‘American Idol’ Singer at Center of Massive $45M Libel Lawsuit

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‘American Idol’ Singer at Center of Massive $45M Libel Lawsuit
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The lawsuit claims that Island-Republic made “defamatory, false, and malicious statements” to Lauren Spencer-Smith about her former manager, including that he engaged in “unlawful behavior with women by taking photos of them.'

contestant—Lauren Spencer-Smith, is suing UMG Recordings, Island Records, and Republic Records for $45 million, citing libel, slander, and tortious interference with contract.

The lawsuit, filed Wednesday morning in New York, claims that Island-Republic made “defamatory, false, and malicious statements” about Ehrlich to Spencer-Smith, including that he engaged in “unlawful behavior with women by taking photos of them” and “unlawful harassment towards women.” Ehrlich, the suit claims, subsequently suffered economic and non-economic damages, as well as “substantial harm” to his reputation.

Furthermore, the lawsuit alleges that Spencer-Smith prematurely ended her contract with Ehrlich’s firm, David M. Ehrlich & Associates, based on Island-Republic’s “intentional acts and misconduct.” In doing so, the suit alleges, the New York-based firm lost “several prospective business relations.”Spencer-Smith is not named as a defendant in the lawsuit.

.” The Canadian singer-songwriter, who has earned comparisons to Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift, had previously placed in the top 20 when she competed on

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