The People’s Court Podcast

The People’s Court Podcast

The honorable Judge Marilyn Milian presides over the four-time Emmy award winning "The People’s Court." For more than two decades, Milian has dispensed justice and provided legal insight in the courtroom where justice and reality collide. And now, you can take the show on the go with "The People’s Court Podcast." "The People’s Court Podcast" draws on ordinary people who have filed grievances in civil court and have opted to have their cases heard and mediated by Judge Milian. Running the gamut from disputes between neighbors and family members, to dissatisfied customers suing businesses, Milian's decisions – based on current law – are final and binding. Joining Milian is multiple Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter Harvey Levin, who serves as the series’ host and legal reporter. In the courtroom, Milian is joined by court officer Douglas McIntosh. Doug Llewelyn interviews litigants after a decision has been rendered in their cases.

Episodes

January 12, 2026 44 mins
First, the plaintiff says he moved into a home owned by the defendant and soon discovered it was infested with roaches that ruined his belongings. He’s suing for replacement costs. The defendant says the plaintiff had trouble paying rent, and when eviction proceedings began, the plaintiff fabricated the roach complaint. Then, the plaintiff says he bought a car from the defendant, insured it, and went to register it with the DMV, o...
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First, the plaintiff says he and his girlfriend rented an apartment from the defendant, who promised to clean the place and make repairs before they moved in, but she did not. They claim the apartment was infested with bugs and that the defendant ignored their requests for a refund. They are suing for the money they are owed. The defendant says she worked hard to accommodate the plaintiffs and spent significant time cleaning the ap...
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The plaintiff says the defendant, his coworker and roommate, owes him six months’ rent. He is suing for the unpaid amount. The defendant claims the plaintiff was a belligerent drunk and made the living situation intolerable. He says he doesn’t owe a cent. The plaintiff says he was driving his wife to work when the defendant rear-ended them. His son had to be taken to the hospital, and the defendant allegedly promised to pay for th...
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First, the plaintiff says the defendant, his former friend, stole his phone from him. He has since filed a criminal case against the defendant and is suing him now for the cost of the phone. The defendant says he told the plaintiff where his phone was so he wouldn’t forget it, then the next day, he accused him of stealing it. Then, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, but when she moved out, he kept a por...
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First, the plaintiff says her friend found a stray dog out in the cold on Christmas Eve and gave it to her to care for until the rightful owner came forward. After confirming the dog had no microchip, she decided to keep it rather than take it to a shelter. Weeks later, a young man approached her husband while he was walking the dog and claimed it was his, then took the dog without providing any proof of ownership. She’s suing for ...
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First, the plaintiff says he’s been a sneaker collector for years and owns several rare and valuable pairs. He claims the defendant, his sister, stole some of his most expensive sneakers. He’s suing for the value of the stolen items. The defendant says she and her older brother have never been close, but denies stealing his shoes. She’s countersuing for slander and defamation of character. Then, the plaintiff says he rented a room...
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First, the plaintiff says the defendant, an old friend, brokered a car sale on his behalf but pulled a switcheroo at the last minute. He believed he was buying a 1998 Pontiac, but when he received the title, it turned out to be a 1994. The defendant refuses to return the money, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, her former landlord, abruptly told her to vacate the property without expla...
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First, the plaintiff says he was driving his dump truck when it died in the middle of the road. The police called the defendant to tow the vehicle, and he later presented the plaintiff with a $750 bill. The plaintiff says the tow was only 10 miles and is suing for lost wages and legal fees. The defendant says his driver charged $200 for the emergency tow, but the plaintiff offered only $100. When his driver refused the partial paym...
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First, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to repair her refrigerator, but he failed to fix it and left two large holes in her kitchen. She’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant says he advised her to replace the refrigerator entirely, but she insisted on a repair. He claims she agreed to let him cut holes in the wall to vent a new compressor. Then, one of the plaintiffs says she went to an out-of-town wedding for ...
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First, the plaintiff says he was hired as a dishwasher at the defendant’s restaurant and was never paid. He’s suing for unpaid wages. The defendant, the shop manager, claims he paid the plaintiff in cash, but the plaintiff threw the money in his face. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant, a dog groomer, cut her dog so deeply that it required stitches at the vet. She claims the defendant blamed her when she called to complain. Sh...
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First, the plaintiff says he’s known the defendant since birth and believed in his musical talent. He claims he built a home studio and signed the defendant to a recording deal, but the defendant skipped sessions and acted unprofessionally. He’s suing to recoup his investment. The defendant says the plaintiff was his manager and failed to promote him properly. He claims the sessions were poorly managed and all his songs came out ho...
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December 26, 2025 43 mins
First, the plaintiff says the defendant, his ex-mother-in-law, stole jewelry from his dresser. Two days later, his ex-wife allegedly cleaned out the house, taking TVs and couches. He’s suing for the value of the stolen items. The defendant says the couple had a toxic relationship and the final straw was a police raid looking for drugs. She claims she arrived to a ransacked home and grabbed what she could but insists she didn’t stea...
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First, the plaintiff loaned his TV to the defendant and claims he broke it and refuses to pay for it. He is suing for the damages. Confused, the defendant says he paid for the TV, and the reason he is being sued is because he refused to lend the plaintiff money for a tattoo. Then, the plaintiffs purchased a puppy from the defendants but returned her a few days later when she became sick. They are suing for a refund. The defendants...
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First, the plaintiff claims the defendant, her ex-girlfriend, changed the locks on the apartment that they share and stole her belongings. She is suing for the cost of her property. The defendant argues that she was forced to put a restraining order on the plaintiff after an altercation, and the plaintiff failed to retrieve her belongings within the allotted time. She is countersuing for hospital bills and pain and suffering. Then...
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First, the plaintiff hired the defendant’s limo company for him and his family to go out for dinner and a show. The plaintiff claims the defendant showed up two hours late in a smelly limo, causing them to miss their plans. He is suing for the cost of the limo services, the tickets for the show, a pair of pants damaged by the limo, and the fare for the cab home because they were left stranded. Then, the plaintiff rented an apartme...
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First, the plaintiff was a member of the defendant’s pole dancing studio. During a class, her toe got stuck in the floorboard, causing her to lose a toenail. She is suing for her medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and an inappropriately charged dance fee. Then, on the way to work, the plaintiff was rear-ended by the defendant. He is now suing for the decreased value of his car. The defendant claims that this is an atte...
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First, the plaintiff says the defendant, his former girlfriend, damaged the outside door to his basement and took some of his belongings. He is suing for the cost of the property damage and the missing items. The defendant claims he locked her out of the house while she was in her pajamas, and when she called the police, she was told to go through the basement door. She is countersuing for lost wages, claiming he got her fired out ...
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First, the plaintiff loaned his girlfriend money with the stipulation that she would pay him back within two weeks. However, he soon discovered she had cheated on him before disappearing without paying him back. He is suing for the unpaid loan. The defendant claims the plaintiff owed her for damaged property, and the loan he claims he gave her was actually the payment, just put toward a car. Then, the plaintiff bought a truck from...
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First, the plaintiff says the defendant trespassed onto his property after he trimmed some bushes and called him offensive names and even admitted it to the cops. He got an order of protection against her and is suing for harassment. The defendant claims the plaintiff is the one harassing her and even caused her pig to die by putting toxic chemicals on his bushes. Then, the plaintiff loaned his girlfriend some money but has had a ...
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First, the plaintiff says he gave the defendant a loan for a new TV and baby supplies. The defendant failed to pay it back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff offered to give him the TV to get with his cousin. Then, the plaintiff claims he found an apartment for the defendant, but he hasn’t paid him his commission fee, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff doesn’t deserve the commission. Plus,...
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