The lawsuit stems from accusations surrounding the tragic death of Liam Payne, raising questions about responsibilities and personal relationships.
**Defamation Lawsuit Filed Against Liam Payne's Father by Friend of the Late Singer**
**Defamation Lawsuit Filed Against Liam Payne's Father by Friend of the Late Singer**
A legal battle unfolds as Roger Nores, a close friend of Liam Payne, takes Geoff Payne to court over alleged defamatory statements.
In a dramatic twist connected to the tragic passing of One Direction star Liam Payne, his friend Roger Nores has initiated a defamation lawsuit against the singer's father, Geoff Payne. This legal action follows a series of claims made by Geoff Payne, which Nores argues contain falsehoods regarding his relationship with the late singer.
Liam Payne, who rose to fame with One Direction on The X Factor in 2010, breathed his last at the age of 31 due to severe trauma and haemorrhage after a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, prompting an investigation that charged five individuals, including Nores, with manslaughter. Argentine authorities alleged that Nores "abandoned" the singer during critical moments.
In documents filed in a Florida court, Nores contends that Geoff made untrue statements to officials, misrepresenting both Liam's circumstances and their friendship. Nores insists that their relationship was one of "dear mutual friendship" and he had no legal obligation to care for Payne, emphasizing that Liam was an independent adult responsible for his own choices.
The lawsuit further claims that the statements made by Geoff have profoundly harmed Nores' reputation, leading to wide-reaching damages. Furthermore, Nores has pledged that any monetary gains from the lawsuit will be directed to Liam's son, Bear, whom he had with singer Cheryl, who mourned her former partner at a funeral attended by other One Direction members.
Meanwhile, the UK inquest into Liam's death remains stalled until a scheduled review on November 6, as the media continues to seek comments from both Nores and Geoff Payne regarding this contentious legal situation.
Liam Payne, who rose to fame with One Direction on The X Factor in 2010, breathed his last at the age of 31 due to severe trauma and haemorrhage after a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, prompting an investigation that charged five individuals, including Nores, with manslaughter. Argentine authorities alleged that Nores "abandoned" the singer during critical moments.
In documents filed in a Florida court, Nores contends that Geoff made untrue statements to officials, misrepresenting both Liam's circumstances and their friendship. Nores insists that their relationship was one of "dear mutual friendship" and he had no legal obligation to care for Payne, emphasizing that Liam was an independent adult responsible for his own choices.
The lawsuit further claims that the statements made by Geoff have profoundly harmed Nores' reputation, leading to wide-reaching damages. Furthermore, Nores has pledged that any monetary gains from the lawsuit will be directed to Liam's son, Bear, whom he had with singer Cheryl, who mourned her former partner at a funeral attended by other One Direction members.
Meanwhile, the UK inquest into Liam's death remains stalled until a scheduled review on November 6, as the media continues to seek comments from both Nores and Geoff Payne regarding this contentious legal situation.
