Following Don Imus' undisclosed settlement deal with CBS Radio comes word that a member of the Rutgers women's basketball team is suing him and CBS. The team's center Kia Vaughn (pictured) claims his sexist and racist comments about the team damaged her reputation and is alleging slander and defamation of character.

Filed with the state Supreme Court in the Bronx, the lawsuit claims Imus and former co-host Bernard McGuirk, along with CBS Radio, are legally responsible for damage done to her character and reputation. No specific dollar amount listed in the suit -- which alleges that she was humiliated, embarrassed and publicly mocked for the comments.

"This is about Kia Vaughn's good name," her attorney Richard Ancowitz said. "She would do anything to return to her life as a student and respected basketball player -- a more simple life before Imus opened his mouth on April 4."

Vaughn appeared on Oprah following Imus' comments in April. At the time, she said that the comments overshadowed the team's season. "Our moment was stolen from us," Vaughn said then. "Instead of us coming here to enjoy what we accomplished and how far we came, we had to sit back and look at media asking questions about what he said." (08-14-07)

But does anyone seriously believe that Vaughn's good name has been damaged? Are there really people out there who think less of Vaughn because of what Imus said? If not, what's the point of the lawsuit?