Diddy and Son Christian Combs Settle Lawsuit Over Alleged Unpaid Legal Fees
Sean "Diddy" Combs and his son, Christian "King" Combs, have reached a settlement in a legal dispute with their former law firm, Summa LLP, over unpaid legal fees, according to newly filed court documents. The resolution marks the end of a contentious lawsuit that highlighted financial disagreements between the high-profile music mogul and his legal representatives.
Details of the Unpaid Fees and Lawsuit
Documents obtained by TMZ reveal that Summa LLP sued the father-son duo, alleging they failed to pay for more than 100 attorney hours and 90 paralegal hours of work performed since March 2025. The firm claimed that Diddy and King owed at least $53,688.35 in outstanding legal fees, a sum that had accumulated over months of unresolved billing disputes.
At least part of the billing dispute was reportedly linked to legal representation connected to a sexual assault lawsuit filed against King by Grace O'Marcaigh. In her lawsuit, O'Marcaigh alleged that she was working as a steward on a yacht she claimed Diddy had chartered shortly before New Year's Eve 2022. She accused King of attempting to force her to perform oral sex on him despite her protests and said she suffered mental and emotional distress as a result. She also sued Diddy, alleging he aided and abetted his son.
Settlement and Current Status
The current status of O'Marcaigh's case remains unclear, but court filings indicate that Summa LLP and Diddy have now reached a settlement over the unpaid fees, and the firm has dismissed its lawsuit. Summa's attorney, Alejandro Barrientos, confirmed that a settlement had been reached but declined to provide further details about the agreement. This development suggests a mutual resolution to avoid prolonged litigation, though the exact terms of the settlement are not publicly disclosed.
This case underscores the complexities of legal fee disputes in high-stakes environments, particularly when intertwined with sensitive allegations. The settlement allows both parties to move forward without the burden of ongoing legal proceedings, though it leaves questions unanswered about the underlying sexual assault lawsuit and its potential impact on the Combs family's legal and public standing.
