Dr. Phil's Media Company Faces Multiple Lawsuits Over $500 Million Deal
TL;DR
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.
- Dr. Phil's distribution partner sues his bankrupt media company right back AV Club
- Dr. Phil’s Bankrupt Media Company Sued Over $500 Million TV Deal The Hollywood Reporter
- TBN Countersues Dr. Phil, Accusing Him of ‘Years-Long Fraudulent Scheme’ to ‘Fleece’ Christian Broadcaster Under $500 Million Pact Variety
- Dr. Phil’s Upstart TV Network Abandons Its Chapter 11 Case The Wall Street Journal
- Dr. Phil’s Distribution Partner Sues for Fraud, Breach of Contract Over $500 Million, 10-Year Deal TheWrap
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