We the People With Judge Lauren Lake

Roommates argue over money fronted for a security deposit; a professional singer seeks payment after she was hired to perform at her choir reunion.

A lent car is damaged when a friend's out-of-control ex-girlfriend shoves a banana peel into the exhaust pipe.

A woman sues the chef she hired to cater a graduation party for her sons because he failed to deliver a live cooking experience, sending a substitute instead.

A woman sues her godson after she gave him a fresh start by renting him her duplex, but he bailed on the lease when he caught her invading his privacy.

A night out to see a show ends on a sour note when a co-worker gives her ticket to her drunken cousin; a child's tent is auctioned off at sleepover camp.

A man seeks to recoup financial support given under false pretenses; dispute over the cost of a band for a work party after a co-worker is fired.

A daycare owner sues a fired employee who accused her and her husband of abusing children and reported them to authorities, hurting their business.

Woman sues for emotional distress after her roommate invaded her privacy and posted photos of her body on social media with humiliating comments.

A client sues a high-end matchmaker for failing to find him love after setting him up with women who did not meet his specific criteria.

A pastor's daughter refuses to pay comedian who roasted her father instead of celebrating him; woman sues her ex after he hit a deer with her car.

A man accuses a fellow miniature-golf player of attacking him with a putter; a filmmaker sues his editor for not finishing the job or returning the footage.

Fists fly when a scalper cuts ahead of a father waiting to buy limited-edition trading cards; a woman seeks a refund after an exotic dancer insults a bride-to-be.

A father demands that a tow truck driver cover the cost of his daughter's therapy sessions after he towed a vehicle with her still inside.

A couple sue their former friend for not paying her share of a vacation; a woman blames her former friend for recommending a tattoo artist with a predatory past.

A father and his wife demand the return of child support and question paternity after they discover that the mother surrendered the child to the state.

A dispute between neighbors over a blocked driveway leads to tire damage from jumping the curb; a former friend is blamed for a missed cruise.

Next-door neighbors end up in court after renovations at one of the properties cause a rat infestation at the other.

A woman seeks a full refund for the tickets she purchased for a food-tasting tour because it was poorly planned, overcrowded, and was cut short.

A spin class instructor blames his jealous girlfriend for causing his students to drop out after she caused a scene during his group classes.

After his mother passes away, a man sues his nephew for biting him during an altercation over her obituary; a woman is accused of drugging her hookup.

A woman sues her ex to pay for the damages incurred after she broke into a shelter to rescue her dog, which he surrendered while she was away at rehab.

A mother sues after her son's teacher confiscated a valuable fossil he found on a field trip and refused to give it back, insisting it belongs to the school.

A dispute over a romantic getaway for two that a couple won before they broke up; an employee sues after he was trapped at work overnight.

A man seeks compensation from his neighbor, who borrowed his car without revealing he had three DUI convictions.

A daughter sues her father for illegally evicting her from his home, but he insists that she left him no choice when she broke the rules.

A bar owner sues after he tried to eject a rowdy customer from his establishment, but was shot in the leg instead.

A man admits to having an affair with his friend's girlfriend and sues after he was kicked out of the apartment without notice.

A single mother sues her babysitter for falling asleep and not stopping her four-year-old daughter from sleepwalking into a neighbor's yard.

A man accuses his ex-girlfriend of deceiving him to pay for an expensive trip.

A woman sues her sister for ruining the time-sensitive opportunity to have her placenta preserved by leaving it outside of a bar in a cooler.

The stager of a murder-mystery party seeks the compensation she's owed; a man sues his dating-app match, saying she misrepresented herself.

A woman sues her ex to recoup her portion of a security deposit for an apartment in which she never lived, because they broke up.

A professional musician blames an event planner for his heirloom saxophone being damaged on stage before a gig.

A charity water-drinking champion sues because his victory celebration turned into a medical emergency.

A woman seeking an uplifting photo shoot before cancer treatment sues her makeup artist after the disastrous look caused emotional distress instead.

A woman sues her ex for breaking his promise to support her now that she's living with another man; a trip to Spain is questioned after a loan isn't repaid.

Siblings argue over money owed and a broken table after a child's birthday goes awry when the boy's uncle gets into a fight with his ex-wife's boyfriend.

A woman sues a funeral home director because her father's ashes were delivered to the wrong family.

Formerly smitten exes clash in court when one fails to repay half the cost of custom anniversary tattoos.

A woman sues after coming out as bisexual during a family vacation, which led to hostilities with her mother that caused her to leave their rented cabin.

A grieving sister sues after the professional mourner she hired to deliver her brother's eulogy revealed misdeeds instead of noting his good intentions.

The mother of a boy with a sensory disorder is sued for the damage her son caused at a gaming party; a dispute over AI-generated greeting cards.

A woman accuses her neighbor of ruining her prepaid BDSM session because he assaulted her dominator; a dominator sues his attacker for personal injury.

A woman accuses the owner of a deceased-pet preservation business of giving her back the wrong cat; a startling hiccup remedy causes damage.

A dispute over the rightful ownership of a wedding ring that belonged to the family matriarch.

An aunt sues after her niece rented one of her duplex units, but didn't pay the rent in full when she deducted the cost of a plumber hired without approval.

A woman takes her ex-fiancé to court after he backed out of a trip to Costa Rica at the last minute and then cheated on her while she was away.

A dog owner is brought to court over a soiled mattress after a pet sitting trial goes wrong; a man sues his landlord for backing into his car.

A man accuses his late sister's friend of using money raised for funeral expenses on a trip to Bali; a foam pellet gun causes eye injury at a work retreat.

An overprotective mother sues her ex-husband for medical bills, accusing him of pushing their son too hard during workouts.

An event organizer sues the keynote speaker for whispering so quietly during his speech that attendees demanded a refund.

A mother seeks the return of the engagement ring her late son gave his fiancée; fathers end up in court when two friends access a gun and it goes off.

A man seeks refund of basketball league fees, saying he was unfairly benched; a restaurant closes early, preventing a customer from picking up a prepaid catering order.

Domestic violence issues come to light when a woman sues her former roommate for unpaid rent.

A woman sues for child care expenses after she got pregnant while in an open relationship; a subletter overstays their welcome and refuses to pay additional rent.

A woman rents a converted bus on a shared property, but after her landlord's dog attacks her dog, she is evicted and left with the vet bills.

A dispute over vehicle repayment escalates after suspected sabotage; a card game with co-workers turns violent when a manager is sprayed with bug spray.

A mother sues after she was fired from her job at a church and blames the pastor for how an altercation involving her child was handled.

An executive sues after the career coach he hired to help him land a job abruptly terminates their contract before he gains employment.

A cruise ship passenger sues when he is overserved by the staff, then left behind after a drunken excursion during a port call.

A man blames his ex for allowing her rowdy son to ruin his job interview; neighbors argue over rideshare fees and snow shoveling responsibilities.

Exes end up in court after they discover their marriage isn't legal; a man is sued after he loses a bet and refuses to tattoo a friend's face on his own body.

A mother sues when a hairstylist gives her twin girls outdated haircuts and she's forced to pull them out of a beauty pageant.

A mourning sister seeks compensation after removing a botched tattoo she got in memory of her late brother.

A feisty grandmother sues the mother of her late son's child for an unpaid loan and raises questions about her so-called grandson's paternity.

Former friends end up in court after money given for a church offering comes up short in a tithing statement.

Mom blames tutor for her daughter's failing grade after she finds out they were secretly dating; a scoreboard glitch costs bowler a big cash prize.

Accusations of negligence when a dog is left shivering with matted fur after a grooming appointment, but pet spa owner claims aggressive pet bit her staff.

A mother sues after her son got lice from a school play; a business owner blames her brother-in-law for a lost contract after he returned a work truck late.

A man seeks compensation after a driver hit his car and fractured his knee; a tenant sues her landlord after a ceiling leak damaged her personal belongings.

Videographer sues a mechanic for stolen and damaged equipment; fraternity brothers at odds over an unexpected guest in their shared hotel room.

A father sues his neighbor after his son was injured in a fall from a structure on his neighbor's property.

Son sues his mother after her dog attacked him when he showed up at her home; a high school reunion is ruined by a drunken classmate.

Dispute over who is to blame after a woman's aunt slips on icy steps when they arrive at a friend's birthday party, sending her to the emergency room.

A woman sues her ex-boyfriend for expenses after they signed an apartment lease together, but then he dumped her and moved back in with his mother.

Man accuses his ex-girlfriend of wasting his money after she convinced him to propose twice, when she had no intention to marry him.

A theater director refuses to pay after accusing a costume shop owner of providing costume rentals that were too revealing for a school performance.

A cosplay model and a comic book shop owner end up in court after she left before the gig was finished due to handsy patrons and a lack of security.

A man demands a refund for child-rearing costs after a DNA test revealed he is not the father; pet owner seeks damages after her dog ate a healing crystal.

An unreturned key sets off a chain of events that lead to an eviction and a lawsuit; woman blames fellow traveler for a missed excursion.

A man sues a hotel manager for giving his girlfriend access to his room when he was with another woman; exes go to court over credit-card rewards.

A tailor is accused of overcharging a groom for alterations the day before the wedding; a pet sitter bitten by a client's spider seeks payment for medical costs.

A woman wants to transport her son out-of-state for medical care after a scooter injury, but the child's father disagrees; a couch goes up in flames.

A man accuses his ex-fiancée of lying about the paternity of her unborn baby so she could get a fancy vacation.

A woman evicts her nephew for bringing scantily clad women into her home and sues him for tossing out her valuable fur scarves.

A comic is sued by one of his guests after she got into a fight at his comedy show; a woman accuses her ex of cheating on the mattress she purchased.

A woman seeks damages equal to triple the amount of her security deposit, saying her landlord unfairly kept her deposit after she moved out.

A bride sues a candlemaker for selling her foul-smelling candles; a man blames his beekeeping neighbor for a swarm attack that landed him in the hospital.

A magazine founder seeks damages for a wine-stained suit and lost photos, while her mentee countersues for her missing paycheck.

A woman blames a gym owner after she's accosted by a homeless man near the locker room; a protective father is accused of kicking a stranger's dog.

A woman sues her daughter-in-law for kicking her out of the room she was renting in her son's home; an unsavory bet, a punch and a broken nose.

A man sues a former fling to recover child support after learning he may not be her child's father.

A woman sues a young man for emotional distress because he insists her late son is his father.

A teacher says she was unjustly fired after her explicit website was anonymously reported to the school's headmaster.

A hairstylist sues a social media influencer who trashed her reputation to thousands of followers after a hair mishap.

A tenant sues for the return of her security deposit; a woman buys a used scooter and gets stuck paying the previous owner's late registration fees.

After learning he is not the father of his ex-girlfriend's child, a man sues for the cost of baby items he purchased.

A woman and her grandson sue his ex-girlfriend for selling furniture that they argue didn't belong to her.

A man sues his ex-wife for accepting child support even though she had an affair and knew there was a strong possibility he was not the father.

A dispute between drivers after a medical issue causes a car accident; a woman says her date's carelessness caused the theft of her cosmetics.

A woman sues her date after she contracts a skin infection from his dirty hot tub; friends go to court after one fails to help the other move as promised.

A woman purchases pricey tickets to attend an influencer couple's wedding, but instead of having a grand experience, she ends up feeling bamboozled.

A mother seeks to collect an inheritance on behalf of her son, but must first prove her ex-lover is her child's father.

A woman sues her cheating ex for sticking her with his half of the rent after they broke up; a man blames his ex-friend for a moving-related back injury.

An airport coffee run, a missed flight and parking costs come between friends; a man takes his aunt to court for selling his belongings without consent.

An invitation for a friend to come home for the holidays leads to a shocking revelation; a nanny blames employers for an exhaustion-induced car accident.

Estranged siblings argue over airfare for a reunion that was traded in for a trip with friends instead; a leaky studio is blamed for damaged photo gear.

A woman takes her younger sister to court for the cost of a weight-loss program she says her sister bailed on.

A friendship goes bust when a man's risky wager is ignored; a wilderness hike goes off the rails when tourists get lost and blame their guide.

Designer clothes that were supposed to be sold are donated without the owner's consent; a musician sues after he is kicked out of a band right before a gig.

Designer clothes that were supposed to be sold are donated without the owner's consent; a musician sues after he is kicked out of a band right before a gig.

A woman brings her son's ex-girlfriend to court after she leaves a special family trip early, then refuses to pay her share.

A scorned man sues his ex for airfare and buying lingerie on his credit card; a literary contest winner is accused of using AI to write her book.

Longstanding tensions between sisters resurface over an unpaid nursing-home bill; discourteous campers ruin a mother-daughter camping trip.

A dispute over a message on a T-shirt causes a professional skateboarder to take his sponsor to court; a trucker runs over a beloved prize-winning topiary.

A college student sues his fraternity brother for spreading a rumor that he got a classmate pregnant, when either of them could be the father.

A phone is destroyed despite false advertising that the case is unbreakable; a woman spends hours fighting with her boyfriend, ruining her friends' trip to Cabo.

A dispute between neighbors over a lawn treatment that sent a dog to the vet; an influencer sues his ex-fiancée and her husband over a canceled video shoot.

A woman blames her ex-husband and his wife for preventing her from attending her son's college graduation dinner party.

A bride sues a fashion designer after her reception outfit fell off during a choreographed dance.

A dispute between siblings over the cost of a birthday dinner; a landlord sues his short-term tenant over damage to a high-quality skillet.

A woman sues after her belongings are stolen at a speed dating event; a dispute between neighbors over a bird feeder that attracted destructive birds.

Woman sues her daughter's father after he broke their house-sitting agreement by moving his girlfriend in; a dog-walking disaster.

Agent sues her former client after he fails to pay her commission fees.

A one-night stand is blamed for a red wine stain; dispute between ex-friends over money given to benefit goddaughter.

Woman sues her ex-boyfriend for selling her dog while she was in prison; man blames his flooded apartment on his neighbor's leaky washing machine.

Dispute between neighbors over a loud party and damaged speakers; a friend is blamed for a missed flight after they're pulled over by the police.

A teacher sues for lost wages after disclosing her same-sex relationship to her students; a man blames his ex-friend for his broken nose.

A man sues his ex-girlfriend after discovering she used their relationship for her college thesis; a cyclist seeks compensation after being hit by a car.

A dispute between a former couple over computer equipment and paternity.

Exes argue over the cost of travel expenses to get their daughter to her grandmother's funeral; a man says a social media post got him fired.

A fitness instructor sues her ex for poaching her boot camp clients; a dispute over a discounted rate for a vacation rental.

A man blames his ex-girlfriend for damage to his vehicle, but she says he treats his luxury SUV better than their unborn child.

A dispute between bridesmaids over who is to blame for an injury incurred during the bouquet toss; a man blames his neighbor's son for ruining his lawn.

Professional photos from a birthday party come between sisters; a woman sues her friend because she had to pay full price for a kitchen mixer.

A dispute between neighbors over a broken sculpture; a man sues because a promised concert ticket was given away to someone else.

A couple enlist a mutual friend to impregnate them and sue after he refuses to pay for a gender reveal party as promised.

A man sues a matchmaker for failed services after a disappointing date; a neighbor is blamed after a trespassing child is injured on his property.

A dispute between exes over a job-hunting wardrobe bought while they were still together; a children's party performer says he was unjustly fired.

A man seeks reimbursement for an expensive bottle of wine because his housesitter helped herself without permission; a dispute over a ``leather`` vegan bag.

A woman sues after finding out her dog is not purebred, as advertised; a parent resists paying sanitizing costs after a child has an accident in a pool.

A woman refuses to pay for shared living expenses, because she contracted an infectious disease from her ex; a landlady blames a tenant for malware on her computer.

A choreographer seeks payment for creating a dance routine for a large bridal party; a woman sues for travel costs because she was fired while on a work trip.

Grandmothers feud over the cost of an extravagant baby shower.

A man seeks a refund for the cost of jewelry he was tricked into purchasing when a neighbor pretended to be someone else.

A dispute between a former couple over a personal watercraft; a man sues over an emergency trip to the vet after his dog is poisoned at a farmers market.

A woman sues her grandchild's father because he moved out of an apartment for which she co-signed, and he didn't pay the rent.

A woman sues her stepdaughter over a broken bottle of tequila; a graphic designer seeks compensation after a logo is used without permission.

A dispute between a former couple over moving costs after they break up instead of moving in together; belongings are donated without permission.

A dispute over a broken snowboard; a woman sues her nephew over unpaid rent after he moves out without notice.

A dispute between neighbors after a dog is injured and a laptop bag is destroyed; a client refuses to pay after an incorrect pool fountain is installed.

An influencer blames a hairstylist for a lost branding contract after compromising photos are posted on social media.

A model blames his barber after he loses out on a job opportunity; a dispute between a former polyamorous couple over home improvements.

A bride sues her wedding photographer after he does a lousy job on her special day; a dispute over a reported jewelry sales pyramid scheme.

A dispute between divorced parents over money lent for their daughter's apartment deposit; a dogsitter sues a client for damage to a home.

An engagement ring is lost during a hike after a dispute between a couple escalates; a neighbor is accused of sabotaging a church revival fundraiser.

A woman sues her ex-boyfriend over the cost of a car he gifted to her during their relationship.

A man sues after he is injured during a competitive game of musical chairs; a dispute over expensive Halloween decorations.

A woman sues her ex-boyfriend for emotional distress after he posts an explicit photo of her on social media.

A man sues over bachelor party travel expenses after his best friend flakes on the trip.

A woman sues her ex-fiancé for the value of a diamond engagement ring; a dispute over property damaged by a bear.

A man sues for repayment of money lent to a colleague while she was unemployed; a gardener is sued after a client's dog becomes sick.

A fan sues a tennis player after she has him kicked out during a match; a dispute between business owners and an ex-employee over unauthorized purchases.

A woman sues after a vintage designer purse she bought turns out to be fake; a man blames an impatient airline passenger for his concussion.

A son sues his mother for intentionally smashing his video game system.

A former couple argue over a cellphone that was purchased before they broke up; former roommates argue over unpaid rent.

A woman sues over a botched mommy makeover; a woman blames a nosy neighbor for her broken sprinkler.

A dispute between neighbors over cats that were deliberately trapped and sent to the pound; a man blames a festival food stand for his broken tooth.

Designer clothes that were supposed to be sold are donated without the owner's consent; a musician sues after he is kicked out of a band right before a gig.

A man seeks a refund for the cost of jewelry he was tricked into purchasing when a neighbor pretended to be someone else.

A woman brings her son's ex-girlfriend to court after she leaves a special family trip early, then refuses to pay her share.

A scorned man sues his ex for airfare and buying lingerie on his credit card; a literary contest winner is accused of using AI to write her book.

Longstanding tensions between sisters resurface over an unpaid nursing-home bill; discourteous campers ruin a mother-daughter camping trip.

A fan sues a tennis player after she has him kicked out during a match; a dispute between business owners and an ex-employee over unauthorized purchases.

A phone is destroyed despite false advertising that the case is unbreakable; a woman spends hours fighting with her boyfriend, ruining her friends' trip to Cabo.

A woman blames her friend for the failure of her relationship; a man sues his neighbor for an excessive water bill incurred while he was out of town.

A church bagpiper sues, saying he was unfairly fired; a dispute between friends after a divorce party gets out of hand and property is damaged.

A choreographer seeks payment for creating a dance routine for a large bridal party; a woman sues for travel costs because she was fired while on a work trip.

Grandmothers feud over the cost of an extravagant baby shower.

A woman sues after finding out her dog is not purebred, as advertised; a parent resists paying sanitizing costs after a child has an accident in a pool.

A dispute over a message on a T-shirt causes a professional skateboarder to take his sponsor to court; a trucker runs over a beloved prize-winning topiary.

A mother sues a daycare owner for a tuition refund, saying her son is unfairly disciplined more than the other children; a man accuses his ex of keying his car.

A man sues after a one-night stand results in pregnancy.

A college student sues his fraternity brother for spreading a rumor that he got a classmate pregnant, when either of them could be the father.

A woman refuses to pay for shared living expenses, because she contracted an infectious disease from her ex; a landlady blames a tenant for malware on her computer.

A mother sues a daycare owner for a tuition refund, saying her son is unfairly disciplined more than the other children; a dispute over faulty brakes on a used car.

A man sues his ex-girlfriend for cheating with her ex-husband on a vacation he funded to apologize for his own indiscretion with a stripper.

A friendship goes bust when a man's risky wager is ignored; a wilderness hike goes off the rails when tourists get lost and blame their guide.

A woman takes her younger sister to court for the cost of a weight-loss program she says her sister bailed on.

An invitation for a friend to come home for the holidays leads to a shocking revelation; a nanny blames employers for an exhaustion-induced car accident.

Family lawyer and legal analyst Lauren Lake helps litigants resolve issues.

A dispute between divorced parents over money lent for their daughter's apartment deposit; a dog sitter sues a client for damage to a home.

A bride sues her wedding photographer after he does a lousy job on her special day; a dispute over a reported jewelry sales pyramid scheme.

A model blames his barber after he loses out on a job opportunity; a dispute between a former polyamorous couple over home improvements.

An influencer blames a hairstylist for a lost branding contract after compromising photos are posted on social media.

A dispute between neighbors after a dog is injured and a laptop bag is destroyed; a client refuses to pay after an incorrect pool fountain is installed.

An airport coffee run, a missed flight and parking costs come between friends; a man takes his aunt to court for selling his belongings without consent.

A dispute between neighbors over cats that were deliberately trapped and sent to the pound; a man blames a festival food stand for his broken tooth.

A woman sues over a botched mommy makeover; a woman blames a nosy neighbor for her broken sprinkler.

A woman sues her cheating ex for sticking her with his half of the rent after they broke up; a man blames his ex-friend for a moving-related back injury.

A mother seeks to collect an inheritance on behalf of her son, but must first prove her ex-lover is her child's father.

A former couple argue over a cellphone that was purchased before they broke up; former roommates argue over unpaid rent.

A son sues his mother for intentionally smashing his video game system.

A woman purchases pricey tickets to attend an influencer couple's wedding, but instead of having a grand experience, she ends up feeling bamboozled.

A woman sues after a vintage designer purse she bought turns out to be fake; a man blames an impatient airline passenger for his concussion.

A woman sues her date after she contracts a skin infection from his dirty hot tub; friends go to court after one fails to help the other move as promised.

Professional photos from a birthday party come between sisters; a woman sues her friend because she had to pay full price for a kitchen mixer.

A dispute between drivers after a medical issue causes a car accident; a woman says her date's carelessness caused the theft of her cosmetics.

A man sues his ex-wife for accepting child support even though she had an affair and knew there was a strong possibility he was not the father.

A dispute between bridesmaids over who is to blame for an injury incurred during the bouquet toss; a man blames his neighbor's son for ruining his lawn.

A man blames his ex-girlfriend for damage to his vehicle, but she says he treats his luxury SUV better than their unborn child.

A woman and her grandson sue his ex-girlfriend for selling furniture that they argue didn't belong to her.

A woman sues her ex-boyfriend over the cost of a car he gifted to her during their relationship.

After learning he is not the father of his ex-girlfriend's child, a man sues for the cost of baby items he purchased.

An engagement ring is lost during a hike after a dispute between a couple escalates; a neighbor is accused of sabotaging a church revival fundraiser.

A tenant sues for the return of her security deposit; a woman buys a used scooter and gets stuck paying the previous owner's late registration fees.

A woman sues a young man for emotional distress because he insists her late son is his father.

A man sues over bachelor party travel expenses after his best friend flakes on the trip.

A woman sues her ex-boyfriend for emotional distress after he posts an explicit photo of her on social media.

A man sues a former fling to recover child support after learning he may not be her child's father.

A man sues for repayment of money lent to a colleague while she was unemployed; a gardener is sued after a client's dog becomes sick.

A hairstylist sues a social media influencer who trashed her reputation to thousands of followers after a hair mishap.

A woman sues her ex-fiancé for the value of a diamond engagement ring; a dispute over property damaged by a bear.

A teacher says she was unjustly fired after her explicit website was anonymously reported to the school's headmaster.

A woman sues her daughter-in-law for kicking her out of the room she was renting in her son's home; an unsavory bet, a punch and a broken nose.

A man sues after he is injured during a competitive game of musical chairs; a dispute over expensive Halloween decorations.

Dispute between neighbors over a loud party and damaged speakers; a friend is blamed for a missed flight after they're pulled over by the police.

A woman sues after her belongings are stolen at a speed dating event; a dispute between neighbors over a bird feeder that attracted destructive birds.

A dispute between siblings over the cost of a birthday dinner; a landlord sues his short-term tenant over damage to a high-quality skillet.

Woman sues her ex-boyfriend for selling her dog while she was in prison; man blames his flooded apartment on his neighbor's leaky washing machine.

A bride sues a fashion designer after her reception outfit fell off during a choreographed dance.

A one-night stand is blamed for a red wine stain; dispute between ex-friends over money given to benefit goddaughter.

Agent sues her former client after he fails to pay her commission fees.

A woman blames her ex-husband and his wife for preventing her from attending her son's college graduation dinner party.

A dispute between neighbors over a lawn treatment that sent a dog to the vet; an influencer sues his ex-fiancée and her husband over a canceled video shoot.

Woman sues her daughter's father after he broke their house-sitting agreement by moving his girlfriend in; a dog-walking disaster.

A magazine founder seeks damages for a wine-stained suit and lost photos, while her mentee countersues for her missing paycheck.

A woman blames a gym owner after she's accosted by a homeless man near the locker room; a protective father is accused of kicking a stranger's dog.

A woman seeks damages equal to triple the amount of her security deposit, saying her landlord unfairly kept her deposit after she moved out.

A bride sues a candlemaker for selling her foul-smelling candles; a man blames his beekeeping neighbor for a swarm attack that landed him in the hospital.

A woman evicts her nephew for bringing scantily clad women into her home and sues him for tossing out her valuable fur scarves.

A comic is sued by one of his guests after she got into a fight at his comedy show; a woman accuses her ex of cheating on the mattress she purchased.

A woman wants to transport her son out-of-state for medical care after a scooter injury, but the child's father disagrees; a couch goes up in flames.

A man accuses his ex-fiancée of lying about the paternity of her unborn baby so she could get a fancy vacation.

A man sues a hotel manager for giving his girlfriend access to his room when he was with another woman; exes go to court over credit-card rewards.

A tailor is accused of overcharging a groom for alterations the day before the wedding; a pet sitter bitten by a client's spider seeks payment for medical costs.

A man demands a refund for child-rearing costs after a DNA test revealed he is not the father; pet owner seeks damages after her dog ate a healing crystal.

An unreturned key sets off a chain of events that lead to an eviction and a lawsuit; woman blames fellow traveler for a missed excursion.

A theater director refuses to pay after accusing a costume shop owner of providing costume rentals that were too revealing for a school performance.

A cosplay model and a comic bookshop owner end up in court after she left before the gig was finished due to handsy patrons and a lack of security.

A woman sues her ex-boyfriend for expenses after they signed an apartment lease together, but then he dumped her and moved back in with his mother.

Man accuses his ex-girlfriend of wasting his money after she convinced him to propose twice, when she had no intention to marry him.

Son sues his mother after her dog attacked him when he showed up at her home; a high school reunion is ruined by a drunken classmate.

Dispute over who is to blame after a woman's aunt slips on icy steps when they arrive at a friend's birthday party, sending her to the emergency room.

Videographer sues a mechanic for stolen and damaged equipment; fraternity brothers at odds over an unexpected guest in their shared hotel room.

A father sues his neighbor after his son was injured in a fall from a structure on his neighbor's property.

A mother sues after her son got lice from a school play; a business owner blames her brother-in-law for a lost contract after he returned a work truck late.

A man seeks compensation after a driver hit his car and fractured his knee; a tenant sues her landlord after a ceiling leak damaged her personal belongings.

Mom blames tutor for her daughter's failing grade after she finds out they were secretly dating; a scoreboard glitch costs bowler a big cash prize.

Accusations of negligence when a dog is left shivering with matted fur after a grooming appointment, but pet spa owner claims aggressive pet bit her staff.

A feisty grandmother sues the mother of her late son's child for an unpaid loan and raises questions about her so-called grandson's paternity.

Former friends end up in court after money given for a church offering comes up short in a tithing statement.

A mother sues when a hairstylist gives her twin girls outdated haircuts, and she's forced to pull them out of a beauty pageant.

A mourning sister seeks compensation after removing a botched tattoo she got in memory of her late brother.

A man blames his ex for allowing her rowdy son to ruin his job interview; neighbors argue over rideshare fees and snow shoveling responsibilities.

Exes end up in court after they discover their marriage isn't legal; a man is sued after he loses a bet and refuses to tattoo a friend's face on his own body.

A woman sues for child care expenses after she got pregnant while in an open relationship; a subletter overstays their welcome and refuses to pay additional rent.

A dispute over vehicle repayment escalates after suspected sabotage; a card game with co-workers turns violent when a manager is sprayed with bug spray.

A mother sues after she was fired from her job at a church and blames the pastor for how an altercation involving her child was handled.

An executive sues after the career coach he hired to help him land a job abruptly terminates their contract before he gains employment.

A cruise ship passenger sues when he is overserved by the staff, then left behind after a drunken excursion during a port call.

A woman rents a converted bus on a shared property, but after her landlord's dog attacks her dog, she is evicted and left with the vet bills.

A man seeks refund of basketball league fees, saying he was unfairly benched; a restaurant closes early, preventing a customer from picking up a prepaid catering order.

Domestic violence issues come to light when a woman sues her former roommate for unpaid rent.

An event organizer sues the keynote speaker for whispering so quietly during his speech that attendees demanded a refund.

A mother seeks the return of the engagement ring her late son gave his fiancée; fathers end up in court when two friends access a gun and it goes off.

A dispute over the rightful ownership of a wedding ring that belonged to the family matriarch.

A man accuses his late sister's friend of using money raised for funeral expenses on a trip to Bali; a foam pellet gun causes eye injury at a work retreat.

An overprotective mother sues her ex-husband for medical bills, accusing him of pushing their son too hard during workouts.

An aunt sues after her niece rented one of her duplex units, but didn't pay the rent in full when she deducted the cost of a plumber hired without approval.

A woman takes her ex-fiancé to court after he backed out of a trip to Costa Rica at the last minute and then cheated on her while she was away.

A dog owner is brought to court over a soiled mattress after a pet sitting trial goes wrong; a man sues his landlord for backing into his car.

A woman accuses her neighbor of ruining her prepaid BDSM session because he assaulted her dominator; a dominator sues his attacker for personal injury.

A woman accuses the owner of a deceased-pet preservation business of giving her back the wrong cat; a startling hiccup remedy causes damage.

A grieving sister sues after the professional mourner she hired to deliver her brother's eulogy revealed misdeeds instead of noting his good intentions.

The mother of a boy with a sensory disorder is sued for the damage her son caused at a gaming party; a dispute over AI-generated greeting cards.

Siblings argue over money owed and a broken table after a child's birthday goes awry when the boy's uncle gets into a fight with his ex-wife's boyfriend.

A dispute between a former couple over a personal watercraft; a man sues over an emergency trip to the vet after his dog is poisoned at a farmers market.

A woman sues her grandchild's father because he moved out of an apartment for which she co-signed, and he didn't pay the rent.

A woman sues her ex for breaking his promise to support her now that she's living with another man; a trip to Spain is questioned after a loan isn't repaid.

A woman seeking an uplifting photo shoot before cancer treatment sues her makeup artist after the disastrous look caused emotional distress instead.

A fitness instructor sues her ex for poaching her boot camp clients; a dispute over a discounted rate for a vacation rental.

A dispute between a former couple over computer equipment and paternity.

A charity water-drinking champion sues because his victory celebration turned into a medical emergency.

A woman sues a funeral home director because her father's ashes were delivered to the wrong family.

A woman sues her stepdaughter over a broken bottle of tequila; a graphic designer seeks compensation after a logo is used without permission.

Exes argue over the cost of travel expenses to get their daughter to her grandmother's funeral; a man says a social media post got him fired.

A dispute between a former couple over moving costs after they break up instead of moving in together; belongings are donated without permission.

A woman sues after coming out as bisexual during a family vacation, which led to hostilities with her mother that caused her to leave their rented cabin.

Formerly smitten exes clash in court when one fails to repay half the cost of custom anniversary tattoos.

A professional musician blames an event planner for his heirloom saxophone being damaged on stage before a gig.

A dispute over a broken snowboard; a woman sues her nephew over unpaid rent after he moves out without notice.

A man sues his ex-girlfriend after discovering she used their relationship for her college thesis; a cyclist seeks compensation after being hit by a car.

A woman sues her ex to recoup her portion of a security deposit for an apartment in which she never lived, because they broke up.

A teacher sues for lost wages after disclosing her same-sex relationship to her students; a man blames his ex-friend for his broken nose.

The stager of a murder-mystery party seeks the compensation she's owed; a man sues his dating-app match, saying she misrepresented herself.

A dispute between exes over a job-hunting wardrobe bought while they were still together; a children's party performer says he was unjustly fired.

A man accuses his ex-girlfriend of deceiving him to pay for an expensive trip.

A man seeks reimbursement for an expensive bottle of wine because his house sitter helped herself without permission; a dispute over a "leather" vegan bag.

A woman sues her sister for ruining the time-sensitive opportunity to have her placenta preserved by leaving it outside of a bar in a cooler.

A single mother sues her babysitter for falling asleep and not stopping her four-year-old daughter from sleepwalking into a neighbor's yard.

A man sues a matchmaker for failed services after a disappointing date; a neighbor is blamed after a trespassing child is injured on his property.

A couple enlist a mutual friend to impregnate them and sue after he refuses to pay for a gender reveal party as promised.

A man admits to having an affair with his friend's girlfriend and sues after he was kicked out of the apartment without notice.

A bar owner sues after he tried to eject a rowdy customer from his establishment, but was shot in the leg instead.

A dispute between neighbors over a broken sculpture; a man sues because a promised concert ticket was given away to someone else.

A mother sues after her son's teacher confiscated a valuable fossil he found on a field trip and refused to give it back, insisting it belongs to the school.

A dispute over a romantic getaway for two that a couple won before they broke up; an employee sues after he was trapped at work overnight.

A man seeks compensation from his neighbor, who borrowed his car without revealing he had three DUI convictions.

A daughter sues her father for illegally evicting her from his home, but he insists that she left him no choice when she broke the rules.

After his mother passes away, a man sues his nephew for biting him during an altercation over her obituary; a woman is accused of drugging her hookup.

A woman sues her ex to pay for the damages incurred after she broke into a shelter to rescue her dog, which he surrendered while she was away at rehab.

A woman seeks a full refund for the tickets she purchased for a food-tasting tour because it was poorly planned, overcrowded, and was cut short.

A spin class instructor blames his jealous girlfriend for causing his students to drop out after she caused a scene during his group classes.

A dispute between neighbors over a blocked driveway leads to tire damage from jumping the curb; a former friend is blamed for a missed cruise.

Next-door neighbors end up in court after renovations at one of the properties cause a rat infestation at the other.

A father and his wife demand the return of child support and question paternity after they discover that the mother surrendered the child to the state.

A father demands that a tow truck driver cover the cost of his daughter's therapy sessions after he towed a vehicle with her still inside.

A couple sue their former friend for not paying her share of a vacation; a woman blames her former friend for recommending a tattoo artist with a predatory past.

Fists fly when a scalper cuts ahead of a father waiting to buy limited-edition trading cards; a woman seeks a refund after an exotic dancer insults a bride-to-be.

A man accuses a fellow miniature-golf player of attacking him with a putter; a filmmaker sues his editor for not finishing the job or returning the footage.

Woman sues for emotional distress after her roommate invaded her privacy and posted photos of her body on social media with humiliating comments.

A pastor's daughter refuses to pay a comedian who roasted her father instead of celebrating him; a woman sues her ex after he hit a deer with her car.

A client sues a high-end matchmaker for failing to find him love after setting him up with women who did not meet his specific criteria.

A daycare owner sues a fired employee who accused her and her husband of abusing children and reported them to authorities, hurting their business.

A man seeks to recoup financial support given under false pretenses; dispute over the cost of a band for a work party after a co-worker is fired.

Estranged siblings argue over airfare for a reunion that was traded in for a trip with friends instead; a leaky studio is blamed for damaged photo gear.