The Celebrity Truth

Kate Hudson and hairstylist David Babaii have been named in a lawsuit issued by 220 Laboratories, accusing the actress of stealing a top-secret hair care recipe.

According to the Los Angeles based company, the pair is being sued for fraud, breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, conspiracy, and claims they entered into an “oral contract.”

220 Laboratories has accused Hudson and Babaii of taking the secret recipe, volcanic ash and environmental life from Vanuatu, and shopping it around to other hair care developers.

They are seeking unspecified damages, attorney’s fees and an injunction against the new manufacturer.

Hudson’s rep, Brad Carafelli, told E! News, “Kate and her attorneys are only just learning of the complaint, as Kate has not yet been served.  Kate does not know the plaintiffs and has never met with them or spoken with them. Her representatives believe that the claims are baseless and without merit and intend to vigorously defend the lawsuit.”

According to William E. Crockett, an attorney for 220 Laboratories, “We can demonstrate that our client…invented these beauty products. David Babaii and Kate Hudson have said they invented the product. Claiming to have invented and developed a product that is delivered ready-to-go is not only breach-of-contract—it’s fraud.

“In fairness to Ms. Hudson, she may be unaware of the products’ history, as she entered into a relationship with WildAid after the products had already been created. We are working to ensure that our client receives the compensation owed them.”

Photo courtesy of Universal.

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