The creators of Bravo’s Summer House are suing for at least $1 million, claiming the show’s spinoffs denied them money and stripped them of executive producer credits, costing them a chance at Emmy recognition.
Left Hook Media and its principals, Scott Teti and Matt Odgers, accuse production companies Truly Original LLC and Endemol USA Holding Inc. of breaching their agreement and retaliating when they demanded compensation.
The lawsuit, filed Aug. 19 in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges that the producers were entitled to a share of production fees and executive producer credits connected to the franchise. But the complaint says Truly Original refused to recognize Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard and In the City as spinoffs that required additional compensation.
The company also allegedly removed Teti and Odgers’ credits from seasons nine and 10 of the original series.
That decision became particularly painful when Summer House earned its first Emmy nomination.
“Imagine Teti and Odgers’ surprise and embarrassment,” the lawsuit states, describing how they received congratulations before discovering they were ineligible for recognition.
The producers also allege that undisclosed production charges reduced their contractual earnings. The complaint describes Truly’s conduct as “knowingly and unapologetically” violating its obligations.
Left Hook is now seeking damages for the alleged financial losses and missing credits.
