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Fear the Walking Dead creator sues AMC for millions
19 Nov
Summary
- Creator Dave Erickson sues AMC for alleged breach of contract.
- Erickson claims he's owed $185 million in unpaid profits.
- The lawsuit highlights AMC's controversial profit accounting practices.
Creator Dave Erickson has filed a lawsuit against AMC, alleging breach of contract and seeking substantial profit payouts for 'Fear the Walking Dead.' Erickson claims the network's accounting practices have resulted in a $185 million deficit, preventing him from receiving any profits despite the show's significant success. The suit points to alleged discrepancies in how 'modified adjusted gross receipts' are calculated, which Erickson argues unfairly benefits AMC.
This legal action echoes previous disputes involving 'The Walking Dead' franchise, including a large settlement with creator Frank Darabont. Erickson's legal team asserts that AMC has not only failed to provide him with profits but has also manipulated profit-sharing terms. The lawsuit details a history of negotiations where AMC allegedly delayed clarifying profit definitions, thereby ensuring creators like Erickson would not break even.
Further allegations include self-dealing through imputed license fees, where AMC allegedly capped fees but not associated costs, effectively diminishing potential creator earnings. Erickson is seeking a court order to equalize his profit participation with that of other executive producers and is pursuing unspecified damages for fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of good faith.
