University of Maine v. My Chemical Romance?

Super–popular My Chemical Romance is on the verge of a suit by the student government of the University of Maine.

The band were due to play the University on October 27, but pulled out at the eleventh hour blaming an apparent "medical issue" within in the band. Now the Student Government at the campus have sent two letters to the band asking for $20,500 to cover "lost" costs, covering money paid out for advertising, money paid to contractors and compensation costs.

They've given the band and their management until November 12 to stump up the cash, otherwise they will take a vote over whether to launch a lawsuit. This is all despite My Chemical Romance saying they will honour the show at another time – an offer that the university turned down.

Of course, playing another gig doesn't really solve the problem since the promoters will again have to spend money on advertising and other promotions.