HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Casey Affleck is being sued for sexual harassment by a producer on his forthcoming documentary about his brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix's bid to become a rap star.
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Producer Amanda White Sues Casey Affleck for Sexual Harassment
Submitted by Dave Paris on July 24, 2010
David Boreanaz Sued for Sexual Harassment
Submitted by Amber Sterling on July 23, 2010
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — David Boreanaz is being sued for sexual harassment by a woman who worked as an extra on his hit Fox series Bones.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Reach Settlement with British Tabloid Over Split Story
Submitted by Alexis Sezar on July 22, 2010
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have settled their lawsuit against a British tabloid that claimed the couple was on the verge of a split earlier this year.
At a hearing Thursday in London's High Court, the couple's attorney said the stars had accepted an undisclosed sum in settlement of their privacy claim against the News of the World, the BBC reports.
Gene Simmons Says KISS Costume Rules Out Sexual Assault Claim Made by ESPN Makeup Artist
Submitted by Matt Murai on May 14, 2010
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Rock star Gene Simmons has taken legal action against an ESPN employee who claims he sexually assaulted her.
In a complaint filed Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Simmons asked the court for a judicial declaration that no assault took place and that ESPN makeup artist Victoria Jackson did not suffer any damages or injuries attributable to him.
'Desperate Housewives' Stars Pledge Support for Marc Cherry in Nicollette Sheridan Lawsuit
Submitted by Alexis Sezar on April 13, 2010
LOS ANGELES — The residents of Wisteria Lane are standing behind their main man.
Desperate Housewives stars Eva Longoria Parker, Teri Hatcher, Marcia Cross and Felicity Huffman issued a joint statement Tuesday pledging their support for show creator Marc Cherry, who is being sued by former cast member Nicollette Sheridan.
"It would be irresponsible of us to let the public believe that being a part of this show from its inception has been anything but a blessing," the show's stars said in a statement to People. "We have no first-hand knowledge of what Nicollette may or may not have experienced, but we would never characterize our set as a hostile environment."
Nicollette Sheridan Files Lawsuit Against 'Desperate Housewives' Producer Marc Cherry, ABC
Submitted by Erica Bowen on April 6, 2010
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Nicollette Sheridan's exit from Desperate Housewives just took on a new storyline.
On Monday, the 46-year-old actress filed a lawsuit against the show's creator, Marc Cherry, alleging assault and wrongful termination, the Associated Press reports.
Heather Mills Sued by Former Nanny for Sexual Discrimination
Submitted by Amber Sterling on March 29, 2010
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Heather Mills is being sued by a former nanny who alleges she lost her job after becoming pregnant.
Sara Trumble, 26, is suing the ex-wife of Paul McCartney on the grounds of sex discrimination and unfair dismissal, claiming the former model dismissed her after she gave birth to a baby girl, according to London's The Sun.
Whitney Port Sued Over Clothing Line
Submitted by Alexis Sezar on March 24, 2010
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Whitney Port is facing some drama off the runway.
The 25-year-old star is being sued by a former associate who claims she got the shaft after helping Port design her clothing line.
In a lawsuit filed Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Adrienne Baravetto says she started a collection called Eve & A in 2007 with The City star and her father, Jeffrey Port.
Lindsay Lohan Suing E-Trade Over 'Milkaholic' Ad
Submitted by Alexis Sezar on March 9, 2010
NEW YORK — Lindsay Lohan is fed up with E-Trade's talking babies.
The 23-year-old actress is suing the financial services firm over a television commercial that first aired during February's Super Bowl, Reuters reports.
In the lawsuit, which was filed Monday in New York, Lohan seeks $100 million in damages for unauthorized used of her likeness.
The ad in question features a baby boy apologizing to his girlfriend for not calling her the night before.
"And that milkaholic Lindsay wasn't over?" the baby girl asks.
The camera then switches back to the boy, who squirms and replies "Lindsay?" before another baby girl, presumably Lindsay, pops up and asks, "Milk-a-what?"
Report: Rihanna Sued by Celebrity Trainer Cindy Percival
Submitted by Chloe Bunker on March 3, 2010
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Rihanna's rockin' body is headed to court.
The 22-year-old singer is being sued by her personal trainer, who claims the R&B star failed to pay up for several 2009 workouts, TMZ reports.
Trainer Cindy Percival filed the lawsuit last week in Los Angeles County Superior Court, claiming Rihanna still owes her more than $26,000 in unpaid wages for a couple of weeks of work together last fall.
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