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Posted: 8:43 AM Oct 1, 2008
Oprah's Mom Sues Store Over Huge Credit Account
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.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) -- 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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The article states "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." I'm not sure about you, but I am sure if a company had already resolved a case with me, my name would be showing up on their "NO CREDIT" list. While I don't think that should negate Ms. Lee's responsibility of paying the current bill, I do think the company should accept some responsibility for it also.
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I feel so sorry for her. Yeah right! Is she senile?Her age wasnt given but any adult in thier right mind should know better.She should be made to pay with interest.Let her little Uber rich daughter pay her way out so she can do it a third time.
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I hate Oprah anyway.... just another reason to hate her and her family more. She's an Obama supporter too. Loser!
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