehicle's repair; he claims all lost revenue would have been used to support his young son's dream of becoming an orthopedic surgeon.

A trucking company owner insists that his vehicle was in good condition before the defendant used it; the defendant says it was a piece of trash with never-ending repair costs.

A woman lets her friend borrow money to buy a puppy, but then holds the animal ransom until she is paid back, she claims her friend abandoned the animal.

A resident receiving rental assistance during the pandemic says his landlord illegally raised the rent, violated his rights and bullied him off the property.

A tree-cutting business owner sues for thousands in unpaid services after he cutting down timber and leveling stumps; the customer, who refuses to pay, cites messy woodchips galore and the lack of an invoice.

A man must crawl in and out of his SUV hatchback because his new apartment's parking spot is too tiny to exit his vehicle normally; he cites his landlord's misrepresentation of apartment amenities as one of the reasons he stopped paying rent.

When an all-girls birthday party gets violent, police are called to escort an intoxicated partygoer off the property; she requests payback for trip costs while the birthday girl countersues for a ruined 56th-birthday weekend.

The Judges deliver an unmatched ruling when a car deal is modified for the seller's unfair gain after payments had started; a woman is accused of taking advantage of a young man's good nature and unfortunate family circumstances.

A man aims to honor his parent's dying wish that their mobility scooters be shared with those in need; he sues for the return of one of the scooters claiming it was not gifted properly.

A landlord evicts long-term tenants for going back on their verbal agreement to maintain his property in exchange for low rent; he claims they left him with over $12K in property damage.

After a 25-year-long relationship, an ex-wife sues her ex-husband for the court maximum of $10K in unpaid personal loans; she claims that he repossessed a car behind her back, while he insists that he had no choice but to take it.

A California skate park that once attracted competitors from around the world goes out of business, leaving partners fighting over thousands left on an unpaid loan.

A woman sues the same contractor for unacceptable and unfinished work, but the contractor claims he refunded her money and corrected the issue within days; despite his attempts, she files a no-trespass order against him.

A contracting business is under fire when a married couple sues for cheap work and unauthorized transactions; a satisfied customer speaks up in defense of the contractor's craft and character.

A landlord is sued for relocation fees after an allegedly illegal eviction; he claims his tenant is a con artist by demanding $30K to relocate.

An experienced roofer in Minnesota suspects he is a victim of fraud when an $8,000 insurance check goes into his clients' pockets instead of his own after he installs their brand new roof.

Divorcees rekindle their relationship, only to end up fighting over deluxe tire rims and wheels; a death in the family and a bankruptcy further complicate the matter.

A combative fight between exes over a menagerie of ``pets.``

A young defendant storms out of the courtroom during a heated argument with her ex-girlfriend over vet bills; she insists that payback was on its way until her personal property was held hostage.

A motorcycle enthusiast from Spain hands over $6,000 for a Kawasaki only to discover that the seller never owned it; the Judges are appalled by the defendant's careleessness for the law.

A much-anticipated, all-girls trip between former classmates turns into mudslinging and a lawsuit over trip costs; the plaintiff claims her goodwill blessings to a friend were not meant to be taken literally.

A woman comes home to find that her landlord has supposedly moved her belongings out and his new tenants in; she sues for double her security deposit.

Tragedy strikes when a Great Dane gives birth to a litter of ten puppies and four of them die; the dog's owner cries medical negligence and sues a breeder for the $10K court maximum.

A mentor-mentee relationship among roommates breaks down after a clash over chaotic living; a visiting girlfriend, and a surprise Rottweiler partial to gnawing on furniture.

A man claims his neighbor brutally beat him and broke his leg in a dispute over a parking spot; the Good Samaritan neighbor is detained by police after being accused of brandishing a gun.

A failed music partnership between longtime friends leads to accusations of theft, deception and misspent investments.

A woman lets her friend of 15 years stay at her place, but must take him to court to collect any rent; she claims he broke house rules and disrespected her boyfriend's sobriety when he brought alcohol into her home.

Dogs escape their home and wreak lethal havoc on a neighbor's henhouse; the hobby farm owner is injured while trying to save her beloved hens; she sues for damages.

After residing in Mexico during the pandemic, a homeowner returns to the U.S. looking to buy out his tenants' lease and live in his own home again; despite a solid offer, he is met with a $10K lawsuit for moving fees and a security deposit.

After an embarrasing arrest at gunpoint, a woman sues her mother for $10K in pain and suffering for filing a false police report; the Judges reprimand both parties for using law enforcement to make gains against each other.

When a 40th birthday party is cancelled due to Covid, the birthday girl plans a grand do-over for her 41st; she sues for pain and suffering when the party venues red walls clash with her gold color scheme.

A man travels three hours to buy his dream car, only for it to break down 24 minutes into a test drive; the seller denies ever offering him a test drive and refuses to take back the vehicle.

A unique lifestyle choice leaves arguing ex-lovers, who share a child together, suing each other for the $10K court maximum over property damage as a result of an altercation and back rent.

An uninsured driver going 70mph smashes into a vehicle caught in a traffic standstill on the highway; a mother driving her son to college suffers extensive injuries when their car is flipped upon impact; the negligent driver denies being at fault.

A woman blames a veteran roofer for causing $14K in damages to her mobile home; he insists that the weight of an another layer of shingles could never cause that much damage.

With ongoing accusations of embezzlement, a lawsuit unfolds between two former business partners who were cited for running an apothecary business; the operational partner argues that the silent partner emptied the bank account.

A simple car repair turns into a 13-month endeavor when ex-friends fight over payment terms and a mysterious noise comes from underneath the hood.

A landlord and tenant battle over increasing water costs and garden upkeep during a drought; pet violations and property damage come into play.

A woman sues her granddaughter for slander and lying under oath, while the granddaughter claims she suffered emotional trauma from her elder's actions; the Judges must navigate a complex, dramatic family history to uncover the truth.

A mom decides to go all-in and purchase a mega-waterslide for her annual family get-together; she winds up suing a business owner for $8K, claiming everything from delivery to set-up went wrong.

An uber entrepreneur hires a mover to place a vending machine in a commercial space; understaffed and unprepared, the mover destroys her opportunity to make extra money when the machine promptly falls off his dolly.

A rescue pit bull described as gentle and well-behaved is beaten with a shovel to release a poodle from its mouth; the poodle's owner is also attacked and sues for $7K in medical bills and pain and suffering.

A camp retreat for a men's group is cancelled due to a Monkeybox outbreak in California.

After a failed attempt at an open relationship, a man sues his ex-girlfriend for unpaid rent, money lent, and custody of Willow, their shared pet cat; after the Judges' ruling, one of the litigants makes their final, tearful goodbye to Willow.

A landlord confronts his sister's fiance over eviction costs, property damage and alleged physical threats; the fiance not only denies any wrongdoing but accuses his future brother-in-law of stealing his property.

A woman sues for pain and suffering when her healthcare is disturbed by a landlord's refusal to return her security deposit; to make matters worse, the landlord is allegedly scratched in the face by her cat.

The Judges start to question the validity of the brothers' Covid claim when they see a trail of text messages that may contradict their story; the landlord's willingness to provide a fake lease agreement comes under scrutiny.

Screenwriter brothers face accusations of deceitfully attempting to obtain Covid relief in order to pay $20K in back rent; they deny all charges and cite endless harassment by their landlord who threatened to shut off their basic services.

With the shocking incident captured on camera, a grief-stricken pet owner seeks $5K in compensation after her beloved dachshund is struck and killed by a food delivery driver; the apologetic defendant blames poor visibility and the dog running loose.

A woman claims a former father figure in her life illegally withheld her truck and personal property; accusations of theft and creepy behavior come into play as the woman makes an emotional attempt to retrieve her deceased friend's ashes.

A veteran makes several rookie mistakes when he purchases his first home and is sued for thousands by tenants that came with the property; a questionable inspection does little to back up his claims of property damage.

A single mother exposes her own criminal doings when she decides to sue a friend for car repairs; her friend also admits to being complicit in obstructing a police investigation.

After mauling a runner, a pit bull lunges at a police officer and is pepper sprayed; the pet owner insists his dogs are friendly and claims the runner provoked them.

A security guard says he was promised a 100% return on his investment of $5K in cryptocurrency; instead, his financial advisor says when the market crashed, so did all payout returns.

An elderly gentleman sells his boat to a young man and believes he's found a good friend and new fishing buddy; the Judges question the friendship when they uncover the details of a $5K bailout loan the young neighbor received from the man.

A Georgia man notices a laborer struggling with a move and offers him free use of his flatbed trailer; the laborer accepts his gracious offer only to overload the trailer, damage it and leaves it in a location where thieves strip it.

A woman believes a terrible mistake has been made when her new boyfriend is arrested by marshals; she immediately bails him out only to discover fraud, forgery and another girlfriend.

A tenant is accused of stealing Covid relief funds from her landlord; she admits to cashing a relief check intended for him but claims he'd already received aid and that her apartment was uninhabitable.

A woman entrusts $6,800 with a close friend who promises to purchase a car for her at an auction; when a car never shows up, she goes after her friend for payback.

In a mall parking lot, an unlicensed and uninsured teen driver backs into a retired police officer's car; she refuses to hand over any information at the scene and blames him for the accident.

Senior roommates fight over who is to blame for the pain and suffering caused by their untenable living conditions; health workers refuse homecare due to their unsanitary homelife.

For her 20th birthday, a young woman pays for a friend to join her on a grand trip to Paris and Greece; three years later, the friend is sued for the cost of the trip and calls into question the statute of limitations.

An entrepreneur hires a former client to create her company's website, but when no website materializes, she sues for damages; the Judges applaud her innovative business concept.

The landlord blames his tenant for starting the fire, citing her combustible gas cans as the possible flame accelerant; the defendant says she and her daughter were lucky to get out alive.

After a raging apartment fire causes over $250K in damages, a tenant accuses her landlord of property theft and demands that her security deposit be returned.

An engaged couple sue their wedding planner for the court maximum after their dream wedding doesn't happen; large payments to vendors are called into question when the planner cannot produce evidence that they took place.

A man accuses his ex-landlord of refusing to verify him as a past tenant; he claims her actions forced his family to live in a motel for months; he sues for return of his security deposit and for relocation expenses.

A woman threatens police intervention if a housekeeper returns to her home after reportedly doing a shoddy job of cleaning; the housekeeper submits video evidence that she left the place tidy and claims that she worked for eight hours.

A woman breaks down in tears over a loan to her niece who accuses her of slander and defamation; the aunt claims her phone transcribed comments she had made and sent them without her knowledge.

A woman working double-time as a surrogate mother and warehouse employee sues her ex-convict cousin for an unpaid loan; he admits she was the only family member to stand by him during his 7-year prison term but denies owing her a penny.

An uninsured driver denies being at fault when his car T-bones into an elderly woman's vehicle at a four-way intersection; the senior suffers a head injury during the collision.

The judges rule on two cases; Covid may have gotten the best of a landlord and tenant when they wage war over the cleanliness of their shared space; a woman's friend of 30 years neglects to pay her back after she helped him in his time of need.

A couple living in a flood plain sue an unlicensed plumber for costs to repair his reportedly shoddy work; they claim he left their yard a mess and made comments they viewed as racist.

During the height of the pandemic, a woman has refused to pay rent because her apartment is in disrepair; her landlord claims she neglected to reapply for Covid relief.

A tenant says he sought refuge in a group home after suffering an assault only to be accused of having unauthorized sex by the retired psychiatrist who ran the place; the former doctor said he only wanted to help those in need.

A woman pays an aesthetician for a mommy makeover, but claims the firming, lipo-laser procedure was a fail; she demands a full refund for services rendered despite the aesthetician's health challenges.

An aesthetician's cancer diagnosis prevents her from providing body sculpting services to a tummy-tuck client, but her severe no-refund policy may save her from paying out damages.

A Navy veteran buys a 34-year-old pontoon boat that almost sinks after a family outing; he sues the seller for a refund after three months of ownership.

A social worker for refugees loans a friend $5,000 out of his savings, only to be ghosted when he seeks payback; his friend claims the money was a business investment that didn't pan out and that he owes nothing.

A woman's serious health issues and related GoFundMe page are called into question when she sues a close friend for personal property; she must also defend against accusations that she tampered with evidence in a trial.

A woman in recovery accuses her ex-fiancé of refusing to return her belongings; he counters with accusations of fraud.

A 72-year-old man from Los Angeles is faced with eviction when his out-of-state landlord is diagnosed with cancer and needs to move back to California for treatment; a heated showdown over tenant rights during the pandemic ensues.

An aspiring writer/director accuses her film editor of ruining her chances to get into film festivals due to his personal drama; he claims her trafficking fantasy/thriller was unorganized and disordant.

Eighteen years after his mother's death, a man claims he never received his fair share of the inheritance and sues his sister; she blames him for ruining the sale of their mother's home.

A woman sues her ex-fiancé for the unauthorized and incomplete renovation of her home which left she and their children without a way to bathe; he says that he intended to finish the work but the home environment had become toxic.

A friendship of over 40 years is ruined when an investment opportunity turns out to be non-existent; the victim of the alleged ruse claims he was ghosted by his childhood friend after giving him $3500.

A young woman sues for thousands in emotional distress after going through the ringer with a used car salesman and deathtrap of a car.

A married couple buy a used refrigerator for $600; upset that it doesn't work, they turn around and sue the seller for $1150 to fix it despite his offers to make things right.

An engaged couple sue their wedding planner for the court maximum after their dream wedding doesn't happen; large payments to vendors are called into question when the planner cannot produce evidence that they took place.

A man accuses his ex-landlord of refusing to verify him as a past tenant; he claims her actions forced his family to live in a motel for months; he sues for return of his security deposit and for relocation expenses.

The judges rule on two cases; Covid may have gotten the best of a landlord and tenant when they wage war over the cleanliness of their shared space; a woman's friend of 30 years neglects to pay her back after she helped him in his time of need.

A woman in recovery accuses her ex-fiancé of refusing to return her belongings; he counters with accusations of fraud.

An aspiring writer/director accuses her film editor of ruining her chances to get into film festivals due to his personal drama; he claims her trafficking fantasy/thriller was unorganized and disordant.

The judges discover a critical error in a mechanic's defense against thousands allegedly owed to a client who claims he held her car hostage.

A delivery driver alleges a man totaled her SUV by slamming into it as he exited a parking space; the driver alleges that he agreed to pay for her damages because he was frightened and uninsured.

A woman lets her friend borrow money to buy a puppy, but then holds the animal ransom until she is paid back, she claims her friend abandoned the animal.