Sir Lucian Grainge Asks For $450K From Lawyer In Diddy Saga

Common Music Group (UMG) has escalated the authorized conflict with Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones’ lawyer, Tyrone Blackburn, requesting sanctions that might measurably alter the course of the continuing case involving Hip-Hop icon Sean “Diddy” Combs.

UMG, in collaboration with Motown Data and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge, seeks judiciary penalties over a collection of complaints and motions initiated by Blackburn on behalf of Lil Rod, accusing the music big and its companions of critical legal conduct. 

In a surprising lawsuit initiated by Lil Rod towards Diddy, Blackburn claimed Grainge was complicit in purported sexual misconduct by Diddy. 

The lawsuit claimed Grainge frequented Diddy’s dwelling, attended questionable events, and financially supported actions linked to intercourse trafficking, accusations vehemently denied by Grainge and UMG.

Legal professionals for Grainge deem the allegations “blatantly false” and “unsupported by info,” submitting for dismissal on the grounds that there isn’t a authorized foundation holding them chargeable for Diddy’s actions. 

Earlier this week, Tyrone Blackburn caved in and requested the choose to dismiss UMG and Lucian Grainge from the lawsuit totally, but when a choose sides with the music business boss, that transfer may price the lawyer lots of of hundreds of {dollars}. 

The corporate asserts that Blackburn’s persistent authorized maneuvers have resulted in substantial monetary pressure.

Donald S. Zakarin, representing UMG from Pryor Cashman, LLP, declared that Lil Rod and Blackburn’s allegations had been patently false from the beginning. 

UMG contends that Blackburn’s habits has wasted appreciable time and sources and inflicted vital reputational injury on Grainge. 

Zakarin claims that these false accusations necessitated enhanced safety for Grainge and his household because of the private {and professional} hurt brought about.

UMG is pursuing sanctions towards Blackburn and reimbursement for over $450,000 in authorized charges and associated bills. 

Zakarin acknowledged these prices may have been averted had Blackburn retracted the claims.

“Mr. Blackburn has not solely vexatiously multiplied the proceedings on this matter, opposite to his protestations, he has actively self-promoted on social media,” Zakarin mentioned. “By three complaints, with none foundation in any way, not authorized and never factual, our purchasers, particularly Sir Lucian Grainge, have had their names and reputations dragged by means of the mud.”

UMG insists that Blackburn’s conduct warrants sanctions to discourage future misuse of federal courts.