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Summer Walker Sues LVRN Over 2017 Deal
Summer Walker sues LVRN for fraud, seeking court to void 2017 agreement as Interscope pursues $50M claim.
In brief
Summer Walker sues LVRN for fraud, seeking court to void 2017 agreement as Interscope pursues $50M claim. Summer Walker filed a lawsuit against LVRN alleging fraud and breach of contract, while Interscope seeks $50M+ for failing to deliver five albums. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.
Summer Walker sues LVRN
Summer Walker filed a lawsuit against LVRN, the Atlanta-based label and management company that signed her in 2017.
Claims of fraud and breach
Walker accuses LVRN of breaking their contract, fraudulently hiding money, and failing in its legal duty to act in her best interests.
Court to void 2017 agreement
Walker seeks court to declare her September 2017 agreement with LVRN 'void and unenforceable' due to alleged fraud.
LVRN's alleged misconduct
LVRN took money from Walker's tour, recording, marketing, and merchandise budgets and charged excessive expenses in bad faith.
Interscope sues Walker for $50M
Interscope Records filed a lawsuit against Walker for more than $50 million after she moved to exit her deal under California's 'seven-year rule'.
Walker's counterclaim
Walker plans to countersue Interscope, alleging she delivered only three of five required albums under the contract.
Legal consequences
If Walker wins, LVRN could lose one of its flagship artists and be ordered to pay damages.
What matters most
Summer Walker filed a lawsuit against LVRN alleging fraud and breach of contract, while Interscope seeks $50M+ for failing to deliver five albums.
