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Nicolas Ghesquière's lawyers confirm that Balenciaga is seeking damages of 7 million euros, or $9.2 million at current exchange, from the designer for breaching his severance contract with allegedly revealing and harmful words about the company in a System interview. Read his most biting quotes here while awaiting the court date on October 15. [WWD]