A woman sues a man for damages caused by his dogs in her rented home; he denies responsibility, calling it a money grab. An expert witness and suspicions about prior property damage come into play.

In part one of this two-part episode, a blue-collar father of three reaches his breaking point, accusing his landlord of relentless and unfair billing practices. The landlord, in turn, demands compensation for the inconvenience caused by the legal action.