'Waking Up to a Smell' & 'Knocking Things Out' of 'Whack & Wishy Washy'
'Waking Up to a Smell' & 'Knocking Things Out' of 'Whack & Wishy Washy'  
Podcast: The People’s Court Podcast
Published On: Fri Jan 16 2026
Description: First, the plaintiff says he paid for a cruise for the defendant, his longtime friend, and now she refuses to reimburse him for the expenses he covered. He believes she effectively stole from him and is suing to recover the money he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff gave her a charge card to the cabin and told her it was no big deal whether she paid him back or not. She claims the plaintiff defecated on himself during the trip, smeared it on the walls and doorknob, and they had to change rooms. After that, she cut off contact. She is countersuing for emotional distress. Then, the plaintiff says he and the defendant, both contractors, were working on the same job when the defendant knocked over his laser leveler and broke it. He is suing for the cost of the damaged equipment. The defendant says the laser was sitting on a wobbly table and fell while he was carrying wood nearby. He admits it now has a small crack on the readout window but insists the device still works and the damage likely preexisted the incident. He believes the plaintiff is trying to take advantage of the situation. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant rented an apartment from him but backed out the next day and canceled her check. She later changed her mind again and agreed to proceed with the rental, at which point he required a cashier’s check. He is suing for one month’s lost rent. The defendant says she was concerned her elderly aunt wouldn’t be able to manage the stairs in the unit, which prompted her hesitation. She claims she communicated clearly throughout and does not believe she owes anything, as the plaintiff quickly found another tenant and suffered no financial loss. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices