Alice In Chains sued by Layne Staley’s mother
Alice In Chains are being sued by the mother of their late singer, Layne Staley, over claims the band cut her out of royalties owed on their hits.
Staley’s mother, Nancy McCallum, contends the surviving members of Alice in Chains owe her half of the money due Staley – about 16 percent of the hard rock band’s income. According to the lawsuit, the band has attempted to cut her out of any further payments.
Attorneys for the band contend McCallum illegally attempted to trademark the Alice in Chains name and that she has already been paid far more than she is due. Staley’s ex-bandmates also say Staley’s heirs will be able to collect royalties on songs he wrote or co-wrote, while arguing McCallum no longer has a role in the band’s business decisions.
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