A former fan of Frédéric François accuses his idol of “concealed work”. A case brought before the industrial tribunal next spring. Decryption.
It’s a singing turn of another kind that will give Frederic Francois on May 22, 2023. The 72-year-old singer in front the court of industrial tribunal of Boulogne-sur-Mer (Nord-Pas-de-Calais) to deal with a former fan, David, who accuses him of employing him for years without making him sign a work contract or paying him any salary. Supported by his lawyer Me Tiphaine Auzière, the plaintiff is thus claiming three years’ salary to the interpreter of I love you Italian. According to our colleagues from The voice of the NorthDavid would have been approached by the son of Frédéric François ten years ago when he managed a simple fan page.
“He invited me to a concert where I could meet Frederic Francois. The father and the son told me that they liked my work very much, that I was going to continue doing it, but with information coming directly from them“, certifies the one who later became a true confidant of the singer. Beyond his prerogatives as a fan on Facebook, David would have accompanied Monique Vercauteren’s husband on his tours until he got involved in the production of the album. In Duo (2022)”by organizing duets with Voulzy, Bénabar, Dave, Adamo…“The relationship of the two collaborators would then have deteriorated.
Relatives of Frédéric François counter-attack
This is another story that is heard on the side of the accused. According to David, the surroundings of Frederic Francois would call it “parasitic fan“. A criticism all the more fueled by a role that “was not clear“, even if “everyone“knew him. For David was”On all fronts“, as Me Tiphaine Auzière certifies in The voice of the North : “It’s not a secret, my client worked for the production company of Frédéric Françoisfor the organization of his concerts, his clips, by keeping the official Facebook page for many years“. The lawyer finally adds that she has in her possession documents that “the court will appreciate“. A criminal complaint has been filed for “hidden work“. Case to follow!