Paris Hilton sued for wearing the wrong hair extensions

Small business lawyers know that actors, singers, comedians and other entertainers often have a lot on their plate. In fact, entertainment and business law oftentimes overlap. Entertainers may also have greater financial means than the average person, as such these individuals are often sued over a variety of reasons, such as intellectual property or even something as minor as wearing the wrong wig!

This exact scenario happened to Paris Hilton, heiress to her namesake's hotel chain, two years ago. A hair extensions company filed a lawsuit against Hilton, claiming that the young woman wore the hair of a competitor in 2008 and violated a contract the young woman had with the company, according to New York Daily News.

Hairtech International Inc. is asking for $35 million in damages from Hilton. This is 10 times the original amount Hilton was paid for wearing the hair extensions provided by the company.

The lawsuit also accuses Hilton of missing a company launch party for the line in 2007 because the young woman was in prison. Hilton served 23 days in jail after driving recklessly with a suspended license. Because of her absence at the launch party, Hairtech is claiming a loss of $6.6 million.

The company also claims that Hilton's lifestyle contradicts its brand and marketing campaign. However, this isn't the first time Paris Hilton was sued in court.

"In 2008, the producers of the film 'Pledge This!' sued the starlet, claiming she did not promote the film properly," the news source stated. "But a judge ruled she didn't owe the $8.3 million it cost to create the film. A court has yet to decide whether she will have to pay the $1 million fee Hilton was paid for appearing in the movie, which made less than $3 million and was shown in just 25 theaters."

Phoenix business attorneys can properly defend both entertainers like Hilton and small to medium-sized businesses that have been accused of minor improper conduct. And whether one is an entertainer or a company that hires entertainers, a good entertainment contract can create and preserve one's value in the deal.

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