Timbaland sues former managers for $15 million fraud and civil theft
Grammy-winning producer Timbaland filed a $15 million lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against his former managers on Friday alleging fraud and breach of fiduciary duty.
Allegations of financial misconduct
The 65-page complaint accuses Gary Marella and Bruce Seckendorf of stealing millions in unauthorized commissions, fees, and reimbursements. It further claims the defendants used Timbaland's funds to pay their own employees while falsifying financial records to hide these payments. The suit states that Marella extracted unauthorized commissions from major deals including Verzuz events.
Mortgage and tax failures
Bruce Seckendorf allegedly failed to pay Timbaland's mortgage, allowing the home to reach the brink of foreclosure. The filing notes that his firm incurred millions in unpaid federal tax penalties while continuing to pay itself large commissions. Timbaland discovered this misconduct after receiving a foreclosure notice on his residence last year.
Legal demands and claims
The plaintiffs seek to recover their losses and compel an accounting of the disputed funds. They also request a court order to stop the unauthorized use of Timbaland's name for the defendants' benefit. Marella has strongly disputed the claims, attributing financial issues to personal spending rather than theft.
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- The Hollywood Reporter
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