Earlier this month, a couple believed to be cheating on their respective partners were caught out at a Coldplay concert when they appeared on the big screen during the ‘Kiss Cam’ segment. The video of that moment instantly went viral and is now immortalised as an internet meme.
The couple were later identified as Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot. Not long after the incident, it was reported that both have resigned from the company. However, instead of feeling remorse for his alleged infidelity, the now-former CEO decided to sue the UK band for “invading his privacy”. Is that true? Here’s the story:
According to several reports, disgraced former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is planning to sue Coldplay over the incident that allegedly exposed his affair with a colleague during one of the band’s concerts. Rumours have been circulating that the businessman is considering legal action, citing ‘emotional distress’ and ‘invasion of privacy’. “He didn’t consent to being filmed or publicly humiliated. He thinks Coldplay made him a meme,” a source reportedly close to Byron said.
However, as neither Andy Byron nor Kristin Cabot has publicly addressed the incident, reports of the alleged lawsuit remain unverified. Regardless, even if the former Astronomer CEO does intend to sue the band on those grounds, he would face an uphill battle, as it would need to be proven that frontman Chris Martin was aware of the affair and intentionally directed the cameras towards his seat.
Andy Byron would also face difficulty using ‘invasion of privacy’ as his defence, given that it was a public event with cameras positioned throughout the venue and members of the audience recording every moment of the concert. Additionally, by attending concerts and agreeing to terms stipulated in the purchased tickets, audiences indirectly consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded.
For those curious to know if his wife, Megan Kerrigan, has filed for divorce, there is currently no verified information available on the current status of their marriage. However, there are Facebook posts that many believe to be from her, detailing what she’s currently going through.
Sources: YahooEntertainment, iHeart, AOL, Facebook
