Sunday, 7 September 2008

Fashion store sues Winfrey's mom for unpaid bill

MILWAUKEE �

A high-end clothing store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, is suing Oprah Winfrey's mother for weakness to pay her bill.


The civil complaint says Vernita Lee of Milwaukee owed Valentina almost $156,000 for purchases and interest as of July first and has failed to make the monthly minimum payment of $2,000.


Store attorney Joseph Niebler Sr. says his customer tried to resolve the matter with Lee in front filing the lawsuit in Waukesha County Circuit Court.


The lawsuit says Lee told store officials she doesn't think she owes the money. Reached by