Paris Sues Hallmark -- You Care Enough to Rip Me Off

Posted Sep 7th 2007 2:32PM by TMZ Staff

TMZ has obtained a lawsuit filed by Paris Hilton against Hallmark Cards, claiming they used her likeness without permission. Not cool!

In the lawsuit, filed yesterday in Federal District Court in Los Angeles, the heiress alleges Hallmark created a card entitled "Paris's First Day as a Waitress." The card features a picture of Paris' face superimposed over a cartoon of a waitress serving food that says "Don't touch that, it's hot. What's hot? That's hot."

Paris is suing for damages in excess of $100,000, claiming Hallmark "failed to properly obtain [her] approval." Guess not!

A rep for Hallmark told TMZ "Some of Hallmark's new humor greeting cards are parodies of today's most popular celebrities and politicians. These cards take a satirical look at news and gossip surrounding these public figures, including Paris Hilton, and we do not believe Hallmark has violated any of Ms. Hilton's rights."

Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Paris Hilton

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1. yeah good luck with that one paris - you let the paparrazi splash your image everywhere without private consent.

what's wrong - endorsements drying up because nobody cares about you? why else would you sue a reputable company for something harmless while kissing up to the paparrazi you skank

Posted at 2:46PM on Sep 7th 2007 by arizona hot pepperz

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So give her a few cents from each card sold. That should wrap this lawsuit up for 2 bucks.

Posted at 2:48PM on Sep 7th 2007 by Jay

3. Did your account run low Paris since Grandfather is cutting you off, because of the way you carry yourself! HERES A THING GET A JOB! Everything isnt about you!

Posted at 2:51PM on Sep 7th 2007 by Andrew

4. SHE SHOULD B FLATTERED!

Posted at 2:53PM on Sep 7th 2007 by felixluv

5. YAWN.

Posted at 3:05PM on Sep 7th 2007 by Just Me

6. Uh, it's called parody. The late Jerry Falwell lost his lawsuit against Larry Flynt and Hustler on the same grounds. The First Amendment prevails. Boo-hoo, Hilton. You lose.

Posted at 3:05PM on Sep 7th 2007 by Snarksnarksnark

7. Everybody hates me - I'm such a sweet person - I think I'll just file a lawsuit. boo hoo hoo

Posted at 3:12PM on Sep 7th 2007 by Herpes Hilton

8. I thought the card was ind of cute. Sorry she is upset about them using her image with out consent, but I thought the card was cute. Have a great Friday all!!!

Posted at 3:18PM on Sep 7th 2007 by mrs. scott

9. Oh geez, sorry I ment Kind of cute!! Duh, it's been a long week!

Posted at 3:20PM on Sep 7th 2007 by mrs. scott

10. I don't usually side with Paris, but if the greeting card company really did fail to get her permission then I think she SHOULD sue and then give the money to charity.

Posted at 3:30PM on Sep 7th 2007 by kzdiver

11. Parody and satire are covered by the 1st amendment, the freedom of speech. The judge will probably throw the case out.

Posted at 3:33PM on Sep 7th 2007 by KMF

12. Who is also in heaven!

Posted at 3:33PM on Sep 7th 2007 by Jon Bodack

13. Doesn't the retard already have enough money she didn't earn. Jesus! give us all a break and stop reporting news about this idiot! She would be a homeless hooker if she wasn't a Hilton.

Posted at 3:34PM on Sep 7th 2007 by T

14. She needs to get a job if her grandfather is cutting her off for more money!

Posted at 3:36PM on Sep 7th 2007 by Jon Bodack

15. Paris Hilton is just suing Hallmark for more money, and it's great that Shanna Moakler and Travis Barker are still together and going strong, way to go you 2!

Posted at 3:40PM on Sep 7th 2007 by Jon Bodack

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