Steven Wiig worked as Lars Ulrich's personal assistant from 2001 to 2009 in the drummer’s home and studio, as well as accompanying him on worldwide tours. The former aide states he worked up to 70 hours a week, and up to 80 hours while on tour, and was on call 24 hours a day.

The lawsuit, which says Steven Wiig was paid a base salary of $45,000 while working for Ulrich, also claims he is owed unpaid but promised bonuses from 2006-2008. Steve is seeking unspecified damages and legal costs.

However, Lars Ulrich’s lawyer Peter Paterno, says Wiig’s claims are overstated because the former PA had actually earned $110,000 a year before bonuses, plus free rent and car and that in most cases he was certain bonuses had been paid:

"Lars’ accountant is checking on 2006, but Steve got bonuses in every other year of his employment, deserved or not. Specifically, in 2008, he received an extra $18,000. So it’s not clear what’s motivating this, but it really doesn’t seem to be about his compensation, does it?"

The case will be heard in Marin Superior Court on June 24. Meanhwile the homepage of stevenwiig.com reads:

"Don't believe everything you read. We're working things ou ;)"