Common Music Group (UMG) has escalated the authorized conflict with Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones’ legal professional, Tyrone Blackburn, requesting sanctions that might measurably alter the course of the continued case involving Hip-Hop icon Sean “Diddy” Combs.

UMG, in collaboration with Motown Information and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge, seeks judiciary penalties over a collection of complaints and motions initiated by Blackburn on behalf of Lil Rod, accusing the music big and its companions of critical prison conduct. 

In a stunning lawsuit initiated by Lil Rod in opposition to Diddy, Blackburn claimed Grainge was complicit in purported sexual misconduct by Diddy. 

The lawsuit claimed Grainge frequented Diddy’s dwelling, attended questionable events, and financially supported actions linked to intercourse trafficking, accusations vehemently denied by Grainge and UMG.

Attorneys for Grainge deem the allegations “blatantly false” and “unsupported by details,” submitting for dismissal on the grounds that there isn’t any authorized foundation holding them responsible for Diddy’s actions. 

Earlier this week, Tyrone Blackburn caved in and requested the decide to dismiss UMG and Lucian Grainge from the lawsuit completely, but when a decide sides with the music trade boss, that transfer may value the lawyer a whole bunch of 1000’s of {dollars}. 

The corporate asserts that Blackburn’s persistent authorized maneuvers have resulted in substantial monetary pressure.

Donald S. Zakarin, representing UMG from Pryor Cashman, LLP, declared that Lil Rod and Blackburn’s allegations had been patently false from the beginning. 

UMG contends that Blackburn’s habits has wasted appreciable time and assets and inflicted important reputational harm on Grainge. 

Zakarin claims that these false accusations necessitated enhanced safety for Grainge and his household as a result of private {and professional} hurt precipitated.

UMG is pursuing sanctions in opposition to Blackburn and reimbursement for over $450,000 in authorized charges and associated bills. 

Zakarin acknowledged these prices may have been averted had Blackburn retracted the claims.

“Mr. Blackburn has not solely vexatiously multiplied the proceedings on this matter, opposite to his protestations, he has actively self-promoted on social media,” Zakarin mentioned. “By way of three complaints, with none foundation by any means, not authorized and never factual, our purchasers, particularly Sir Lucian Grainge, have had their names and reputations dragged by the mud.”

UMG insists that Blackburn’s conduct warrants sanctions to discourage future misuse of federal courts.