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Posted on 2009-02-04 03:00:09
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Former manager sues after family obtains restraining order against him, former boyfriend Adnan Ghalib.By MTV News staff

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Britney Spears' former manager Sam Lutfi is suing the singer and her parents, Jamie and Lynne Spears, for defamation and breach of contract, according to court documents cited by People.com and TMZ.com.

In the lawsuit, which was filed Tuesday (February 3), Lutfi reportedly is also claiming libel, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. "Jamie and Lynne launched a campaign of lies and intimidation designed to destroy Lutfi and drive him out of Britney's life," the papers read, according to People.com. "This campaign also provided Jamie with the opportunity he needed to obtain an appointment as Britney's conservator."

The lawsuit also reportedly alleges that, "Despite seemingly accomplishing their objectives, Jamie and Lynne have nevertheless continued their smear campaign against Lutfi. Thus, having no other alternative, Lutfi brings this action to defend himself against Jamie's and Lynne's persistent attacks."

On Friday, Spears obtained restraining orders against Lutfi and ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib. Quoting a source close to Spears, The Associated Press reported that the duo had been trying to gain control of the singer's affairs.

A year ago, Lutfi was Spears' manager, until a restraining order alleged that he had drugged Britney in an attempt to control her. "[He] essentially moved into Britney's home and has purported to take control of her life, home and finances," Britney's father, Jamie — who still retains temporary conservator powers over the singer's person and estate — wrote in the complaint at the time. "Mr. Lutfi has drugged Britney. ... He has cut Britney's home phone line and removed her cell phone chargers. He yells at her. He claims to control everything — Britney's business manager, her attorneys and the security guards at the gate."

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