All articles tagged with #breach of contract
Cincinnati has filed a lawsuit seeking $1 million in liquidated damages under a two-season NIL deal with Brendan Sorsby after his transfer to Texas Tech, asserting the move breached the agreement; the contract runs through December 15, 2026, and Cincinnati says Sorsby owes the buyout despite a reported $5 million NIL package.
Cadillac's Formula 1 debut ad, aired during the Super Bowl and invoking JFK's space-race era, is the subject of a lawsuit by director Michael Bay who says he contributed ideas and would have directed. Cadillac says the creative direction was set before his involvement and expects an amicable resolution. Bay seeks about $1.5 million in fees plus punitive damages, while the team emphasizes the ad's overall success and aims for a settlement.
The Gateway Development Commission filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after it withheld about $15 billion—nearly 90% of the Hudson Tunnel project's funding—alleging breach of contract as federal support remains paused for a DEI-related review. Construction has continued with reserves, but if funding is not resumed soon the project risks shutting down, threatening about 11,000 jobs and delaying the Northeast Corridor's busiest rail line.
IndyCar champion Alex Palou was ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12 million in a breach-of-contract ruling, marking a high-profile legal setback for the driver amid tensions with the team.
Actress Catherine Corcoran has sued the filmmakers of 'Terrifier' for breach of contract, sexual harassment, and unsafe working conditions, claiming she was underpaid and subjected to inappropriate conduct and dangerous on-set practices, seeking fair compensation and justice.
Don Lemon's lawsuit against Elon Musk and X over the cancellation of their partnership can proceed to trial, with allegations of fraud and implied contract, following Musk's attempts to dismiss the case. The suit stems from the abrupt end of a planned show partnership after Lemon's critical interview with Musk, amid broader content moderation and platform policy issues.
PR firm R&CPMK has filed lawsuits in New York and Los Angeles against former executives and rival company 2PM Sharp, accusing them of theft and breach of contract. The suits allege that ex-employees downloaded thousands of confidential files to aid 2PM Sharp's launch, potentially causing significant financial losses for R&CPMK. The firm seeks damages and injunctions to prevent further solicitation of its clients and employees by 2PM Sharp and the former staffers.
A New Zealand woman claimed her boyfriend breached a verbal contract by failing to take her to the airport, causing her to miss her flight. The New Zealand Disputes Tribunal dismissed the claim, ruling that the man's promise was part of normal relationship dynamics and not legally binding.
Kanye West is being sued by his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, for sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and breach of contract. Pisciotta alleges that West sent her explicit messages, engaged in inappropriate behavior, and failed to pay her agreed severance after firing her. She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, as well as coverage of legal fees. This is the third lawsuit West has faced this year.
Kanye West is being sued by his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, for sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and breach of contract. Pisciotta alleges that West sent her explicit messages and videos, and engaged in inappropriate behavior during phone calls. She claims she was fired after being promoted and promised a severance package that was never paid.
Kanye West's ex-assistant Lauren Pisciotta is suing him for sexual harassment, breach of contract, wrongful termination, and hostile work environment, alleging he sent her explicit texts and videos, masturbated during phone calls, and failed to pay a promised severance.
MediaLink founder Michael Kassan and UTA are embroiled in a legal battle involving allegations of fraud, breach of contract, and financial impropriety. Kassan filed a $25 million arbitration demand against UTA, accusing CEO Jeremy Zimmer of breach of contract and broken promises, while UTA countersued, alleging Kassan's misuse of corporate funds and resources. The dispute stems from Kassan's resignation from MediaLink and subsequent fallout with UTA following its acquisition of MediaLink. Both parties are pointing fingers and engaging in a heated legal showdown.
MediaLink founder and UTA partner Michael Kassan has accused UTA of breach of contract and fraud following its 2021 acquisition of MediaLink, claiming that UTA executives engaged in bad faith in managing the company. Kassan alleges that UTA failed to deliver on key promises of the acquisition, including centralizing UTA's marketing department under MediaLink and pressuring Kassan to raise fees for outside customers while offering discounts to UTA clients. UTA, in response, stated that Kassan was terminated for cause following an investigation into misappropriation of company funds. Kassan is seeking damages worth at least $25 million and compensation for attorneys' fees.
The parent company of Instagram has been ordered to pay a judgment of $100 plus court costs and interest to the owner of Teatotaller Café after his account was deleted. Despite initially ruling in favor of Facebook, a circuit court judge ultimately ruled in favor of the cafe owner, stating that his breach of contract claim should not have been dismissed. The owner, Emmett Soldati, has since closed his Somersworth location but has opened new cafes in Concord and Dover. Instagram's current owner, Meta, did not respond to requests for comment.
Madonna is being sued by fans for starting her concert more than two hours late at the Barclays Center in New York. The fans claim they had to leave the concert at 1 a.m. and struggled to find transportation, resulting in surge pricing for a ride share to get home for work the next day. The lawsuit alleges breach of contract and cites Madonna's history of starting concerts late. Madonna, Live Nation, and Barclays Center are listed as defendants in the lawsuit.