Jon Gosselin Sues TLC, Then Reaches Settlement

TLC gets hit with $5 Million Lawsuit from Jon Gosselin

Celebrity, reality TV dad Jon Gosselin filed a lawsuit against the television entertainment station TLC. According to the website "The Hollywood Gossip," the $5 million suit was one of two between the star and TLC. The website states:

"That prompted a lawsuit filed by TLC against Gosselin for alleged breach of contract, claiming that he was making paid TV appearances without their consent[...]. TLC sought and won an injunction effectively making Jon STFU. Later, Gosselin filed a $5-million counterclaim, saying that the network damaged his career."

 Jon's end:

What's going on on Jon Gosselin's end? The gist of the whole thing, is that Jon felt that TLC was stifling his ability to earn income. Mostly by TLC discouraging other media venues from contacting or following through with interviews and appearances with Gosselin. His lawyer, Mark Heller was quoted with saying "Their behavior has caused Jon great anguish and it has caused him financial losses."

Settlement Statement from TLC:
TLC: "TLC has reached a settlement with Jon Gosselin and will be undertaking procedural steps to conclude the litigation. All terms of the settlement are confidential. The whole Gosselin family remain under contract with TLC."

Article Sources:

1. The Hollywood Gossip, Feb. 17 2010: "Jon Gosselin, TLC Agree to Legal Settlement" 
2. People, November 13, 2009: "Jon Gosselin Files $5 Million Lawsuit Against TLC" 
3. Limelife Blog, Feb. 18, 2010: "Jon Gosselin And TLC Reach Private Settlement"