Former Killers manager files lawsuit against band

The former manager of rock group The Killers has filed a federal lawsuit against the band members and their lawyer, seeking $16m for alleged breach of contract.

Braden Merrick, of Los Angeles, claims in the suit filed in the US District Court in Las Vegas that he was fired last May, once the Las Vegas-based band hit the bigtime.

Braden Merrick's lawyer, Howard King said: "He's entitled to a percentage of their income for his services as a manager and producer."

His contract was to have run through 2007.

The two sides tried and failed to negotiate a settlement before the lawsuit was filed.

The Killers' lawyer, Robert Reynolds, said he and the band members were surprised by the lawsuit.