Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘s Kathy Hilton is being sued by a woman who claims she was seriously injured at the star’s $28 million mansion during a charity estate sale in August 2024.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, a woman named Kimberly Heffington says she visited Kathy’s 7-bedroom, 8-bathroom, 15,000-square-foot estate in Bel Air and suffered an injury.
It was reported that anyone could attend the estate sale by making a $25 donation to raise money for The Los Angeles Mission and Yogi’s House–L.A. Dog Rescue.
The incident:
Kimberly claimed she was walking when her foot was caught in between uneven pavement, causing her to trip and fall. Allegedly, she “landed violently on the ground, causing her to suffer severe and permanent injuries. That includes, but is not limited to, a complex medial meniscus tear to her right knee.”
Kathy is being sued for negligence, claiming there were no traffic cones or safety signs to warn of the uneven pavement. Kimberly said some of her injuries will be permanent. So, she’s seeking reimbursement for medical bills on top of unspecified damages.
According to information posted about the estate sale, Hilton did take a number of other precautions to safeguard her home. Details noted that there would be “fully armed security and surveillance on site.” Guests were warned that no purses, backpacks, or strollers would be permitted.
The estate sale:
Touted as having an array of “designer” items owned by various members of the Hilton family, Kathy’s charity event also featured several pieces donated by Kathy’s famous friends.
The sale’s description promised, “Designer clothing, heels, purses, patio furniture, glassware, signed photo memorabilia of the Hilton family, items worn on ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,’ ‘The Simple Life’ and SO MUCH MORE.”
Kathy’s event took place “within the ballroom, lounge, terrace, and tennis court” of her family’s property.
