UTA and Former Executive Michael Kassan Sue Each Other Over His Sudden Departure and MediaLink Acquisition
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Michael Kassan resigned from UTA on March 6, then sued them for $25 million, alleging breach of contract and fraud related to UTA's 2021 acquisition of his company MediaLink.
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UTA fired back by suing Kassan for constructive fraud, alleging he misused corporate funds for lavish personal expenses like private jets, homekeepers, and paying off nearly $500K in personal credit card debt.
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UTA claims Kassan fostered a toxic culture where employees were beholden to him rather than the company, and he tried to hide his financial misconduct.
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Kassan's lawyer says UTA "fraudulently induced" him into the MediaLink sale then breached promises about what he would oversee and expenses he could incur.
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Both sides firmly dispute the circumstances around Kassan's departure, with UTA saying they fired him for cause on March 7 and Kassan claiming he resigned first.