King To Countersuit (Press, 2 May 1981)
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Summary: King To Countersuit (Press, 2 May 1981)
On 2 May 1981, a news report from Los Angeles highlighted the legal conflict between tennis star Billie Jean King and Marilyn Barnett, a wheelchair-bound hairdresser. Barnett has initiated a lawsuit against King, claiming “palimony” based on a purported homosexual relationship the two had during the early 1970s. The allegations suggest that Barnett lived with King at that time. King, who was the top-ranked female tennis player in the world during the late 1960s and early 1970s, responded to the allegations, stating they were “untrue and unfounded.” She expressed her shock and disappointment regarding Barnett’s legal actions. King's attorney indicated that she intends to file a counter-suit seeking to evict Barnett from a property that is jointly owned by King and her husband, Larry. This property was allegedly purchased by King in 1974 for Barnett, which forms the basis of Barnett’s claim relating to her interest in the house. The situation has garnered attention due to King's prominence in the sports world and the nature of the allegations, which touch on matters of personal relationships and financial obligations. The case presents a complex intersection of personal life and legal interpretation of relationships outside of traditional marriage frameworks.
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