'Key & Peele' Writer Sues WGA, Viacom Over 'Sweetheart' Deal

By Lauren Berg · March 18, 2021, 9:58 PM EDT

When Viacom subsidiaries didn't pay streaming royalties owed to Comedy Central writers, the Writers Guild of America West reached a "sweetheart" settlement to wipe out the employers' liabilities in exchange for...

To view the full article, register now.
Try a seven day FREE Trial

Already a subscriber? Click here to login

Documents

Related Sections

Case Information

Case Title

Jay Martel v. Writers Guild of America West Inc. et al

Case Number

2:21-cv-02389

Court

California Central

Nature of Suit

Labor: Other

Date Filed

March 17, 2021