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Briney Spears' mother will not be dismissed as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by her daughters former manager, Sam Lutfi.
Lutfi says Lynne Spears made false statements about him in a book about the pop star.
A Los Angeles Superior Court Judge found that Lutfi's lawyers were able to establish a claim for defamation.
In the suit, Lutfi also claims the singer owes him management fees and accuses Britney Spears' father of assaulting him.
Lutfi says Lynne Spears made false statements about him in a book about the pop star.
A Los Angeles Superior Court Judge found that Lutfi's lawyers were able to establish a claim for defamation.
In the suit, Lutfi also claims the singer owes him management fees and accuses Britney Spears' father of assaulting him.
