Kelly Clarkson's ex fights back against lawsuit

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17 April 2024 at 7:00 am

The American Idol winner's ex is now requesting the case be dismissed. Clarkson alleged in a lawsuit last month that she should be awarded more than the $2.6 million (£2 million) that the California Labor Commissioner's Office ruled Blackstock owed her. According to court documents obtained by People magazine, Blackstock and his management firm, Starstruck Management, deny "each and every allegation" raised by the pop superstar. Blackstock and his legal team argue that the lawsuit should be dismissed. "(Clarkson's) complaint fails to state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action against Starstruck, and is, therefore,..."

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