DJ and rock singer Samantha Ronson has been ordered to pay $85,000 of legal bills to celebrity blogger Perez Hilton by the Los Angeles Superior Court.
The friend of Lindsay Lohan had filed a case against Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, alleging defamation after he accused Ronson of being the owner of the cocaine found in Lohan's car in May.
Hilton argued he was entitled to the freedom of speech.
The court dumped the case in November, and Hilton attempted to reimburse his legal fees amounting to $85,000 from Ronson. On January 23, Superior Court Judge Elihu M. Berle ruled that Hilton is entitled to that claim.
His lawyer, Bryan Freedman, is pleased with the ruling. "Perez Hilton will take steps to make use every dime is collected. This should make one careful before filing a lawsuit against him."
Ronson's attorney, David M. Bass, says his client is considering an appeal.
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