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David Geffen Settles Breach of Contract Lawsuit Filed by Former Husband Donavan Michaels
David Geffen has settled a breach of contract lawsuit brought by his former husband, Donavan Michaels, following their divorce. The settlement was reported to the court in November, with terms not disclosed. The lawsuit stemmed from an alleged oral agreement for financial support that Michaels claimed was violated.
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the Lawsuit An estranged husband alleged in the lawsuit that he and his partner had reached an oral agreement during their relationship.
Under this agreement, the couple would share all earnings and property, and the estranged husband would receive financial support for life. In exchange, the estranged husband claimed he gave up his career and took on most household duties. The lawsuit included details about the couple's relationship.
After marriage, the estranged husband alleged that his partner controlled most aspects of his life and demanded sexual access at will. The estranged husband also claimed that his partner supplied him with drugs and alcohol.
These substances were described in the complaint as tools of coercion, leading the estranged husband to seek addiction treatment.
the divorce, the estranged husband alleged that he was denied the financial support promised under the oral agreement.
The case highlighted aspects of the partner's personal life through the public court filings. The estranged husband was represented by an attorney. The partner was represented by an attorney. Both attorneys practice in Los Angeles and have handled high-profile cases in the entertainment industry.
The partner co-founded a major studio.
He also founded record labels. Through his production company, he produced films and some television shows. The settlement resolves the legal dispute, though specific outcomes for the parties involved remain private.
No further court proceedings are anticipated based on the reported agreement.
