Madonna’s attorneys have filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit by two plaintiffs who attended her concert in Brooklyn after the show began two hours late. The plaintiffs claim they were misled by the advertised start time of 8:30 p.m. and sued Madonna, Barclays Center, and Live Nation for false advertising and deceptive trade practices. They argued that the late start inconvenienced and possibly injured concertgoers due to limited transportation options and staying up later than planned.
In response, Madonna’s lawyers argued that concerts often start late and that it is well known that Madonna’s shows frequently start late. They pointed out that one of the plaintiffs had expressed on Facebook his enthusiasm for the show, stating that he had never missed a Madonna tour and had been to every tour since 1985, indicating that he was aware of the artist’s reputation for late starts. The lawyers stated that this did not amount to a clear injury and that there was no evidence that the late start time harmed any concertgoers.
The attorneys also highlighted the fact that both plaintiffs stayed for the entire show, enjoying a full-length and high-quality performance by Madonna. They argued that the fans received what they paid for, negating any claim of injury or harm due to the late start time. The lawyers questioned the validity of the plaintiffs’ claims and argued that their complaints were not substantial enough to warrant legal action against Madonna.
This lawsuit is not the first time fans have sought legal action over Madonna’s late start times. In 2019, a fan in Florida sued Madonna over a delayed start in Miami Beach. Despite these legal challenges, Madonna is known for her assertive personality and has famously stated during a Las Vegas concert in 2019, “And that is, that a queen is never late.” The legal action against Madonna reflects ongoing disputes between artists and fans over concert start times and expectations in the entertainment industry.
Ultimately, Madonna’s attorneys are seeking to have the lawsuit dismissed on the grounds that the plaintiffs did not demonstrate clear injuries or harm as a result of the late start time. The lawyers argue that the late start is a common occurrence in concerts and that the fans received a full-length and high-quality show by Madonna. The ongoing legal dispute highlights the complex relationship between artists and audiences in the entertainment industry and raises questions about consumer expectations and legal remedies for perceived grievances at live events.
