NEW YORK (Feb 8): The Three Degrees, a female vocal group best known for the 1974 smash "When Will I See You Again," has sued Sony Music Entertainment Inc, seeking to recoup decades of royalties it says were withheld by a former manager and his widow. The group said Barrett's widow Julie and her company Three Degrees Enterprises Inc have instead kept its royalties, including through payments from Sony. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages from Sony and Julie Barrett, including for breach of contract, and an accounting of royalties owed. Sony Music Entertainment is part of Sony Corp.Sony spokeswoman Liz Young declined to comment. Julie Barrett could not immediately be reached for comment.

Source: The Edge Markets February 08, 2017 15:45 UTC