Man on Jerry Springer's courtroom show is suing after alleged assault in the parking lot resulted in injuries

A man who appeared on Jerry Springer’s courtroom show “Judge Jerry” is suing NBC Universal claiming security failed to prevent him from being assaulted by another participant in the show.

Papi’s contracting crew walked off a job site without finishing, alleging that Lakins threatened to assault members of his contracting team. Springer ruled in favor of Papi on the show, ordering Lakins to pay half of what he was being asked for in damages, according to court documents. The duo was then escorted separately by security to the parking garage, but Papi alleges in his lawsuit that they failed to properly separate the two men despite the threats of physical violence involved with the case as well as people who have been on Springer’s show having a propensity to act out physically.