Vernita Lee is the mother of talk show host Oprah Winfrey. It was reported on September 3, 2008, that Lee was being sued by the high-end fashion store, Valentina Inc., for over $155,000 in unpaid charges and accumulated interest. Lee has reportedly had an open-ended charge account with Valentina since early 2004. PerezHilton: Oprah's Mom In Trouble! (September 3, 3008)
Lawsuit Fast Facts
- Valentina Inc. is located in WisconsinPerezHilton: Oprah's Mom In Trouble! (September 3, 3008)
- Lee has reportedly received private showings and special delivery services from ValentinaPerezHilton: Oprah's Mom In Trouble! (September 3, 3008)
- Lee is said to owe the store $155,547.31PerezHilton: Oprah's Mom In Trouble! (September 3, 3008)
- Lee was supposed to pay $2,000 to the store on a monthly basisPerezHilton: Oprah's Mom In Trouble! (September 3, 3008)
- According to Valentina's lawyer, Joseph Niebler Sr., Lee quit making the required monthly paymentsPerezHilton: Oprah's Mom In Trouble! (September 3, 3008)
- Lee is said to have hired three lawyers to fight the lawsuitPerezHilton: Oprah's Mom In Trouble! (September 3, 3008)
- Lee was 73 years old at time of lawsuit
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