A Hairy Breach of Contract Suit against Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton is no stranger to this blog (she had previouslybeen sued for failing to promote a movie, Pledge This!).  According to the Washington Post,Hilton is now facing a $35 million lawsuit by Hairtech International, claimingthat she breached a contract to promote and wear hair extensions.  Apparently, she was wearing the hairextensions of a competing manufacturer. According to WaPo:

Spokeswoman Dawn Miller said in astatement released Thursday that Hilton’s attorneys state, “There is nomerit whatsoever to any of these claims. We will pursue all of our defensesvigorously and any potential counter claims.”

Hairtech claimed Hilton did notwear the company’s extensions as promised and missed a launch party in 2007because she was in jail. They claim the damages from the missed appearance wereat least $6.6 million.

Hilton served 23 days in 2007 aftershe was caught driving twice on a suspended license while on probation forreckless driving.

I am not sure of the contract price, but if it is less than $35 million, the lawsuit raises interesting damages issues.  But, mostly, I tend to have a similar reaction as Prof. Jonathan Turley: ifanyone at Hairtech is reading this blog, I would be happy promote and wear thehair extensions for a much better price.  Though, I suppose you should go with Prof. Turley, because he’s always on the telly talking to Olbermann and Maddow.  Definitely Hairtech’s targeted demographic.

[Meredith R. Miller]