Tribunal Justice Season 3, Episode 19: Family Ties, Trips & Lies

1

The Tesla Hot Mess-la

A night of clubbing ends in a Tesla crash and a $6,000 lawsuit where a woman blames her friend for grabbing the wheel and causing her to crash into a pole. Her claim of sober driving starts to unravel when a shocking video surfaces in court.

22 min

2

Whose Bike is it Anyway?

A messy breakup leaves ex-lovers fighting over a child's bike; she claims it was a gift for her son, while he insists it belonged to his daughter. The dispute sparks restraining orders and smashed property.

24 min

3

Stay For Free, Got My Degree

A cash-strapped USC business student claims his L.A. rental was so cold and moldy it made him sick. The landlord says he ignored the lease, filed secret complaints and still had energy for a backpacking trip.

27 min

4

Sugar Daddy's Love Sick Loan

After meeting on a sugar daddy website, a man says he spent up to $20,000 on a woman, but draws the line at a $600 rent loan she promised to repay. She insists it was just part of the deal but he sends her more money the morning of court.

22 min

5

"Paws Up" Don't Shoot

A charging pit bull is shot by police after brutally mauling a woman just steps from her car. She's demanding $10K for medical bills and trauma, backed by graphic video and photos. The dog's owners claim her bills are inflated.

26 min

6

Ripped Off Ride (1)

In part one of this case, a used truck advertised with no problems turns out to be a total lemon, triggering a $10K fraud claim against its teenage seller.

25 min

7

Ripped Off Ride (2)

Surprise mechanic testimony reveals the teen ignored major repairs. She denies accusations of tampering with over 200,000 miles on the odometer.

21 min

8

Italian-Flavored Bad Behavior

An opera impresario demands $10K back from the LA Italian Festival, claiming they misused his sponsorship funds. His wife, a professional soprano, delivers a live performance during the court proceedings.

26 min

9

Promises, Palimony and Police

After cheating ended their 16-year relationship, a man says he was forced to sign a breakup contract promising to pay his ex's rent in exchange for his freedom. They're locked in a $10K legal battle over unregistered firearms, missing property and her not-so-subtle war with his new girlfriend.

25 min

10

Fowl Play

An Air Force veteran with PTSD raised hens as emotional support animals until two neighbourhood dogs escaped and killed ten of them in a violent attack caught on video. Now he's suing the dog owner and property owner for $10K.

27 min

11

Racist Road Rage Wreck

Tense bodycam footage and a dramatic 911 call capture the chaotic aftermath of a road rage crash. One driver is arrested after hurling racial slurs. The other makes an aggressive lane change and claims assault.

24 min

12

Hurricane-Saw Tree Massacre

A fallen palm tree with sentimental roots sparks a $5,000 courtroom feud between longtime Florida neighbours. One side calls it trespassing and trauma, the other calls it hazardous hurricane cleanup.

24 min

13

Courtroom Clash Between Counsel & Client

An attorney sues a longtime client for unpaid fees after rushing to help her with an eviction case. She calls it a favor but melts down in court when the bill comes due.

23 min

14

Scamming 101

An 18-year-old sues his former middle school friend for $1,400 over two sets of tires bought through a sketchy social media account. The defendant says he sold the account and walked away but shocking video evidence links him to a past credit card scam.

26 min

15

The Bat and the Backlash

After trying to silence her name-calling neighbour with a baseball bat, a woman is swiftly arrested. She takes him to court and suing for emotional distress, property damage and the cost of her bail.

25 min

16

Driving a Wedge Between Family

A teen sues her aunt for keeping over $6,000 from a car refinance she says was rightfully hers. The aunt fires back, claiming she's owed the full court max for years of food, clothing and care while the teen's mother was in prison.

27 min

17

Crypto Chiro's Downward Spiral

In this episode, the Judges hear two shocking cases involving the same chiropractor. First, a woman sues her longtime doctor for misusing her $10,000 loan to feed a hidden gambling addiction - an addiction he admits drove him to take money from 25 patients. Then, another former patient claims he was tricked into "investing" thousands and now wants his money back.

24 min

18

The Wall Came Tumbling Down

A crumbling wall sets off a feud between neighbors after one catches the other's crew tearing it down and runs to the police. What follows is a clash over trespassing, messy boundaries and whether it was a safety fix or just bad neighbor behavior.

25 min

19

Family Ties, Trips & Lies

A luxury family trip to Italy turns into a $10K lawsuit when a woman sues a family member for backing out last-minute and skipping payments on a car she helped finance. He alleges that unspoken rifts over identity, not just money, are driving the dispute.

25 min

20

Misdialed and Messed up Manual Labor

An unlicensed contractor fails in his attempt to pour a level cement patio and is sued for $6k when water leaks into his client's basement. He says there were major drainage issues long before he arrived on the scene.

24 min

21

The $5,000 Tip Trick

After a night of wings and pickle-back shots, a customer leaves a $5,000 tip on a $23 bar tab, only to reverse it the next day claiming he meant to leave $50. The bar owner sues for the loss, while a surprise witness says the big gesture was no accident.

25 min

22

You Kidnapped My Son! (Part 1)

In part one of this explosive two-part case, a frantic couple accuse a woman of kidnapping their 15-year-old son claiming she hid him for months and lead them to hire a private investigator to bring him home.

23 min

23

You Kidnapped My Son! (Part 2)

In part two, the woman strikes back with a $10K countersuit, insisting she was protecting the teen from abuse and emotional neglect. She says the parents' public accusations destroyed her reputation and mental health.

21 min

24

Cabinet Catastrophe

A couple hired a charming handyman they met at a bar, but when he failed to finish their job, excuses fly, tensions rise, and blame shifts from faulty tools to the wife's attitude.

25 min

25

From Friends to Frenemies

A 30-year friendship blows up after a canceled music festival in the Dominican Republic ends in accusations of stolen cash used for gambling, unpaid debts and being ghosted during a cancer diagnosis.

26 min

26

Bone Appetit!

When a rescue dog bites a woman, severely injuring her, its distraught owner claims the victim is at fault, sparking a contentious legal battle.

23 min

27

Wedding Not Planned

An engaged couple sues their wedding planners for double charges and unpaid vendors just weeks before their big day. The planner fires back with a $10K countersuit over fraud claims, a slur and a dramatic courtroom walkout.

22 min

28

The Last Ride

After a ten-year relationship ends, a man sues his ex for half of their car and insists that he only put the vehicle in her name to protect his large inheritance from liability claims.

24 min

29

Lawnmower Sibling Spat

A "cancer-stricken" brother says his sister's husband pulled a gun during a fight over a lawnmower he pawned for meds. She says he faked the illness and still owes her money.

25 min

30

Good Deed or Bad Roommate?

A mother sues her daughter's ex-boyfriend for $10K in rent and utilities after their messy household split. He insists he co-signed out of love, paid more than his share and was effectively pushed out of a home he helped secure.

27 min

31

Seeking Wreck-Ognition

A woman hits her neighbor's parked car, sparking a no-insurance dispute that erupts in court. The driver is thrown out twice and the plaintiff is accused of lying to police.

23 min

32

Breakup Before the Boarding Pass

They met at a dog park, survived brain illness, breakups and planned a dream cruise, until a solo Vegas trip ended everything. Now she's suing for the trip refund, while he countersues for back rent, emotional distress and invasion of privacy.

23 min

33

Deck Debacle

After a freak hailstorm delays a renovation project, a homeowner sues his contractor for ghosting him mid-job. The contractor says he thought he was fired and moved on.

22 min

34

Throwing Stones In A Glass House

A shocking video shows a woman hurling bricks at her neighbor's car. She claims the real threat came from the neighbor who later jumped her with her adult daughter in a violent assault.

25 min

35

Feline Fraud and a Cat Fight

A nurse buys a Persian kitten from an 18-year-old, only to discover the vet records were incomplete and that the cat was sick, spreading infection to her household. She sues for $5K, while the teen, who filed a police report offer the dispute, denies wrongdoing and countersues for $10K.

22 min

36

Love Don't Live Here Anymore

A grieving girlfriend fronts cash to spring her boyfriend's car out of repo and expects to be paid back. After physical assaults, career resentment and a messy breakup, he says the deal's off and he owes her nothing.

21 min

37

Renovations, Repairs and Regrets!

A powerhouse real estate agent sues for the $10K court max after investing in upgrades to sell a grieving senior's property, only to be accused of elder abuse and compensation when the home was relisted at a higher price.

23 min

38

Party Bus Bites the Dust

A once-beloved party bus allegedly turned cat sanctuary gets sold as junk, sparking a $5,000 feud between a nephew and his uncle, who says it held years of memories with his late sister.

23 min

39

Family Feud

A family getaway to Croatia unravels into a $10K lawsuit after a blow-up leads to canceled return flights, rental car chaos and three women stranded overseas.

27 min

40

Cell-Mate

After two weeks of living together, a woman reports that her new friend damaged her property and left a cell phone bill unpaid. He states that he was struggling with addiction and grief, denies causing the damage and says he paid his share.

22 min

41

Dude, Where's My Bike?

A missing superbike and a year of silence lead a motorcycle club rider to sue a mechanic for $10k. An expert witness and champion racer Parker Pitman weighs in on the bike's real value and condition.

23 min

42

Eddie Limousine Thinks Your Post Is Mean

A limo company owner and former chauffeur to Donald Trump, sues a Facebook group moderator for $5K, claiming viral false posts accusing him of drunk driving ruined his reputation and cost him business.

23 min

43

Cruise, Booze and Payment Dues

After reconnecting at a funeral, two women who were once like family, take a Caribbean cruise together but only one of them pays for it. Now she's suing for $5,000, while the other says she was pressured, misled and already paid more than she owed.

24 min

44

Lease Swap

A couple's urgent move out of state to find work leads to a lease swap with a former coworker who now refuses to pay. She accuses the couple of pressuring her to sign a costly contract.

24 min

45

It's a Bin-Zebo

A couple pays $800 at a yard sale for a massive bin to build a DIY backyard "Bin-Zebo," but the seller never delivers. After delays, ignored texts and a political jab about the election, they're suing for the bin or their money back.

23 min

46

Where's My Dough?

After 24 years, a former pizza manager is sued by the chain's founder for unpaid fees and taxes, but he argues the inherited debt and a COVID closure mean he owes nothing for a failed deal.

28 min

47

Exes, Accusations and a House

Fearing his daughter would be taken out of state, a father says he loaned his ex thousands to help her buy a house and stay nearby. She says the money was a gift and countersues for $10K, accusing him of spreading lies with a false CPS report.

23 min

48

Deserted in the Desert

An elderly woman gives a handyman $750 to help her move across California, but after two no-shows and radio silence, she had to hire someone else. Now she's demanding her money back, while he says she was never charged.

22 min

49

Peeved Over Pet Damage

A landlord sues her former tenant, alleging his dog caused extensive urine damage to newly installed luxury flooring. He fires back, claiming the floors were already flawed. An expert witness weighs in.

27 min

50

Lights, Camera, Lawsuit!

The creator of a YouTube talk show sues a media consultant for $5,800, claiming he failed to deliver on his promises. He argues that she took full advantage of his services and only asked for a refund after her merchandise was stolen and her budget fell apart.

22 min

51

Turdnado: Part 1

In part one of this high-stakes two-part case, a couple sues the retired sellers of their dream home for $10K, claiming a hidden sewer disaster flooded their basement and was fraudulently concealed.

24 min

52

Turdnado: Part 2

In part two, a surprise witness, the original plumber, takes the stand with evidence of a major obstruction the seller allegedly left out of the paperwork, raising questions about their transparency and intent.

23 min

53

The Weave Deceives

Aunt and niece face off in court after a weave goes wrong, with the aunt demanding $755 for bad hair, stress and a new stylist. The niece says the problem wasn't her work but the low-grade hair her aunt purchased and all the drama that came with it.

23 min

54

Pop Goes the Easel

An art entrepreneur launches a paint-and-sip pop-up inside a secondhand store but when rent goes unpaid, the store owner sues for $6,250 over lost income. The artist blames strict rules, surveillance and no bathroom access for killing her business.

22 min

55

Dump Truck Disaster

A new homeowner hires a gravel man to fix her driveway, only to end up in court when he knocks down her power lines and sparks an explosion.

22 min

56

Love Hurts!

After spotting a diamond ring on the ground, two longtime friends disagree on what happened next. He says he trusted her to appraise it, while she says it was a gift. Now he's suing for $10K.

25 min

57

No Leg to Stand On

After losing 100 pounds and surviving a mini-stroke, a man orders a one-of-a-kind table to celebrate. But when the finish isn't perfect, he allegedly breaks into the store, takes the piece from the workshop and now faces an $8,000 lawsuit for theft and damages.

24 min

58

Bad Breeding

A buyer's grief turns to legal action after her Doberman puppy is euthanized, claiming the breeder concealed a fatal illness, igniting a contentious dispute over a "no-refund" contract. The breeder countersues for elder abuse and emotional distress.

24 min

59

Not So Hot Tub

A backyard hot tub turns into a $10K battle after a therapist claims the unlicensed builder botched the job, broke the warranty and kept asking for extra money to buy land in El Salvador.

22 min

60

Oops!... I Pawned It Again

A woman facing financial hardship breaks down in court after losing two sentimental rings to a pawn shop. She calls the police claiming she was blocked from buying them back, while the owner says she just didn't pay.

20 min

61

Wax On, Wax Off

A $7 lip wax sparks a $10 lawsuit, down from the $230,000 originally demanded. A botched salon visit allegedly left an aesthetician with 2nd degree burns and unable to work a high-paying beauty industry job.

27 min

62

Mini-Mall Meltdown

After a messy breakup with her mini-mall tenant, a woman sues for nearly $9,000 while the tenant claims she was constructively evicted by the plaintiff's husband and handed a master key that opened her neighbor's shop.

25 min

63

The Mechanic, the Lover and the Lawsuit

A woman takes in her longtime mechanic during his separation but after a short-lived romance, she sues him for unpaid bills and missing belongings. He says it was all a gift.

24 min

64

Grave Mistake: The Case of the Casket Graffiti

A funeral turns into a family feud when a woman sues her cousins for defacing their beloved grandmother's coffin. They claim she hijacked the service leaving them no choice but to say goodbye their own way.

26 min

65

Rent's Due and the Friendship's Through

A lease dispute between childhood best friends turns personal over a drunken New Year's Eve altercation, a missed funeral and a text to one of their moms that crossed the line.

25 min

66

Rent Deposit Return Burn Part 1

In part one of this short-lived housing horror, a woman sues her ex-landlord over a trial lease that went off the rails ending in non-stop texts, harassment and emotional distress.

24 min

67

Rent Deposit Return Burn Part 2

In part two, the defense fires back with Ring-camera footage, restraining order drama and a claim that the entire case is built on lies from a serial accuser.

20 min

68

Mommy Dearest

Forced from home at 13, a man is sued by his mother for alleged loans and legal fees, which he insists were gifts. He countersues, claiming she broke a promise to house his family, leaving them homeless.

24 min

69

Furry Fatality

When a French bulldog is found dead in his own yard, his grieving owner alleges the neighbors' dogs are responsible for the fatal mauling. They deny any role in the attack but photos, vet reports and prior incidents paint a disturbing picture.

27 min

70

From Locks to Lawsuit

After nine years with dreadlocks, a man experiences a spiritual awakening and visits a barber to cut them off. The transformation turned traumatic when he lands in the ER with scalp abrasions. Claiming dirty tools were to blame, he sued the barber for over $9,000 for his injuries.

24 min

71

Foul Play

When fundraising money for a youth football team goes missing, an assistant coach and three moms accuse the so-called "team mom" of embezzling $9,000. She denies all charges and fires back with a $10K defamation countersuit.

24 min

72

The Brunette Burn

A routine salon visit spirals into a $9K legal clash when a woman claims a botched dye job triggered a severe allergic reaction. The stylist fires back with a countersuit over damaging online reviews.

26 min

73

Airbnb Shenanigans

A landlord demands $4,800 in rent and utilities but her former tenant says he did housework for free and was never told the rules were changing. After getting served at work and hit with angry texts, he claims emotional distress and insists he owes far less.

23 min

74

Demo Disaster

A Detroit home is hit by fire, a fallen tree and repeated thefts... only to be demolished as a community eyesore. The owner blames a family friend for a cleanup and sues him for $3K in city fines as well as pain and suffering.

22 min

75

The Boat Lift Grift

A Minnesota lakefront deal sinks fast when a man hires someone to sell his pontoon lift, only to learn it was secretly sold, the cash pocketed and the job left unfinished.

24 min

76

Bad Dog Sitter

A veteran dog sitter/trainer lost control of a friend's puppy, who escaped and was hit by a car, resulting in leg amputation. The dog owner sued for the $10K court max to pay for veterinary bills and emotional distress.

24 min

77

Slum Lord vs Squatter

Emotional support animals in a no-pets apartment spark a $10K legal battle between a landlord and his tenant. The landlord claims unpaid rent and property damage; the tenant says he was locked out, spied on and forced to live among fruit flies.

26 min

78

Salvaged Surprise

A family buys a Honda Civic they can't register or insure and says the seller hid that it was stolen, salvaged and rigged to hide engine issues.

20 min

79

Frost, Floods and Forgotten Ladders

A dream sunroom turns into a construction nightmare when a woman's contractor vanishes mid-job. He blames a streak of bad luck and now faces a $4,500 lawsuit over ruined materials and emotional distress.

23 min

80

Payoff Playoff

Ex-fiancés' peaceful breakup is tested in court years later, as he demands money for unpaid loans and tools, while she insists the $25,000 buyout settled everything, even if the house is now worth ten times that.

23 min