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Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman Scott Weiland

FILE - This April 30, 2010 file photo shows the Stone Temple Pilots, from left, Dean Deleo, Eric Kretz, Robert Deleo, and Scott Weiland from the band Stone Temple Pilots, pose for a portrait in Santa Monica, Calif. Stone Temple Pilots have accused the bands former frontman Weiland of hijacking its name and songs to promote his solo career. The lawsuit filed Friday, May 24, 2013, in Los Angeles accuses Weiland of being chronically late to concerts and interfering with the release of a new single by the group.

The Stone Temple Pilots accuse former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the band's name to further his solo career and want a judge to strip the rocker of his ability to use the group's name or songs. 1 hour ago

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