Sony files lawsuit against CBS

‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ in the midst of a legal battle between Sony and CBS
For decades Sony and CBS have partnered to produce and distribute two of TV's longest-running and most popular programs, 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy!' Now the game shows are in the midst of a legal battle,
Sony Sues CBS Over ‘Dismal’ Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune Revenue
Sony Pictures Television Inc. accused CBS Studios Inc. in a lawsuit of leaving millions of dollars on the table in the network’s distribution of the popular Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune game shows.
‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ at Center of Legal Feud Between Sony and CBS
Now a legal fight has erupted between the companies behind the game shows.Sony Pictures Television—which makes “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!”—is suing CBS, the distributor, for allegedly undercutting the value of the shows to serve its own interests.
Sony sues CBS over ‘unauthorized licensing deals’ with ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’
The production studio accused CBS of undercutting the two game shows in favor of other shows that CBS produces itself.
‘Jeopardy!’ & ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Embroiled in Messy Legal Feud Between Sony & CBS
Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! have aired in syndication and not on one specific network for over 40 years. Sony’s distribution agreements with CBS and the network’s previous distributor go back to the early 1980s. Under their deal, CBS licenses the shows to local stations and sells ad spots in exchange for around one-third of profits.
Sony Approached CBS About Buyout of Its ‘Jeopardy!’ Deal
Sony Group Corp. approached CBS earlier this year with an offer to buy it out of a long-running agreement to distribute the popular game shows Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!, according to a person familiar with the discussions.
Sony Sues CBS for Self-Dealing on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy!’
Sony accused CBS of failing to properly distribute its iconic game shows, and of pocketing fees that should have been shared.
Sony files lawsuit against CBS for 'self-dealing' on Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune
Sony has filed a lawsuit with the Los Angeles Superior Court accusing CBS of failing to maximize revenues in its syndication of iconic TV game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune
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