Aug. 16, 2023
Smokey Robinson owes former manager $2K, jury finds
“This is a great result and victory for Smokey,” the Motown singer’s attorney, Sasha Frid, said.
Sasha Frid and Smokey Robinson. Photo courtesy of Miller Barondess
Smokey Robinson owes his former manager $2,000, much less than the $1 million he asked for, a Los Angeles jury decided after a four-day breach of contract trial in federal court.
The jury decided Monday that the Motown executive, singer, and songwriter owes $2,000 on an album advance to plaintiff Eric Podwall, who sought 500 times that amount.
“This is a great result and victory for Smokey. Smokey is not only a...
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