Judge: Lady Gaga not required to pay $500k reward to dognapping accomplice.
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
5:27 PM – Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Lady Gaga Triumphs in Legal Battle Over Stolen Dogs
A Los Angeles judge ruled in favor of Lady Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, declaring that she does not have to pay the accomplice who was involved in a scheme to take a $500,000 reward that was promised to whomever found her “lost” dogs at the time of the incident.
Jennifer McBride, 53, returned Gaga’s dogs and was later charged for receiving stolen property.
McBride filed the lawsuit against Gaga in February, alleging that she had not received the substantial reward for returning the dogs safely. She also sought an additional $1.5 million in damages.
In July, McBride’s attorney claimed that by stating “no questions asked” with the reward offering and failing to pay, Gaga committed a breach of contract, fraud by false promise, and fraud by misrepresentation.
According to Judge Holly J. Fujie, McBride’s complaint was “legally insufficient in its entirety” following her “involvement in the theft” and pointed out that McBride was indicted and pleaded no contest to charges of receiving stolen property in 2022, and was therefore “not entitled to thereafter benefit from their wrongdoing by seeking to enforce the contract.”
In February 2021, Gaga’s bulldogs were strolling through a Los Angeles neighborhood alongside her dog walker, Ryan Fischer, when he was suddenly held at gunpoint and the dogs were taken. Fischer suffered a collapsed lung from the shooting.
At the time of the incident, Gaga was out of the country. She took to social media to offer a $500,000 dollar “no questions asked” reward in exchange for the safe return of her dogs.
Two days after the theft, McBride returned the bulldogs to a Los Angeles police station and immediately requested the reward.
Three men and two accomplices, including McBride, were later charged in connection to the theft. McBride knew at least two of her co-conspirators for years prior to the crime and she pleaded no contest to receiving stolen property in December.
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Why did Judge Fujie agree with Lady Gaga’s argument and dismiss McBride’s lawsuit?
Diately claimed the reward. However, investigations into the incident revealed that McBride and four others were involved in the theft, and they planned to return the dogs in order to claim the reward money.
During the trial, Gaga testified that she was grateful for the safe return of her dogs but denied any knowledge or involvement in the scheme. She argued that she did not owe McBride any money because the reward was intended for a good Samaritan who found and returned the dogs, not for someone who was involved in their theft.
Judge Fujie agreed with Gaga’s argument and dismissed McBride’s lawsuit, stating that she could not benefit from her own wrongdoing. This ruling reaffirms the principle that individuals involved in criminal activities should not be entitled to profit from their illegal actions.
The case highlights the importance of being cautious and conducting thorough investigations before making reward offers. In this instance, Gaga’s ”no questions asked” reward offer seemed like a generous gesture, but it ultimately led to the involvement of individuals who intended to exploit the situation.
Furthermore, this case raises questions about the responsibility of dog owners to ensure the safety of their pets. While Gaga was out of the country, her dog walker was held at gunpoint and injured during the theft. This incident serves as a reminder for pet owners to prioritize the safety of their animals and take appropriate measures to prevent such incidents.
In conclusion, Lady Gaga has emerged victorious in her legal battle over the stolen dogs. The court ruling affirms that those involved in criminal activities should not be rewarded for their actions, even if they later return the stolen property. This case serves as a lesson for individuals offering rewards and emphasizes the importance of ensuring the safety of pets. Lady Gaga can now put this legal ordeal behind her and continue to focus on her successful career.
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