Film flop not Hilton's fault, court rules

Paris Hilton was not at fault for her film flopping, a court has ruled.

The socialite was sued by Worldwide Entertainment Group for allegedly breaching her contractual commitments for movie ‘National Lampoon's Pledge This!’, but a Miami judge has ruled she did her best to promote it, stating the movie was “hardly destined for critical acclaim".

District Judge Federico Moreno said: "Any causal connection between Ms Hilton's alleged breaches and the financial ruin of the film are wholly speculative.

“The movie flopped because the film's inexperienced producers hastily cobbled together a wholly inadequate marketing plan. They sent scattershot requests to their principal star in the hope she could find time to promote a sinking ship.”

While Hilton won’t have to pay the $8.3m (€5.9m) damages the producers were asking for, she may have to return the $1m (€700,000) fee she was given for the film.

A receiver representing the producers has been given until August 26 to submit arguments as to why the blonde star should pay back the sum.

Michael Weinsten, Hilton's lawyer, said in a statement following the ruling: "We are grateful for the judge's time and thoughtful consideration of the issues in this case."