Best Rendered Reality Podcasts (2024)

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'Stringing A Lover Along' & 'Renting a House of Horrors' 43:02

3h ago43:02

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First, the plaintiff says she met the defendant on a dating site and they hit it off. She thought they were the real deal, so she rented him a car, bought him airline ticket, and sent him money, but now he won’t pay her back. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff bought the plane ticket because he caught COVID and she fe…

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'Not Certifying A Student' & 'Trying to Pull the Old Switcheroo' 42:53

1d ago42:53

42:53

First, the plaintiff says she paid the defendant to train her in CPR certification so she could be an instructor, but he failed her. She claims he told her she could retake the course for free, but now he won’t return her calls. She’s suing for the cost of the class and textbooks. The defendant says he didn’t fail the plaintiff, and he claims he’s …

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'Ending Things Too Abruptly' & 'Who Let the Dogs Out?' 43:08

2d ago43:08

43:08

The plaintiff says she was hired to style the defendant’s office and bedroom. She claims the job was 95% complete when the defendant hired someone else to finish the job. She’s suing for what she’s still owed. The defendant says the plaintiff botched the job and splattered paint everywhere. She’s countersuing for the amount she paid to have the job…

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'Scooting Around the Issue' & 'Hey! I'm a Nice Guy!' 43:33

3d ago43:33

43:33

The plaintiff says he rented out space in his garage for the defendant to park his scooter, but he didn’t pay for five months. He then agreed to buy the defendant’s scooter, but it was junk and didn’t work. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says he paid the plaintiff $100 a month and then put the scooter up for sale. He claims it always …

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'Being Catty' & 'Swapping Parts' 43:02

4d ago43:02

43:02

First, the plaintiff says he put down a deposit on a male Bengal kitten from the defendant, but the cat turned out to be female. The plaintiff says he specifically wanted a male, so he’s suing for his money back. The defendant says the plaintiff picked out a male, but the kitten unfortunately died. He claims he referred the plaintiff to another bre…

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Episode 491 - Richard Crudo & Esther Woodworth - Director of Photography & 1st Assistant Camera 1:15:21

5d ago1:15:21

1:15:21

In this episode, Richard Crudo, the cinematographer, and Esther Woodworth, the 1st Assistant Camera for the Ray Tracing FTW short film, share their journey working on the groundbreaking project. We take a deep dive into the dynamics of the camera crew, exploring how different departments like lighting and grip collaborate to bring a director’s visi…

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'Vexing an Ex' & 'Causing a Real Ruckus' 43:12

5d ago43:12

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First, the plaintiff says she used to date the defendant, and he owes her for a bed she purchased for him. Now that they’ve broken up, he’s trying to weasel out of paying her back, so she’s suing him. The defendant says he paid the plaintiff back when they were still together, so he can’t understand why she’s suing. Then, the plaintiff says the def…

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'Being Squirrelly' & 'This is One Big Love Triangle' 43:02

8d ago43:02

43:02

First, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to fix her gutters and he subcontracted the job out. The new person told her the gutters were fine and only needed a minor repair. She claims the defendant cashed her check and did no work, so she’s suing for her money back. The defendant says his worker was scared by a squirrel nest on the roof, wh…

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'I Will Not Be Stiffed' & 'Pulling Out at the Last Minute' 43:02

9d ago43:02

43:02

First, the plaintiff says she was hired to photograph the defendant’s engagement and wedding, and now the woman is trying to back out of the deal. The plaintiff even photographed the engagement already, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff was unprofessional and getting the photos was a hassle. She denies owing anyth…

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'Dissing a Co-Worker' & 'Being Old Fashioned' 43:06

10d ago43:06

43:06

First, the plaintiff says he became friends with the defendant at work, but it turns out the guy’s a scammer and a con artist. He loaned him some cash, but the defendant refuses to repay him, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff loaned him money and he repaid him the following week in cash. He denies owing anything and is countersuing fo…

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'A Parking Predicament' & 'Stiffing a Worker' 43:06

11d ago43:06

43:06

First, the plaintiff says she parked her car on the street and it was towed. She fought the ticket and won, and it turned out that the defendant’s driveway she parked in front of was illegal. He had no right to have her car towed, so she’s suing for damages. The defendant says he bought the house 13 years ago and the driveway was already there. He …

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Episode 490 - Matthias Christen - Head of CG Design, The Scope 1:14:42

12d ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Matthias Christen, the main 3D artist from The Scope on Ray Tracing FTW, shares his fascinating journey from traditional analog painting to becoming an expert in 3D and virtual production. Starting with a passion for drawing, Matthias entered the advertising industry, where he honed his skills in Photoshop and Illustrator before transitioning into …

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'Making Things Up' & 'Running Out on a Roomate' 43:00

12d ago43:00

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First, the plaintiff says she was hired by the defendant to provide makeup services for her vow renewal. The defendant canceled two weeks before the event because her godsister gifted her with makeup services. The defendant broke the contract, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff was in over her head and even wanted her to bu…

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'Wasting a Sister's Money' & 'Switching Things Up' 42:56

15d ago42:56

42:56

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her older brother, and he works on air conditioning systems. She says she hired him to fix her furnace and he made unnecessary repairs, so she wants her wasted money back. The defendant says he replaced the stuff his sister insisted on, and he can’t believe he’s being sued. Then, the plaintiff says she ren…

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'Fixing Nothing' & 'Taking Too Much Off the Top' 43:20

16d ago43:20

43:20

First, the plaintiff says she rented a duplex apartment from the defendants. She claims they ignored a damaged gutter, which allowed critters to get into the attic and keep her up all night. She claims they invented fake damages, and she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendants say the plaintiff broke her lease, and they sent her a list of the d…

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'Causing a Family Fall Out' & 'The Sweetheart Swindler' 43:22

19d ago43:22

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First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her sister, who gave the plaintiff one of her kidneys 10 years ago. No matter how selfless that was, the defendant owes the plaintiff money for babysitting, a loan, and her share of a hotel room, so she’s suing her. The defendant says her sister is being petty and cheap, and she denies owing anything. Then…

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'Not Getting the Job Done' & 'Causing a Dietary Death' 42:54

19d ago42:54

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First, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant, a lawyer, to represent him in a case against his neighbor about a noisy air conditioner. The man took his money and never did a thing, so he’s suing for his money back. The defendant says the erratic plaintiff never gave him a chance to complete the work. He refuses to give him a refund and is count…

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Episode 489 - A.J. Wedding - Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer, Orbital Virtual Studios 1:01:47

19d ago1:01:47

1:01:47

In this episode, Chris sits down with AJ Wedding, founder of Orbital Studios, to discuss how the Chaos Innovation Lab used his studio to film Ray Tracing FTW using Project Arena. AJ shares how his early fascination with virtual production, inspired by his work on The Mandalorian, led him to launch Orbital Studios during the pandemic. He explains th…

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'Taking Advantage of a Lover' & 'Running Away' 43:38

20d ago43:38

43:38

The plaintiff says she dated the defendant and paid for all sorts of things for him. She says the slickster always promised to pay her back, but he never did. She’s suing to get back what she’s owed. The defendant says they both bought things for each other, and any money was a gift. The plaintiff says the defendant was his tenant, but the man floo…

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'Lousey Land-Lording 101' & 'Playing Games' 43:32

23d ago43:32

43:32

The plaintiff says she overpaid rent to the defendant, but the woman refuses to give it back, even after she took care of her grandparents. The defendant says she provides crisis housing and the plaintiff rented a room but didn’t pay in full. She also alleges the plaintiff didn’t show up for work to care for the defendant’s grandparents. The plaint…

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'Losing It' & 'Failing to Cough Up the Dough' 42:54

24d ago42:54

42:54

The plaintiff says he hired the defendant to look after his two dogs, but she lost one of them. She claimed the dog got out after seeing a bunny and chased it. He still hasn’t found his beloved pet, so he’s suing for $3,500. The defendant says it wasn’t her fault the dog bolted and she did offer to help him look. She’s countersuing for the dog-sitt…

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'Crummy Contracting' & 'Well, That's Not Very Nice' 43:28

25d ago43:28

43:28

First, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to build her some shelves and cabinets. She paid him thousands of dollars, but he never did the work. He told her he wouldn’t complete the work unless the plaintiff slept with him, and then he slashed her tires. She’s suing for her money back. The defendant says the plaintiff sprayed graffiti on his…

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'Not Fencing in a Neighbor' & 'Hey, That's My Tipsy' 43:35

26d ago43:35

43:35

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her neighbor and he agreed to split the cost of a fence with her. She claims he reneged on the deal, so she’s suing him for what she’s owed. The defendant says he agreed to share the cost of a vinyl fence and paid for it, but the plaintiff put up a more expensive block wall, which he can’t afford. He claim…

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Episode 488 - Ed Ulbrich - Chief Content Officer & President of Production, Metaphysic.ai 1:03:26

26d ago1:03:26

1:03:26

It’s been seven years since Ed Ulbrich last appeared on the CG Garage podcast — and a lot has changed. The man who digitally aged Brad Pitt for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and resurrected late rapper 2Pac as an on-stage hologram is now chief content officer and president of production at metaphysic.ai, which is using AI tools to create phot…

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'Letting Things Get Too Cold' & 'Stiffing a Tenant' 42:51

27d ago42:51

42:51

First, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to fix his central air, and he replaced the condenser. The air would never shut off, but after a few months, the problem was finally fixed. He’s suing for the extra utility bills. The defendant says the plaintiff’s heater was malfunctioning and causing the problem. He denies any responsibility for th…

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'Hold on to That Beast' or 'Else & Blowing Hot Air' 43:06

1M ago43:06

43:06

First, the plaintiff says he went to a dog-friendly restaurant with his two huskies and the defendant’s dog charged them. He says her dog bit his finger during the fight and the defendant promised to pay for his medical bills. She never did, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff’s dogs were misbehaving and approached her table, so her dog…

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'Wedding Woes' & 'Losing Control' 43:14

1M ago43:14

43:14

First, the plaintiffs say they had to postpone their wedding because of COVID, so the defendant told them they could use the flower deposit they had given her for a future event. When they called to reschedule, the defendant had doubled her prices, so they’re suing for a full refund. The defendant claims the couple changed the flower arrangements, …

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'Faking It' & 'You Ruined Me' 43:12

1M ago43:12

43:12

First, the plaintiff says the defendant has a bogus illegal sign in front of her house claiming parking isn’t allowed. The plaintiff’s car was towed and the company caused damages, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff parked and blocked her driveway, so the car was towed. Then, the plaintiff says she went to the defendants’ establishmen…

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Episode 487 - Kevin Tod Haug - VFX Supervisor 1:09:57

1M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

Kevin Tod Haug has always been destined for a career in VFX. From a young age, he analyzed movies and TV series to work out how they were made. He joined the industry and saw it transform from electro-mechanical to digital via movies and TV series, including Tron and Star Trek: The Next Generation. He then became a full VFX supervisor on movies inc…

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'Conducting Funny Business' & 'Soiling a Relationship' 43:23

1M ago43:23

43:23

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her boyfriend’s buddy, who was in jail and asked her to cash his stimulus check. She said she would do it for $250, but then he claimed it was cashed illegally. She’s suing for the money the back deducted from her account. The defendant says the plaintiff stole his check and he’s countersuing her. Then, th…

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'Refusing to be Fenced In' & 'Lawnmower Mishap' 43:47

1M ago43:47

43:47

First, the plaintiff says she and the defendant agreed to share the cost of a fence on property they shared. She says the defendant changed her mind after the work had already started and now refuses to pay her portion. The plaintiff is suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says she agreed to split the cost if the fence was nice on both sides, b…

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82 – Live From SIGGRAPH 2024: Interactive Media Outside the Screen 27:11

1M ago27:11

27:11

ABOUT THE EPISODEThis episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight was recorded live in Denver during SIGGRAPH 2024. In this conversation, SIGGRAPH 2024 Labs Chair Jonah Brucker-Cohen and four Labs contributors — Brandon Ables, Julia Daser, Yi Qing Ng (Pepi), and Jeremiah Teipen — share more about the hands-on classes and demos they showcased in the Labs and how …

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'There's a Killer Dog on the Loose in the Neighborhood' & 'Not Getting the Picture' 43:12

1M ago43:12

43:12

The plaintiff says the defendant’s dog mauled her dog in front of her daughter, and her pet didn’t survive. The police traced the dog in question to the defendant, but he refused to compensate the plaintiff for her loss, so she’s suing. The defendant denies that his dog killed the plaintiff’s dog and insists it’s a case of mistaken identity. The pl…

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'Shortchanging an Ex' & 'Poor Jasper' 43:48

1M ago43:48

43:48

Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-husband, and he agreed to contribute $2,000 toward a car for their teen son. He’s now changing the agreement, so she’s suing for the amount he still owes. The defendant admits he said he’d chip in but explained he would not be able to pay in one lump sum. He’s countersuing for the $100 he already pai…

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'Running Renter's Out' & 'Poor Zoey' 43:42

1M ago43:42

43:42

First, the plaintiff says he and his fiancé rented a room from the defendant, but they were illegally kicked out. The defendant refuses to return the rent they’re owed, so they’re suing. The defendant says she and one of the plaintiffs got into an argument, so she told them to get out. Then, the plaintiff says he and the defendant were friends for …

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'Not Having a Heart' & 'Causing a Dog Fight' 43:23

1M ago43:23

43:23

First, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, but he forced her out and wouldn’t renew her lease. Not only that, but he kept her security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff tried to stiff him on the last month’s rent, so he kept the deposit. Then, the plaintiff says she and the defendant both had their…

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Episode 486 - Ian Dawson - Founder & Executive Producer, IDGRAFX 1:11:12

1M ago1:11:12

1:11:12

Ian Dawson’s dream of a Jarvis-style computing interface seems to be coming true. This multi-talented CG veteran began his career in graphic design, before moving into producing and creating flying logos throughout the 90s. He then moved into advertising, and title sequences and VFX sequences for movies including the Iron Man trilogy, Star Wars: Ro…

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'Dissing His Girlfriend' & 'Busting it....But Good' 43:28

1M ago43:28

43:28

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-boyfriend and they used to live together. He stalked her and made death threats, but she’s suing for money he still owes her. The defendant says the plaintiff moved out and didn’t pay the last few months of rent, so he’s keeping the security deposit. He’s countersuing for back rent. Then, the plaint…

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'Letting a Lover Down' & 'Feuding With a Neighbor' 42:56

1M ago42:56

42:56

The plaintiff says she had a one-night stand with the defendant, who promised he would pay for the hotel room. When they got there, he said he didn’t have any money. On top of that, she alleges he stole $100 out of her bag. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says he met the plaintiff online and she was the one who reserved the room. He …

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'Failing to Pay for a Fence' & 'You Spin Me 'Round & 'Round Like a Record Baby' 43:07

2M ago43:07

43:07

First, the plaintiff claims she was forced to put up a privacy fence because her creepy neighbor, the defendant, took pictures of kids in their bathing suits and sprayed them with a hose. He even put dead cats on her porch. She says he should pay half the cost of the fence, so she’s suing. The defendant says all was fine with his neighbor until the…

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'That's One Dirty Santa' & 'Being One Key Short' 43:16

2M ago43:16

43:16

The plaintiff says she makes ugly Christmas sweaters and sold one to the defendant. Now she’s refusing to pay for it and claiming she’s been emotionally damaged by wearing it, so the plaintiff is suing for her money. The defendant says the plaintiff promised to make her a sweater that would win a contest, but instead it was raunchy and full of sexu…

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'You Killed My Dog' & 'Letting Her Lover Down' 43:36

2M ago43:36

43:36

First, the plaintiffs say they hired the defendant to watch their dog while they were on vacation. The careless woman let the poor dog jump out a window to his death. He was still on the street dead when they arrived at the defendant’s apartment. This woman has to pay for her outrageous behavior, so they’re suing. The defendant says she left the do…

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Episode 485 - Gary Marshall - Vice President of Virtual Production, NantStudios 1:05:53

2M ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Get ready to dive into the magical world of virtual production with the one and only Gary Marshall, Vice President of Virtual Production at Nant Studios. In this episode, Chris chats with Gary, a true wizard in the visual effects industry, who’s been behind some of the most jaw-dropping movie moments you’ve ever seen. From running film reels around…

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'Ruining a Friend's Vacation' & 'Pooping Out on a Puppy Refund' 43:51

2M ago43:51

43:51

The plaintiff says the defendant is a former friend who told him he could use his time share in Aruba. The defendant canceled at the last minute after the plaintiff had purchased plane tickets, so he’s suing for what he’s out. The defendant says he had to chase down the plaintiff for payment, and his check arrived late. The plaintiff says she was g…

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'Feline Foul-Up' & 'Wiping His Way Into a Lawsuit' 43:05

2M ago43:05

43:05

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her younger sister. She says she hired her sibling to care for her birds and fish for three weeks. When she got home, her fish tank was broken, the fish were dead, and the birds were missing. She alleges her sister brought her cat over and the feline went nuts. She’s suing her sister for all the chaos. The…

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'Messy Messi Tattoo' & 'A TikTok Problem' 43:01

2M ago43:01

43:01

First, the plaintiff says he went to the defendant’s shop for a tattoo of soccer star Lionel Messi, but the result was a mess and became infected. He’s suing for the amount it will cost to have it removed. The defendant says the plaintiff and the artist drank tequila together, so the tattoo wasn’t great. He offered to fix it himself, but the plaint…

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'Pet Sitting Problems' & 'Conning a Cousin' 43:12

2M ago43:12

43:12

The plaintiff says the defendant is his co-worker, and she hired him to housesit and take care of her pets. He says she’s stiffing him on payment, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff put hundreds of miles on her car without permission, and he left the house a mess. She’s countersuing for car usage and killing her plants. The plaintiff s…

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'Losing a Car' & 'Losing it at His Daughter's Funeral' 43:00

2M ago43:00

43:00

First, the plaintiff says he and the defendant got into an argument at a funeral and the defendant tossed an orange cone at his Cadillac and dented it. He’s suing for the cost of the damage. The defendant says his daughter had died, and there were allegations the plaintiff’s brother abused her as a child. He admits he lost his temper but insists th…

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Episode 484 - Alex & Tim Porter - CEO & CTO, Mod Tech Labs 1:07:27

2M ago1:07:27

1:07:27

Alex and Tim Porter have the perfect skillset of a VFX power couple. Alex has a background in interior design, which she leveraged into user experience and virtual spaces. Tim, meanwhile, has worked in games and VFX, beginning as an artist but gravitating towards developing tools and scripts that make it easy to create complicated environments and …

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'De-Friending a Friend' & 'Wedding Woes' 42:55

2M ago42:55

42:55

The plaintiff says she loaned her neighbor, the defendant, money to pay for emergency surgery for his German shepherd, but he won’t pay her back. He still owes her money for a bathroom renovation he never finished, so she’s suing for all she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff gave him the money for his dog’s surgery after she got a big settle…

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