During an on-air discussion on Sean Hannity’s Fox News slot last February, journalist Michelle Fields said it was a “matter of fact” that Lindsay used cocaine with her mother, Dina Lohan.
Both Lindsay and Dina have now named Fox, Sean and Michelle over their comments, in a lawsuit for defamation and “intentional infliction of emotional distress”.
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Lindsay and Dina Lohan
The original broadcast aired on February 4, 2014, two days after Philip Seymour Hoffman died of a heroin overdose, during a segment where the on-air hosts reflected on other celebrities with substance abuse issues.
Lindsay and Dina filed their joint lawsuit just days before the one-year statute of limitations was to run out.
“Lindsay Lohan is on the way toward restoring her career and getting back on track, and something like this can be very fragile and hurtful to her.”
In 2013, after leaving rehab for her alcohol addiction, Lindsay told Oprah Winfrey in an interview that she had tried cocaine “10 to 15 times” in her life, though she did admit to being addicted to alcohol, as well as prescription drug Adderall.
However, she was insistent that she was now clean and sober, and had every intention of remaining that way.
Lindsay Lohan: Her Biggest Successes So Far
'The Parent Trap'(01 of08)
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Lindsay took on not one but two roles (and accents!) in the 1998 Disney remake of 'The Parent Trap', for which she received critical acclaim. She was just 12 years old when it was released to cinemas. (credit:WENN)
'Mean Girls'(02 of08)
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Her parts in 'Confessions Of A Teenage Drama Queen' and 'Freaky Friday' proved successful, but it was ultimately playing Cady Heron in the totally fetch 'Mean Girls' that would see Lindsay's profile skyrocket. (credit:Paramount)
Her fashion line, '6126'(03 of08)
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... Because who doesn't love a good pair of leggings? (credit:Bill McCay via Getty Images)
'Georgia Rule'(04 of08)
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Lindsay said, during an interview with Andy Cohen, that she was most proud of her performance in 'Georgia Rule' opposite Felicity Huffman and Jane Fonda, although it was during the making of this film that rumours began to spread that she was difficult to work with. (credit:JFXimages.com/ WENN)
'The Canyons'(05 of08)
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Lindsay starred opposite porn star James Deen in the 2013 thriller, 'The Canyons'. Although the publicity for the film was largely overshadowed by (credit:WENN)
'Chelsea Lately'(06 of08)
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Shortly after her most recent stint in rehab (which she joked was a 'court-ordered vacation), Lindsay showed up to guest host Chelsea Handler's talk show, 'Chelsea Lately'. What could have been an awkward experience actually turned out to be very funny indeed, largely due to the one-liners delivered by Lindsay, who poked fun at her fellow celebrities including Justin Bieber, Harry Styles and Kanye West. (credit:E!)
'Lindsay'(07 of08)
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Days after getting out of rehab last year, Lindsay began filming her own reality series for Oprah Winfrey's OWN network. Although at times it made for difficult viewing, 'Lindsay' proved that the star was ready to get back to work, and wanted to become known for her acting again, rather than her turbulent personal life. (credit:WENN)