Ida Ljungqvist Responds to Lawsuit; Plays Victim

Reigning Playmate of the Year Ida Ljungqvist has filed legal papers that absolutely shred Katrina Kantner - the woman suing Ida claims teamed up with her soon-to-be ex husband, Doug Kantner, in a scheme to steal child support from her kids.

Ida claims Katrina's suit is a "transparent attempt to extort additional monies out of Doug" - the Playmate says the false allegations have "disrupted and diminished" her "ability to raise funds for ... charities and philanthropic associations."

In short, Ida Ljungqvist says she's being attacked because of her celeb status.

Ida Ljungqvist was crowned Playmate of the Year in May, taking over for Jayde Nicole and following in the hot (!) footsteps of models like Kara Monaco and Tiffany Fallon.

In a statement via his attorney, Joshua Lang, Ljungqvist's estranged husband and a witness in this case, says he is staying clear of the situation:

"My client and his team are staying far away from this media junk campaign that is going on. Joshua R. Lang is far clear from this and does not want to be involved in any way shape or form ... This situation is really pathetic, too say the least."

"He hopes [Ida Ljungqvist] and the parties involved can really work this out and hopes she will make the correct judgment as well as Mr. Kantner. Joshua has nothing against Mrs. Ljungqvist and hopes peace will prevail in the near future."