United Talent Agency’s legal battle takes a fiery turn as Michael Kassan, founder of MediaLink, targets UTA attorney Bryan J. Freedman with a whopping $125 million defamation lawsuit. The lawsuit stems from remarks Freedman made to a Deadline reporter, branding Kassan a “pathological liar.”
UTA’s Atty Hit With $125M Suit : Dispute Escalates
The feud between UTA and Kassan has escalated dramatically since Kassan’s departure from UTA in March, with both parties flinging accusations of fraud. Kassan alleges breach of promises by UTA, while UTA counters, claiming Kassan misused agency funds, leading to his termination.
Allegations Fly
Kassan, seeking to combat what he perceives as UTA’s smear campaign against him, has unleashed a torrent of legal action. He asserts that UTA aims to tarnish his reputation to prevent employees and clients from following him to his next venture.
Sharp Words, Sharp Consequences
The crux of the matter lies in Freedman’s sharp-tongued comment to Deadline, branding Kassan a “pathological liar.” Kassan contends that Freedman’s statement was both malicious and intentional, designed to inflict maximum damage on his reputation.
UTA’s Atty Hit With $125M Suit : Legal Maneuvers
Kassan’s lawsuit alleges slander and libel, demanding damages and an injunction against Freedman and his firm from making similar defamatory statements. While Freedman has yet to respond directly to the lawsuit, he maintains that his comments were factual and not defamatory.
Back and Forth
UTA, on the offensive since Kassan’s departure, previously filed suit against him, alleging misuse of company funds for personal expenses. While UTA has since amended its complaint, dropping some claims, it still accuses Kassan of breaching his partnership agreement.
Transparency Amid Turmoil
Kassan, represented by a formidable legal team, maintains transparency regarding his expenditures, asserting that the funds were necessary for business growth.
UTA’s Atty Hit With $125M Suit : Conclusion
As the legal drama unfolds, both sides brace for a protracted battle in the courts, with reputations and millions of dollars at stake.
