Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Concerns over the second bankruptcy filing
The U.S. Trustee’s office questioned whether the 2018 bankruptcy was structured to benefit Ryan Kavanaugh and lender Ultra V Holdings at the expense of other creditors, citing unpaid administrative obligations and concerns about corporate control.
2018
Allegedly fabricated harassment memorandum
An arbitration proceeding found that executives had fabricated or altered a memorandum alleging sexual harassment involving a former co-president. Kavanaugh disputed the finding and filed a counterclaim.
2018
Investor allegations concerning film-prediction technology
Investor Carey Metz alleged that Ryan Kavanaugh made deceptive representations about a proprietary algorithm used to evaluate film investments. Kavanaugh and Relativity disputed the allegations.
2015
Reality-show participants’ lawsuit
Three women associated with a Relativity reality program alleged that the company failed to provide promised assistance relating to housing, education, medical care, legal support, and leaving sex work. Two also alleged that their faces were not blurred as promised.