Manson’s Ex-bandmate Gets $380,000 Pay-out
The keyboardist who sued MARILYN MANSON for more than $20 million (?14 million) is walking away with $380,000 (?237,500) after the feuding rockers settled their legal battle in court.
The rocker reached a settlement with Stephen Bier – also known by stage names Madonna Wayne Gacy and Pogo – on 11 December (09) following a two-year court battle.
The $20 million (?14 million) suit, which Bier filed in 2007, accused Manson of breach of contract, alleging the star used money from their former band partnership to buy personal goods including gifts for his ex-wife Dita Von Teese.
Manson claimed the band’s partnership was dissolved in 1996, but Bier – who left the group in 2007 – was adamant he should still be entitled to a share of revenue.
The pair came to a stalemate, and Manson promptly took to the internet to dismiss rumours he gave in to Bier’s demands.
According to the Associated Press, Bier is still receiving a substantial $380,000 (?237,500) payout – but it won’t be paid by Manson directly.
Manson’s insurance company will hand over $175,000 (?109,000), while Bier’s former business managers will pay the remainder.
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