Wendy Williams’ estranged husband, Kevin Hunter, has lost a round of his ongoing legal battle.
The former talk show host’s ex-husband had his previous win vacated by the court in his ongoing case against the “The Wendy Williams Show” producers.
Wendy Williams’ ex, Kevin Hunter, filed a lawsuit against the production company for the show, Debmar-Mercury, alongside producers Ira Bernstein and Mort Marcus in 2023.
On April 8, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit overturned a prior legal victory for him. The appeals court sided with the producers, vacating the lower court’s decision that had denied their request to dismiss the case.
The higher court’s ruling drew on a previous case that clarified the definition of “marital status,” indicating it pertains to whether someone is in a marriage rather than their specific relationship with another person.
The higher court noted that Hunter did not claim he was terminated due to his marital status in a general sense but rather in relation to his marriage to Williams.
Consequently, In Touch confirmed that the case has been sent back to the lower court for further proceedings, though the earlier decision to deny the producers’ motion has been overturned.
n 2023, Hunter filed a lawsuit claiming he was wrongfully terminated from his position as executive producer of “The Wendy Williams Show” following Williams’ divorce filing in 2019.
He argued that his firing was unjust and based solely on his marital status, overlooking his significant contributions to the show’s success.
In his complaint, the star’s ex also took credit for key elements of the program, including popular segments like Hot Topics and Shoe Cam. He asserted that he managed various crucial aspects behind the scenes and had a decisive say in guest bookings and marketing strategies.
He then accused the producers of violating New York law by terminating his contract due to his impending divorce and sought $7 million in damages.