Defamation Suit Filed Against Comic for Mother-in-Law Jokes

One veteran comedian has apparently gone too far in terms of mother-in-law jokes and is reportedly being sued by her relative for spreading false, defamatory and racists statements about her.

Sunda Croonquist, who has been featured on Comedy Central, has used her unique background as an inroad for many of her jokes. The performer is reportedly half-black and half Swedish. She was also raised as a Roman Catholic and married into a Jewish family.

One of Croonquist's jokes involves the first meeting she had with her mother-in-law and how her new relative made assumptions about her based on her background.

The lawsuit emerged after Croonquist reportedly posted information on her website to promote upcoming shows in New Jersey that contained identifying information about her in-laws.

According to the suit, Croonquist's relatives are asking for unspecified damages and demands that the comedian remove offensive statements from her website, routines and recordings.

Though Croonquist has allegedly agreed to drop any language her family finds offensive, she has filed a motion through her lawyer to have the suit dismissed. The case is scheduled to be heard on September 8.