Kennedy Center to Pay Jazz Musician $252K in Legal Fees
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Kennedy Center to Pay Jazz Musician $252K in Legal Fees

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The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., has been ordered to pay $252,000 in legal fees and costs to jazz musician Chuck Redd after losing a lawsuit related to his decision to withdraw from a concert.

The judgment stems from the Kennedy Center’s unsuccessful suit against Redd, who backed out of performing following the organization's rebranding that included Donald J. Trump’s name. The Kennedy Center had sued Redd for breach of contract after he declined to participate in the event with the altered branding.

A judge ruled in favor of Redd, mandating the Kennedy Center cover his legal fees and costs totaling $252,000. Chuck Redd hosted and performed at the Kennedy Center prior to the dispute.

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