Judge Judy Called…

Dear Suze Q. I think our daughter’s fiancé lied that he was on Judge Judy a few years ago after he bought a purebred Manx at a cat show for $1,000.00, sued the breeder and WON because they couldn’t produce proof of a pedigree with registration papers. The story was outrageous with free airfare, hotel, and tours of Los Angeles. How can I verify? 

Dear Skeptic, The Judge Judy entertainment show that ended in 2021 did not have the normal legal rights afforded in a U.S. court of law. Both litigants voluntarily agreed to waive their rights to any other legal proceeding, and the judge’s ruling was final in “binding arbitration.” It was a win-win for both parties because even if you lost, the show’s producers paid the litigant that won. Yes, both parties received an appearance fee for being on the show, airfare and hotel expenses. This was Hollywood remember. To verify your to-be-son-in-law’s claim, search YouTube episodes, or purchase options through Amazon or iTunes. Absolutely could be a true story, even if the cat’s lineage isn’t. -SQ