She claimed she was walking Miss Dee on her block.
Miss Dee had a harness and a leash.
Miss Clemens insisted she had control at all times.
She stopped for the dog to go to the bathroom.
She noticed Miss Perry and Riley approaching.
They were across the street.
Miss Clemens claimed Miss Perry was on her phone.
She said Miss Perry was not paying attention.
When they approached the sidewalk, Riley jumped.
Riley nipped Miss Dee.
Miss Dee was startled.
Miss Dee then snapped at Riley and lunged.
Miss Clemens stated she could not get Miss Dee off Riley.
Judge Judy's Scrutiny of the Leash
Judge Judy questioned the type of leash Miss Clemens used.
Miss Perry described it as a rope with a noose.
She said it was not a proper leash.
Judge Judy asked if Miss Clemens let go of the leash.
This was while Miss Clemens was busy with the poop bag.
Miss Clemens denied this sequence of events.
Inconsistencies in Miss Clemens's Account
Judge Judy highlighted Miss Clemens's changing stories.
Miss Clemens initially claimed the dog pulled her down.
She said she lost control.
She then stated she had control at all times.
She also changed her account of how the dog came to be with her.
First, she implied she just picked up the dog.
Later, she admitted she picked it up from Mr. Taylor's house.
She took it to her own house.
The Impact of the Lies
Judge Judy emphasized the seriousness of lying to the police.
She stated the police would not appreciate a false statement.
She also addressed Mr. Taylor.
She asked if this was a good lesson for him.
He agreed it was a very good lesson.
Mr. Taylor learned that his girlfriend told the police she lost control.
She claimed the dog pulled her down.
This information came from the police officer's body cam.
Judge Judy's View on Pit Bull Ownership
Judge Judy expressed her stance on pit bull ownership.
She stated owners must be responsible for damage.
She acknowledged the emotional toll of losing a pet.
She could not put a dollar figure on that emotional drain.
Miss Perry had her dog for 12 years.
The Verdict
Judge Judy ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
The judgment was for Miss Perry.
She awarded Miss Perry the maximum amount.
The amount awarded was $5,000.
The case was concluded.