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Six former Cradle of Filth members file lawsuit against frontman Dani Filth

Six former Cradle of Filth members filed a lawsuit in Arizona against Dani Filth, alleging multiple claims.
Plaintiffs include Zoe Marie Federoff, Marek Šmerda, Paul Allender, Richard Shaw, Lindsay Matheson, and Sasha Baxter.
The suit cites copyright infringement, misappropriation of likenesses, defamation, unpaid royalties, and unauthorized use of copyright.
Dani Filth responded by sharing claimed contract issues and alleged past behaviour during a South American tour.
Filth stated the incident described was part of a pattern of abusive behaviour that strained the team.
Filth wished the departed members well but rejected their allegations of theft and exploitation.
Federoff and Šmerda previously left the band citing low pay and stress as reasons for their departure.
The suit names additional plaintiffs who performed with the band in earlier years.
The lawsuit alleges misappropriation of the plaintiffs’ likenesses in merchandise.
The case highlights ongoing disputes within Cradle of Filth following lineup changes.
No response from Dani Filth had been issued at the time of the report.

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