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Courtney Love sued by rehab center
(AP)
Updated: 2007-03-10 09:04
SANTA ANA, Calif. - A drug rehabilitation center has sued Courtney Love,
claiming the singer has repeatedly refused to pay her $181,000 bill for
her stay there 1 1/2 years ago.
The lawsuit, filed March 1 in Orange County Superior Court, said Love
paid $10,000 when she entered Beau Monde, an oceanfront retreat in
Newport Beach, in August 2005, but she still owes $181,286.
"Although demanded multiple times by plaintiff, orally and in writing,
none of the balance stated has been paid," the lawsuit said.
Love's attorney, Howard Weitzman, said Friday the lawsuit "will be
resolved to the satisfaction of all parties shortly."
A phone message left for Beau Monde's attorney was not immediately
returned.
Love, 42, the widow of Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain and former frontwoman
of the rock band Hole, has battled substance abuse and said in December
she would remain committed to her sobriety.
In September 2005, Love was sentenced to 180 days at a drug treatment
facility for violating probation in three misdemeanor cases �� one for
illegal possession of painkillers, one for being under the influence of a
controlled substance in public, and another for assault and battery.
Some of her time �� about 11 weeks �� was spent at Beau Monde, according
to court documents.
The facility describes its mission on its Web site as helping "very
successful, high profile individuals who are struggling with substance
abuse, addictions, compulsive behavior, burnout, and other life/health
issues." Guests are treated to gourmet meals, yoga and massages, and are
allowed to leave the center for field trips such as golfing and hiking.
The three misdemeanor cases were dismissed by a judge who also terminated
her probation.
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