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Pop Star & Manager End Bitter 9-Year Legal Feud
14 Aug
Summary
- Pop star Guy Sebastian and ex-manager Titus Day settled a near decade-long legal dispute.
- Day apologized, admitting poor stewardship of Sebastian's income.
- The settlement resolves a significant Federal Court claim for performance fees and royalties.
Australian pop artist Guy Sebastian has resolved a protracted legal battle with his former manager, Titus Day. After nearly a decade of disputes, a confidential agreement was reached, bringing an end to the Federal Court claim.
Titus Day issued a statement admitting to "regrettable decisions" and acknowledging he was a "poor steward" of Guy Sebastian's income, including funds received after their professional relationship ended in 2017. Day further conceded that payments owed to Sebastian were not passed on.
Guy Sebastian stated that with the accountability and apology from Day, he is prepared to put aside his claim and move forward. The dispute, which spanned multiple trials and legal complexities, involved Sebastian seeking to recoup hundreds of thousands of dollars in performance fees and royalties.
Day's legal troubles also included a 2022 embezzlement conviction, later quashed on appeal. The settlement in the Federal Court claim signifies the end of this significant financial disagreement between the artist and his former manager.
