Hayden Christensen sues TV network
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
Hayden Christensen is suing television executives over claims they stole his idea for a TV show.
The Star Wars actor and his older brother filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday against the USA Network.
According to the legal documents, the pair approached the firm in 2005 to pitch their idea for a new comedy-drama called Housecall – about a “concierge” doctor who visits the rich and famous in their homes. Their idea was not picked up.
But the brothers claim that USA’s Royal Pains, now in its second series, is a rip-off of their concept.
They allege that a USA Network executive told them “that, prior to learning about ‘Housecall,’ he was unaware of concierge doctors and that he thought it was a fascinating idea”, it has been reported.
A USA Network spokesperson was unavailable for comment.
It comes after Canadian-born Christensen, 29, and fiancée Rachel Bilson told pals they are “taking a break” in their relationship.
Source: Splash News