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Litigation

Oct. 7, 2003

Musician's Heir Sues Rapper Over Royalties

Eminem catapulted into the limelight when his album "The Slim Shady LP" was released in 1999. Now, one of the songs from that album has landed the rapper in some legal hot water.

By Toni Vranjes
        Eminem catapulted into the limelight when his album "The Slim Shady LP" was released in 1999. Now, one of the songs from that album has landed the rapper in some legal hot water.
        Los Angeles resident Harlene Stein, 70, has sued the singer, alleging that he failed to get permission for the use of her husband's work....

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