Hot Bench

Lights, Camera...Chaos! A filmmaker claims his videographer botched the shoot and bailed on editing, leaving him with unusable footage and an empty wallet. The videographer fires back claiming he filmed every scene and uploaded the goods! Now the judges must decide if this was a cinematic scam or a director's disaster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A teacher says buying a car from her former student turned into trouble when the tow truck delivery left it damaged. She blames the student for hiring the tow company, but he claims it was a favor for her! Watch the judges sort out this favor turned fiasco! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mother claims a loan for a family attorney turned into a financial nightmare when her son stopped paying and interest piled up. She claims his wife derailed the deal, while he insists the money was a gift. Is there room for reconciliation, or will resentment rule the day? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dog-sitting favor spirals into a tug-of-war! A woman claims her jailed ex-friends abandoned their pet, but they claim she stole it twice and owes them for retraining! Who's the real owner and who's barking up the wrong tree? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanksgiving turns tense when a sibling feud erupts into a drunken brawl! One sister claims her brother's holiday meltdown shattered a stained-glass window, but he claims multiple guests were to blame! As pies, pride and punches collide, the judges plow through the holiday pandemonium! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bumpy ride between former friends hits the courtroom when a woman claims she cosigned a car loan, but her pal wrecked the wheels and ghosted the payments. He argues she towed his trust, and the car, so he’s not paying a dime! Will the judges pump the brakes on blame or steer towards accountability? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A church gala turns courtroom drama when a caterer claims he was stiffed after cooking solo for a pastor’s big event. The pastor preaches a different story, saying the chef was unprepared, the food was subpar and the police had to intervene! Divine order is tested as both sides seek justice at the bench. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A separated couple battles over a costly cosmetic crisis! She says a heated argument left her with a ruptured implant and a contract for him to pay half the repair bill. He insists it was an accident and claims she's using the fight to cash in. Will the judges see through the scars? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A landlord and tenant face off over unpaid rent and broken trust! He says he bent over backward to help; she claims the home was unsafe. When accusations of harassment meet claims of generosity, the judges dig for the truth! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A private investigator sues his former friend for unpaid fees after an unsuccessful search for sentimental belongings. The PI claims he did the work and sent demand letters for payment; the friend claims he abandoned the job. It's a showdown of trust, payment and pride! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twin sisters battle over a car loan after the vehicle is stolen and an insurance company payout disappears. One claims she financed the car and was left paying debt, while the other claims past loans cancel out what's owed. Will the judges side with family loyalty or financial responsibility? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A parking lot spat turns into a demolition derby! One driver claims she got slammed twice and slurred at, while the other driver claims fists flew and the feud went viral. Buckle up — this curbside clash is pure courtroom chaos! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A landlord claims her former tenant flooded the kitchen, skipped rent and left with unpaid debts. The tenant argues the real problem is the landlord's dog, which was aggressive and made the home unsafe. With money owed and emotions flaring, the judges weigh in on who crossed the line. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A car loaned by a late father sparks a bitter dispute between half-siblings. The plaintiff says his half-sister left the car in a shop and stuck him with the bill; she claims he's the one who let the insurance lapse and took the car without permission. When family steers off course, Hot Bench takes the wheel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sometimes a rescued Romeo turns out to be a food loving Casanova! She claims she bailed out her boyfriend and got cheated on instead of thanked. He claims she's obsessed and just generous with snacks! When love goes stale, the judges dig into this breakup buffet. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A boiler breakdown sparks a brawl outside an apartment building! The superintendent claims he was blindsided and lost his job, while the tenant claims he fought back against years of disrespect. Watch as the courtroom becomes the pressure valve for a feud that's ready to explode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After losing her son in a crash, a mother claims her former friend still owed him for a job he did. The defendant claims there was no contract and that she already paid what was fair. When heartbreak meets hard feelings, it's up to the judges to resolve this bitter dispute. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Love, loss and a bulldog spark a bitter courtroom battle. She claims he left her alone and stiffed her on vets bills; he claims the dog was theirs and loans went unpaid. Who's telling the truth when heartbreak meets hard cash? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When neighbors clash, this rental turns into a soap opera - complete with late-night drama and eviction rumors. The tenant cries foul over chaos and damaged security cameras, while the landlord claims he's just stirring the pot with other tenants. Will the judges call "cut" on this property plot twist? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When a dog kills a cat, a promise to pay turns into a war of words. The cat's owner seeks vet costs, while the dog's owner points to alleged negligence and mounting fines. Who's truly responsible when grief meets gossip? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices