Levi Strauss jeans heir sued by ex-girlfriend for 'reneging on abortion deal' The former girlfriend of an heir to the Levi Strauss jeans brand is suing him, alleging he reneged on a deal to pay her to abort a pregnancy. THE former girlfriend of an heir to the Levi Strauss denim brand is suing him, alleging he promised her US$300,000 ($330,850) to have an abortion and never paid. Christina A. Helm, 45, filed a complaint against Daniel S. Haas in New York's Superior Court, alleging Haas agreed to pay Helm the sum of money within 24 hours of her proving she had terminated her pregnancy in September last year, the New York Daily News reports. Ms Helm alleges they came to the agreement after she initiated legal proceedings to prove Mr Haas's paternity. She further complains that Mr Haas was motivated in his actions by concern over his public image. "Haas' personal predicament pushed him to the point where he would do and say anything to end his relationship with plaintiff, cause plaintiff's pregnancy to be terminated, and silence the whole affair from the public," the complaint reads. Ms Helm is seeking $US307,500 in damages, as well as punitive damages for breach of contract and emotional distress. She claims she would not have terminated the pregnancy had she known he would not hold up his end of the deal.