Nicki Minaj Seeks Dismissal of $26,000 Lawsuit Filed by Jewellery Company

Nicki Minaj has taken legal action to have a $26,000 lawsuit filed against her by an independent jewellery company dismissed, asserting that she is not responsible for any damaged jewellery.

According to court documents obtained by Radar Online, Minaj’s attorney, representing both the rapper and her stylist, Brett Alan Nelson, has refuted the claims made by Roseark Jewellery in their lawsuit.

The documents state, “Defendant denies, both generally and specifically, each and every allegation of the Complaint and deny that Plaintiff is entitled to any relief whatsoever.”

Minaj further claims that she returned the jewellery approximately 12 days after it was initially loaned to her. Therefore, she argues that she cannot be held responsible for any damages that may have occurred to the jewellery after its return.

The court documents continue, “Plaintiff’s damages, if any, were caused by the primary negligence and/or acquiescence in the acts and omissions alleged in the Complaint by Plaintiff and/or its agents or others acting on Plaintiff’s behalf, including because Plaintiff now seeks to both keep the Jewelry and obtain money for the value of the Jewelry.”

Minaj maintains that there was no breach of contract and is seeking the dismissal of the case.

Previous reports revealed that photographs presented in court showed several items obtained by Minaj from Roseark, including a diamond ring with two pieces missing. A contract solidifying the agreement between Minaj and the jewellery store bore the signature of her stylist, Brett Alan Nelson. An invoice indicated that the transaction was “final” with “no refunds or exchanges.”

Roseark alleged that Minaj and her team did not return 66 items on time, and when they eventually did, the delivered jewellery was allegedly defective. The jewellery company sent Minaj a bill for $26,239.50 plus interest, which she purportedly has not paid.

Nicki Minaj’s attorney, Jordan Siev, commented on the matter, stating, “We have not been presented with any evidence that any of the jewellery at issue was damaged by Nicki.” He added, “This lawsuit appears to be nothing more than an ordinary insurance claim by the jeweller designed to generate publicity for itself and extract a payment to which it is not entitled. We will defend the lawsuit vigorously.”