Celeb News: Paramore in legal dispute with former bassist Jeremy Davis

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Paramore and former bassist Jeremy Davis are involved in a legal battle over whether Davis was an employee of the band or a partner in their underlying business.

According to the Tennessean, Varoom Whoa—the business entity that owns Paramore—has preemptively sued Davis on the basis that he is an employee of the band. Davis claims he was a partner in the company, which would entitle him to a split of all revenue.

Varoom Whoa seeks to legally declare Davis a former employee, which would make him ineligible for the benefits of a business partnership. If Davis won, making him a legal partner in the business, he would be entitled to unspecified damages, a share of total royalties and touring revenue not only from the years he spent in the band, but potentially also going forward, despite having left Paramore.

According to the band’s contract with Atlantic Records, frontwoman Hayley Williams is the only one signed to the label. The other band members are paid as employees.

“Because she wanted to foster a feeling of camaraderie within the band, at her direction, the band members’ salaries included a portion of Williams’ earnings,” the initial lawsuit says according to the Tennessean.

On Friday, Davis filed a counterclaim against Varoom Whoa on the basis that Paramore began as a partnership that he and Williams founded.

“Davis, Williams and York shared equally in all net profits generated by the partnership, from any and all sources, including but not limited to the Atlantic agreement,” said Davis in the counterclaim.

Davis says he was responsible for various duties in the band outside of performances, including hiring musicians and crew as well as making decisions for the band.

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Mike91

"Paramore"

Do you mean Hayley Williams?

rivers

Oh boy

I hope Jeremy wins, that's ******** tbh

KareBear

Why is it when people leave this band it becomes very messy? Remember that whole Josh thing

Anyway the band was always "Hayley and friends" since she literally makes the band what it is. The others can stay pressed about the Goddess of Rock. It was really good of her to share her own earnings so they don't get salty though. Idk why he expects to get touring revenue when he isn't doing sh*t anymore

Caprice

Hasn't Hayley always fought with band members tho? I remember someone quitting because she wasn't following jesus christ enough anymore or smth like that.

PhoebeBuffay

Hayley, please just go solo.

jqnetto

Mess.

ClashAndBurn

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Originally posted by Petals

Hasn't Hayley always fought with band members tho? I remember someone quitting because she wasn't following jesus christ enough anymore or smth like that.

This case has little to do with Hayley or Taylor at all though. Jeremy left on good terms. It's just that the business entity wants to declare him as a former employee rather than as a creative partner because Hayley was the only one that was actually signed.

Bchip

Don't they have a contract or something that specify things like this?

Tristan

ugh. Hayley just got married! can they, like, noT. geez.

Kingie

How many people have left Paramore at this point?

Ger-55

Hayley will remain unbothered.

Björk

Has it always been known that Paramore operates in such a shady way like this?

Kings.

I love Paramore but ch it's clearly messy behind the scenes

antoine_

It's time for your solo album, Hayley

Nano

Hayley reminds me of Amy Lee.

Paramore

Nothing ever goes smoothly with this band... Jesus. Why should he be getting coins when he's not a member anymore?

TurntUp

Wait Jeremy left? I thought him Haley and Taylor were doing good together?

Teneo

What, king Jeremy left? Who is left in Paramore now? Hayley and Taylor? What is this mess? Hayley sis, get it together.

opruh

Mess.