A New York judge has thrown out a lawsuit William Morris Endeavor Entertainment had filed against Fox News’ Geraldo Rivera last September.
WME sued Rivera for 10% of the anchor’s Fox News salary, which it originally negotiated. Rivera stopped paying the agency in 2010 when his longtime agent, Jim Griffin, left WME. Rivera countered, claiming his contract was with Griffin, and not William Morris.
Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Charles Ramos agreed with Rivera, saying WME only had a verbal agreement with him which can’t be enforced. Rivera reacted to his victory via Twitter.
Judge Ramos dealt a body blow to sleazy Hollywood talent agencies. WME attempted to strong arm me on a contract that expired 17 Years ago.
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) March 27, 2014
If Hollywood agents had a conscience thay would be ashamed of the under-handed, back-stabbing, bullying way they do business. Ari? Be afraid
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) March 27, 2014
Rivera is surely happy to keep his money. With four ex-wives and five children, he recently said he’s addicted to paying his bills.