Billionaire mogul Sumner Redstone’s daughter Shari pulled off a legal victory on Monday that may bolster her influence in the boardrooms of Viacom. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Cowan dismissed a lawsuit questioning her father’s mental competency, leaving Shari installed as his primary healthcare decider — a position she won in April from temporary guardian and Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman and, before him, former girlfriend Manuela Herzer. The move shows a renewed sense of unity between parent and child, industry analysts said, following years of public estrangement. Renewed harmony could increase Shari’s influence over a seven-person trust...
- 5/10/2016
- by Matt Donnelly
- The Wrap
A lawsuit debating the mental competency of media billionaire Sumner Redstone has been dismissed on Monday. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Cowan ruled the trial would not proceed, after hinting Friday he was inclined to honor the 92-year-old’s wishes to remove former girlfriend Manuela Herzer as his caretaker. “The court has now heard directly from Redstone that he has lost trust in Herzer, does not want her in his life and instead wants his daughter Shari to look after him,” Cowan’s decision read. Also Read: Sumner Redstone Blasts Manuela Herzer as 'F--ing Bitch' in Video Testimony “Redstone...
- 5/9/2016
- by Matt Donnelly and Pamela Chelin
- The Wrap
(Update with new lawsuit and statements from attorney and Shari Redstone:) The trial over who controls Sumner Redstone’s heath care is over, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled today, pulling the plug on the proceedings. After receiving requested briefs over the weekend from attorneys for the media mogul’s ex-companion Manuela Herzer and Redstone’s reps (read them here & here), the tentative ruling this morning by Judge David Cowan to grant the motion to dismiss…...
- 5/9/2016
- Deadline TV
(Update with new lawsuit and statements from attorney and Shari Redstone:) The trial over who controls Sumner Redstone’s heath care is over, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled today, pulling the plug on the proceedings. After receiving requested briefs over the weekend from attorneys for the media mogul’s ex-companion Manuela Herzer and Redstone’s reps (read them here & here), the tentative ruling this morning by Judge David Cowan to grant the motion to dismiss…...
- 5/9/2016
- Deadline
A Los Angeles Superior Court Judge suggested on Friday that he might dismiss a lawsuit challenging the mental competency of media billionaire Sumner Redstone. Judge David Cowan told the packed courtroom that, after listening to Redstone’s deposition confirming that he intended to remove former girlfriend Manuela Herzer as his caregiver last October, he felt compelled to strongly consider the testimony and rule against Herzer’s attempt at reinstatement. “How can I sit here after listening to that video and say , ‘No, you can’t have what you want,'” said Cowan, who asked attorneys to submit briefs over the weekend for.
- 5/6/2016
- by Matt Donnelly and Pamela Chelin
- The Wrap
The real-life soap opera surrounding media mogul Sumner Redstone and his mental competency is about is about to see a very public plot development. In a packed courtroom in Los Angeles Superior Court loaded with journalists, Judge David Cowan began hearing arguments on Friday from two sides in the fight to control the healthcare and estate decisions for the 93-year-0ld CBS and Viacom chairman. The prolonged legal fight pits Redstone’s family members against his long-time caregiver and former girlfriend. Manuela Herzer, a “companion” of the media mogul of nearly 20 years, was ejected from Redstone’s home and life...
- 5/6/2016
- by Matt Donnelly and Pamela Chelin
- The Wrap
After weeks of will-he-or-won't-he legal wrangling and posturing, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge today ruled that Sumner Redstone will give testimony in the looming trial over who controls the mogul’s health care and ultimately perhaps who pulls the strings on his approximately $40 billion in corporate assets. “As the only concern of this case is Redstone’s welfare, his appearance is of the utmost significance,” Judge David Cowan said in a tentative ruling…...
- 5/2/2016
- Deadline TV
After weeks of will-he-or-won't-he legal wrangling and posturing, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge today ruled that Sumner Redstone will give testimony in the looming trial over who controls the mogul’s health care and ultimately perhaps who pulls the strings on his approximately $40 billion in corporate assets. “As the only concern of this case is Redstone’s welfare, his appearance is of the utmost significance,” Judge David Cowan said in a tentative ruling…...
- 5/2/2016
- Deadline
This story first appeared in the Feb. 5 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe. In late January, geriatric psychiatrist Stephen Read is expected to spend up to an hour evaluating the mental fitness of Viacom executive chairman Sumner Redstone at the frail 92-year-old’s Beverly Park home. Only Redstone’s nurses and speech therapists may be present for the examination ordered by Los Angeles Superior Court judge David Cowan. Read has been hired by former Redstone companion Manuela Herzer, 43, who alleges in court that the aged billionaire did not have the
read more...
read more...
- 1/27/2016
- by Kim Masters
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Despite the ongoing legal efforts of his former companion, Viacom founder Sumner Redstone will not be deposed in the health care lawsuit brought by his former companion Manuela Herzer. However, to further the investigation of Redstone’s mental and medical status, the 92-year-old will have to face a one-hour examination from a doctor preferred by Herzer, L.A. Superior Court Judge David Cowan ruled today. “A short examination by Dr. Read, as circumscribed below, is an…...
- 1/22/2016
- Deadline TV
Despite the ongoing legal efforts of his former companion, Viacom founder Sumner Redstone will not be deposed in the health care lawsuit brought by his former companion Manuela Herzer. However, to further the investigation of Redstone’s mental and medical status, the 92-year-old will have to face a one-hour examination from a doctor preferred by Herzer, L.A. Superior Court Judge David Cowan ruled today. “A short examination by Dr. Read, as circumscribed below, is an…...
- 1/22/2016
- Deadline
Attorney Michael Augustine appointed to oversee estate, which includes some of the star’s memorabilia and other modest assets
A judge has accepted Mickey Rooney’s will and approved an attorney to administrator the estate after several of the actor’s children dropped their objections.
Judge David Cowan in the Los Angeles superior court appointed attorney Michael Augustine to oversee the Andy Hardy star’s estate, which includes some of the star’s memorabilia and other modest assets.
Continue reading...
A judge has accepted Mickey Rooney’s will and approved an attorney to administrator the estate after several of the actor’s children dropped their objections.
Judge David Cowan in the Los Angeles superior court appointed attorney Michael Augustine to oversee the Andy Hardy star’s estate, which includes some of the star’s memorabilia and other modest assets.
Continue reading...
- 8/20/2015
- by Associated Press in Los Angeles
- The Guardian - Film News
Hollywood’s sound pros nominated Birdman and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes for three awards apiece as the Motion Picture Sound Editors unveiled nods for its 62nd Mpse Golden Reel Awards, honoring the best feature film, television, animation and computer entertainment work of the year.
“2014 was a fantastic year for sound,” said Mpse president Frank Morrone. “The advent of new distribution channels, streaming services and gaming platforms is creating additional opportunities for sound artists to practice their craft beyond the traditional venues of film and television. This year’s nominations reflect that change, spanning an amazing diversity of mediums and genres, all executed at the highest level of creativity. We are truly inspired and impressed by the work of our colleagues.”
This year’s Golden Reels will additionally honor Noah director Darren Aronofsky with the Mpse’s annual Filmmaker Award. Oscar winner Skip Lievsay, known for his work...
“2014 was a fantastic year for sound,” said Mpse president Frank Morrone. “The advent of new distribution channels, streaming services and gaming platforms is creating additional opportunities for sound artists to practice their craft beyond the traditional venues of film and television. This year’s nominations reflect that change, spanning an amazing diversity of mediums and genres, all executed at the highest level of creativity. We are truly inspired and impressed by the work of our colleagues.”
This year’s Golden Reels will additionally honor Noah director Darren Aronofsky with the Mpse’s annual Filmmaker Award. Oscar winner Skip Lievsay, known for his work...
- 1/14/2015
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
A roadside miracle drew an outpouring of admiration from readers this week after a child was saved from near death by a stranger who was, as they say, truly in the right place at the right time. Readers, however, were outraged by a story of a mother who allegedly kept her son sick for years, even as she traveled the country seeking medical help and writing innocently about his plight before the boy died at age 5 from sodium poisoning. Here are the top five stories that drew the strongest responses this week, from wow to Lol. Check them out below,...
- 6/21/2014
- by Andrea Billups
- PEOPLE.com
A roadside miracle drew an outpouring of admiration from readers this week after a child was saved from near death by a stranger who was, as they say, truly in the right place at the right time. Readers, however, were outraged by a story of a mother who allegedly kept her son sick for years, even as she traveled the country seeking medical help and writing innocently about his plight before the boy died at age 5 from sodium poisoning. Here are the top five stories that drew the strongest responses this week, from wow to Lol. Check them out below,...
- 6/21/2014
- by Andrea Billups
- PEOPLE.com
As they strive for individuality, twins sometimes try to separate themselves by who is the oldest, even if only by minutes. But that will be less of an issue for Carl and David Cowan - whose birthdays are separated by more than a month. Born 39 days apart, the Missouri newborns eclipse the headlines this week of a pair of Boston twins whose births were separated by 24 days. Dad David Cowan Sr. is an emergency-room doctor in Saudi Arabia who flew back with his wife, Elene, to Kansas City, Missouri, to await their sons' arrival when Elene was just 23 weeks pregnant.
- 6/14/2014
- by Jeff Truesdell
- PEOPLE.com
As they strive for individuality, twins sometimes try to separate themselves by who is the oldest, even if only by minutes. But that will be less of an issue for Carl and David Cowan - whose birthdays are separated by more than a month. Born 39 days apart, the Missouri newborns eclipse the headlines this week of a pair of Boston twins whose births were separated by 24 days. Dad David Cowan Sr. is an emergency-room doctor in Saudi Arabia who flew back with his wife, Elene, to Kansas City, Missouri, to await their sons' arrival when Elene was just 23 weeks pregnant.
- 6/14/2014
- by Jeff Truesdell
- PEOPLE.com
Case dismissed. A family court commissioner determined Wednesday that Paul Walker's daughter Meadow will live with her biological mother, Rebecca Soteros, and a nanny, effectively putting an end to the legal drama kicked up when Walker's mother petitioned to be her granddaughter's guardian. The two sides had actually reached an agreement barely a week after Cheryl Ann Walker first surprised Meadow and Soteros by filing for guardianship, but L.A. Superior Court Commissioner David Cowan refused to close the case pending an investigation into Meadow's home life. But now perhaps her dad, who was killed in a car crash Nov. 30, can rest more peacefully. Amy...
- 5/28/2014
- E! Online
Legal drama continues to swirl around the family members whom Paul Walker left behind. Despite an agreement reached out of court, a court commissioner today refused to dismiss the guardianship case concerning Walker's 15-year-old daughter, Meadow. Her grandmother—Walker's mom Cheryl Ann—had petitioned to be appointed her legal guardian, arguing that she should be the one who takes primary care of the teen and the $16 million estate left to her by her dad. "It is up to the court to decide whether guardianship case should be granted or denied," Commissioner David Cowan ruled Wednesday. He appointed an attorney for Meadow and ordered an investigation, the findings of which will be heard...
- 5/1/2014
- E! Online
Los Angeles — A judge granted Lindsay Lohan a restraining order against a man who left chocolates at her house and sent her bizarre text messages saying they are engaged, court records show.
David Cocordan, 38, has been contacting Lohan for nearly two years and sent her more than 100 texts, including one that describes having sex with the actress, the documents state.
"Given this obsessive and harassing behavior, I am frightened of Mr. Cocordan and feel that my personal safety, and the safety of those around me, is in jeopardy," Lohan said in the legal filing.
Superior Court Judge David Cowan granted the temporary order on Thursday, prohibiting Cocordan from attempting to meet or contact the actress.
The judge will consider whether to issue a three-year stay away order on June 8.
Cocordan, who police believe is a schizophrenic and is not taking medication, has told authorities he does not intend to contest the restraining order,...
David Cocordan, 38, has been contacting Lohan for nearly two years and sent her more than 100 texts, including one that describes having sex with the actress, the documents state.
"Given this obsessive and harassing behavior, I am frightened of Mr. Cocordan and feel that my personal safety, and the safety of those around me, is in jeopardy," Lohan said in the legal filing.
Superior Court Judge David Cowan granted the temporary order on Thursday, prohibiting Cocordan from attempting to meet or contact the actress.
The judge will consider whether to issue a three-year stay away order on June 8.
Cocordan, who police believe is a schizophrenic and is not taking medication, has told authorities he does not intend to contest the restraining order,...
- 5/20/2011
- by AP
- Huffington Post
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.