Roger Nores, a friend of the late Liam Payne, has initiated a defamation lawsuit against Geoff Payne, the singer’s father, in a Florida court. This legal action comes after the tragic death of Liam, who perished at the age of 31 from severe injuries sustained in a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. The incident has attracted significant media attention, especially given the five individuals, including Nores, facing charges linked to the circumstances surrounding Payne's death.
Liam Payne's Friend Takes Legal Action Against Singer's Father for Defamation
Liam Payne's Friend Takes Legal Action Against Singer's Father for Defamation
A lawsuit has been filed as tensions rise following tragic events surrounding the late One Direction star.
In his legal complaint, Nores contends that Geoff Payne made false statements to Argentine authorities, which included claims that due to Liam's addictions, he was in Nores' care along with Liam's girlfriend, Kate Cassidy. Nores argues that these assertions mischaracterize his relationship with the late singer, claiming they shared a close friendship but that he never held any legal responsibility for his care. He emphasized that Liam was an independent adult who made his own decisions, and therefore Nores had no duty of care.
The legal filings also assert that the remarks made by Geoff Payne have critically damaged Nores' reputation and sought extensive damages for what he describes as a severe adverse impact. In a show of goodwill, Nores has pledged that any financial outcomes from the lawsuit will benefit Liam's young son, Bear, whom he had with singer Cheryl, who was among those who paid their respects at Payne’s lavish funeral alongside his former bandmates.
The ongoing inquest in the UK into Liam Payne's death remains pending, with further reviews scheduled for November 6. In the meantime, both Roger Nores and Geoff Payne have yet to publicly comment on the lawsuit.
As fans reflect on the complexities surrounding this tragic loss, the unfolding details of the lawsuit add another layer to the narrative, intertwining personal relationships with public perception in the wake of a devastating event.
The legal filings also assert that the remarks made by Geoff Payne have critically damaged Nores' reputation and sought extensive damages for what he describes as a severe adverse impact. In a show of goodwill, Nores has pledged that any financial outcomes from the lawsuit will benefit Liam's young son, Bear, whom he had with singer Cheryl, who was among those who paid their respects at Payne’s lavish funeral alongside his former bandmates.
The ongoing inquest in the UK into Liam Payne's death remains pending, with further reviews scheduled for November 6. In the meantime, both Roger Nores and Geoff Payne have yet to publicly comment on the lawsuit.
As fans reflect on the complexities surrounding this tragic loss, the unfolding details of the lawsuit add another layer to the narrative, intertwining personal relationships with public perception in the wake of a devastating event.
