'Sister Kept a Secret' & 'An Honest Tenant' & 'Fight Over Funeral Costs'

First, The plaintiff says the defendant reached out to her and said they might be related, but she initially ignored the message. Then, they started talking and realized they might be sisters. She’s petitioning the court for a DNA test. The defendant says her sister told her she might have another sister, but she was never allowed to talk about it. Then, The plaintiff and defendant went to high school together. The plaintiff says she knew the defendant had drug problems, but she agreed to rent him an apartment. She claims he hasn’t paid, so she’s suing for rent and late fees. The defendant admits he struggled with drugs and alcohol but is getting clean. He admits he owes the plaintiff money for rent. He’s countersuing for property damage because some of his belongings were damaged during a flood. Plus, The plaintiff’s grandson was shot and killed during an argument. The plaintiff says she had a big presence in the victim’s life. She’s suing her grandson’s mother for half the funeral costs and emotional distress. The defendant can’t believe she’s being sued. She’s countersuing for harassment and emotional distress. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices