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| Osbourne sued over TV show fracas | Osbourne sued over TV show fracas |
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| Sharon Osbourne is being sued by a former reality TV contestant over an altercation during an episode of the star's Rock of Love Charm School show. | Sharon Osbourne is being sued by a former reality TV contestant over an altercation during an episode of the star's Rock of Love Charm School show. |
| The incident, which was screened on VH1 in the US in January, shows Osbourne exchanging insults with Megan Hauserman before pouring a drink over her. | The incident, which was screened on VH1 in the US in January, shows Osbourne exchanging insults with Megan Hauserman before pouring a drink over her. |
| According to Los Angeles court papers, Ms Hauserman claims Osbourne, 56, hit her, pulled her hair and scratched her. | According to Los Angeles court papers, Ms Hauserman claims Osbourne, 56, hit her, pulled her hair and scratched her. |
| The 27-year-old is seeking a jury trial and punitive damages. | The 27-year-old is seeking a jury trial and punitive damages. |
| The lawsuit claims battery, negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress. | |
| Ms Hauserman alleges that she has suffered physical and mental injuries in addition to emotional pain and suffering. | Ms Hauserman alleges that she has suffered physical and mental injuries in addition to emotional pain and suffering. |
| She is also claiming past, present and future medical expenses, loss of earning capacity and business opportunities. | She is also claiming past, present and future medical expenses, loss of earning capacity and business opportunities. |
| Ms Hauserman's lawyer Warren J Binder told the Associated Press: "It's pretty hard to deny what happened on the video. We look forward to our day in court." | Ms Hauserman's lawyer Warren J Binder told the Associated Press: "It's pretty hard to deny what happened on the video. We look forward to our day in court." |
| The incident occurred during the filming of a reunion episode after Ms Hauserman referred to Osbourne's husband Ozzy as "brain dead". | The incident occurred during the filming of a reunion episode after Ms Hauserman referred to Osbourne's husband Ozzy as "brain dead". |
| Osbourne's publicists were not immediately available to comment. | Osbourne's publicists were not immediately available to comment. |