Pop star sued for millions
2004-05-11 14:12
Puerto Rico - Ricky Martin's former manager has filed a $63.5m lawsuit against the singer for breach of contract.
Angelo Medina claims the 32-year-old pop star failed to live up to terms agreed upon when they ended their contract in September.
Medina claims he was to have continued managing Martin's career in Puerto Rico but not internationally, but the singer broke all ties.
Edgardo Cartagena, a lawyer for Martin, said on Thursday the allegations are "not too well-organised".
"There was an agreement to terminate the relationship," Cartagena said. "We reject the allegations."
Medina filed the lawsuit in response to a $2.5m lawsuit Martin filed against him in New York. Martin is demanding that Medina return advance payments for services allegedly not given.
The next hearing in Medina's lawsuit is on 13 August.
Medina, who said he parted ways with Martin to spend more time with his family, has expressed dismay over being sued by the star, whom he considered "a son".
Martin's hits include She Bangs, Shake Your Bon-Bon and Livin' La Vida Loca.
- AP