In her lawsuit, Reid claimed the advertiser used her name without permission and "ridiculed" her, implying she was sexually lewd and/or immoral and causing her "humiliation... embarassment and ...mental anguish." The case was settled, and TMZ's Harvey Levin explains why it's a big deal for stars.
Silliest Celebrity Lawsuits 2005
When it comes to kooky court cases, 2005 kept craziness alive. TMZ dipped into its freak files to find some of the flakiest litigation to hit the nation. Sometimes it's the superstar who gets the urge to splurge on the seemingly nonsensical suit, and sometimes even celebrity pets were on the receiving end. You be the judge!
Tara Reid: Nip Slip Suit