Singer Day Wins Legal Round Against Ex-Manager

Singer Andra Day achieved a crucial legal win on April 10, 2026, in her $1.6 million lawsuit against former manager Jeffrey Evans. A Los Angeles County judge ruled that Day's civil theft claim, alleging Evans misappropriated $575,486, will proceed to trial. Evans' request to dismiss this central claim was denied, as was his bid to prevent the pursuit of triple damages.

Day filed her lawsuit on October 7, 2025, asserting that her contracts with Evans were exploitative and that their management agreement concluded on June 30, 2023. She contends Evans only admitted to wrongly withholding funds when "caught red-handed." Evans, however, filed his own suit on October 6, 2025, claiming commissions on works created before a 2018 contract revision.

In the ruling issued on April 10, 2026, the judge noted Evans' admission that his companies "mistakenly withheld" $575,486, which they agreed to return. Day's lawsuit further accuses Evans of extravagant spending on her behalf and of prioritizing "greed" over her financial well-being, allegedly leaving her facing eviction and unable to manage her debts.

The two consolidated lawsuits are now under the purview of Los Angeles County Judge Andrew Esbenshade. A trial-setting conference is scheduled for June 25, 2026, indicating the case is progressing towards resolution.