Winfrey's mom countersues store for its $156K bill

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Winfrey's mom countersues store for its $156K bill

Wed Oct 1, 7:39 AM ET

Oprah Winfrey's mother says she shouldn't have to pay a nearly

$156,000 debt to a high-end fashion store because store officials

shouldn't have extended credit to her.

Valentina Inc. alleges that Vernita Lee of Milwaukee racked up

$155,547 in purchases and interest as of July 1. The company sued,

saying Lee fell behind in minimum monthly payments of $2,000.

Lee filed a counterclaim Friday contending that Valentina took

advantage of her " lack of knowledge, ability, and-or capacity " when

creating her credit account.

Court papers say Lee resolved a 2002 case with the company over a

$175,000 bill. The resolution prohibited Valentina from extending

further credit to her.

A message left for Valentina co-owner Tony Chirchirillo was not

returned Tuesday.

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" This is a laugh. Just because her daughter is insanely rich and

popular doesn't mean either of them is above the law. She ran up the

debt, she has to pay it. Then again, maybe she's hoping for a

government bailout. "

Yes, but most voting Americans would disagree with you. They would say

that she deserves a free ride as do they. After all THEY didn't know

any better and so THEY should be bailed out - of course by the

government. By the tax payers. By people like you and me and the rest

of the forum members.

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