Tribunal Justice

A friendship of over 40 years is destroyed 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.

The owner of an adult online store claims an employee made off with $5,000 worth of products by refusing to return merchandise after a pop-up store event.

A painful tattoo session leaves a woman suing for the $10K court maximum in damages. She claims the artist maliciously hurt her arm during a tattoo cover-up session due to an argument over creative differences.

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.

In part two, the owner of the dog-grooming business speaks out about the repeated threats posed by this disgruntled client and her boyfriend; he sues for unpaid services. The Judges must decide which litigant can provide a better home for the animal.

A law enforcement officer sues her son for cancelling his agreement to pay in full for her beloved 2009 Dodge Challenger. Their fight comes to a head when he is involved in a car accident without insurance coverage.

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 out of sync.

Only weeks after meeting on a dating site, a couple decide to go into the resale business together. Without a contract, they dispute everything from start-up costs to a Miami birthday trip and a yacht outing.

In part two, a womans 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 that granted her a restraining order against her ex-friend.

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 didnt pan out and that he owes nothing.

In this two-part episode, an aestheticians 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 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 couple living in a flood plain sue an unlicensed plumber for costs to repair his allegedly shoddy work. They claim he left their yard a mess and made comments they viewed as racist.

The Judges rule on two cases in this episode. In the first, Covid may have gotten the best of a landlord and tenant when they wage war over the cleanliness of their shared space. He claims she was a neat freak; she admonishes him for his lack of respect for the show towels in the bathroom. Up next, a womans friend of 30 years neglects to pay her back after she helped him in his time of need.

In this two-part episode, an uninsured driver denies being at fault when his car T-bones into an elderly womans vehicle at a four-way intersection. The senior suffers a head injury during the collision.

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.

A woman threatens police intervention if a housekeeper returns to her home after allegedly 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.

An engaged couple sue their wedding planner for the court maximum after their dream wedding does not take place. Large payments to vendors are called into question when the planner cannot produce evidence that they took place.

In part two, 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.

A former lawyer sues her adult son for falling behind on truck payments; he adds insult to injury by racking up tickets and tolls on the vehicle and by calling her possessive and controlling.

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.

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

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

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

An elderly gentleman sells his boat to a young man and thinks hes 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.

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 night of celebration ends in disaster when the birthday girl and 25 of her closest friends are stranded at a winery in Malibu. She sues the party-bus owner for thousands spent on ride shares to get back home and for birthday gifts allegedly left on the bus.

A woman claims a former father figure in her life unlawfully 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 left in the truck.

In this two-part episode, screenwriter brothers face accusations of fraudulently 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.

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

After an unsuccessful 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 in the courtroom.

An uber entrepreneur hires a mover to place her first 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 woman sues her granddaughter for defamation 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 and determine if this lawsuit is justified.

A woman accuses a veteran roofer of causing $14K in damages to her mobile home. He insists that the weight of an additional layer of shingles could never cause that much damage.

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

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.

After living 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 substantial offer, he is met with a $10K lawsuit for moving fees and a security deposit.

A woman provides a place to stay for a friend of 15 years but must take him to court to collect any rent. She claims he broke house rules and disrespected her boyfriends sobriety when he brought alcohol into her home.

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

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 defendants blatant disregard for the law.

A 94-year-old woman says her thieving contractor messed with the wrong senior; she goes after him for thousands in unauthorized charges on her credit card.

Divorcees rekindle their relationship and decide to live together again only to end up fighting over deluxe tire rims and wheels. A tragic death in the family and a bankruptcy further complicate the matter.

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.

In part two, a woman sues the same contractor for improper and unfinished work, but the contractor claims he refunded her money and corrected the issue within days. Despite his efforts, she files a no-trespass order against him; the Judges question her motivation.

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

A man strives to honor his parents 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.

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

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

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

In part two, the trucker demands thousands in lost wages for all the time he wasted haggling over a leased vehicles repair. He claims all lost revenue would have been used to support his young sons dream of becoming an orthopaedic surgeon.

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 46-year-old trailer sold for $2500 sparks a legal battle 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 than to believe the sellers assurances.

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

An extreme fixer upper in Minnesota is the subject of a heated debate over a tenants 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 mother of three denies owing a penny to her landlord due to a hazardous living environment citing a non-working bathroom, holes in the floor, and poor air quality. The landlord disputes many of her claims but admits some problems were present when her family moved in.

Custom work on a 1969 Mustang for a mans 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 mechanics son.

After a girls night out, friends discover that they parked illegally. A woman sues for the aggravation of not being paid back fast enough for towing fees and for a $79 pair of shoes.

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

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

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. Patricks Day party bus instead of in the hospital, as he claimed.

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 shocking turn as the Judges uncover evidence suggesting that both parties might be involved in insurance fraud and lying to the police.

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.

A woman sues her former best friend for damaging her car in an altercation with her boyfriends girlfriend. The defendant storms out of the courtroom when questioned about the incident.

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. The cosmetologist countersues, citing emotional distress and a canceled wedding.

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

In part two of this contentious vintage boutique dispute, a video surfaces depicting a heated exchange during a custody handoff.

A veteran insists on a $7,500 refund for a faulty backhoe purchased to launch his small business, alleging he was deceived by the seller.

Two decades of friendship unravel over a bitter money dispute as a woman, reeling from her husbands death, feels betrayed after lending her former best friend $5,000. She demands payback, highlighting her ex-friends lavish vacations in contrast to her own financial struggles.

A woman sues a man for damages caused by his dogs in her rented home; he denies responsibility, calling it a money grab. An expert witness and suspicions about prior property damage come into play.

In part one of this two-part episode, a blue-collar father of three reaches his breaking point, accusing his landlord of relentless and unfair billing practices. The landlord, in turn, demands compensation for the inconvenience caused by the legal action.

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

A man is taken by surprise when attempting to resell a bike, as the rightful owners assert it was stolen and show up to reclaim it. The defendant argues the bike was a legitimate gift from his girlfriend.

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.

A man accuses his ex-roommate of illegal subletting and seeks the return of his security deposit; she retaliates with allegations of property damage through bleaching.

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

A 63-year-old man sues his ex-fiancée for $10,000, claiming she owes him for an engagement ring. Despite her defense of sentimental value, he argues she should repay him, especially given her quick rebound into marriage with another man.

In a multi-state class action, two couples sue a South Carolina builder for taking their money but not finishing their greenhouse projects. The builder argues they ended the contracts too soon, while the couples accuse him of outright fraud.

The $10K court maximum is at stake when an 82-year-old retired teacher battles his handyman-turned-tenant over unpaid rent and incomplete renovations.

In part two, despite the grandmothers efforts to keep her grandchildren out of foster care, her granddaughter involves the police and denies owing anything.

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 to Floridas snowbird audience.

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

A bounty hunter from Indiana sues a woman for recovery costs after her husband, deemed armed and dangerous, evades court. Denying harboring the fugitive, she accuses the bounty hunter of traumatizing her children during armed confrontations.

A woman files for $5K in damages when her neighbors 15-year-old son takes an unauthorized joyride in a golf cart and slams into her car.

In part two, tensions rise as the young riders mother countersues over a $1,200 horse saddle sale, leading to tears and escalating conflict.

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

A restauranteur sues a Palm Desert resort owner for the court maximum, alleging he used her employees to secure $27K in Covid-relief loans.

A woman sues her ex-sugar daddy for unpaid loans, though he claims theyre even after giving her over $17K. His estranged wife, child visitation, and firearm issues further complicate the situation.

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 and insisting it was safe enough for his own five kids.

A Marine Corps gunner and his wife sue their former handyman for negligence and incomplete work; the handyman countersues for defamation.

A veteran nutritionist takes legal action against a client who stopped payment for her contracted weight loss services. The client fights back citing claims of body shaming and a pre-existing medical condition.

A single mom faces a lawsuit from her childs daycare owner over unpaid fees, sparking a heated clash where accusations of lying about COVID tests add fuel to the fire.

A Minnesota woman sues her ex-husband over a $43,000 boat loan co-signed by her late mother for his competitive fishing. He claims the debt was forgiven before her mothers death.

A move from Florida to Alabama is fraught with mishaps from a sweaty-hands couch drop to a washers 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 Atlanta-based filmmaker seeks damages following a tumultuous shoot marred by empty shelves, a missing bathroom, and the unexpected presence of livestock. The non-profit grocery owner asserts that he had no obligation to read the filmmakers script or prepare the store for her shoot.

A homeowner faces off against her engineer neighbors in a dispute over a storm-damaged fence, courtesy of trees from their property.

In a $10K court showdown, a couple squares off against their tenants for damages and are met with a countersuit for invasion of privacy and harassment. Their handyman files a separate lawsuit for assault, backed by surveillance footage of several harrowing incidents.

In a neighborhood spat, a widow sues her neighbor for unpaid loans her deceased husband provided. She sets the record straight, emphasizing there was no romantic involvement between them.

In the wake of a devastating dog attack in Texas, a woman seeks $10K in damages after her Yorkie is torn from her arms and killed. The pit bulls owner must make a difficult decision regarding the fate of his aggressive animals.

In a $10,000 lawsuit, a woman takes legal action against her ex-husband claiming he promised to split the cost of a vehicle for their eldest son.