Emily Deschanel And ‘Bones’ Producers Awarded $179 Million In Fox Lawsuit

Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz and producers of the show Bones have been awarded $179 million from Fox over profit participation lawsuit. 

They were awarded $50 million in non-punitive damages by the arbitrator and a further $128 million in punitive damages.

In a statement from Emily, she said, “We are so proud of the hard work we did on Bones for 12 seasons and only ever wanted Fox to live up to its promises and contractual obligations.

I am grateful that such a well-respected arbitrator reviewed the facts so thoroughly before ruling the way he did. I look forward to the legal system continuing to hold Fox accountable so that we can all move forward.”

The lawsuit was filed in 2015 which accused Fox of underreporting the show’s profits, but following the damages payout, Fox is appealing the decision.

David said in a follow-up statement, “I loved working on Bones with such an incredible cast and crew – and I will not allow this legal process to sour those wonderful memories.

But as you look at the ruling, it’s clear that what we were saying all along was true: we were owed additional compensation for our work. Now I can only hope that Fox is made to settle its obligations to us without further delay.”

A representative for Fox has said in a response statement, “The ruling by this private arbitrator is categorically wrong on the merits and exceeded his arbitration powers.

Fox will not allow this flagrant injustice, riddled with errors and gratuitous character attacks, to stand and will vigorously challenge the ruling in a court of law.”