Lawsuit connected to Steven Tyler's exit from 'American Idol' dismissed, settled privately and out of court

After a legal dispute over Steven Tyler's 'American Idol' contract, his lawyer Dina LaPolt has reportedly settled all disagreements with her client's former management company, Kovac Media Group.

According to Contact Music, the bosses of Kovac sought $8 million for breach of fiduciary duty and intentional interference on the side of LaPolt. However, both parties have now reached a settlement out of court, dismissing the lawsuit.

It will be remembered that in 2012, the Aerosmith's frontman was announced that he will not be returning anymore as a judge on American Idol, Billboard reported. Allen Kovac blamed LaPolt for this, accusing her for spoiling negotiations and bad mouthing, faultfinding and demeaning him. This reportedly urged Tyler to not renew his contract with the management. As a result, 'American Idol' got frustrated with LaPolt, deciding not to offer the famous rocker a raise and thus, urging him to exit the show.

A judge then applied California's strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP) statute to curb part of the lawsuit. However, an appeals court reversed it after Tyler submitted a declaration saying he was not satisfied and happy with the services of his ex-management company. The case was supposed to head to a trial this spring, but that would not be necessary anymore since LaPolt and Kovac already had a private deal, ending the lawsuit, said Hollywood Reporter.

As for Tyler, he announced his bizarre solo project as a country artist in which, he would soon be releasing his first solo country album. This was during a surprise visit at the Grand Ole Opry last September when he told the audience about this upcoming project and that he has more country in him than people think.

The album does not have a final date yet regarding its release. But probably, it will be around April. Tyler already released two singles via Twitter though, giving a treat to his fans.

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Steven Tyler, Dina LaPolt, Kovac Media Group, Allen Kovac, breach of fiduciary duty and intentional interference, American Idol-related lawsuit, 'American Idol'

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