‘Dirty Jobs’ host Mike Rowe sues for millions in alleged unpaid ‘Deadliest Catch’ voiceover money
Mike Rowe has initiated legal action against Discovery, alleging millions in unpaid compensation for voiceover work on 'Deadliest Catch' spinoffs.
The brief
Television host Mike Rowe is suing Discovery over claims of unpaid narrating fees related to the 'Deadliest Catch' franchise. The litigation centers on compensation for voiceover work provided for series spinoffs.
Reporting from Yahoo, Us Weekly, Vulture, People.com, and the New York Post highlights that the lawsuit seeks a specific payment amount of at least $2.04 million. Outlets describe the conflict as a dispute over contractual obligations for narrating services.
Future developments will depend on court proceedings following the filing of the lawsuit. Coverage does not yet specify a date for upcoming hearings or a formal response from Discovery.
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Quick answers
What is the basis of the lawsuit?
Mike Rowe alleges that Discovery failed to pay narrating fees for his work on 'Deadliest Catch' spinoffs.
How much money is being sought?
The lawsuit claims an amount of at least $2.04 million in unpaid fees.
Who is the defendant in the case?
Discovery is the named defendant in the legal action filed by Mike Rowe.
Sources (5)
- Mike Rowe Sues Discovery, Claims He’s Owed $2 Million for ‘Deadliest Catch’ Spinoffs Yahoo · 47d ago
- Dirty Jobs’ Mike Rowe Sues Discovery for Alleged Unpaid ‘Deadliest Catch’ Narrating Fees Us Weekly · 47d ago
- Mike Rowe Is in the Middle of a Dirty Lawsuit with Discovery Vulture · 47d ago
- Dirty Jobs Host Mike Rowe Sues Discovery for 'at Least $2.04 Million' in Alleged Unpaid Deadliest Catch Narrating Fees People.com · 47d ago
- ‘Dirty Jobs’ host Mike Rowe sues for millions in alleged unpaid ‘Deadliest Catch’ voiceover money New York Post · 47d ago
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