In a lawsuit obtained by TMZ, Richard alleges that Hyland fired him in April in an effort to stop paying him his 10% commission on several high-paying projects. He insists they had an agreement where he would receive 10% of all her earnings during the time he managed her, including royalties from Modern Family. According to Richard, Hyland was paying him his cut until she let him go.
The lawsuit further claims that after the split, Hyland informed him that he would no longer receive commission for Modern Family and would only get paid for her involvement in a theater production of Little Shop of Horrors.
Now, Richard is seeking damages and a court declaration that Hyland must continue paying him 10% of all the income from projects he helped her secure during his tenure as her manager. As the lawsuit unfolds, all eyes are on how this legal drama will impact the actress and her career.