Hilton vows vigorous defense of $35 million suit

(Agencies)
2010-08-13 09:13
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Hilton vows vigorous defense of $35 million suit<BR>

Actress and socialite Paris Hilton arrives at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, June 6, 2010.[Photo/Agencies]

LOS ANGELES – Paris Hilton's attorneys say a $35 million lawsuit against the heiress lacks merit and are vowing a spirited defense — and a possible countersuit.

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The 29-year-old socialite was sued Wednesday in Los Angeles for allegedly breaching a contract to promote and wear hair extensions manufactured by Hairtech International Inc. The company is seeking $35 million in damages — 10 times what it paid Hilton for her endorsement.

Spokeswoman Dawn Miller said in a statement Thursday that Hilton's attorneys have deemed the lawsuit is without merits.

Hairtech claimed Hilton did not wear the company's extensions as promised and missed a launch party in 2007 because she was in jail.