(THEWRAP) — Former “Judge Judy” and “Judge Joe Brown” director Jerry Kupcinet has filed suit against Michael Eisner and his Tornante Company alleging breach of contract and fraud over Kupcinet's involvement and subsequent firing from the new show “Judge Faith.” He also names Trifecta Entertainment and its CEO Hank Cohen in the suit.
Kupcinet alleges that he was removed from the show he helped create and the breach of contract cost him substantial fees as both an executive producer and director for “Judge Faith.” Instead, he claims he and his Jerry Kupcinent Productions have received no compensation for the three months of work on the pilot.
According to the legal filing, Cohen asked Kupcinet to produce and direct the pilot for “Judge Faith.” The suit alleges an oral agreement between the men, with Cohen acting on behalf of Trifecta Entertainment, with Kupcinet named an executive producer on the new show and its director should additional episodes be ordered.
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