SOURCE: 다니엘 430억 손배소에 무슨 일…어도어 변호인단 전원 사임
The legal team representing ADOR, which filed a damages lawsuit worth 43 billion KRW against former NewJeans' member Danielle, her family, and former ADOR CEO Min Heejin (now CEO of OOAK Records), has stepped down.
According to the legal community on the 29th, all five attorneys from Kim & Chang Law Firm who had been representing ADOR submitted their resignations to the court on the 24th.
It has been reported that the resignation is a measure taken by ADOR to handle the ongoing lawsuit more efficiently.
The resignation took place following the preparatory hearing for the damage lawsuit filed by ADOR against Danielle's side and former CEO Min Heejin held on the 26th of last month.
At the time, both sides showed sharp disagreement over the potential prolonging of the case. Danielle's side argued that ADOR was delaying proceedings by requesting for extensions, stating, "Danielle is an idol. If the lawsuit is prolonged, she will inevitably suffer damages. This is the most important period of her career."
In response, ADOR argued that they needed additional review time due to the complexity of the issues, stating, "This is not a lawsuit that determines whether the defendant can continue entertainment activities or not. She can decide on and carry out entertainment activities herself."
ADOR had requested a delay of the hearing schedule, but the court rejected it. The first formal hearing is set for May 14.
ADOR filed the damages lawsuit in last December, along with the termination of Danielle's exclusive contract. At the time ADOR stated, "We intend to hold a family member of Danielle and former CEO Min Heejin legally responsible, as they are responsible for causing this conflict and delayed the return of NewJeans."
