Designer Lloyd Klein Accused of Naked Assault

Fashion guru Lloyd Klein has dressed Paula Abdul, Kate Beckinsale, and Gwen Stefani — but a new lawsuit claims Klein wore only his birthday suit when he allegedly beat down a guy. In the lawsuit, a friend of Klein’s (formerly, we’re guessing) named David Pearce says he was attacked when he went to pickup his keys from Klein’s Los Angeles home – TMZ reports.

Pearce claims Klein was “completely naked and appeared intoxicated” and refused to return the keys. The suit alleges that a fight broke out and Klein threw a vase at Pearce, and shoved Pearce down a staircase. Klein allegedly went all “Clue” too — hitting Pearce with an iron candlestick, according to the papers.

The lawsuit, filed Friday in L.A. Superior Court, says Pearce suffered hand fractures, and required surgery. He’s seeking damages for assault, battery, and emotional distress.