Live Nation is seeking to dismiss a sexual orientation discrimination lawsuit filed by Braden Maurer-Burns, owner of Drag Diva, in April 2023. The case, originally filed in New Jersey's Superior Court, has been moved to federal court.

Maurer-Burns claims Live Nation terminated their business relationship, which involved producing drag events, due to his sexual orientation. He alleges the company cited "unproven allegations of harassment and misconduct" as reasoning, despite historically working with other performers facing similar accusations.

The lawsuit cites two violations of New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination:

• Limiting contracts with LGBT businesses and content makers
• Discriminatory treatment based on sexual orientation

Live Nation's motion to dismiss argues that:

1. Maurer-Burns was never personally party to a contract with Live Nation
2. The lawsuit exceeds the two-year statute of limitations, as the contract termination occurred in late 2019
3. The complaint fails to demonstrate that decisions were based on sexual orientation

The plaintiff seeks various damages, including:

• Financial compensation
• Emotional harm damages
• Psychological injury compensation
• Reinstatement
• Legal fees and costs
• Punitive damages

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