A Milanese dispute involves Eros Ramazzotti and his neighbor Paolo Rossi: the latter accuses the singer of having caused serious damage to his home during the renovation of the apartment above. The request? A compensation of 200 thousand euros. But the singer-songwriter’s manager rejects the accusations and speaks of an “incomplete and misleading” reconstruction, while the Court will have to establish the responsibilities
An elegant building in the heart of CityLife, in Milan, and a dispute that is making noise. Eros Ramazzotti has ended up at the center of a civil lawsuit: his neighbor, Paolo Rossi, an auditor, claims that the renovation work in the singer’s apartment has “literally devastated” his home. The compensation request? A good 200 thousand euros. A figure which, according to Rossi, corresponds to the damage suffered after months of structural interventions on the upper floor, with vibrations and infiltrations that would have compromised walls and systems. The case has landed before the Court of Milan, where an attempt is being made to clarify the responsibility and extent of the damage.
The neighbor’s version and the accusations
As reported by The TruthRossi would have instructed his lawyers, Fabio Lepri and Salvatore Pino, to take action against Ramazzotti. “The works seriously damaged the apartment below,” explain the defenders, speaking of “invasive and prolonged” interventions that would have caused cracks in the ceilings and problems with the plumbing systems. Not only that: the auditor claims to have lived for months on a construction site, surrounded by noise and dust, which also had consequences on the liveability of the house. Hence the request for significant compensation, equal to 200 thousand euros, a figure which – according to the lawyers – would cover not only the material damage but also the inconvenience suffered.
The response of the singer and his manager
Ramazzotti denies any responsibility. Speaking is Gaetano Puglisi, manager and sole director of Radiorama, the label founded by the singer-songwriter: “The version of events provided by the press is incomplete and misleading”. Puglisi specifies that the only unusable apartment in the building today is Ramazzotti’s, underlining that the proceedings before the Court are still ongoing and involve several parties. “According to our technicians – he adds – the injury that Dr. Rossi may have suffered amounts to a much lower amount than what was reported in the press headlines”. The manager insists on the fact that the technical consultant appointed by the judge will establish the real amount of the damage, with a “balanced and objective” analysis.
A cause that involves multiple subjects
It’s not a simple argument between two neighbors. The proceedings opened before the Court of Milan involve several actors: in addition to Ramazzotti and Rossi, there are construction companies, technicians and condominium administrators. The objective is to clarify who is actually responsible for the reported damages. A technical assessment has already been arranged to evaluate the impact of the works on the entire building, a luxury residential complex where any intervention can have delicate consequences. “The trial is underway and the consultant appointed by the Court will establish the real amount of the damage”, reiterates Puglisi, who aims to dismantle the figure of 200 thousand euros, defining it as “disproportionate compared to the technical evidence”.
