Judge Judy Goes After an Ex Who Hit Below the Belt

A bitter breakup turns into a courtroom battle when Paul claims his former girlfriend, Marli, tried to get even after he ended their relationship and returned to his wife. He alleges that Marli contacted his workplace with false accusations, leaving him on unpaid leave and fighting to recover his lost wages.

On Judge Judy, Judge Judith Sheindlin examines the fallout from a relationship gone wrong and the serious consequences of bringing personal grudges into someone's professional life. As the details emerge, the judge makes it clear that threatening a person's livelihood can also hurt the innocent children who depend on that income.

Watch this classic Judge Judy confrontation as the judge challenges the motives behind the workplace allegations and weighs Paul's claim for lost wages.