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US appeals court lets Lizzo keep $5 million from festival that never happened

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US appeals court lets Lizzo keep $5 million from festival that never happened

Lizzo was paid $5 million after committing to play the LA Virgin Fest in 2020. COVID then caused the festival to be cancelled, but Lizzo’s agent said that amendments made to her contract meant she didn’t have to return the fee. A US appeals court has concluded that the agents are right…

Chris Cooke • 11 Mar 2024

Lizzo seeks dismissal of clothing designer lawsuit on jurisdiction grounds

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Lizzo seeks dismissal of clothing designer lawsuit on jurisdiction grounds

Lizzo has formally responded to the second lawsuit filed by a former employee who worked on her tour - she argues that the case should be dismissed mainly on jurisdiction grounds…

Chris Cooke • 19 Dec 2023

Lizzo's touring company seeks dismissal of lawsuit filed by former dance team members

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Lizzo's touring company seeks dismissal of lawsuit filed by former dance team members

Lizzo’s company Big Grrrl Big Touring has responded to the lawsuit filed by three former members of the musician’s dance team, accusing the dancers of unprofessional conduct and seeking dismissal of the case on anti-SLAPP grounds…

Chris Cooke • 30 Oct 2023

Lizzo seeks dismissal of lawsuit filed by former members of her dance team

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Lizzo seeks dismissal of lawsuit filed by former members of her dance team

Lizzo has formally responded to the lawsuit filed by three former members of her dance team, denying every allegation and requesting that the litigation be dismissed…

Chris Cooke • 29 Sep 2023

Lizzo faces second lawsuit from former employee

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Lizzo faces second lawsuit from former employee

A second lawsuit has been filed against Lizzo by a former employee who says that she endured racial and sexual harassment, assault and illegal retaliatory termination while working on the musician’s recent tour…

Chris Cooke • 22 Sep 2023

Lizzo’s threat to countersue dancers is a “scare tactic”, say the dancers’ legal reps

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Lizzo’s threat to countersue dancers is a “scare tactic”, say the dancers’ legal reps

Legal reps for the three dancers who have sued Lizzo have issued another forthright statement, this time regarding the musician’…

Chris Cooke • 25 Aug 2023

Lizzo plans to countersue her former dancers, says lawyer

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Lizzo plans to countersue her former dancers, says lawyer

The lawsuit filed by three former members of Lizzo's Big Grrrls dance outfit is a "sham", according to attorney Marty Singer, who reckons that photos and videos already in circulation counter many of the claims made in that litigation.…

Chris Cooke • 24 Aug 2023