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Cipriani Moves to Dismiss $150M Suit Over Shell Deal

6/12/2026

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Cipriani Dismisses Suit

On June 9, Cipriani’s lawyer filed a request to dismiss the lawsuit against Jeff Shell, Paramount Skydance Corp., David Ellison and Lawrence J. Ellison with prejudice.
Cipriani sought over $150 million, alleging Shell provided unpaid crisis-communication work and breached an oral show-development deal.
The suit claimed Shell revealed a $7.7-billion UFC partnership and a $111-billion Warner Bros. Discovery bid.
Paramount Skydance did not settle and Shell left Paramount on April 8.

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Cipriani Settles Deal

The draft gives Cipriani a seven-figure payment and a $250,000 penalty for breaching confidentiality.
Attorney Patricia Glaser signed the draft after offering Cipriani a $150,000 loan, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.
Sources say Cipriani could net at least $2 million, including funds for his wife Greice Santo.
The agreement adds mutual non-disparagement and a “no comment” confidentiality rule.
Insiders note the timing meant to quiet noise before Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Cipriani Dismisses Suit

On June 9, Cipriani’s lawyer filed a request to dismiss the lawsuit against Jeff Shell, Paramount Skydance Corp., David Ellison and Lawrence J. Ellison with prejudice.
Cipriani sought over $150 million, alleging Shell provided unpaid crisis-communication work and breached an oral show-development deal.
The suit claimed Shell revealed a $7.7-billion UFC partnership and a $111-billion Warner Bros. Discovery bid.
Paramount Skydance did not settle and Shell left Paramount on April 8.

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