Why was Tony Brown's lawsuit against Maverick City Music dismissed?

The lawsuit was dismissed because a judge ruled the dispute must be heard in New York, as stipulated by an exclusive jurisdiction clause in the buyout agreement.

What are the main allegations in Tony Brown's lawsuit against Maverick City Music?

Tony Brown alleges racketeering and coercion, claiming he was unfairly pressured and threatened into signing an unfavorable buyout agreement in 2023.

Has Maverick City Music filed any counterclaims against Tony Brown?

Yes, Maverick City Music has countersued Tony Brown for allegedly violating a non-compete clause in the buyout agreement by starting a new music project.

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Maverick City Music: Ex-Manager Sues Over Buyout

12 Feb

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Summary

Ex-manager alleges racketeering and coercion in buyout deal.
Court dismissed lawsuit in Georgia, directing it to New York.
Maverick City countersued for alleged non-compete violation.

Maverick City Music: Ex-Manager Sues Over Buyout

A lawsuit filed by Tony Brown, co-founder of Maverick City Music, against the Grammy-winning collective and its CEO Norman Gyamfi has been dismissed by a Georgia judge. Brown alleged racketeering and coercion, claiming he was threatened into signing an unfavorable buyout agreement in 2023. Judge Paige Reese Whitaker ruled that the dispute must be resolved in New York due to a jurisdiction clause in the agreement.

Brown had accused Gyamfi of hiring an individual to threaten him with "character assassination" and debt if he didn't sign the deal. Maverick City and its holding company, Insignia Assets, have denied these claims, stating the agreement was freely negotiated with legal counsel. The company is pleased the dismissal upheld the negotiated agreement, though Brown may refile in New York.

Maverick City has also countersued Brown, alleging he violated a non-compete clause by launching a new music project. These claims are pending in New York. This legal battle follows other recent litigation involving the group, including a departure and royalty dispute with a flagship member.