After the ‘Two and a Half Men’ star was released from his contract with Warner Brothers Studios, Charlie Sheen immediately filed suit. According to the actor, Warner Bros. did not give him the opportunity to fully recover from his drug addiction before illegally dismissing him. Sheen has had several stints in rehab as well as a long history of drug related arrests. The star is looking to be compensated for more than $100 million. Lawyers for Warner Brothers contend that the company has given Sheen numerous opportunities to recover before they released him from his contractual obligations.
The hit TV series may continue with actor Ashton Kutcher, however, Sheen believes that he deserves to continue to get royalties from the sale of DVDs and other merchandise. As Sheen failed to fulfill his contractual obligation, Warner Brothers stands by their decision. Not only has Sheen’s notoriety shed a negative light on the TV show, his actions also caused the studio to halt production.
Sheen recently failed to get full custody of his young sons after his former wife alleged that he was abusive and violent. The judge overseeing the case between Warner Brothers Studios and Charlie Sheen has remanded the case before an arbitrator. Believing that Sheen has not been able to provide enough proof to substantiate his claims, a court sanctioned arbitrator has now been hired to see if the Sheen camp has filed a frivolous lawsuit. Both parties have a signed copy of the legally binding contract that Sheen entered into before starring in ‘Two and a Half Men.’
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