In July 2001 , nine years after Stein 's death , UCMR - ADA ( Romanian Musical Performing and Mechanical Rights Society ) sued Vaya Con Dios for plagiarism .
The band paid royalties to Les Paul instead of Stein .
In July 2001 , nine years after Stein 's death , UCMR - ADA ( Romanian Musical Performing and Mechanical Rights Society ) sued Vaya Con Dios for plagiarism because the band paid royalties to Les Paul instead of Stein .