In a troubling development after the death of One Direction star Liam Payne, his friend Roger Nores has filed a defamation lawsuit against the singer's father, Geoff Payne. The case emerges following tragic circumstances surrounding Liam's passing, which was ruled as caused by "multiple trauma" from a fall in Buenos Aires.
Liam Payne's Friend Initiates Defamation Suit Against Singer's Father
Liam Payne's Friend Initiates Defamation Suit Against Singer's Father
A legal battle ensues as Roger Nores accuses Geoff Payne of damaging statements post-Liam Payne's tragic death.
Nores, who faces manslaughter charges related to the incident, claims that Geoff Payne made "false" statements regarding the nature of his relationship with Liam that misrepresented his actions and responsibilities. The lawsuit claims that Nores had no legal duty of care over Liam, emphasizing their friendship as "dear" instead of caretaker-like.
The lawsuit points to declarations made by Geoff Payne to Argentine authorities that included assertions about Liam's addictions and his dependency on Nores and his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy. Nores insists that these claims, which were reportedly shared publicly, have severely damaged his personal reputation.
He notes that the financial proceeds from the lawsuit will be directed to support Liam's son, Bear, whom he shares with ex-partner Cheryl Cole. The UK inquest into Liam Payne's death remains ongoing, with a pre-inquest review set for November 6. Meanwhile, Nores and Geoff Payne's responses to the situation have yet to be publicly disclosed. The tragic loss of Liam has left his family, friends, and fans reeling, as they grapple with the aftermath of the events that led to his passing.
The lawsuit points to declarations made by Geoff Payne to Argentine authorities that included assertions about Liam's addictions and his dependency on Nores and his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy. Nores insists that these claims, which were reportedly shared publicly, have severely damaged his personal reputation.
He notes that the financial proceeds from the lawsuit will be directed to support Liam's son, Bear, whom he shares with ex-partner Cheryl Cole. The UK inquest into Liam Payne's death remains ongoing, with a pre-inquest review set for November 6. Meanwhile, Nores and Geoff Payne's responses to the situation have yet to be publicly disclosed. The tragic loss of Liam has left his family, friends, and fans reeling, as they grapple with the aftermath of the events that led to his passing.
