A legal claim brought against a prominent Moscow theater by its former director has been dismissed by the court. The case centered on disputed royalty payments for several theatrical productions.
The plaintiff, who previously served as the theater’s director, alleged that the institution had terminated agreements without cause and ceased payments amounting to four percent of ticket sales. These payments were reportedly tied to four specific performances that continued to be staged despite the severed contracts.
Judicial examination revealed procedural irregularities in the original agreements. Documentation showed contracts were improperly executed between the theater and an individual, despite being structured as business-to-business transactions. Theater management further disclosed that essential documentation, including original rights agreements and performance texts, was not maintained in their records.
The court ultimately determined the claimant failed to provide sufficient evidence regarding the creation and transfer of the theatrical scenarios in question, leading to the dismissal of the lawsuit.
This legal proceeding follows previous reports of criminal investigations involving the former director, who faces separate allegations of fraudulent activities.
