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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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