<prompt> Human: I recently lost a defamation lawsuit previous media job and was ordered to pay 125,000 in damages in a civil court. Will it affect my credit? What should I do? Im in the process of repairing my credit and this would be a huge setback. Please help.Edit: Also, what can I do if Im not satisfied with the courts decision? The 30 day appeal limit has passed. Thanks in advance!  <response>: I cant answer your question, but Im kind of intrigued by your story. Sorry you lost. 