Diet guru Richard Simmons says he's "surprised and disappointed" to find himself the target of a sexual harassment suit.

Lori Pastore, who used to work at the QVC shopping channel, filed suit against Simmons this week in West Chester, Pa.She says the creator of the Deal-a-Meal plan harassed her with "lewd, lecherous, wanton and lascivious comments" when he visited QVC in 1991. Pastore is seeking $150,000 in damages.

"I would never intentionally hurt anyone," Simmons said in a statement. "And I am surprised and disappointed to hear of this lawsuit."

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