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Actor Terrance Howard's lawsuit against CAA dismissed
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· August 4, 2026
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A judge has dismissed Terrence Howard’s lawsuit against Creative Artists Agency LLC in which the actor alleged the talent agency fraudulently convinced him to take less money for his “Empire” role. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Cherol Nellon issued her ruling on Friday after having heard argum...
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Key points Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Cherol Nellon issued her ruling on Friday after having heard argum... A judge has dismissed Terrence Howard’s lawsuit against Creative Artists Agency LLC in which the actor alleged the talent agency fraudulently convinced him to take less money for his “Empire” role. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? A judge has dismissed Terrence Howard’s lawsuit against Creative Artists Agency LLC in which the actor alleged the talent agency fraudulently convinced him to take less money for his “Empire” role. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Cherol Nellon issued her ruling on Friday after having heard argum...
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