“Mars was ordered to repay more than $750,000 in unrecouped tour advances.”
— Loudwire
LOS ANGELES, California — In a huge win, the band Mötley Crüe have come out on top in their on-going lawsuit with former guitarist Mick Mars.
The band have been in the press with all kinds of mud slinging in the recent few years when Mars went on the offensive, and made multiple public remarks that the band were not all playing live.
Mars was quick to point the finger at bassist Nikki Sixx, whom the guitarist alleged had his bass tracks all on tape, along with drummer Tommy Lee.
The ailing 6-stringer left the band back on October 26th 2022 and retired as a touring member from the band due to ongoing health issues, according to a statement released by Mars‘ publicist.
The next day, the band confirmed that John 5 would take Mars‘ place as their new touring guitarist, although he was later confirmed to be a permanent member in April 2023.
On April 6, 2023, Mars sued the band, alleging that they were trying to remove him. In response to the lawsuit, the band issued a statement on the same day, denying that they had fired Mars, and that while he was still a member, he had quit touring.
Metal Sludge covered this with our article: “TAKE ME TO THE COURT … Mick Mars files lawsuit against Mötley Crüe”.
Metal Sludge also covered the follow-up when Mötley Crüe filed their counterclaim with our article: “SHOUT AT THE GAVEL … Mötley Crüe respond to lawsuit filed by Mick Mars”.
Now, after nearly 3 years, the band has seemingly come out on top, and Mars appears to be on the losing end of not only the lawsuit, but he’s facing demands to pay back $750,000.00 in un-recouped tour advances.
Loudwire have just shared an article related to the developments and we are sharing it below.
Motley Crue Emerge Victorious in Legal Battle With Mick Mars
By: Chad Childers
Motley Crue have reportedly emerged victorious in their recent legal battle with former guitarist Mick Mars. After the case ended up in the hands of an arbitrator, it was determined that every claim Mars had made against the group was rejected and the guitarist was ordered to pay damages to the band.
“The arbitrator’s ruling not only vindicates the band contractually and financially but also dismantles the public narrative Mars promoted in interviews with major outlets,” reads part of the statement concerning the case.
Patrick Walsh ruled entirely in favor of Motley Crue, confirming that Mars has forfeited any right to the band’s touring revenue once he chose to stop touring with the band. Mars had actually demanded that the condition about the touring revenue stopping after a member left the group when the group came up with their governing agreement in 2008. The amendment specifically provided that any member who stops touring does not share in the touring income.
Despite the previous agreement, Mars had demanded that he continue receiving 25 percent of the revenue after he had stepped down from the group.
What Else Was Part of the Arbitrator’s Ruling?
The decision of the band to terminate Mars as an officer and director for legal cause was also upheld as part of the arbitrator’s ruling.
In addition, Mars was ordered to repay more than $750,000 in unrecouped tour advances.
Also, while the arbitration was still pending, Mars had spoken in public sharing claims that the band had not been playing live during their concerts and were using pre-recorded material at shows.
READ MORE: Nikki Sixx Calls Mick Mars Backing Track Accusations a ‘Crazy Betrayal’
When extensive live performance recordings and testimony from a retained expert were delivered during the arbitration, Mars admitted under oath that his statements were false and he recanted his prior claims during sworn testimony.
Read the rest of this article at Loudwire.
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