Alex Welch's lawyer has told E news: 'I have engaged in discussions with Demi Lovato's attorney. I'm fairly confident we will be able to resolve these issues.' Demi's rep: 'Demi's attorney's have had an initial discussion with Mr. Karpel. They are exploring the possibility of an amicable resolution of this matter. We do not plan on making further public comments during this process.'
Discussions began this morning after Karpel was contacted by a member of Demi's team. Yesterday Karpel said he would file suit against Demi 'in the next seven to 10 days' for alleged assault & battery, apparently got Demi's attention. Karpel claims that Alex suffered lasting physical damage as well, noting that Welch had consulted a plastic surgeon.
Alex told Inside Edition : 'Demi walked up to me and punched me, the definition of a sucker punch.' Alex said the altercation is what prompted Demi to abruptly drop out of the tour last month to enter rehab.
Alex: 'It was really fast, she walked away as fast as she could. I kind of fell back into my seat.. My face swelled up; I had to put ice on it.' Alex said that she can understand why Demi may have been in turmoil: 'She’s in a hard industry, trying to figure out who she is.' On getting an apology: 'I don’t want to force her to, but it would be nice. It would mean a lot.'
Alex Welch is suing Demi Lovato for punching her in the face next week & she is seeking medical treatment from a plastic surgeon, reports Rader Online. Her attorney Donald Karpel said injuries his client sustained warranted emergency medical care and further consultation from a cosmetic surgeon.
Karpel also said Welch intends to take Lovato to court. 'We will be filing a lawsuit next week. We will be seeking punitive damages for assault, battery and mental stress.' Will Demi be paying for all her medical bills? 'We are exploring all of our options right now. After the attack, Alex had to get emergency treatment. She is now consulting a Beverly Hills ears, nose and throat plastic sergeon.'
Patrick Lovato warned: 'Demi has really good lawyers and so does Disney, this girl shouldn't sue. She won't win.' Do YOU think that Demi should pay for Alex's plastic surgery?
