Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Judge Dismisses Part of CAA's Lawsuit Against Range Media
A judge is deciding a legal fight between two talent agencies, CAA and Range.
CAA accused Range of stealing secrets and clients.
The judge agreed with Range that soliciting clients isn't wrong, but the fight isn't over.
CAA can try again with some claims.
Both sides are also waiting for a decision on a separate money dispute.
Range believes CAA is trying to stop them from competing.
CAA has not commented.
The case is still ongoing.
Judge dismisses portions of CAA's trade secret theft claims against Range Media Partners.
CAA was told 'soliciting clients is not independently wrongful'.
Judge did not dismiss the claim that Range is an unlicensed talent agency.
CAA has 20 days to amend its complaint.
Both CAA and Range await an arbitrator's decision on a separate compensation dispute.
- Who
- CAA and Range Media Partners, with Judge Mark A. Young presiding.
- What
- Judge ruled on parts of a lawsuit between CAA and Range Media Partners regarding alleged trade secret theft and unfair competition.
- When
- The ruling occurred on Thursday.
- Where
- Los Angeles Superior Court
- Why
- CAA sued Range over allegations of stealing trade secrets and clients.
Range Media Partners
Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
Purpose of Lawsuit
Range Media Partners
CAA's lawsuit is an attempt to block competition.
Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
CAA's goal is to protect its market monopoly.
Claims Accuracy
Range Media Partners
The claims are far-fetched.
Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
The lawsuit aims to control who talent can work with.
- Plaintiff
- CAA
- Defendant
- Range Media Partners
- Judge
- Mark A. Young
- Court
- LA Superior Court
- Ruling
- Partial dismissal of CAA's claims
- CAA's next step
- 20 days to amend complaint
- Separate Dispute
- Compensation for ex-CAA crew