Lady Gaga Sued For More Than $30 Million

Ex-boyfriend and Producer Sues Lady Gaga

The singer is being sued by ex-boyfriend and producer, Rob Fusari, for over $30 million. Last Friday the news broke that Lady Gaga (real name: Stefani Germanotta ) was being sued, but outraged fans wanted to know why. Multiple reports have indicated that Fusari stated that he is the one who co-wrote some of her hit songs, including Gaga’s mega-hit “Paparazzi,” and even came up with her stage name.

The case may be thrown out however, on the grounds of its validity. Lady Gaga (who is counter-suing Fusari) is claiming that she was deceived, as Rob Fusari was never a licensed talent agent.  The claim is that any signed documents or promises made, would then be deemed as an "unlawful arrangement."

Why is Fusari claiming he's entitled to $30 Million?

Here are some the items he feels he is owed money for:

• Claims he is responsible for the discovery and development of  Lady Gaga.
• Rob also contends that he had a hand in the creation of several of Gaga's hit songs, as a co-writer: “Paparazzi,” “Brown Eyes” and “Beautiful, Dirty, Rich” — plus the bonus tracks “Disco Heaven,” “Again Again” and “Retro Dance Freak.” [As was reported by a Rolling Stone Article]
• As some metamorphosis via a cell phone spell checker, the term "Radio Gaga" (originally off of a Queen Album: The Works) was mistakenly converted to "Lady Gaga." Which became the name the singer would be known as.
•  A 20% stake in revenues and merchandising. 

The Rolling Stone article also had this statement from Rob's lawyer: “It’s an age-old story in the music business,” said Fusari’s lawyer Robert Meloni. “You become famous and you turn on the person who discovered you.”

Lawsuit Article Resources:

1. March 20th - NY Daily News [Title: Lady Gaga aims lawsuit at ex-producer Rob Fusari for conning her into signing illegal contract]
2. March 19th - Rolling Stone [Title: Lady Gaga Sued For $30 Million By Producer/Ex-Boyfriend Rob Fusari]