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DJ Sues Ex-Managers for IP Theft
6 Oct
Summary
- Landry fired TND for allegedly betraying trust.
- TND allegedly continued using her intellectual property post-termination.
- A UK lawsuit from TND against Landry is still pending.
Dance music star Sara Landry has initiated a new lawsuit against her former management company, The Night Department (TND), accusing them of intellectual property infringement. Landry contends that TND continued to use her trademarks and intellectual property after she terminated their contract last year. She alleges the firm betrayed her trust by attempting to seize control of her music rights and her Hekate Records label, prioritizing their financial gain over her rights.
This legal action, filed on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in Manhattan federal court, escalates an ongoing legal dispute. TND had previously sued Landry in a UK court in July 2026, claiming she breached her contract by firing them in August 2025. TND denied Landry's accusations of attempting to strip her of her music rights and label ownership.
Landry's attorneys detailed that before her termination, TND sought to seize 50% ownership of her music and Hekate Records without appropriate payment. Furthermore, the lawsuit claims TND impaired her career through mismanagement of touring operations and Hekate Records. TND and its representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the new lawsuit.
