Blake decides to take custody of Danny from Steven because he does not approve of Steven’s lifestyle - and maybe for Krystle, but Krystle wants no part of it. Despite evereyone’s better judgment, Andrew Laird calls Sammy Jo to the stand and she pretty much lies about Steven, by painting his as a deviant (in other words - gay). Everyone knows she is lying (other than the judge).

Claudia decides to take it upon herself to put Sammy Jo in her place and confronts her at La Mirage. I mean, that seems the normal thing someone would do. Claudia demands that Sammy Jo go back and tell the truth that Steven is a real man (seemingly because he has heterosexual sex). As if Sammy Jo will do that.

Claudia has the only appropriate response, she slaps Sammy Jo. Not to be outdone, Sammy Jo slaps Claudia back. Oh, it’s on! But, not for long, Claudia winds up and really slaps the hell out of Sammy Jo. Claudia is victorious against Sammy Jo (for now). Proud of her victory, Claudia leaves Sammy Jo’s room and fixes her jaw. That’s right Claudia, never let them see that it hurts!

To be fair, Claudia does come up with a more practical way to help Steven. She convinces Steven to marry him and that is enough for Steven to keep custody of his child.

From Episode 64 - The Hearing Part 2