# Amy Helm Countersues Levon Helm Studios

> Amy Helm countersues Brian Parillo over alleged control of Levon Helm Studios.
- Title: Amy Helm Countersues Levon Helm Studios · Stereogum | Shortify
- Summary: Amy Helm countersues Brian Parillo over alleged control of Levon Helm Studios. Amy Helm countersues Brian Parillo for using invalid corporate actions to…
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- Source: Stereogum — https://stereogum.com/2515057/amy-helm-countersues-levon-helm-studios/news
- Published: 2026-10-19T19:12:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: amy helm, levon helm studios, sandra helm, brian parillo, the band, shareholder consent, voting power, music, culture
## Amy Helm countersues
Amy Helm countersues Brian Parillo for alleged self-dealing at Levon Helm Studios.
## Control dispute
Brian Parillo claims voting assignments from Sandra Helm and O'Brien to seize 60% voting power despite owning 10% shares.
## Sandra Helm's actions
Sandra Helm signed documents removing Amy Helm as director and president, then transferred voting rights to Parillo.
## Guardian ad litem report
Guardian ad litem found Sandra Helm unable to understand legal consequences of voting rights transfer.
## Threats to Amy Helm
Parillo's attorneys threatened Amy Helm's career and canceled her show citing family emergency.
## Legal claims
Amy Helm accuses Parillo of undue influence, using company resources for litigation, and unauthorized use of Levon Helm's name.
## Key takeaway

Amy Helm countersues Brian Parillo for using invalid corporate actions to seize control of Levon Helm Studios and improperly obtaining voting power from her stepmother.