Overview
- Hatebreed’s filing characterizes Chris Beattie’s case as a “garden variety band break-up” and argues his claims lack a legal foundation.
- Jamey Jasta and the band moved on Sept. 25 to strike portions of the complaint, asserting the relationship was terminable at will.
- The filings cite a 2015 merchandise deal allocating 25% shares to Beattie, Jasta, and Matthew Byrne, and 12.5% to two others, while denying any band-level ownership agreement.
- The response contends Beattie’s reference to a Live Nation security incident cannot support a legal claim because it merely preceded his termination.
- Beattie alleges withheld revenues, lack of financial transparency, and continued use of his likeness, with the case proceeding in Connecticut Superior Court pending rulings on the motion.