Motley Crue Sues Manager Carl Stubner
Posted June 18, 2007 — in Music News
The Crue Sues. Motley Crue claims Carl Stubner mismanaged Tommy Lee’s Career, damaged the Motley Crue brand, and diverted revenue…….
Motley Crue filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court charging that one of its managers, Carl Stubner, who also represents the band’s drummer Tommy Lee, orchestrated a campaign of “self dealing” to “divert revenue” from the Band; the suit states that the Defendants “promoted Lee’s solo activities to the detriment of the Band, and at the same time, mismanaged Lee’s career so as to harm the Motley Crue brand
and Lee’s reputation as a musician and Band member.”
Named as defendants in addition to Stubner are three companies he’s associated with: Carl Stubner Productions, Inc., Sanctuary Group, Inc. and Sanctuary Artist Management, Inc. Neither Tommy Lee nor the Band’s other managers, Allen Kovac/Tenth Street Entertainment and Bert Stein, are defendants.
The lawsuit states: “Stubner’s motivation was greed. He has brazenly said as much. Stubner stated that he received significantly higher commissions on Lee’s solo projects because he did not have to share his take with the other managers. He claimed that it was a ‘no brainer’ to promote Lee’s projects over those of Motley Crue. Because favoring Lee’s personal interests to the Band’s was such a ‘no brainer,’ Stubner stated that he would only make Lee available for tour dates if the Band and the other two managers agreed to increase his commission quotient. Stubner also demanded 100 tickets per show for free which he then resold at ‘scalper’ prices.”
The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages of more than $20 million for lost earnings, lost profits and diminished brand and goodwill value resulting from the Defendants’ actions. The lawsuit also requests punitive damages because, as claimed in the lawsuit, the defendants’ “despicable” actions were undertaken “fraudulently, maliciously and oppressively.” (Business Wire)
what Tommy couldn’t say “no” to those shows? lol.
Comment by Earvolution — June 19, 2007 @ 8:01 am
Exactly, of course Tommy could have said no. Tommy wasn’t complaining when his “manager” was looking out for HIS best interest. Basically, Carl Stubner is put between a rock and a hard place. Carl is in a tough management situation for sure…..
Dean
Comment by King — June 19, 2007 @ 8:06 am
I agree…..I mean your damned if you do and damned if you don’t!
I mean can they use that damn tv show as evidence of “Stubs” trying to get tommy airplay and sales and NO ONE got it!
Comment by ugly geo — June 19, 2007 @ 8:40 am
AH…managers…first to blame when things go wrong and the first to fire when things go right.
Comment by larry anderson — June 19, 2007 @ 9:01 am
the lawsuit is a joke.
Comment by randy — June 19, 2007 @ 12:47 pm
Wow this guys are sad at this point. Ever heard of taking responsibility for your own actions? Just becaase Tommy Lee is now a joke and the band has not done anything relevant since 1991, does not mean you can go around suing everybody when things don’t turn out your way. I am done with this joke of a band.
Comment by Tony — June 19, 2007 @ 7:18 pm
When you feel you have been wronged its best to have closure no matter of the outcome. DieHARD Motley Fan!
9/4/07 Of course i just heard about this. It would be nice to know the outcome:)
Comment by Michelle — September 4, 2007 @ 5:21 am
Motley Crue had quite a successful reign in rock - and RANDY , if you examine the facts you’ll find that as in a lot of cases, Stubs screwed everyone and said just about that in his interview , he said “its all about the money”
Randy must listen to Celine Deion while watering his flowers and feeding his fishies. Wanker.
Comment by WHATUPNOW! — September 5, 2007 @ 2:40 am
Hey! Give the guys a break! Let ‘em do whatever they want! They are not a “joke.” Tommy is acting all stupid because he’s Tommy Lee, and he can do whatever he wants! He’s bored with life, arn’t you? All he’s trying to do is make it fun again and interesting. Like you wouldn’t do the same thing if you could. If everyone were like Tommy, life would be worth liv’n.
Comment by Mikki — September 15, 2007 @ 9:24 am
Sounds like Tommy’s Manager Stub. Wasn’t doing a good job. Which isss Managing Tommys career.I’m sure tommy trusted in him to do so at the time. But greed&jealous can be a bad motivater. Good luck Tommy!
Rock on WHATUPNOW!
Celine Deion, no. Think it was Prince fan,LOL!
Comment by Michelle — September 21, 2007 @ 12:02 pm
I’m 10 years old and i really like that song “Life is beutifull! I hope to see you in purson. tell our motley crue buddeys that you guys are the best band on the earth.
Comment by laryssa — June 20, 2008 @ 9:11 am
I’m 10 years old. i was sad when i herd about your big brake down i about cryied myself. it was nice talking to you hope to see you Agin i love that pic of you
tell all your buddies that you guys are the best ever
goobyeNIKKI SIXX
Comment by laryssa — June 20, 2008 @ 9:34 am