Burlesque Teacher Sues Learning Annex

MANHATTAN (CN) - A model and burlesque performer claims The Learning Annex hired her to teach a burlesque class and defamed her by posting a video of one of her lessons on the Internet, under the titles "Big Tits Sexy Teen Girl Love Sex Advice How to Be Flirty," and "Young Sexy Porn Star Stripper Dancer How to Put Lipstick On."

Tara Lee Hefner pka Veronica Varlow also sued Phi Media, which she says posted the videos - though after she complained, she says, Phi offered to "change the posting or remove the videos."

Hefner seeks damages for defamation, breach of contract and unjust enrichment. She is represented in New York County Court by Ivan Saperstein.

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