NEWS RELEASES
Dolan Altice Lawsuit Settled
Settlement Agreement Posted
Comments by Patrick Dolan
NEW YORK, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ ─ A lawsuit filed by the Dolan Family against Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) has been settled and the lawsuit dismissed.
Dolan / Altice Lawsuit Settled
NEW YORK, September 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ ─ The Dolan Family and Altice USA announce that the litigation related to News 12 has been resolved and settled to both parties’ satisfaction.
The notice of the dismissal can be found at https://courts.delaware.gov/chancery/.
Media contacts:
For the Dolan Family:
Andrew MacMillan
The Torrenzano Group
212-681-1700
[email protected]
For Altice:
Lisa Anselmo
Altice USA
929-418-4362
[email protected]
The notice of the dismissal can be found at https://courts.delaware.gov/chancery/.
Media contacts:
For the Dolan Family:
Andrew MacMillan
The Torrenzano Group
212-681-1700
[email protected]
For Altice:
Lisa Anselmo
Altice USA
929-418-4362
[email protected]
Dolan Versus Altice Lawsuit Trial Date Set September 4
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Altice Harming News 12
NEW YORK, August 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ ─ The Dolan versus Altice lawsuit is proceeding to trial on September 4.
A Delaware judge cleared the Dolan Family to pursue a lawsuit against Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) in a bid to protect jobs and in-depth hyperlocal news at News 12 Networks.
A Delaware judge cleared the Dolan Family to pursue a lawsuit against Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) in a bid to protect jobs and in-depth hyperlocal news at News 12 Networks.
Court Orders Dolan Case Against Altice Will Go to Trial
NEW YORK, July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ ─ A Delaware judge has cleared the way for New York’s Dolan Family to pursue a lawsuit against Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) in a bid to save jobs and journalistic quality at News 12 Networks.
In an opinion issued on June 27, the Honorable Joseph R. Slights III, Vice Chancellor, Court of Chancery, State of Delaware, ruled the lawsuit may proceed to trial.
In an opinion issued on June 27, the Honorable Joseph R. Slights III, Vice Chancellor, Court of Chancery, State of Delaware, ruled the lawsuit may proceed to trial.
Charles F. Dolan Requests New York State
Public Service Commission Review
Altice’s Management of News 12
NEW YORK, March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ ─ In a letter dated March 19, 2019, Charles F. Dolan requested the New York State Public Service Commission (“PSC” or “Commission”) immediately begin a comprehensive review of Altice N.V.’s compliance with the Commission’s conditions regarding the approval of its 2016 acquisition of Cablevision Systems Corporation, including its News 12 subsidiary.
Dolan vs. Altice Lawsuit Amended Asking Court to
Require Altice to Restore Staffing Levels and
Appoint Monitor to Oversee Compliance
NEW YORK, March 13, 2019 ─ In an amended complaint filed on March 12, plaintiffs in the Dolan vs. Altice lawsuit have asked the court to require Altice USA (“Altice”) to perform on its promise to the Dolan Family by restoring staffing levels at News 12 to 462 for a five-year period and to appoint a third-party monitor to oversee compliance.
This request comes following a court order dated February 13, 2019, in which the Honorable Joseph R. Slights III, Vice Chancellor, Court of Chancery, State of Delaware, ordered Altice USA to maintain “Status Quo” staffing levels at News 12 for the remainder of the lawsuit and scheduled trial for September 4 – 6.
This request comes following a court order dated February 13, 2019, in which the Honorable Joseph R. Slights III, Vice Chancellor, Court of Chancery, State of Delaware, ordered Altice USA to maintain “Status Quo” staffing levels at News 12 for the remainder of the lawsuit and scheduled trial for September 4 – 6.
Judge Orders Altice USA to Maintain “Status Quo” Staffing at News 12 in Lawsuit
NEW YORK, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 – In a court order dated February 13, 2019, the Honorable Joseph R. Slights III, Judge, Court of Chancery, State of Delaware, ordered Altice USA to maintain “Status Quo” staffing levels at News 12 for the remainder of the lawsuit and scheduled trial for September 4 – 6, announced the Dolan family.
The ruling prohibits Altice from reducing positions for News 12 staff until the matter is resolved by the Court. The order states, “During the pendency of this Action in this Court, Altice shall not terminate any News 12 employee other than (i) for actual, bona fide cause or (ii) after first obtaining prior permission from the Court.”
The ruling prohibits Altice from reducing positions for News 12 staff until the matter is resolved by the Court. The order states, “During the pendency of this Action in this Court, Altice shall not terminate any News 12 employee other than (i) for actual, bona fide cause or (ii) after first obtaining prior permission from the Court.”
Dolan Family Requests More Than 300 Municipalities Review Altice’s Management of News 12
NEW YORK, Jan.15.2019 /PRNewswire/ – In a letter dated January 15, 2019, Charles F. Dolan is requesting that more than 300 municipalities in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey review their cable franchise agreements with Altice N.V.
Because of significant cutbacks at Altice-run News 12 Networks, the letter recommends that each municipality should review its agreement with Altice to insure compliance in terms of protecting jobs and maintaining the quality of local programming.
Because of significant cutbacks at Altice-run News 12 Networks, the letter recommends that each municipality should review its agreement with Altice to insure compliance in terms of protecting jobs and maintaining the quality of local programming.
Dolan vs. Altice Lawsuit Heading for First Hearing
New York, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 — On Monday, January 28, the first formal legal hearing will occur to preliminarily address plaintiffs’ request to enjoin Altice USA from further cutting employee jobs at News 12.
The hearing will take place in the Court of Chancery, State of Delaware. This first court appearance seeks a temporary restraining order that shields News 12 employees from further cuts and opens the door for discovery. This initial proceeding will lead to a more comprehensive hearing on the preliminary injunction and sets the stage for further court action.
The hearing will take place in the Court of Chancery, State of Delaware. This first court appearance seeks a temporary restraining order that shields News 12 employees from further cuts and opens the door for discovery. This initial proceeding will lead to a more comprehensive hearing on the preliminary injunction and sets the stage for further court action.
Dolan, News Anchors Request Restraining Order Against Altice USA
New York, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 —Today, the Dolan Family and two long-time News 12 anchors filed in court yesterday a reply in further support of their request for a temporary restraining order against Altice USA to prevent further erosion at News 12.
The original Lawsuit was filed September 4 in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware by the Dolan Family against Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) for failure to abide by promises Altice made in a 2016 Merger Agreement and for equitable fraud, among other claims.
The original Lawsuit was filed September 4 in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware by the Dolan Family against Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) for failure to abide by promises Altice made in a 2016 Merger Agreement and for equitable fraud, among other claims.
Lawsuit Against Altice USA Expanded to Include Additional Long-Standing Award-Winning Anchor and Reporter Age-Discrimination Cited
New York, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 —A lawsuit filed September 4 was amended to include an additional plaintiff, Danielle Campbell, an award-winning veteran anchor and reporter at News 12.
Charles Dolan, Founder and Former CEO, Cablevision, Dolan Family File Lawsuit, Seek Permanent Injunction Against Altice USA To Protect News 12 Network Employees and Enforce 2016 Merger Provisions
New York, Tuesday, September 4, 2018 — A lawsuit and request to permanently enjoin Altice USA was filed today in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware by the Dolan Family against Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) for failure to abide by promises the company made in a 2016 Merger Agreement and for equitable fraud, among other claims.
The lawsuit targets Altice USA and alleges that the company ignored commitments made as part of its merger with Cablevision Systems Corporation (Cablevision). The merger of Altice and Cablevision closed in June 2016 for a value of $17.7 billion.
Plaintiffs in the lawsuit include: Charles Dolan, founder and former CEO, Cablevision; Helen Dolan; James Dolan, former CEO of Cablevision; Patrick Dolan, president of News 12 at the time of the sale; and Colleen McVey, current employee of and news anchor with News 12 Networks.
The lawsuit targets Altice USA and alleges that the company ignored commitments made as part of its merger with Cablevision Systems Corporation (Cablevision). The merger of Altice and Cablevision closed in June 2016 for a value of $17.7 billion.
Plaintiffs in the lawsuit include: Charles Dolan, founder and former CEO, Cablevision; Helen Dolan; James Dolan, former CEO of Cablevision; Patrick Dolan, president of News 12 at the time of the sale; and Colleen McVey, current employee of and news anchor with News 12 Networks.