A Scam
In April 2013, former litigants from a 2010 episode revealed that they conspired together to fabricate a lawsuit, where the only answer was that the payment would go to the plaintiff. Musicians Kate Levitt and Jonathan Coward were successful in their scheme, Sheindlin did indeed award the plaintiff (Levitt) $1,250. Levitt and Coward also earned the appearance fee of $250 each and enjoyed an all expense paid trip to Hollywood, California. The two are actually friends in real life who split the earnings among each other. Reportedly the producers knew of the scam but still let it happen.
A Scam
Battle of the Spouses
Thanks to Sheindlin’s popularity, the producers of The People’s Court chose to replace Ed Koch with Sheindlin’s husband, Jerry Sheindlin, for their 15th season (1999–2000). This meant one thing, both husband and wife were on air at the same time so they battling it out for rating. Unfortunately the experiment didn’t last long. Midway through season four, Jerry Sheindlin was replaced by the show’s current judge, Marilyn Milian.
Battle Of The Spouses
