Author of "The Help" faces potential lawsuit

Author Kathryn Stockett asked for a judge to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses her of basing a book on a real-life woman who worked for her brother.

The best-selling book and movie which opens soon in theaters is based on relationships between black and white families and their African-American maids during the 1960s. The driving force of the book centers around a character named Aibileen.

Abilene Cooper, who the character is derived from, filed a lawsuit in February that accuses Stockett of using her name and likeness without permission. The suit asks for $75,000 in damages.

A hearing is set for August 16 will deal with a motion that Stockett's lawyers filed to have the suit dismissed.