Subsequently, on the advice of their attorney, Gruntruck filed for bankruptcy in an attempt to break free of their contract. The label sued to block the bankruptcy petition, resulting in a precedent-setting case that has been cited in subsequent cases, written up in legal journals, and eventually inspiring major congressional legislation. The court ultimately ruled in Gruntruck's favor, but the litigation would exact a severe financial and emotional toll on the band.
Subsequently, Gruntruck filed for bankruptcy to escape their contract, and the label sued to prevent it, leading to a landmark case that has been cited in subsequent cases, published in legal journals, and eventually inspired major congressional legislation. The court ultimately ruled in Gruntruck's favor, but the legal battle had a significant financial and emotional impact on the band.