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<< Previous   of   Next >> Associated Press  (click to enlarge) In this July 26, 2008 file photo, Kiss bassist Gene Simmons is shown during a pre-race news conference for the IndyCar Series auto race, in Edmonton, Alberta.   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Report scores and results to 425-339-3470 or 1-866-6-SCORES (Call after 4:30 p.m.) E-mail information including items for Tuesday's Communities Sports Roundup and Thursday's Outdoor Calendar, to sports@heraldnet.com Kevin Brown, Sports Editor kbrown@heraldnet.com   Published: Thursday, September 4, 2008 Kiss member Gene Simmons sued over IRL deal Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- A Los Angeles man claims in a lawsuit that Gene Simmons took him for a ride on a marketing deal with the Indy Racing League. Allan Brown on Wednesday sued Simmons and two business partners, claiming the group cut him out of a 2006 deal between the Kiss bassist and the racing league. Brown is seeking unspecified damages and is claiming fraud and slander. His suit alleges he helped broker the deal between Simmons and the IRL, but was cut out of the contract while on a personal vacation. He also claims Simmons and his business partners mischaracterized him as "lazy" and "rich" to racing league officials. Simmons promoted IndyCar racing in 2006, and even co-wrote a song, "I Am INDY." An e-mail message left for Simmons' attorney was not immediately returned. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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