RJ Cipriani, Jeff Shell Settle $150 Million Paramount Suit as Dismissals Bar Refiling
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Updated · Page Six · Jun 11
RJ Cipriani, Jeff Shell Settle $150 Million Paramount Suit as Dismissals Bar Refiling
1 articles · Updated · Page Six · Jun 11
Summary
Los Angeles court filings this week show RJ Cipriani dismissed his claims with prejudice and Jeff Shell did the same for his countersuit, ending the Paramount Skydance legal fight.
The case began after Cipriani sought $150 million, alleging Shell leaked confidential details on 10-figure South Park and UFC deals and a promised reality show fell through.
Sources told Page Six no money is changing hands directly between Cipriani, Shell or the Ellisons, but Cipriani likely received a seven-figure payment through a third-party attorney; one estimate put it at at least $2 million.
A Feb. 28 draft settlement reviewed by the outlet outlined confidentiality, mutual non-disparagement and a $250,000 penalty for breaches, suggesting the final deal may sharply limit what parties can say.
The lawsuit had already helped topple Shell after an internal investigation, and one lawyer said ending the dispute now removed noise ahead of any potential Paramount-Warner Bros. deal.