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A Texas federal judge rejected Dr. Phil's attempt to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for his media company, Merit Street Media, citing deleted evidence and unfair creditor payments, ruling that the company must proceed with Chapter 7 liquidation instead.
Dr. Phil McGraw's media company, Merit Street Media, has had its bankruptcy case converted from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 by a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge due to lack of hope for rehabilitation, with the judge citing issues like untrustworthy testimony, missing texts, and problematic creditor arrangements.
A federal judge ordered the liquidation of Dr. Phil McGraw's Merit Street Media, converting its bankruptcy from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7, due to the company's financial failure and questionable control by McGraw, who was accused of attempting to manipulate the bankruptcy process to favor himself and his associates.
A federal judge denied Dr. Phil's attempt to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for Merit Street Media related to a failed $500 million deal with Trinity Broadcasting, criticizing his transparency and suggesting a Chapter 7 liquidation. Dr. Phil plans to appeal the decision while continuing his media ventures, including launching Envoy TV with Charter.
Dr. Phil's media company, Merit Street Media, filed for bankruptcy and sued its partner Trinity Broadcasting, which countered with a lawsuit alleging fraud and breach of contract, accusing McGraw of false promises, mismanagement, and withholding payments, while Merit Street claims Trinity sabotaged their network.
In July 2025, Dr. Phil's media company, Merit Street Media, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a lawsuit against Trinity Broadcasting Network for breach of contract, raising questions about his credibility and the effectiveness of his advice.
Merit Street Media, associated with Dr. Phil, filed for bankruptcy after struggling with poor audience ratings, distribution issues, and financial difficulties, including disputes with its distribution partner Trinity Broadcasting and the cessation of its programming, highlighting the challenges of launching a linear TV network in the streaming era.
Dr. Phil's anti-woke TV network, Merit Street Media, filed for bankruptcy after a year, citing mismanagement and sabotage by partner TBN, which allegedly withheld distribution payments and provided subpar production services, leading to significant financial losses and staff layoffs.
Dr. Phil's media company, Merit Street Media, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and sued Trinity Broadcasting Network for breach of contract, citing financial troubles, unpaid debts, and a fractured partnership after a failed joint venture and operational issues.
Merit Street Media, a media company launched by Dr. Phil McGraw, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy less than two years after its launch, citing assets and liabilities between $100 million and $500 million, and is suing Trinity Broadcasting Network for failing to meet distribution commitments.
Merit Street Media, founded by Dr. Phil McGraw, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy less than two years after launching, citing financial difficulties and legal issues, including a lawsuit against Trinity Broadcasting for breach of contract and alleged misconduct, as well as disputes related to rights and distribution deals.
Dr. Phil McGraw is launching Merit Street Media, a new cable TV network, with his show "Dr. Phil Primetime" as the anchor. The network, based in Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer multiple hours of original programming, including live news broadcasts. McGraw aims to continue offering advice and conducting interviews with headline makers, while also incorporating his conservative views on family values, immigration, and education curriculum. Veteran executive Joel Cheatwood will serve as Chief Operating Officer for Merit Street Media.