EXCLUSIVE LAWSUIT DETAILS: Jon Gosselin Raking In Cash For Interviews
Posted on Oct 16, 2009 @ 03:28PM - 903 comments
Jon Gosselin has been raking in cash for interviews and appearances and TLC knows what he's made and where he's made it from RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.
The filing also revealed that the day TLC announced it would focus the show just on Kate but still give Jon compensation and air time, Jon’s lawyer gave the network one hour to release the dad from exclusivity provisions while continuing to pay him. If they did not agree, Jon’s lawyer said they would publicly object to further filming. The network claims this was “the first time in nearly five years that Defendant Gosselin articulated to TLC that filming the program was detrimental and should be stopped.”
Not only that, the network wants all that money plus damages in a court battle that has the strong possibility of leaving Jon flat broke.
A RadarOnline.com investigation has uncovered shocking facts behind the lawsuit TLC filed against Jon Friday for breach of contract. TLC already knows Jon has been paid for media appearances and every penny will come out in the lawsuit. The paydays are in violation of his contract with the network, which has a clearly defined exclusivity clause.
That contract is valid until February 2010, even though the show is no longer filming. In addition, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively that TLC has an option to renew Jon's contract once it expires, thereby keeping him from doing projects on any other network.
Jon's negative public comments also violate his contact and the network is seeking damages against him and Jon will also be on the hook for TLC's attorney's fees if the network wins in court. TLC is represented by Williams and Connolly, out of Washington D.C. They are widely regarded as one of the top firms in the country and have a reputation for digging up every damaging fact about their opponents.
Jon also has a morals clause in his contract RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively. His boozing and behavior could also be dragged into the lawsuit.
TLC's contract with Jon prohibits him from revealing details from his contract, badmouthing the network, and making money from other outlets.
The exclusivity provision means that if there is going to be any Gosselin TV show it is going to appear on TLC. TLC is asking for damages and injunctive relief. They believe Jon's words and actions have damaged the company.
Sources tell RadarOnline.com TLC is not filing the lawsuit out of revenge or in attempt to get the show back on the air. They simply will not allow Jon to go around bashing them and violating his contract.
TLC is determined to not only find every penny Jon has made in violation of his contract from the media and elsewhere, but they're also digging in to his plans to star in a new TV show called "Divorced Dads Club."
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Michael Lohan Says Jon's Money Claims Are "Valid"
Posted on Oct 13, 2009 @ 12:28PM - 134 comments
Jon and Kate Gosselin head to court Tuesday morning to hash out who's to blame in the alleged depletion of their marital money pot.
After spending the weekend with Jon at his Pennsylvania home, his buddy Michael Lohan exclusively tells RadarOnline.com that he truly feels Jon and Kate will resolve their financial issues and make peace -- for the sake of their 8 children.
Michael Lohan Says He's Headed To Court With Jon
"I think he and Kate both have some very valid points. Like in any divorce, we all do the 'he said, she said' thing," Lohan said. "If one party does something, the other party tries to do the same back, to counter that. But at the end of the day, they're going to resolve it."
EXCLUSIVE: Jon and Kate Gosselin Reach Informal Custody Deal
Posted on Oct 03, 2009 @ 11:15AM - 639 comments
Just when you thought they couldn't agree on anything, Jon and Kate have reached an informal deal on child custody, sources tell RadarOnline.com.
But don't even entertain the thought that this will diminish the intensity of their ongoing war because Kate is going on NBC's Today Show on Monday and she will strongly address Jon's recent comments and allegations.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Michael Lohan Says Jon Gosselin Wants Off TLC To Pursue New Show
Posted on Oct 01, 2009 @ 04:10PM - 383 comments
While the world and TLC is still reeling from Jon Gosselin's recent announcement that he wants to shut down filming of Jon & Kate Plus 8, his friend Michael Lohan tells RadarOnline.com exclusively that the reality dad wants out of his TLC contract to pursue a new show.
Jon Orders Filming Crew To Stay Away
“All I can tell you from my conversation with him two days ago is that he does want to pursue the Divorced Dads Club,” Lohan said. “Michael Heller, he and I represent Jon on a business level, wants him to do the show. Mark is trying to get him out of the TLC contract so he can.”
