Bon Jovi, Gwen Stefani sue bar owners for playing music without authorization

North America News.Net
Monday 23rd November, 2009 (ANI)

London, Nov 23 : Jon Bon Jovi and Gwen Stefani have sued an American bar for playing their music without authorisation.

The stars have taken legal action against the owners of Sally's Saloon and Eatery in Minneapolis, Minnesota after allegations that they do not have the proper music licence, reports the Daily Star.

According to TMZ.com, the damages claimed in the suit are not known.

The news follows on the heels of Taylor Swift initialling legal proceedings against a bar in Idaho for allegedly played her tracks without paying royalties.

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