A jury ruled against them, and they were
ordered to pay Gaye’s children nearly $7.4
million. The amount was reduced to about $5
million on appeal.
Artists far less prominent than Gaye may be
having their moment now, and suits such as
Gray’s could be coming in waves.
“If these cases keep coming down against these
pop stars,” Kelber said, “the record companies
and such may end up making deals, and not
trying to litigate against them.”