James Van Der Beek sued SiriusXM for breaching a contract related to a $700,000 podcast deal.
The agreement involved Van Der Beek hosting 40 podcast episodes, with a $700,000 guarantee and a 50% share of net ad revenue.
The podcast was to be based on Van Der Beek's acting career and personal life, including insights and interviews.
The lawsuit was filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging breach of contract by SiriusXM.
SiriusXM argued that no formal contract was finalized with Van Der Beek.
The court sided with SiriusXM, stating that the agreement was not legally binding as it was not finalized.
The dispute centered around whether email communications constituted a binding agreement.
Despite the initial agreement, SiriusXM later withdrew from the deal.
Following the agreement, Van Der Beek reportedly turned down other offers, anticipating the podcast's production.
The court dismissed Van Der Beek's lawsuit, ruling in favor of SiriusXM and against the actor's claims.