Breaking Benjamin Controversy
In September 2004, after the recording of We Are Not Alone, while on approximately 6 weeks of paternity leave for the birth of his first child, Hummel was relieved of his duties in the band. Benjamin Burnley, vocalist and co-founder of Breaking Benjamin, called Hummel on September 7, 5 days after the birth of Hummel's son Julian, to tell him he was being replaced. Burnley has stated that there was a chemistry issue. Subsequently, on September 28, 2005, Hummel filed an 11 count federal lawsuit against the remaining members of Breaking Benjamin, as well as its management, claiming he was not paid for songs he helped write. The suit was settled for an undisclosed amount.
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