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Kitson Kids About to Become Orphans

Posted Jun 17th 2009 6:36PM by TMZ Staff

Kitson KidsFor only one payment of $74,080.38, you too could make a difference in the lives of rich, pampered children in Los Angeles.

Kitson Kids -- which has been putting clothes on the backs of L.A.'s elite for years -- is being sued for falling way behind on rent (re: first paragraph).

K.K. has three days to pay their rent before big scary men with eviction documents toss them out onto the diamond encrusted asphalt of Robertson Blvd.

UPDATE 6/18: Deckers Outdoor Corp. has dismissed their lawsuit against Kitson and released a statement saying, "The lawsuit against Kitson was inadvertent ... The Kitson account remains in good standing."

UPDATE: A second lawsuit was just filed against Kitson by a company called Deckers Outdoor Corp., claiming they haven't been paid $35,177.86 for services rendered.

A rep for Kitson just released statements addressing both lawsuits:

"Regarding Kitson Kids we are in a dispute with the building because they refuse to build a stroller accessible ramp for parents and their children....

They are putting children in danger on a daily basis since parents have to take the children up stairs instead of using a child-safe stroller ramp. This is why we feel the need to battle against the building as we fight for a child-safe ramp to be built.

Regarding the lawsuit against Kitson from Deckers Outdoor Corporation (a public company) who is the Manufacturer of Ugg Boots is untrue. Kitson has received no lawsuit from Deckers at this time. Kitson has recently received its confirmations for winter orders from Deckers, which is in an excess of $200,000. Brands do not confirm orders with companies that have outstanding invoices due, let alone lawsuits pending.

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16. Decker Outdoors is the parent company for UGGs (and also TEVA and Simple footwear)

Posted at 3:20AM on Jun 18th 2009 by matt

17. Build the damn RAMP! Problem solved.Then everyone continues to get their money.

Posted at 4:33AM on Jun 18th 2009 by Robert007

18. I can solve this easy, BUILD THAT RAMP NOW! for the place that makes you lotta money ! Greedy LANDLORDS! Build it, they will come.. A ramp for strollers and wheel chairs. Sounds good to me........

Posted at 4:34AM on Jun 18th 2009 by Robert007

19. THEY DONT CARE CAUSE THEY ARE MOVING TO DOWNTOWN DISNEY-ANAHEIM.

Posted at 3:36AM on Jun 19th 2009 by ceemarie

20. Decker's Outdoor Corp is the parent company of UGG boots. Looks like they forgot to pay for the loads of baby UGG's they sold!!!

Posted at 10:00AM on Jun 18th 2009 by bubbarou

21. Anyone who wears a "Kitson Girl" shirt, or some other Kitson promotional item is saying to the world: "I'm a deadbeat who spends beyond my control and welches on the bill leaving landlords and vendors high and dry."

Posted at 10:35AM on Jun 18th 2009 by Yvonne

22. Litzi - your an idiot! I'm sure Brittney shopped at most of the stores in L.A. Just because she happens to have quite a bit more in the bank than you do - doesn't mean that she tries to buy her kids "affection". Jealousy is that ugly giant on your shoulder. Oh wait, I'm sorry - you probably know her personally. BTW - it isn't Kitson's, it's just Kitson.

Posted at 1:47PM on Jun 18th 2009 by Shellie

23. # 4 NO DOUGH . GREAT MOM , ( NOT TO SAY OTHER MOMS ARE NOT) she dresses her children "fabulously" without putting on "the dog!" BRAVO!!!

Posted at 4:24PM on Jun 18th 2009 by Butterfly

24. FYI...there is a stroller friendly elevator that Frasier has been using himself to move his unpaid uggs boots right by his store! I have personally witnessed countless strollers going into his store through this elevator! He is a terrible business man and should pay his rent!!!

Posted at 9:53PM on Jul 2nd 2009 by stroller man

25. I work in the area and I cannot even tell you how many times I have watched the gut wrenching scene of a parent attempting to pull a stroller up the staircase because there is no stroller or handicap access to the building. It is despicable to think that a building that would gladly have a kids store as a tenant would not build a ramp for their safety and well being. I think that in this day an age it is inconceivable that Pacific Theatres would not have a Handicap and Stroller access to their building. Michael Foreman Sr. who has millions of dollars and owns Pacific Theatres and this building would have no problem making access at one of his theatres to generate his revenue but will not build a stroller and handicap safe ramp at his own building. Truly sad and disgusting.

Posted at 3:15PM on Jul 5th 2009 by Amy

26. I work in the area and I cannot even tell you how many times I have watched the gut wrenching scene of a parent attempting to pull a stroller up the staircase because there is no stroller or handicap access to the building. It is despicable to think that a building that would gladly have a kids store as a tenant would not build a ramp for their safety and well being. I think that in this day an age it is inconceivable that Pacific Theatres would not have a Handicap and Stroller access to their building. Michael Foreman Sr. who has millions of dollars and owns Pacific Theatres and this building would have no problem making access at one of his theatres to generate his revenue but will not build a stroller and handicap safe ramp at his own building. Truly sad and disgusting.

Posted at 3:19PM on Jul 5th 2009 by Amy

27. Kitson Settles Suit With Americana
July 06, 2009
Less than one year after high-profile Los Angeles retailer Kitson opened an emporium at Glendale, Calif. -based luxury shopping center The Americana at Brand, the two influential players of Los Angeles specialty retailing settled a lawsuit on July 6.

The Americana sued Kitson for unlawful detainer, or not paying rent. According to the lawsuit, which was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on March 20, Kitson had not paid rent in amount of $399,599.86 as of Feb. 23. Kitson opened a two-level, 15,000-square-foot emporium in November 2008 at the Americana, which was developed by Caruso Affiliated. Caruso also developed influential Los Angeles luxury center The Grove. Kitson owner Fraser Ross said he is not closing any stores. “Caruso wants us to be there,” he said. “We want to be there. We’re trying to get fair-market value on our locations.” Kitson attorney Glenn J. Feldman of Feldman Rolland said his client and Americana are negotiating over what format a Kitson store at Americana will take. “It will be retained in Glendale, but in a different format,” Feldman said. “It will not be an anchor.”

Posted at 10:48AM on Jul 8th 2009 by Kelly Stagg

28. The landlord simply posted a sign saying there's an elevator that is stroller and wheelchair accessible/friendly right at the building, problem solved, now pay your RENT you deadbeat and stop making up excuses on why you don't have any business in your recession-era bomb of dying brand!!

Posted at 10:53AM on Jul 8th 2009 by Stroller Girl

29. Amy=Fraser Ross comment, who else would know the name of the landlord, who owns what, too much detail! Nice try...

The Americana lawsuit was settled just as another unlawful-detainer case against Kitson is gaining steam. On June 17, RP120 LLC, the landlord of the Kitson Kids boutique at 116 N. Robertson Blvd., sued the retailer for unlawful detainer or $74,080.38. The suit said the fair rental value of the space is $690.77 daily. Ross owns four other Kitson boutiques on Robertson Boulevard, and is one of the largest tenants of high-profile street, with 15,000 square feet of retail and office space. The case is scheduled for a hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court on Oct. 15. But Feldman said the case is days away from being resolved.

According to attorney Gregory Weisman, unlawful-detainer lawsuits are becoming increasingly common in a tough economy. “‘Unlawful Detainer’ is a fancy word for ‘eviction proceedings,’” Weisman said. “It can be based on a host of different reasons but it usually means the tenant isn't paying rent and the landlord wants them out. Options for the tenant are no different than anyone else with a cashflow problem, either they renegotiate debt, look for an investor or start talking to bankruptcy counsel.” Weisman is a partner and chair of the apparel practices group of law firm Silver & Freedman.

Posted at 1:59PM on Jul 8th 2009 by Karma

30. How come no celebrities shop at Kitson anymore, we're talking for the last 2 years? They are all at Fred Segal and Intermix...

Posted at 10:49AM on Jul 24th 2009 by Karma

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