Dirty Harry gunning for Palliser Furniture

DIRTY Harry is playing dirty, according to the head of Palliser Furniture.

Art DeFehr, president and CEO of the Winnipeg-based furniture manufacturer, accused Academy Award winning actor Clint Eastwood and his lawyers of staging a publicity stunt in announcing a lawsuit against the company this week.

Documents filed in the United States District Court Central District of California accuse Palliser of using Eastwood's name without his permission on a line of home theatre chairs.

The documents said Palliser's actions are "knowingly and intentionally designed" to capitalize on Eastwood's goodwill, recognition and fame and are "likely to confuse, mislead or deceive the consuming public and trade by creating the false impression" that "The Eastwood" home theatre chair is in some way connected or affiliated with the actor.