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Andra Day, Ex-Manager Jeff Evans File Dueling Lawsuits Over Unpaid Royalties and Alleged Misappropriation

The dueling filings pit claims of unpaid commissions against allegations of $1.6 million in misappropriated funds.

Overview

  • Competing lawsuits were filed in Los Angeles this week, with Evans suing for at least $850,000 on Monday and Day countersuing on Tuesday.
  • Evans claims a 40% share of publishing and a 20% commission on other deals, says he has not been paid since 2024, and cites earlier years where expenses exceeded income.
  • Day alleges roughly $1.6 million was siphoned, including a $600,000 Warner Bros. recording fund and about $1 million tied to her music income, and she seeks a forensic accounting.
  • Her complaint says the alleged misconduct spans their 14‑year relationship, left her facing eviction and over $300,000 in credit card debt, and followed a March 2025 termination notice claiming $1,599,903.98 owed.
  • Day contends profit‑sharing ended in June 2023 while Evans argues provisions continued, and no court has ruled on the claims.