Kelly Clarkson’s authorized battle towards her father-in-law and ex-husband Brandon has heated up with the pop star presenting proof in courtroom, RadarOnline.com has realized.
In response to courtroom paperwork obtained by RadarOnline.com final week, attorneys for either side appeared in courtroom final in entrance of the California Labor Fee for an evidentiary listening to.
Each side offered paperwork and testimony that they believed backed up their instances. The Labor Fee has but to concern a ruling on the dispute.
As RadarOnline.com beforehand reported, again in 2020, Clarkson filed for divorce from her husband Brandon Blackstock after 7 years of marriage.
Blackstock labored as Clarkson’s expertise supervisor. He was an government at his father Narvel’s firm Starstruck Administration Group, who labored with Clarkson for 13 years.
“Over the course of roughly 13 years, Starstruck developed Clarkson right into a mega famous person,” the swimsuit learn. “By means of instance solely, Starstruck was instrumental in serving to Clarkson obtain success by way of quite a few hit albums, a number of Grammy wins and nominations, her position on fashionable tv reveals like The Voice and her personal speak present.
“Regardless of Starstruck’s laborious work and dedication, Clarkson has determined that she goes to cease paying Starstruck what’s contractually owed,” the swimsuit added. “By way of this lawsuit, Starstruck seeks to not solely recuperate its commissions on hundreds of thousands of {dollars} that Clarkson has already earned, but in addition the hundreds of thousands of {dollars} that Clarkson will proceed to earn, and that are owed to Starstruck for its prior laborious work and dedication to Clarkson’s profession.”
Clarkson countersued the corporate claiming Starstruck violated California Labor Code by, “procuring, providing, promising, or trying to acquire employment or engagements” with out being correctly licensed.”
The pop star demanded her settlement with Starstuck be “declared void and unenforceable.”
Clarkson mentioned she shouldn’t should pay the administration agency any extra commissions. Additional, she believed the hundreds of thousands she paid through the years ought to be returned.
As we beforehand reported, Clarkson and Blackstock reached a divorce settlement in March 2022. The speak present host was awarded main custody of their two children. Clarkson can pay Blackstock $115k a month in spousal assist till 2024.
As well as, Blackstock receives $46,500 per thirty days in youngster assist.