Levon Helm’s Daughter Countersues Levon Helm Studios

In August, Amy Helm—the daughter of late Band member Levon Helm, and a singer-songwriter in her own right—was sued in federal court for self-dealing, trademark infringement, and causing $2 million in damages to Levon Helm Studios (LHS), among other charges. Now, Amy Helm has countersued the studio, alleging that her successor, Brian Parillo, used invalid corporate actions to take control of the famed music venue in Woodstock, New York, and improperly obtained voting power from Levon Helm’s widow.In May, Amy Helm was removed as president of LHS by Sandra Helm, her stepmother and Levon's widow, as well as LHS shareholders Brian Parillo and Barbara O’Brien. The three claimed she had mismanaged the venue. In response, Amy Helm accused Parillo of financial exploitation and elder abuse of Sandra Helm in a June court filing; Parillo denied those charges. There was also a physical dispute between Parillo and Amy Helm after her removal, during which police were called to LHS in Woodstock. No charges were filed.In this new 34-page complaint filed on October 16 in the state Supreme Court, Amy Helm alleges that Parillo took control of LHS by way of voting assignments. Any and Sandra Helm both ...