In preparation for her defense, Madonna is gearing up to address a class action lawsuit by two fans alleging false advertising due to delayed start times at her Barclays Center performances for her 2023 CELEBRATION tour.
Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden initiated legal action against the iconic singer and Live Nation, pointing out that the concerts, slated to begin at 8:30 PM ET, started at 10:30 PM in December 2023.
Madonna Sued by Own Fans
In their grievance, the pair contended that the situation constituted an intentional deception through false advertising, careless misrepresentation, and unethical trade practices.
They noted the "Material Girl" singer's health condition, which prompted the rescheduling of the events from July 2023 to December 2023, expressing they wouldn't have purchased tickets had they been aware of the prolonged duration of the performances.
Per the records, Michael and Jonathan spent $155.90 and $292.50 on their tickets, which they considered unjust given the situation. During that period, an insider mentioned that the delay occurred because of a sound problem.
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Madonna Counters Fans' Lawsuit
In light of the lawsuit, the plaintiffs alleged Madonna's habitual tardiness caused them damages and a lack of refund. In an update from Radar Online, it has been disclosed that Madonna intends to request a motion to dismiss, emphasizing that the deposition should be deferred until the court rules on dismissing the entire case.
In contrast, the plaintiffs are pressing for immediate initiation of the discovery process, which encompasses obtaining her deposition as soon as possible.
Per the new legal filing submitted on Madonna's behalf and obtained by the outlet "These allegations not only fail to state a claim but are also illogical and self-contradictory."
"Plaintiffs did not receive their tickets until after they decided to purchase and after they paid for the tickets. Therefore, they could not have seen, relied upon, or been injured by any allegedly false statements printed on the tickets when deciding to buy them," the doc said.
"Nor do Plaintiffs allege any other allegedly false advertising that they purport to have relied upon in deciding to purchase their tickets. This alone requires dismissal of the Complaint in its entirety."
In addressing the matter, reference was made to a Facebook post that had been removed and circulated by one of the two fans involved in the case. The post indicated that Jonathan and Michael had a perfect attendance record for Madonna's tours, describing the experience as consistently amazing.
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