Kim Kardashian Dodges Lawsuit, Collects $167K in Legal Fees
A Texas man has been ordered to pay reality TV star Kim Kardashian more than $167,000 in legal fees after a lawsuit she filed against him failed. The suit was a result of a mistaken Instagram post where Kardashian identified him as a Texas death row inmate. The post was later corrected, but not before it made national headlines.
John Stamos, a 43-year-old from Texas, sued Kardashian for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. He claimed that the post damaged his reputation and caused him significant emotional distress. However, a federal judge in California ruled in favor of Kardashian, dismissing Stamos’ lawsuit in December 2022.
As part of the dismissal, the judge also ordered Stamos to pay Kardashian’s legal fees, which totaled $167,350. Stamos claims that the financial burden will ruin him. He’s been struggling to make ends meet and has mounting debt. In a statement, Stamos’ lawyer said that his client is considering bankruptcy due to the “astronomical” expenses he’s facing.
Kim Kardashian’s Instagram Post Sparked Outrage
Kim Kardashian’s Instagram post sparked widespread outrage and confusion when she falsely identified Stamos as a Texas death row inmate. The post showed a photo of a man with a beard, with the caption: “Death row inmate.” However, the photo was actually of Stamos, who has no connection to the death row inmate.
The post was corrected shortly after, but not before it made national headlines. Kardashian later issued an apology, stating that she had made a mistake and was “deeply sorry” for any harm caused to Stamos.
Texas Man’s Reputation in Tatters
Stamos’ lawsuit against Kardashian aimed to clear his name and restore his reputation. However, the judge’s decision to dismiss the lawsuit and order him to pay Kardashian’s legal fees has left him feeling defeated. In an interview, Stamos said that he feels like his reputation is in tatters and that he’s been “dragged through the mud.”
Stamos’ lawyer has vowed to appeal the judge’s decision, but it remains to be seen whether they will succeed. In the meantime, Stamos is facing the daunting prospect of paying Kardashian’s legal fees, which he claims will have a devastating impact on his finances.