Migos Sue Longtime Attorney For Malpractice, Seek ‘Millions’ Of Dollars
The Migos are not having it! The rap group is now suing their longtime talent lawyer claiming he “abused his position of trust” and for allegedly taking “excessive fees” without a proper written agreement, and failing to disclose conflicts of interest arising from his representation of their label.
Migos, who began working with lawyer Damien Granderson in 2014 after signing a recording agreement with Quality Control Music (QCM) in 2013 — claims he robbed and cheated [them] out of millions of dollars.” They also write, “From the commencement of his representation of Migos, Granderson plotted and schemed to betray his clients so he could take care of himself and QCM, regardless of the consequences and ramifications to Migos.” To make matters worse, the Migos claim that during their time together, Granderson NEVER disclosed he also worked with QCM.
The Migos’ attorney Bryan Freedman stated in the complaint that “At that time, the group’s members were in their late teens and early twenties, and had nothing more than a high school education.” Freedman believes that Granderson saw them as “easy targets” and coaxed them into a one-sided deal for the benefit of a higher-priority client, Quality Control Music. However, Pierre Thomas, QC CEO, has decided to release a statement on this latest lawsuit:
The Migos are suing their longtime talent lawyer along with his current firm, Granderson Des Rochers, and his previous one, Davis Shapiro, for professional malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, violation of California Business & Professions Code 6147 and 6148 (which require contingency fee agreements to be made in writing), unfair competition and unjust enrichment, The Hollywood Reporter reports. They’re seeking a declaration that the 5 percent contingent fee agreement is invalid as well as restitution and punitive damages.
