Katherine Heigl, her mother and their animal rescue organization, the Jason Heigl Foundation, filed a lawsuit against California-based dog rescue, The Pitty Committee, on grounds of defamation, attempt to harm 'prospective economic advantage' and breach of contract.

Katherine Heigl sued the California-based non-profit dog rescue The Pitty Committee for breach of contract, defamation and economic sabotage following a soured business partnership between the organization and the actress' animal rescue the Jason Heigl Foundation.

Katherine Heigl has filed a defamation lawsuit against a California dog rescue organisation, accusing it of spreading false claims and damaging her foundation’s reputation. The actress, 45, and her mother,