Former manager sues singer Ricky MartinSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Ricky Martin's former manager has filed a $63.5 million lawsuit against the singer for breach of contract.
Angelo Medina claims the 32-year-old pop star failed to live up to terms agreed upon when they ended their contract in September. Medina claims he was to have continued managing Martin's career in Puerto Rico but not internationally, but the singer broke all ties. Edgardo Cartagena, a lawyer for Martin, said Thursday the allegations are "not too well-organized." "There was an agreement to terminate the relationship," Cartagena said. "We reject the allegations." Judge Oscar Davila agreed Wednesday to hear the case. Martin didn't attend the hearing. Medina filed the lawsuit in response to a $2.5 million lawsuit Martin filed against him in New York. Martin is demanding that Medina return advance payments for services allegedly not given. The next hearing in Medina's lawsuit is Aug. 13. Medina, who said he parted ways with Martin to spend more time with his family, has expressed dismay over being sued by the star, whom he considered "a son."
Martin's hits include "She Bangs," "Shake Your Bon-Bon" and "Livin' La Vida Loca." © Copyright 2004 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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