Britney Spears is no stranger to controversy. After a lengthy, very public legal battle with her father Jamie Spears over the controversial conservatorship, the popstar has now hit the headlines for yet another messy affair.
Britney Spears has been sued by one of her housekeepers for allegedly hitting her during a dispute at the singer's home on the morning of August 16.
Local police authorities have told the media that Britney is under investigation over misdemeanour and battery after allegedly striking an employee during a dispute at her home.
According to TMZ, Britney's housekeeper told cops that she had taken one of her dogs to the vet, claiming there were issues with the treatment of the pet.
The singer reportedly confronted her when she got back from the vet, they argued about the dog's wellness and then Britney allegedly slapped the housekeeper's phone out of her hands.
Britney's lawyer, however called the reports "sensational tabloid fodder," telling The Hollywood Reporter that this is "nothing more than a manufactured ''he said she said'' story.
He went on to clarify to the media that there was no 'hitting' and obviously no injury whatsoever.
The ''Toxic'' singer is currently embroiled in a conservatorship battle, seeking relief from her "abusive" father who has been the conservator of her estate for 13 years.
Last week, after more than a decade of legal back and forth, Jamie Spears, agreed to step down as her conservator once a proper plan is in place.