Courtney Love Found Liable for Missing New York Jewelry

A New York judge has ruled that rocker Courtney Love is liable for jewelry that she borrowed to wear to a charity event and never returned.

But Judge Doris Ling-Cohan in Manhattan state Supreme Court said a special referee must determine the value of the two diamond chains and the diamond hoop earrings.

According to the lawsuit filed by jeweler Jacob & Co., Love borrowed the items plus a bracelet to wear to Sept. 22, 2010 benefit in Manhattan. The lawsuit says she returned only the bracelet. Jacob & Co. said the missing jewelry was worth $113,700.

A lawyer for Love did not immediately return a telephone call requesting comment.

The parties are due in court Dec. 2. The ruling was published Friday.