If Marshall actually did what Lowdell alleges, a $50,000 judgment seems reasonable. Her alleged actions are especially deplorable because we live in a society in which fathers frequently do not fulfill their responsibilities. Weaponizing a supposed pregnancy undermines other women who are actually pregnant and need help from the fathers, to say nothing of what it does to the victim.

I suspect Marshall doesn't have two nickels to rub together, but if nothing else, she will endure the stress and expense of defending herself against the civil suit. Maybe it'll make her think twice the next time she decides to mess with someone's head.