Woman Sues Over Defective Clown Shoes

A woman from Queens, New York is taking legal action over defective clown shoes. NYPost.com reports that Sherri Perper is suing a costume company and other businesses over plastic clown shoes purchased in 2008. The 56-year-old alleges that she was injured at a Halloween party on October 31st, 2008 while wearing the shoes and taking a fall. Perper's attorney - Catherine Monteil -- alleges that the novelty footwear was dangerous and that her client's legs were badly hurt. Perper's suit seeks damages from Forum Novelties in Melville, Long Island, and other affiliated businesses. Monteil has confirmed that Perper did not work as a professional clown and seeks no "additional publicity."