Academic’s grandaughter sues Nirvana over use of ‘Vestibule’ image

The granddaughter of Charles-Wilfrid Scott-Giles, a prominent 20th century academic, is suing Nirvana for copyright infringement. A suit filed by Jocelyn Susan Bundy alleges that Nirvana have been using an image created by Scott-Giles on their merchandise without permission since 1997. Scott-Giles is best known for having produced several academic books on heraldry in the …

Chance The Rapper sues former manager for $3million

Chance The Rapper is suing his former manager, Pat Corcoran, for $3million USD (£2.2million GBP). According to his lawsuit, read by NME, the rapper Chancelor Bennett alleges Corcoran used his role as manager to “trade on Mr. Bennett’s good name for his own benefit, diverting business opportunities to his separate companies”. Bennett also claims Corcoran …

Live Nation sues insurance company amidst company’s refusal to cover COVID-19 claims – Dancing Astronaut Live Nation sues insurance company amidst company’s refusal to cover COVID-19 claims

by: Farrell Sweeney Feb 4, 2021 Live Nation is suing their insurance company, Factory Mutual, for refusing to cover hundreds of millions of losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The lawsuit was filed in California federal court on January 29 as a result of the insurer refusing to honor their premium insurance policy, which specifically …

Kanye West’s Yeezy brand sues intern for breaking NDA

Kanye West‘s apparel brand Yeezy is suing one of its summer interns after they posted confidential photos on Instagram. It comes after the intern, Ryan Inwards, signed non-disclosure agreements that contained a $500,000 liquidated damages provision, according to a complaint filed Friday (January 15) in LA County Superior Court (per The Hollywood Reporter). The NDAs …

LA Attorney Sues Underground Nightclub, LA Party Society, for Millions

Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer has sued the manager of an underground nightclub, LA Party Society, for violating coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions — and the city is seeking millions of dollars in damages. According to a report from the Los Angeles Times, the nightclub located in the Fashion District at 1114 South Main St. has been operating …