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Hall & Oates Resolve Legal Feud Over ‘Ultimate Partnership Betrayal’
Daryl Hall and John Oates have finally put their legal dispute to rest. The iconic pop duo, known for hits like “Rich Girl” and “Maneater,” has resolved their bitter lawsuit over a proposed sale of Oates’ half stake in their joint venture, Whole Oats Enterprises.
The dispute began in 2023 when Oates announced plans to sell his ownership share to Primary Wave, which prompted Hall to file an arbitration seeking to block the deal. Hall claimed he was blindsided by Oates’ decision and voiced concerns over Primary Wave’s business practices.
In a statement announcing the resolution of their legal feud, both parties have agreed to keep the terms of the confidential arbitration proceeding private. The outcome remains unknown, leaving fans eagerly wondering whether or not the sale will go through as originally planned.
The impasse was sparked by Oates’ move to sell his stake in Whole Oats Enterprises, which includes royalty income and rights to their iconic hits. Hall accused his partner of “ultimate partnership betrayal,” claiming that Oates had been acting adversarial and aggressive towards him.
Oates responded with a counterclaim, denying Hall’s accusations and stating that the allegations were “inflammatory, outlandish, and inaccurate.”
The dispute has left fans concerned about the future of their iconic partnership.
Source: www.billboard.com
