Vernita Lee of Milwaukee says she shouldn't have to pay the $156,000 debt because store officials shouldn't have extended credit to her.

Valentina Inc. alleges that Lee racked up $155,547 in purchases and interest as of July 1. The company sued, saying Lee fell behind in minimum monthly payments of $2,000, according to the Associated Press.

Lee filed a counterclaim Friday contending that Valentina took advantage of her "lack of knowledge, ability, and/or capacity" when creating her credit account.

Court papers say Lee resolved a 2002 case with the company over a $175,000 bill. The resolution prohibited Valentina from extending further credit to her.