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Skechers Shape-Ups Won't Get You In Shape

And no one's surprised.

Those Skechers Shape-Ups that Kim Kardashian used to endorse is now at the center of a lawsuit between the shoe company and the Federal Trade Commission.

Just like Reebok, the FTC has ruled the shoe company's so-called clinical studies that "proved" their sneakers helped people lose weight and strengthen their butt, leg, and stomach muscles were a bunch of hooey and now they've gotta pay up!

Skechers has agreed to shell out $40 million in settlement costs and anyone who purchased Shape-Ups are eligible for a refund.

However, Skechers is determined to prove their sneakers are legit and are already planning to conduct more research.

[Image via WENN.]

Tags: customers, ftc, kim kardashian, lawsuit, reebok, refund, setlement, shoes, skechers, sketchers shape ups

Nicky Hilton Sues Ex-Business Partners Over Failed Clothing Line

Paris isn't the only Hilton suing in the name of fashion!

Little sister Nicky Hilton just filed a $5 million lawsuit against Eliyahu Cohen and the Asher Group over a clothing deal gone bad.

According to the suit, the Asher Group promised to provide $4.9 million in financing for Nicky Hilton Worldwide and guaranteed the 28 year old an annual salary of $250,000 which would increase by 10% each year.

Now Nicky claims the Asher Group never got financing or paid her salary and spent what money they did have on a $9000/mo personal assistant that ran personal errands unrelated to NHW.

Hilton is seeking a minimum of $5 million in damages to "clean up the mess".

[Image via Nikki Hilton/WENN.]

Tags: asher group, eliyahu cohen, failed business deal, lawsuit, nicky hilton, nicky hilton worldwide, paris hilton

Christopher Burch Employee Allegedly Fired For NOT Being Gay

This is a weird turn of events.

A former employee who worked for Christopher Burch, Tory Burch's ex-husband and business partner, claims he was fired for NOT being gay.

Say what, now??

Jamie Ardigo says Burch told him:

"[He] only hired gay men because they were productive and he trusted them."

Ardigo has now filed a $1 million lawsuit in Manhattan against Burch, stating he found his comments to be "extremely offensive" and "inappropriate."

Naturally, Burch's attorney denies the allegations, adding they are:

"…prepared to mount a vigorous defense."

Oh boy. This is definitely a first. Only in fashion though, right??

[Image via Getty Images.]

Tags: christopher burch, employee, gay, lawsuit, not gay, offensive, tory burch

JCPenney Sued Over New Logo!

JCPenney isn't playing fair when it comes to their new square logo, at least according to the design firm who created it.

On Wednesday visual merchandising and branding firm Hudson + Broad filed a $40 million lawsuit against the retailer alleging breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets over a Plexiglas LED square that was created for the "Fair and Square" campaign.

According to the suit, Hudson + Broad developed

Tags: breach of contract, fair and square, hudson broad, jcpenney, lawsuit