Lawsuits

lawsuits Jan. 19, 2017

Bill Cosby’s Lawyers Seek to Get Janice Dickinson Defamation Suit Thrown OutThe filing suggests that Cosby is not responsible for what past lawyers have said about Dickinson.

By Karen Brill

bad business Jan. 19, 2017

Alanis Morissette’s Manager Embezzled $5 MillionIn total, he took $6.5 million from different clients.

By Karen Brill

trials and tribulations Jan. 18, 2017

Kesha Reflects on Dr. Luke Ordeal: ‘It Was Definitely a Mind F*ck’“When you work really hard at something, then to have it taken away from you is pretty devastating.”

By Karen Brill

lawsuits Jan. 18, 2017

Paul McCartney Sues Sony Over Beatles CopyrightsHe’s fighting to regain ownership of his pride and joy.

By Dee Lockett

lawsuits Jan. 17, 2017

Former Apprentice Contestant Summer Zervos Sues Trump for DefamationZervos accused Trump of sexual misconduct last fall.

By Jackson McHenry

lawsuits Jan. 14, 2017

Gwen Stefani, Pharrell Sued Over CopyrightThey’re being sued over the “Spark the Fire” chorus.

By Karen Brill

lawsuits Jan. 13, 2017

Johnny Depp Is Suing His Former Business Advisors for $25 MillionIn turn, the defendants claim Depp failed to pay back a $5 million loan.

By Jordan Crucchiola

lawsuits Dec. 30, 2016

Run-D.M.C. Sues Walmart, Amazon for $50 MillionCompanies are being sued for selling Run-D.M.C.-style products.

By Karen Brill

lawsuits Dec. 29, 2016

JonBenét Ramsey’s Brother Sues CBS for $750 MilA theory on the special posited that Burke Ramsey killed his sister.

By Karen Brill

sad lawsuits Dec. 21, 2016

Christina Grimmie’s Family Files Wrongful-Death Lawsuit Against Orlando VenueThe singer was fatally shot in June.

By Devon Ivie

lawsuits Nov. 30, 2016

U-God Sues Wu-Tang Clan for $2.5 Million He claims that’s how much he’s owed in unpaid royalties.

By Dee Lockett

lawsuits Nov. 17, 2016

Nick Gordon to Pay $36M in Bobbi Kristina SuitGordon was found legally responsible for Brown’s death in September.

By Jackson McHenry

courts Nov. 11, 2016

Cosby’s Lawyers Insist His Career’s Not Over“There is no reason to believe otherwise.”

By Jackson McHenry

age discrimination Nov. 10, 2016

IMDb Sues for Right to List Actors’ AgesThe law requires IMDb Pro to remove a person’s age, if asked to do so by the person.

By Karen Brill

kesha Oct. 26, 2016

Kesha Has Written and Recorded 22 New SongsDr. Luke has responded, claiming that Kesha was “always free to move forward with her music.”

By Jackson McHenry

lawsuits Oct. 24, 2016

Suge Knight Sues Dr. Dre for Allegedly Trying to Have Him KilledApparently over Dre’s Beats deal with Apple.

By Dee Lockett

lawsuits Oct. 23, 2016

Taylor Swift’s Groping-Suit Deposition ReleasedStemming from her lawsuit involving a 2013 concert.

By Devon Ivie

lawsuits Oct. 20, 2016

Ciara Drops Defamation Suit Against FutureIt’s awfully hard to sue for defamation if you can’t prove damages.

By Jackson McHenry

lawsuits Oct. 12, 2016

Jim Carrey Named in Second Lawsuit for the Wrongful Death of His Ex-Girlfriend It was filed by the mother of his ex-girlfriend.

By Jordan Crucchiola

Oct. 12, 2016

Gabrielle Union Sues BET Over Alleged Being Mary Jane Breach of Contract“We filed this lawsuit because of BET’s outrageous conduct toward its No. 1 star on its highest rated show.”

By Halle Kiefer

lawsuits Oct. 10, 2016

Tom Waits Is in a Legal Battle With a French CircusThe show features 16 Waits songs, and Waits claims it “violates the integrity” of his work.

By Julia Edelman

lawsuits Oct. 10, 2016

Dr. Dre Reportedly Threatens Suit Over TV MovieDr. Dre will reportedly sue if Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel’le airs.

By Karen Brill

lawsuits Oct. 6, 2016

JonBenét Ramsey’s Brother Sues CBS InvestigatorCBS has not yet been sued.

By Karen Brill

lawsuits Sept. 28, 2016

The Walking Dead Creator Frank Darabont Says AMC Owes Him $280 Million He’s also arguing he hasn’t been paid for the entire second season.

By Julia Edelman

lawsuits Sept. 27, 2016

Timeless Creators Sued for Stealing Show FormatBet they wish they had a time machine to fix this situation.

By Tolly Wright

bad blood Sept. 24, 2016

Jared Leto Loses Lawsuit Over Taylor Swift VideoTurns out, Jared Leto technically does not own said video.

By Halle Kiefer

irving plaza shooting Sept. 22, 2016

‘Trampled’ Fans Sue Irving Plaza and Live Nation Over T.I. Concert ShootingOne person was killed and three people were injured in the shooting.

By Dee Lockett

lawsuits Sept. 20, 2016

Jim Carrey Sued Over Girlfriend’s SuicideWhite’s husband says Carrey obtained prescription drugs under a false name.

By Nate Jones

lawsuits Sept. 10, 2016

Kenya Barris Accused of Stealing Black-ish IdeaFrom an unproduced pilot he co-wrote with Bryan Barber.

By Halle Kiefer

the law Sept. 7, 2016

Britney Spears Settles Longstanding Lawsuit With Ex-ManagerSam Lutfi was granted something in the “low six figures.”

By Devon Ivie

lawsuits Sept. 6, 2016

Amber Heard Reportedly Drops Doug Stanhope Defamation SuitStanhope claimed Heard was blackmailing Johnny Depp.

By Jackson McHenry

lawsuits Sept. 1, 2016

Judge to Guy Suing Beyoncé Over Lemonade: Boy, ByeMatthew Fulks’s lawsuit has been dismissed.

By Dee Lockett

lawsuits Aug. 26, 2016

A Director Sued the Weinstein Co. for FraudHe claims TWC torpedoed the release of the James Corden–starring One Chance.

By Karen Brill

lawsuits Aug. 24, 2016

Empire Is the Subject of a Class-Action LawsuitFilming of the Fox series at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center is alleged to have left residents in “lockdown.”

By Karen Brill

lawsuits Aug. 24, 2016

Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg Sued Over Concert Railing CollapseSeventeen people were injured when a railing collapsed at their show in Camden, New Jersey.

By Dee Lockett

lawsuits Aug. 24, 2016

Ariana Grande Joins the Super-Popular Being-Sued-for-Copyright-Infringement ClubStealing music is all the rage these days.

By Tolly Wright

lawsuits Aug. 22, 2016

Dan Auerbach Being Sued by Documentary ProducersThe Black Keys front man allegedly owes the filmmakers tens of thousands in damages.

By Jordan Crucchiola

lawsuits Aug. 22, 2016

Indie Band Sleigh Bells Sue Demi Lovato for Unlawfully Sampling Their MusicThey sound fairly confident.

By Jordan Crucchiola

lawsuits Aug. 8, 2016

Troy Ave Sues Irving Plaza Over Deadly ShootingThe rapper, who was charged in connection with the shooting, alleges security failed concertgoers and performers that night.

By Dee Lockett

lawsuits Aug. 3, 2016

Lil Wayne’s Universal Suit Reportedly on HoldThe lawsuit has reportedly been stayed until Lil Wayne’s other lawsuit with Cash Money and Birdman is resolved.

By Sean Fitz-Gerald and Karen Brill

lawsuits Aug. 2, 2016