Thread: R. Kelly settles suit against club promoters

R. Kelly settles suit against club promoters - LA Daily News


Singer R. Kelly settled a lawsuit he filed against four club promoters for allegedly using his name without permission.
The terms of the settlement are expected to be finalized by June 8, according to a court document generated from a hearing Monday before Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert L. Hess.
In the lawsuit, filed Aug. 15, Toi Crawford, Shane Mooney, Pierre Derosier and Mark Stennett, promoters at Sugar Night Club in Hollywood, were alleged to have committed violation of statutory right of publicity, common law of publicity, unfair competition law and false endorsement after they allegedly promoted an event to be hosted by Kelly.
Ads were distributed with Kelly's name to attract more people, according to the suit.
The R&B singer maintained that he knew nothing about the event and that he suffered irreparable harm and damage.

I guess he doesn't want his name to be associated with more legal bullshit. Glad to see he's taking care of his public image somehow.

Thanks for posting, Chelle.

Didn't remember this lawsuit, but it's good a deal was reached and he can put it behind him.

Hopefully, these promoters will learn from this. Especially, when Kellz name is being put out there.