Roger Nores has taken legal action against Geoff Payne, claiming that false declarations made by the singer's father have severely damaged his reputation. The lawsuit comes in the wake of Liam Payne's tragic death at the age of 31 in Buenos Aires, where he succumbed to multiple trauma after falling from a hotel balcony. Nores, along with four others, faced manslaughter charges based on claims he abandoned Payne in a moment of need.
Liam Payne's Friend Sues His Father for Defamation Following Controversial Statements
Liam Payne's Friend Sues His Father for Defamation Following Controversial Statements
In a complex legal battle, Roger Nores, a friend of the late One Direction star Liam Payne, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Payne's father, Geoff Payne, over alleged false statements made about Liam's care.
In the legal complaint filed in Florida, Nores disputes claims attributed to Geoff Payne that his son had addiction issues and was under the care of both Nores and Payne's girlfriend, Kate Cassidy. Nores asserts that his connection to Liam was mischaracterized, emphasizing their close friendship while denying any legal obligation for Liam's wellbeing. He stated, "Liam was an independent adult person who made all his own decisions."
The lawsuit argues that the statements made by Payne's father, which garnered media attention, significantly harmed Nores's reputation, leading to "mega proportions with extensive damages." Furthermore, Nores indicated that any financial compensation obtained from the lawsuit would be directed to support Liam's son, Bear, whom he shared with singer Cheryl Tweedy.
The ongoing legal situation follows an inquest into Liam Payne's death, which has been postponed until a pre-inquest review on November 6th. Support and condolences for the late singer have poured in from his family, friends, and former bandmates, highlighting the deep impact of this tragedy on the music world and its community.
The lawsuit argues that the statements made by Payne's father, which garnered media attention, significantly harmed Nores's reputation, leading to "mega proportions with extensive damages." Furthermore, Nores indicated that any financial compensation obtained from the lawsuit would be directed to support Liam's son, Bear, whom he shared with singer Cheryl Tweedy.
The ongoing legal situation follows an inquest into Liam Payne's death, which has been postponed until a pre-inquest review on November 6th. Support and condolences for the late singer have poured in from his family, friends, and former bandmates, highlighting the deep impact of this tragedy on the music world and its community.
