Kim Kardashian's Family Win $99 Million Defamation Suit Filed by Blac Chyna, No Damages Awarded

Kim Kardashian's Family Win $99 Million Defamation Suit Filed by Blac Chyna, No Damages Awarded

  • The model and influencer sued the Kardashian family after they allegedly pushed for producers of her show Rob and Chyna to cancel it
  • Through her lawyer, Blac Chyna also accused the Kris Jenner of telling the executives and producers of the channel to "ditch the b*tch"
  • Chyna's mother was banned from court sessions and later went on Instagram to rant about the court's decision

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Reality TV star Kim Kardashian's family have won a defamation proceeding against them, filed by model and socialite Angela Renée.

Kim Kardashian, law suit, Blac Chyna
The Kardashian family won a $99 million defamation suit that had been filed by Blac Chyna. No damages were awarded. Photo: Getty Images, Blac Chyna.
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Renée professionally known as Blac Chyna had sued Kris Jenner, Kim, Khloé and Kylie Kardashian for $39 million for loss of earnings and an additional $59 million in future earnings.

Chyna's claim was that the wealthy family had used their position to defame her and while at it prevented future financial gain.

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According to Page Six, twelve jurors, comprising 5 men and 7 women, voted not to award damages to Chyna.

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Hollywood Unlocked also posted on their Instagram the news of the defamation ruling

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The judgement noted that although the Kardashians knew of an existing contract with the E! network; they had acted in their own economic interests.

Kim Kardashian wears Marilyn Monroe’s iconic “happy birthday, Mr President” gown at 2022 Met Gala

In other Kardashian news, Briefly News reported that Kim Kardashian is the queen of Met Gala looks. The stunner always ensures that her looks for fashion's biggest night leave a lasting impression. This year, Kardashian had onlookers speechless when she showed up on the red carpet in Marylin Monroe's iconic 'Happy Birthday, Mr President' dress.

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In line with this year's Glided Glamour theme, Kardashian opted for the dress that Monroe wore in 1962 at a fundraiser for US President J.F Kennedy and the Democratic National Committee.

According to Page Six, Kim arrived at the ball accompanied by her boyfriend, Pete Davidson. The publication notes that the mother of four looked glamourous with freshly dyed blonde hair and the sheer figure-hugging dress, regarded as the world's most famous dress.

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