DeVitto's lawyer says he doesn't know how much his client is owed. He says Joel's sales are subject to an audit.
DeVitto says he's working as a studio musician and teaching to support his family, including three children.
Joel has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. His spokeswoman hasn't returned a telephone message seeking comment.
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