Kim Kardashian Sues Vivid Over Sex Tape

Hollywood socialite Kim Kardashian has filed a lawsuit against Vivid Entertainment Group over the distribution of her sex tape with her ex-boyfriend, singer Ray-J.

According to TMZ.com, the lawsuit, which cites "violation of right to privacy" and "right of publicity" was filed today in Los Angeles County Superior Court. A copy of the suit posted on TMZ describes Vivid's commercial exploitation of the private Kardashian sex tape as "despicable, offensive, outrageous, oppressive, and malicious."

In a statement to TMZ Kardashian said, "This tape, which was made three years ago, and was meant to be something private between myself and my then boyfriend is extremely hurtful not only to me, but to my family as well. I am filing legal charges against the company who is distributing this tape since it is being sold completely without my permission or consent."

When contacted, Vivid Entertainment National Sales Manager, Howard Levine, said he had no comment.

Vivid announced two weeks ago that it had acquired distribution rights to the Karsdashian / Ray J video from an undisclosed third party for $1 million. The company plans to release the sex tape on DVD Feb. 28 under the title Kim Kardashian Superstar. A 30-second teaser for Kim Kardashian Superstar is already available on AVN.com and through Vivid's website www.kimksuperstar.com

Initial reports of the tape's existence met with denials from Kardashian, the daughter of O.J. defense attorney Robert Kardashian and step-daughter to Olympic athlete Bruce Jenner.