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Madonna is being sued over Malawi school failure

Madonna is being sued after she decided to “discontinue” plans to build a school for girls in Malawi. The 'Celebration' hitmaker is the subject of legal action by eight workers – who were fired when the singer replaced the board of directors with a caretaker panel – who are seeking compensation for unpaid wages after she terminated plans to build an academy in the African country through her Raising Malawi foundation. Lawyer Mzond...

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17:23 on March 27 2011

Malawi charity workers sue Madonna over payments

Reuters — LILONGWE (Reuters) - Eight workers at Madonna's Malawi charity are suing the U.S. pop star for unfair dismissal and non-payment of their benefits, their lawyer said on Su... more info

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15:38 on March 28 2011

Madonna sued by charity workers over scrapped Malawi school

Guardian Music — Raising Malawi's decision to drop plans for $15m elite academy for girls cost workers' their jobs, claims lawyerEight charity workers in Malawi are suing Madonna after th... more info

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06:14 on March 29 2011

Madonna sued by Malawi charity workers after school plan collapses

NME — Eight ex-employees are suing the singer for unfair dismissal more info

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08:21 on March 29 2011

Madonna - Madonna Sued By Eight Workers

ContactMusic — Madonna is being sued after she decided to "discontinue" plans to build a school for girls in Malawi. The 'Celebration' hitmaker is the subject of legal action by eigh... more info

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09:01 on March 29 2011