By Canadian Press

Woodstock 50 concert organizers sue investor that backed out

May 9, 2019 | 7:25 PM

NEW YORK — A dispute over whether the Woodstock 50 festival will go on has spiraled into a court fight, with organizers suing and at least temporarily silencing a former investor that sought to call off the anniversary show.

In a lawsuit this week, Woodstock 50 organizers accuse Dentsu Aegis Network of verbally and financially sabotaging the August event in Watkins Glen, New York.

A request for comment was sent to London-based Dentsu Aegis. A Manhattan judge ordered the company Thursday to stay mum at least until a hearing Monday.

Dentsu said April 29 it was cancelling the event, citing concern about artists’ and attendees’ “health and safety.”

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Woodstock 50 says Dentsu can’t unilaterally cancel the show and improperly snatched $18 million from festival accounts. Dentsu has said it just “recovered” cash.

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