Liam Payne's friend Roger Nores has sued Liam Payne's father Geoff for defamation. In a complaint filed on Wednesday, Jan. 16, Nores claims he "did not have a legal duty to Liam" and that his friendship with the musician was misrepresented to an Argentine prosecutor.

Rogelio 'Roger' Nores, a friend of the late Liam Payne, is suing the singer’s father, Geoff Payne, for defamation, denying claims he contributed to Liam’s tragic death

Nores alleges that Geoff Payne misrepresented his friendship with Liam to an Argentine prosecutor and insists he "did not have a legal duty to Liam" and his care

LIAM Payne’s grieving dad has been hit by a $10million defamation lawsuit filed by his late son’s pal, Rogelio “Roger” Nores, who was charged with manslaughter over his

Rogelio "Roger" Nores accused Geoff Payne of making false statements to Argentine prosecutors during the investigation of Liam's death.

Roger Nores has filed an £8 million lawsuit against Liam Payne's father, pledging to donate the proceeds to the late singer's son, Bear.

Nearly three months after Liam Payne ’s death, his friend Roger Nores has reportedly named the singer’s father in a defamation lawsuit.