Jeff Shell and R.J. Cipriani both drop lawsuits in mutual dismissal

" Cipriani asked a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to dismiss the lawsuit he filed against Jeff Shell in March. Cipriani had sought $150 million, alleging he provided "sophisticated, high-value crisis communications services, entirely without compensation" to Shell over 18 months. Shell's attorneys filed court documents to withdraw a counter-lawsuit against Cipriani.

On Tuesday, Cipriani's attorney Steven J. Aaronoff requested "a dismissal of the entire action, with prejudice, as to all parties and all causes of action ... , RedBird Capital Partners LLC, David Ellison and Lawrence J.

Cipriani met Shell nearly two years ago through power lawyer Patricia Glaser. Glaser arranged a meeting in August 2024 between Cipriani and Shell. At that time, Shell had already lost his job as NBCUniversal's chief executive over an inappropriate relationship with an underling a year earlier.

7-billion deal to bring UFC fights to Paramount+. Cipriani also alleged Shell reneged on a promise to help him develop a show at Paramount as compensation for his occasional work. Shell said on Thursday: "I didn't pay this guy a cent.

Earlier this spring, Paramount conducted an external review into Shell's conduct and found no violation of securities laws. The dispute escalated in April when Shell agreed to resign as president of Paramount Skydance to concentrate on his legal issues.

Cipriani's lawyer subpoenaed entertainment and sports executive Ari Emanuel. Shell and Paramount's lawyers demanded sanctions against Cipriani for alleged overreach. Cipriani and Aaronoff were not immediately available for comment.

On Thursday, Patricia Glaser declined to comment. J.