Lindsey Buckingham's complaint against FM - Filed 10/9/18 in Los Angeles - document

[rhiannondontgo]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

I do think this is going to trial. The lawyer they hired reinforces that belief. They didn't hire a guy that is known for settling. He's one of the attorneys involved in the longest legal case in the LA court system. It's been ongoing since 1991.

Yep, Petrocelli is notoriously tough and doesn’t back down. A real powerhouse. As one article said “He and his partners at O’Melveny & Myers are known as aggressive litigators who will relentlessly push their client’s position, sometimes by attacking opposing counsel, until a court tells them to stop.” And his hourly rate is absolutely astronomical. FM isn’t messing around and IMO does not intend on settling or giving up.

[saniette]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Believing we have the full story supports the keep on hating Stevie contingent. There's so much sexism and misogyny wrapped up in it it's mind boggling.

That's absurd. You don't have to hate Stevie to think she handled all this poorly. And most posters criticize Stevie and Mick, so I'm not sure what sexism has to do with it.

And what about the hate Lindsey contingent? I guess you're allowed to ignore any pesky facts that might put him in a good light, because you're waging a noble war against misogyny? Gimme a break.

[jwd]

Originally Posted by Buster

Those who are saying we now have the complete truth, or even that we have Lindsey’s full side of the story are basically saying he was fired for smirking at Stevie and complaining about an Intro song.

Is it not clear to everyone that of course there is more?

As for FM lying on CBS, perhaps that was the band protecting Lindsey by not dragging him through the mud.

I don’t know what Lindsey did or if it justified being fired but common sense says there is more. I think it started at Classic where he was clearly in a horrible mood and went through the negotiations and culminated at MusiCares.

Common sense tells me he never would've filed a law suit if he did something so terrible that he knows he was justifiably fired by the band. According to him they were all getting along well, even right through MusiCares. He was totally blindsided by the news he was being fired. Hell, he even thought it was Stevie leaving the band! He got a list of grievances from Stevie why she never wanted to be on stage with him again. Two cited were "the smirk" and him complaining about playing "Rhiannon" as an entrance song. Okay, is there more? I certainly hope so for FM's sake, because this band has been through a whole lot more traumatic experiences than that. There's been a lot worse happen in the band than that and Lindsey was never fired then.

[saniette]

Originally Posted by rhiannondontgo

Yep, Petrocelli is notoriously tough and doesn’t back down. A real powerhouse. As one article said “He and his partners at O’Melveny & Myers are known as aggressive litigators who will relentlessly push their client’s position, sometimes by attacking opposing counsel, until a court tells them to stop.” And his hourly rate is absolutely astronomical. FM isn’t messing around and IMO does not intend on settling or giving up.

Except the Eagles, represented by Petrocelli, settled the lawsuit brought by Don Felder. Never went to court. Seems like a clear parallel to the FM/Lindsey lawsuit.

And Petrocelli also defended the CEO of Enron. That didn't go so well for him. He's still in jail.

[NotonRodeo]

I find preposterous and downright insulting the notion that criticizing Stevie makes one a misogynist. Why, is Stevie suddenly free of original sin and never makes mistakes? Geez.

[jmn3]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Believing we have the full story supports the keep on hating Stevie contingent. There's so much sexism and misogyny wrapped up in it it's mind boggling.

Screw that - what an absolute pile of BS statement to make. So, it's okay to hate a man (you clearly hate Lindsey, but now you'll go on a fifteen post rant about how you don't - because that's what you do), but if someone dislikes or hates Stevie Nicks and her role in this entire debacle, it is somehow sexist or misogynist. Your posts continue to be, at best, ridiculous.

Besides, Stevie has a friend in this who is as low as they come, and that would be Mr. Michael Fleetwood.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by NotonRodeo

I find preposterous and downright insulting the notion that criticizing Stevie makes one a misogynist. Why, is Stevie suddenly free of original sin and never makes mistakes? Geez.

Exactly!!! Very well said!

[jmn3]

Originally Posted by rhiannondontgo

Yep, Petrocelli is notoriously tough and doesn’t back down. A real powerhouse. As one article said “He and his partners at O’Melveny & Myers are known as aggressive litigators who will relentlessly push their client’s position, sometimes by attacking opposing counsel, until a court tells them to stop.” And his hourly rate is absolutely astronomical. FM isn’t messing around and IMO does not intend on settling or giving up.

But he was Eagles attorney when Felder sued and settled? That's my understanding but I could be wrong.

[Lola]

Some info about Lindsey's attorney:
http://www.metnews.com/articles/2012/atty031412.htm

Mallen’s practice focuses on entertainment, media and copyright litigation in the areas of film, television and music. He has defended numerous lawsuits for copyright infringement as well as negotiated and litigated audit disputes in the motion picture, television, recording, publishing and merchandising industries, the firm said.
In addition, he has litigated many cases involving breach of contract, trademark infringement and violation of the Lanham Act, handled disputes involving the rights of publicity of celebrities, and advised on so-called “seven year” issues in the recording industry, among other entertainment litigation matters.
His clients have included Anschutz Entertainment Group, Summit Entertainment, NBC Universal, Concord Music Group, Neil Young, Brian Wilson, John Fogerty, KISS and The Rolling Stones.

[Lola]

https://www.loeb.com/experience-obta...oncertpromoter

And this:
OBTAINED $3 MILLION AWARD FOR MUSICIAN R. KELLY FROM CONCERT PROMOTER
Successfully arbitrated a dispute on behalf of recording artist R. Kelly against concert promoter Rowe Entertainment resulting in an award in excess of $3,000,000.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by Lola

Some info about Lindsey's attorney:
http://www.metnews.com/articles/2012/atty031412.htm

Hope he got a fat retainer...

[Lola]

Additional info:

OBTAINED DISMISSAL FOR BRIAN WILSON IN LAWSUIT BROUGHT BY BANDMATE
Obtained a complete dismissal for Beach Boy Brian Wilson in a series of lawsuits brought by fellow Beach Boy Mike Love, over the right to exploit certain compositions and sound recordings and obtained attorney's fees award of $625,000.

Barry Mallen, Esq. defended numerous lawsuits for alleged copyright infringement of musical compositions, including cases involving recording artists such as The Rolling Stones, Mariah Carey, Amy Grant, Ice Cube, Robert Kelly, KISS, The Beastie Boys, Ozzy Osbourne, Kid Rock, Destiny’s Child, Gregg Allman and Kenny Loggins.

[Lola]

Don't they all----one thing is for sure-lawyers get paid. One way or the other the lawyers will get their $$.

[jwd]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Hope he got a fat retainer...

Maybe FM can help him pay it!

[dreamsunwind]

Anyone who thinks this case is going to trial is either deluded out of their mind or knows absolutely nothing about the legal system. Cases like these just about never go to trial. They can take them very far but very, very rarely do they get inside the courtroom.