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Legal
Lady Gaga issues statement in response to Japan lawsuit
By CMU Editorial | Published on Wednesday 29 June 2011
Lady Gaga has issued a brief statement denying all claims made against her in a class action lawsuit launched last week.
As previously reported, legal organisation 1-800-LAW-SUIT claims in court papers filed last Friday that the singer overcharged and profited from postage costs on wristbands she sold to fans to raise money for the Japan relief effort. Gaga says that not only is this untrue, but that no separate postage charge was even asked for.
Her statement reads: “This misguided lawsuit is without merit and unfortunately takes attention away from the kind deeds of the fans around the world who are supporting the people of Japan. The entire $5 donation made with the purchase of each bracelet is going to support the disaster relief. No profit is being made on shipping costs. Sales tax charges were made in accordance with local legal requirements. Lady Gaga has personally pledged her own funds to this cause and continues to support the victims of the disaster”.
