Scottish superstar DJ alleges longtime financial adviser misappropriated funds for failed entertainment complex project
Calvin Harris, one of the world’s highest-paid DJs, has filed legal action against his longtime financial advisor, accusing him of stealing $22.5 million to fund what the DJ’s attorneys describe as a “boondoggle” real estate project in Hollywood, California.
The Scottish music producer, whose real name is Adam Wiles, filed an arbitration demand in Los Angeles Superior Court against Thomas St. John, his financial adviser of more than a decade. Harris alleges that St. John induced him to invest millions in a doomed Hollywood real estate development without properly disclosing the project’s risks or his own financial interests.
The Failed CMNTY Culture Campus Project
The disputed investment is related to the “CMNTY Culture Campus” project, which was planned as a massive 460,000 square-foot development in the heart of Hollywood. The complex was designed to serve musicians, recording engineers, entertainers, and other creative professionals, featuring recording studios, artists’ lounges, and office spaces.
According to Harris’s legal team, St. John presented the project as a legitimate investment opportunity but failed to reveal crucial information about the development’s viability and his own role in the venture. The DJ’s attorneys claim that St. John’s true intention was “simply to steal” the funds from Harris.
Allegations of Deception and Misappropriation
In the legal filing, Harris contends that his financial advisor did not provide adequate information about the investment and concealed his true intentions regarding the Hollywood project. The DJ alleges that St. John misappropriated the $22.5 million for personal gain rather than using the funds for their intended purpose.
An attorney representing Thomas St. John has disputed Harris’s allegations, arguing that the DJ was an active participant in pursuing the development opportunity. The defense maintains that Harris was aware he was one of several investors in the project and that he willingly participated in the real estate venture.
This conflicting stories suggests that the case may hinge on what information was disclosed to Harris and whether he was fully informed about the risks and structure of the investment.
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