In November 2000, Berry faced legal issues when he was sued by his former pianist Johnnie Johnson, who claimed that he had co-written over 50 songs, including "No Particular Place to Go", "Sweet Little Sixteen" and "Roll Over Beethoven", that credit Berry alone.
I november 2000 blev Berry sagsøgt af hans tidligere pianist Johnnie Johnson, der hævdede, at han var med til skrev over 50 sange, herunder "No Particular Place to Go", "Sweet Little Sixteen" og "Roll Over Beethoven", som alene var krediteret Berry.