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Call Me Kat star Kyla Pratt is being sued by her former talent management company – who allege the actress owes commissions for money earned on the show and related projects.
Management company Industry Entertainment Partners alleges breach of contract, unjust enrichment and negligent misrepresentation in a lawsuit submitted to the Los Angeles Superior Court Monday against Pratt, 36, who plays Randi on the hit show.
According to the suit, Pratt and the company entered a personal management agreement verbally and in writing in August 2018 for the actress to pay commissions for her earnings on Call Me Kat and ‘projects related thereto’.
Lawsuit: Call Me Kat star Kyla Pratt is being sued by her former talent management company – who allege the actress owes commissions for money earned on the show and related projects (pictured November 2022)
However, Pratt has `refused to pay all the amounts she owes to plaintiff’ despite numerous demands from the company, the suit states. `
DailyMail.com has contacted representatives for Kyla Pratt for comment.
Fox sitcom Call Me Kat stars Mayim Bialik in the title role. Pratt, Cheyenne Jackson, Julian Gant and Swoosie Kurtz have supporting roles. The show also featured the late Leslie Jordan.
Last month Call Me Kat suspended production following the death of cast member Jordan.
On-screen: Industry Entertainment Partners alleges breach of contract, unjust enrichment and negligent misrepresentation in a lawsuit submitted to the LA Superior Court Monday against Pratt, 36, who plays Randi on the hit show (pictured with Leslie Jordan and Mayim Bialik)
TV Line reported production on the show has been put on hold for an indefinite amount of time following Jordan’s death.
Jordan, who has been playing cafe baker Phil since 2021, had already shot nine episodes of the current season. Four of those episodes have already been released on television.
Jim Parsons, an executive producer on the program, called Leslie an ‘absolute angel’ as he paid tribute to the late actor on Instagram.
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‘If Leslie touched your life in any way, from near or far, you were never the same. Leslie was both a man of the earth and an absolute angel. He was funny as hell and had a depth of emotion that made everyone around him feel loved.
‘I am shocked and sad beyond words to learn of his death, but I am equally filled with immense gratitude at having crossed his path on his journey. Rest in peace, you good, good man,’ he captioned a photo of the late star.
Sitcom: According to the suit, Pratt and the company entered a personal management agreement verbally and in writing in August 2018 for the actress to pay commissions for her earnings on Call Me Kat and ‘projects related thereto’
Pratt posted a single broken heart emoji set against a black backdrop on her Instagram Stories.
A representative for Fox praised Jordan as they reacted to news of his death in a statement.
‘We are shocked and devastated by today’s tragic passing of Leslie Jordan,’ the statement obtained by TV Line read. ‘Leslie was far more than an Emmy Award winning comedic talent with whom we’ve laughed alongside for all these years. He was the kindest person you could ever imagine who simply lit up a room and brought pure joy and huge smiles to millions of people around the world.
Heartbroken: Last month Kyla posted a single broken heart emoji set against a black backdrop to her Instagram Stories as she mourned Leslie Jordan’s death
‘The truest of Southern Gentlemen, Leslie carried an infectious exuberance, indelible sense of humor and, throughout, gifted us with countless fond memories that will last forever. As we grieve this sad news, we also wish to extend our most profound sympathies to Leslie’s family, friends and fans, whom he held so dear.’
And Warner Bros. Television, the studio behind the series, also released a statement regarding the death: ‘[We are] devastated about the tragic and sudden loss of our dear friend Leslie Jordan. Leslie was an extraordinary person and talent. He brought joy to fans across the globe. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans at this time.’
Jordan died after suffering a medical emergency and crashing his BMW into the side of a Hollywood building on Monday.
On hold: TV Line reported production on the show has been put on hold for an indefinite amount of time following Jordan’s death
