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Distributor sues Dabel Brothers, claiming breach

June 3rd, 2008
Author Kevin Melrose

Dabel Brothers Publishing

ICv2.com reports that Publishers Services International Publisher Services, Incorporated, a distributor to the book and hobby markets, has sued Dabel Brothers Publishing, alleging breach of contract.

According to the lawsuit, filed last Friday, PSI began negotiations in August 2007 — around the time the Dabels split with Marvel — to become Dabel Brothers’ exclusive sales and fulfillment agent. PSI advanced the Dabel Brothers $45,500, apparently anticipating a happy conclusion to those negotiations, as well as a $50,000 payout from Marvel to the Dabels.

However, Dabel Brothers instead signed with Del Rey. According to the complaint, just $12,500 of the advance was repaid. The lawsuit seeks the remaining $30,000, plus legal costs and interest.

Dabel Brothers Vice President Les Dabel tells ICv2 his company has been making payments to PSI.

Update: 1:30 p.m. PT — The correct name for the distributor is Publisher Services, Incorporated, as I noted above.

 
10 Responses to “Distributor sues Dabel Brothers, claiming breach”
  1. DaVeO Says:

    Oh my. This doesn’t bode well.

  2. Jack Says:

    wow, ANOTHER shady situation with the Dabels, imagine that.

  3. Ray Cornwall Says:

    It’s very possible that the Dabel Bros. are not in the wrong here- after all, we’re only hearing one side of the story. Still, is there ANYONE who’s been happy with their dealings with the Dabels?

  4. Jack Says:

    Anything is possible but there seems to be a pretty obvious pattern. Lots of creators and companys seem to have similar experiences.

  5. face on mars Says:

    wow, someone sueing dabel brothers for flaking on a payment…next thing you will tell me is dc is going to kill off a major character and marvel will have a big summer event with 100’s of crossovers

  6. SniktSnakt Says:

    huh, looks like another Pat Lee or Crossgen situation in the making…

  7. screwed as well Says:

    I wish I could find out how to get in touch with them so I could join the lawsuit. They havent paid what Im owed in 4 years and I plan on going public soon.

  8. Alan Coil Says:

    Controversy seems to follow these guys.

  9. joe asylo Says:

    i bet ya onething, this guys have more problems with the owners.

  10. silvanthalas Says:

    Not the first time I’ve heard of somebody associated with DBP not getting paid (or paid back, in this case).

    As I’ve said before, I like the Dabels, but I really wonder how they’re still in business.

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