A lawsuit filed by actor Terrence Howard against Creative Artists Agency LLC has been dismissed by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge. The actor had alleged that the talent agency convinced him to accept lower pay for his role in "Empire". The dismissal was made by Judge Cherol Nellon after hearing arguments and reviewing the case.

The judge found that Howard did not provide sufficient evidence to support his claim for damages. Further details about the case and the judge's ruling are available from the court and other sources, including NBC Los Angeles.