The legal battle between Noel Gallagher and his brother Liam has resurfaced.
Earlier this summer, Liam initiated a lawsuit following comments made by Noel during a press conference, where he claimed that Liam had withdrawn from a headline act at V Festival in 2009 because of a hangover. Noel also mentioned that the split of the band was partially attributed to a disagreement regarding Liam’s ability to promote his clothing line, Pretty Green, in the band’s tour program. Liam later stated that he had retracted the lawsuit after Noel issued an apology, acknowledging that Liam had been suffering from a throat infection at the time they canceled their V Festival performance.
However, Noel has responded, filing an extensive court document that accuses Liam of leaving abusive voicemails on the phone of his wife, Sara, as well as attempting to assault him with a guitar.
Within the court filings, Noel asserts that his brother’s conduct during their time in Oasis was “irresponsible.” One passage notes: “The claimant (Liam) has a history of not only throat issues and leading an incompatible lifestyle, but also of showing disrespect towards Oasis fans and the defendant by disrupting performances, walking off stage, and generally behaving irresponsibly.”
Noel further states that, while he acknowledges his brother did have laryngitis leading up to their canceled V Festival show, he maintains that Liam had been out drinking and smoking until at least 1 a.m. the night prior.
The unveiling of these court documents is likely to prompt Liam Gallagher to continue with his lawsuit, which is anticipated to be addressed in court in 2012.
A representative for both parties declined to provide comments regarding the court documents. Noel’s remarks that originally incited Liam’s legal response were made during a press conference.
by Wallace McTavish
