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Twilight's Taylor Lautner refuses push-up challenge
By Eleanor Young on Wednesday 1 September 2010
In the latest of a bizarre series of events, the owner of a trailer company being sued by Twilight’sTaylor Lautner has challenged him to a push-up contest to resolve the dispute.
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Just weeks ago, Taylor started legal proceedings against McMahon's RV in California, after a dispute over a customised trailer.
The Hollywood hot star was reportedly planning to use the specially designed vehicle on the set of his latest flick Abduction, but has been unable to relax in his new $300,000 toy, as the dealership failed to deliver it by the deadline of 21 June.
So Mr Lautner promptly filed a lawsuit against the company for damages, reportedly claiming breach of contract and fraud, adding the late delivery caused him emotional distress.
But it seems McMahon's RV didn’t take his claim too seriously, with its owner instead challenging the Twilight star to a ‘push-up contest’ to settle their differences.
Brent McMahon said he would hand over the damages if Taylor won the muscle contest, but would give the cash to charity if he lost.
But we’re not sure the idea went down too well. Team Taylor has rejected the challenge, with lawyers insisting the move demonstrates the trailer company’s ‘lack of professionalism’.
'MCMahon RV's response to our client's legitimate claim further demonstrates the lack of professionalism that Mr. MCMahon, his company, and his employees have exhibited from the outset, and that compelled the filing of this lawsuit in the first place,' a statement from Mr Lautner's legal team read.
Taylor’s legal team do, however, 'welcome the opportunity for him to resolve the matter by making a $40,000 donation to the charity of Mr. Lautner's choice.'
What are your thoughts on Taylor’s trailer saga? Let us know in the comments box below.
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Its for a cause so why not no harm.I mean i thought that taylor was ok but obviously not i mean somethhin he ordered was late and he is suing them now that hes got all this money he thinks he's it!.I mean would of he of done this if he didnt become a huge star most probably not so why start now most probably try and get it for free.Thats like me suing argos or something.Suck it up taylor stop thinkin bout urself and money and think about the cause for it. Ur still goin to get your stupid bus thing anyways. xx
Comment by sarah kelly on September 01 11:44
Sarah Kelly Taylor is not asking to get the trailor for free, he is just sueing them for $40,000 and the trailor costs $300,000 the trailor was 2 months late and it had safety risks, to be honest i would sue if that happened to me anyone would. Taylor is also not taking the $40,000 for himself he's giving it away to charity, thats quite nice in my opinion.
Comment by Ellie on September 01 21:32
i must edmit suing and claiming the late delivery caused him 'emoutional distress' does seem a bit too far fetched...
Comment by Rebbi on September 01 23:16
Team Edward are you Sarah??? :)
Comment by Samantha on September 02 11:18
This whole debacle is totally ridiculous! Some people (no names mentioned!) take themselves so seriously, have such MASSIVE egos and hugely inflate their own importance! They don't know the meaning of what it is to be emotionally distressed! It's a pathetic disgrace and reveals poor parenting - they should try living in the real World like the rest of us have to!! I at least hope that some benefit to charity comes as a result of it all!
Comment by Starbryt on September 02 12:57
I think that fame might have gotten to Taylor's head his trailer still arrived... he just needs to get over himself..i used to love Taylor i don't know whats happened to him...
just my personal opinion
Comment by DutchAngell on September 02 15:45
Newsflash people/Taylor get over yourself try living in the real world like the rest of us. at least u got your trailer some of us don't $300,000 to splash out...just really get over yourself..he';s living the dream but still complaining...you cannot be serious..i hope he chooses the chrity well and has a good life suing people....i hope he actually reads these knock some sense into him.
Comment by DutchAngell on September 02 15:50
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