 Reports emerging from Los Angeles on Sept 25th are saying that Shana Hiatt is suing the WPT for rumor mongering and economic interference.
Hiatt, who was the hostess for seasons 1 to 3 of the World Poker Tour television program, has filed action, naming WPTE (World Poker Tour Enterprises) and its CEO, Steve Lipscomb personally as well as other officials from the company. The action from Hiatt seeks injunctive relief and damages for "intentional interference with economic advantage."
Troubles for WPTE began earlier this year when NBC approached Hiatt with a possibility of working on the network, hosting for a poker production. The WPT heard about their talks and immediately contacted NBC, citing a non-compete clause in Hiatt's contract. Shana's action is in response to that clause, and if it is successful, would allow her to begin to work for NBC.
However, Hiatt has succeeded in ensuring the WPT cannot restrict her from at least talking with NBC. A Judge's injunction, granted recently, means that the WPT can no longer keep Shana Hiatt from pursuing the job offers she has received from NBC. Those jobs offers were for shows named "National Heads-Up Poker Championship" as well as a newly created show named "Poker after Dark".
Things are beginning to look up for the return of Shana Hiatt to Poker television!
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