November 16th 2023.
Sean "Diddy" Combs and Diageo's battle is far from over. According to Billboard, the entrepreneur's lawsuit against Diageo will ensue, possibly in the spring of 2024. Diageo is attempting to have the case tried in private arbitration, while Diddy prefers it to be heard in a public courtroom. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, a panel of judges granted Diageo's request for a stay of the lawsuit.
Diddy initially sued the company in May, claiming they did not properly support his brand and treated his product line “worse than others because he is Black.” Diageo, however, cited a clause in their agreement which states that private arbitration is required for disputes like this. In September, the judge did not agree with Diageo's theory.
Diageo then argued that they would face “irreparable harm” if they weren't given the stay, as they would be forced to “arbitrate and litigate the same issues at the same time.” The court eventually granted their request, noting that the appeal must be “perfected for the April 2024 Term of this Court.”
Diddy's attorney, John Hurston, expressed confidence that the appeal will reach the same conclusion as two separate judges: that Diageo can't avoid a public trial. To further complicate matters, on Oct. 27, Diddy filed yet another suit against Diageo in the New York Supreme Court. This time, Diddy claims that Diageo has blackballed him from the liquor and spirits industry, and that the company is trying to send a message to those who speak up.
It is clear that the dispute between Sean "Diddy" Combs and Diageo will drag on for some time. While the company insists on private arbitration, Diddy is seeking justice in a public courtroom. With the recent decisions, it now appears that the case will be heard in 2024. The outcome of this battle will certainly be something to keep an eye on.
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