Overview
- Judge Phaedra F. Perry-Bond issued the order on Tuesday in New York, closing the case against Blige and Beautiful Life Productions.
- The court ruled that Hylton and co-plaintiff Vado abandoned the lawsuit by not responding to Blige’s motion to dismiss.
- While denying Blige’s request for sanctions, the judge issued a written warning that could bolster any future sanctions bid if similar conduct recurs.
- The complaint had accused Blige of trying to push rapper Vado to end his management deal with Hylton and of excluding Hylton from meetings held in inappropriate settings, while Vado alleged at least $5 million in breach-of-contract damages.
- Blige’s attorneys challenged the case on procedural grounds, arguing Hylton’s company was not a valid corporation and that she lacked a required talent-agent license, and the plaintiffs did not respond to requests for comment.