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Eric Podwall v. William Smokey Robinson, Jr.
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2:16-cv-06088
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August 14, 2023
Jury Says Smokey Robinson Owes $2K In $1M Contract Trial
A California federal jury on Monday largely cleared Smokey Robinson of claims he breached a contract with his former manager, rejecting the manager's bid for nearly $1 million in concert commissions while finding the Motown legend owes $2,000 on a record advance.
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August 11, 2023
Jury Sees Tracks Of Smokey Robinson's Tears As He Testifies
Smokey Robinson once sang about having to look closely to see the tracks of his tears, but jurors in a California federal trial over allegations he breached a contract with his manager couldn't miss the actual tears on his cheeks Friday as he recalled performing for segregated audiences in the 1960s.
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August 09, 2023
Star Of Smokey Robinson Breach Trial Is Judge Otis D. Wright
Smokey Robinson may be a living legend, but the spotlight shined Wednesday on U.S. District Judge Otis D. Wright in the jury trial over a breach of contract suit against the singer, with the judge repeatedly questioning witnesses at length and drawing laughter from the courtroom with several asides.
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August 08, 2023
Tears Of A Contract? Smokey Robinson Broke Deal, Jury Told
An attorney for an ex-manager of Smokey Robinson told a California federal jury during opening statements of his client's breach of contract suit on Tuesday that the singer owes his client money from over 100 concerts, while the Motown legend's attorney said their deal never covered live shows.