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Verona Pooth’s €800,000 Licensing Dispute Reaches Hamburg Court as Judge Questions Insolvency Defense

A decision is due January 23 following Pooth’s proposal to end the deal without €300,000 for the remaining term.

Overview

  • The TV presenter has sued investor Bolko Kissling and Sneak Avenue GmbH over unpaid fees from a 2024 fashion collaboration.
  • The contract promised €800,000 plus up to 9% of sales across two years after Pooth fronted launches and promotions, including a presentation at Görtz.
  • After an initial €150,000 transfer, payments largely ceased, and Pooth has enforced seizures totaling roughly €60,000.
  • Kissling cites distributor Görtz’s insolvency for the shortfall, but Judge Jakob Serra-Kleineidamm indicated the contract places that risk on his company.
  • Pooth offered immediate termination waiving €300,000 for the remaining term, which Kissling dismissed while seeking €30,000 back as the case proceeds in writing.