Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Dr. Phil & TBN Settlement Talks Stalled, Depositions Disputed
Dr. Phil and the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) are still fighting over a $500 million deal that went wrong.
They were supposed to work together, but now they're suing each other.
Dr. Phil says TBN didn't do what they promised, while TBN says Dr. Phil lied about how successful he was.
They tried to settle, but the talks stopped.
Each side is trying to win.
Also, they are fighting over getting important people to answer questions under oath.
The judge is going to decide what happens next.
Settlement talks between Dr. Phil and TBN appear to have stalled.
The dispute is over a $500 million deal between Dr. Phil and TBN.
MSN sued TBN for breach of contract.
TBN countersued, accusing Dr. Phil of misrepresenting financial status.
TBN is pushing back on demands for depositions of its CEO and attorney.
- Who
- Dr. Phil's Merit Street Media and Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN)
- What
- Settlement talks stalled and deposition disputes in a $500 million deal dispute.
- When
- Settlement talks stalled before a hearing.
- Where
- Texas-based Bankruptcy Court
- Why
- Disagreement over breach of contract and misrepresentation allegations.
- Parties Involved
- Dr. Phil, Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), Peteski Productions
- Dispute Value
- $500 million
- MSN Lawsuit Allegations
- Breach of contract regarding distribution and commitments
- TBN Lawsuit Allegations
- Misrepresentation of financial status and viewership
- TBN CEO
- Matthew Crouch
- Hearing Location
- Texas-based Bankruptcy Court