The following report is courtesy of Reuters:

In Court and in papers filed with the Court, in MÖTLEY CRÜE v. Carl Stubner, et al., attorneys for defendant Carl Stubner argued that Mötley Crüe's proper claim should not be against Stubner, but rather should be made against Stubner's client, Tommy Lee. Mötley Crüe, through their attorney, disagreed.

Skip Miller of Miller Barondess, LLP, representing legendary rock band Mötley Crüe, stated in Court: "This band is not going to sue Tommy Lee; this lawsuit is not about Tommy Lee. It is about Carl Stubner's tactics that we contend harmed Mötley Crüe and cost the band millions of dollars." The attorneys were arguing a demurrer.

The evidence in the lawsuit against Stubner consists of statements from band members Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx and Mick Mars as well as ten sworn declarations from key professionals associated with the band. It conclusively demonstrates that Stubner was a manager of Mötley Crüe and not just the manager of drummer Tommy Lee as he has previously claimed. The Mötley Crüe lawsuit alleges that Stubner breached his fiduciary duties to Mötley Crüe by making threats and demanding more money for himself.

According to Nikki Sixx, a founding member of Mötley Crüe, "There are witnesses to Carl Stubner's threats and demands for more money for himself. Managers have to be held to higher standards in the music business just like they are in other industries."

As stated by founding band member Mick Mars, "Tommy Lee has been my and Nikki's friend for longer than anyone. This band is not going to sue Tommy Lee. We will hold Carl Stubner and Sanctuary accountable."

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