Clayton suing over alleged negligence

U2 BASSIST Adam Clayton is suing a number of named defendants involved in the financial operations of the band over alleged negligence.

It is understood Clayton has lodged papers with the High Court against Gaby Smyth, who has his ownaccountancy firm in Dublin, as well as Bank of Ireland private banking and two other named defendants, Jill Percival and Pat Cleary, both accountants who work with Mr Smyth.

The legal action is the second launched by the bass player in the past six months.