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HFPA Sues Penske, Others for $150M Over Golden Globe Deal

7/29/2026

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Hollywood Foreign Press Association filed a lawsuit in California July 28 2026 against Jay Penske, Penske Media, Golden Globe Foundation and Gregory Goeckner, CEO.
The complaint says Jay Penske and Todd Boehly used power to boycott HFPA and fraudulently acquire Golden Globe 2023.
It notes $70,000 dinner fees, a $5,000 charge and a $4 million transfer to Golden Globe Foundation.
HFPA seeks at least $150 million in treble damages and injunctive relief, saying Jay Penske claims the deal had approvals.

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Hollywood Foreign Press Association filed a lawsuit in California July 28 2026 against Jay Penske, Penske Media, Golden Globe Foundation and Gregory Goeckner, CEO.
The complaint says Jay Penske and Todd Boehly used power to boycott HFPA and fraudulently acquire Golden Globe 2023.
It notes $70,000 dinner fees, a $5,000 charge and a $4 million transfer to Golden Globe Foundation.
HFPA seeks at least $150 million in treble damages and injunctive relief, saying Jay Penske claims the deal had approvals.