Judge Rules Dan Rather's $70 Million CBS Lawsuit Can Proceed

NEW YORK — A New York City judge says news anchor Dan Rather can proceed with his $70 million lawsuit accusing CBS of violating its contract with him when the network fired him.

Judicial Hearing Officer Ira Gammerman dismissed a fraud complaint against CBS Corp. on Monday and a business interference complaint against CBS and former parent company Viacom Inc. No causes of action remain in the lawsuit against Viacom.

CBS lawyer James Quinn says Rather can't prove breach of contract because the network assigned him to "60 Minutes II" as required and paid him what it owed him.

Rather lawyer Martin Gold says proving breach of contract will be "a slam dunk."

The judge also let Rather's breach of fiduciary duty complaint against CBS continue.

Comments

[nobozos]

It's time SOMEONE stood up to our uniquely American idea of "Freedom of the Press 2008"
i.e. corporate board rooms controlling corporate owned press rooms.

Thank gawd for the internet and the Amy Goodmans and the Naomi Kleins.

I hope Rather wins.

[stargazer13]

I am with Dan on this one hope he wins his law suit