Ricky Martin's ex-manager sues star for $3 million, citing 'career-ending allegation'
Drucker claims Martin owes her more than $3 million in unpaid commissions
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Ricky Martin is being sued for more than $3 million dollars by his former manager, Rebecca Drucker, who claims she was not paid for allegedly saving and reviving his music career.
"This complaint only scratches the surface. Rebecca looks forward to having her day in court and prosecuting her claims in front of a jury," Drucker's lead counsel said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
In the lawsuit, Drucker accuses the internationally recognized singer-songwriter of a "flagrant" breach of contract and seeks damages "in excess of $3m, subject to discovery and accounting, and in an amount to be proven at trial."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"With Rebecca at his side, Martin made millions of dollars and therefore owes Rebecca substantial commissions," a 15-page legal complaint, obtained by Deadline, reads.
Ricky Martin performs live on stafe during the amfAR Cannes Gala 2022 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 26, 2022 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Gisela Schober/Getty Images for amfAR) (Photo by Gisela Schober/Getty Images for amfAR)
Drucker served as the Puerto Rican singer’s "manager and top adviser" between 2014 and 2018, before she resigned following a "particularly ugly incident in Dubai."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}She was then called back to his employment — the lawsuit claims Martin "begged Rebecca" to return — when he faced a "potentially career-ending allegation" in September 2020.
Drucker was instrumental in helping Martin "[emerge] unscathed and [proceed] with his professional resurgence" following the allegation, she alleges in the legal complaint filed with the L.A. Central District Court on June 29.
Ricky Martin performs live on stafe during the amfAR Cannes Gala 2022 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 26, 2022 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/amfAR/Getty Images) (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/amfAR/Getty Images)
His "personal and professional life [were] in absolute turmoil" before Drucker came to the rescue, she claims in the 15-page complaint.
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Despite the trouble, she was able to score Martin "recording contracts, touring and sponsorship deals and other professional endeavors," including a North American tour with Enrique Iglesias, she says in the lawsuit.
Ricky Martin performs live on stafe during the amfAR Cannes Gala 2022 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 26, 2022 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/amfAR/Getty Images) (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/amfAR/Getty Images)
But Drucker claims she wasn’t paid commissions for her efforts, the lawsuit alleges.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Martin completely and maliciously refused to pay Rebecca the millions of dollars in commissions that he owes her under their management agreement," the lawsuit reads.
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The legal filing adds: "By his flagrant breach of contract, Martin betrayed Rebecca and took for granted her loyalty, dedication, and exceptional service to him."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Singer Ricky Martin performs onstage during the "Hillary Clinton: She's With Us" concert at The Greek Theatre on June 6, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
In the complaint, Drucker claims Martin "fostered a toxic work environment" in their professional relationship. Martin "constantly mistreated, manipulated, and lied" to her, before he "forced" her resignation earlier this year, she claims.
"Martin has now threatened Rebecca and is attempting to force her to sign an agreement with a nondisclosure clause to silence" any legal retribution, the lawsuit says.
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