Carly Simon: Sues Starbucks label

Carly Simon: Sues Starbucks label

The story of Carly Simon suing McDonald's after purchasing a very hot cup of coffee that caused third-degree burns - is quite well known. And, this time it is - Starbucks, for failing to properly promote her 2008 album 'This Kind of Love.'

The lawsuit filed by Simon, claims that Hear Music delivered a marketing plan to Simon that confirmed that her album would be extensively marketed and distributed at Starbucks locations in the United States and in Canada. But, Starbucks withdrew involvement in the company's music label, Hear Music, just 5 days prior to the release of her album last year without any prior notice to her.

The lawsuit also claims that the album was not available in "a substantial number" of Starbucks stores during the important early months following its release.

As a result of Starbucks' withdrawal, all of the executives responsible for promoting Simon's album were fired.

But, the coffee chain stated that it had fulfilled all its obligations regarding the CD but it had only had a "tepid response" from customers. Simon, in an interview with the New York Times, also admitted, saying: 'I always get mixed reviews.'

The singer, whose biggest hits include 'You're So Vain' and 'Anticipation', is seeking unspecified damages.

Simon is due to release another album, Never Been Gone,' later this month on Iris Records.