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DEAN GUITARS CEO Fires Back At DIMEBAG Lawsuit Saying It’s ‘Not Grounded In Reality’

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Dean Guitars CEO Evan Rubinson has publicly responded to a lawsuit filed against the company by the estate of late PANTERA guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott.

Just this past Monday (August 16), Dimebag’s longtime girlfriend and trustee of his estate, Rita Haney, announced that the ‘Dimebag’ property would no longer be doing business with Dean Guitars after a 17 year relationship. Haney also said that she had filed a lawsuit against Dean, citing allegations of fraud, breach of written agreement and false endorsement.

Haney wrote in a statement: “It became clear to me that Dimebag’s relationship with Dean Guiars had come to an end when the CEO of Dean Guitars told me that Dime has been dead for 16 years, and then could not make the money they once did…and then continued on to tell me I should go somewhere else… Well…we will!” Haney went on to accuse Dean of continuing to promote and sell Dimebag-related guitars and merchandise even after the expiration of their endorsement deal. She also blasted Evan Rubinson as “incredibly disrespectful and often times belligerent to the legacy” of Dimebag.

“Moving forward, our goal will be to ensure the rightful and respectful celebration of Dime’s legacy and the indelible mark he and his music made on this world,” Haney added. “It is with absolute conviction that we say that this can no longer happen whilst continuing to partner with Dean Guitars.”

Yesterday, Dean CEO Evan Rubinson released the following statement: “We have always treated Dime and his brother Vinnie with the utmost respect and loyalty. We have enjoyed a long-standing, 17-year relationship with Dime and Vinnie, and continue that relationship with Vinnie’s estate on the ddrum side.

“We are shocked and saddened to see the actions that Ms. Haney has taken after both the Abbott brothers have tragically passed away, and we wish her the best in her future endeavors. However, it is unfortunate that Ms. Haney has allowed her unrealistic demands and accusations to dictate the future of the Dimebag Darrell legacy in the absence of Dime’s immediate family.

“Dean Guitars is proud to have played a role in ensuring Dime’s legacy not only survived, but thrived over the past 17 years. We have stood by the estate through good and bad. Ms. Haney’s claims — across the board — are baseless, without any merit, and not grounded in reality. We will allow the full truth to come out as the legal process takes its course.”

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