UTA partner Michael Kassan, who joined the firm in 2021, filed legal action against the talent agency this week. UTA hit back with its own lawsuit, alleging that Kassan fraudulently wasted millions of dollars to fund his lavish lifestyle.
A blistering battle between Beverly Hills-based United Talent Agency and ex-partner Michael Kassan centers on alleged over-the-top spending and a $950,000-per-year expense account, a perk that Kassan said he received as part of the company's 2021 takeover of his firm. UTA bought Kassan's MediaLink marketing consultancy for $125 million in December 2021, part of an effort to deepen the talent agency's relationships with major brands, such as Google, that MediaLink had access to.
Kassan's 27-page personal services contract, included as part of the legal claim filed by Kassan, said that UTA would reimburse Kassan for typical businesses expenses as well as 'special expenses' up to $950,000 as long as they were 'consistent with past company practice.' The dispute came to a head last week, prompting Kassan to resign on March 6, according to the documents.
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