Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, responded to the singer's March lawsuit over the $2.6 million ruling.
Clarkson and Blackstock split in June 2020 and settled their divorce in March 2022, but their legal battles have continued after calling it quits. Aside from the spousal support, they also ignited a legal showdown over the amount he reportedly owed her for allegedly "overstepping his legal limits" as her manager.
Brandon Blackstock Files New Court Documents
In the newly submitted court documents obtained by People, Blackstock and his management company, Starstruck Management, denied the allegations Clarkson has thrown at them. The "Stronger" singer launched the lawsuit after the other party allegedly violated state labor laws since 2007.
According to Blackstock, Clarkson's lawsuit should be dismissed since the ruling in November 2023 "is binding" on her. The filing explained that the talk show host did not file a notice of appeal within 10 days after the labor commissioner ordered him to pay her $2.6 million.
Clarkson's estranged husband added that the alleged illegal earnings he and his company reportedly received were paid into their community estate.
"[Clarkson's] Complaint fails to state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action against Starstruck and is, therefore, barred for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted," the filing went on.
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Blackstock's filing follows Clarkson's lawsuit in March that served as a cross-complaint after Starstruck took legal action for allegedly owing $1.4 million in commissions for her work on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" and "The Voice."
"Based on the wrongful acts and conduct of Starstruck, as alleged hereinabove, including the violations of Sections 1700, et seq. of the California Labor Code, the alleged Agreement, and all agreements between the parties, should be declared void and unenforceable, no monies should be paid by Cross-Complainants to Starstruck, and all monies previously paid by Cross-Complainants to Starstruck should be disgorged from Starstruck, forthwith," part of the filing read.
She added that her ex-husband defrauded her by overcharging her.
The $2.6 million award was meant to cover her paid commissions on The Voice, NCL promotional deal, her gig with Wayfair and her work as the Billboard Music Awards host.
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