Konigsberg, who managed Hyland for 15 years, claims she owes him 10% of her earnings from the ABC sitcom, which aired from 2009 to 2020. He alleges she abruptly terminated their professional relationship in April 2024 to avoid paying commissions on royalties and future earnings, including an upcoming project initiated during their partnership. Unable to reach an agreement, Konigsberg filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit seeking the unpaid commissions.
Hyland, however, contends that Konigsberg acted as a talent agent without the required license, violating California's Talent Agencies Act. She has petitioned the California Labor Commissioner to declare their agreement invalid and to mandate Konigsberg return a portion of the commissions he collected. Her motion argues the contract is “permeated with illegality” and highlights his alleged unauthorized efforts to secure work for her.
In her defense, Hyland’s legal team states that any damages claimed by Konigsberg result from his own actions, negligence, or carelessness. The court has not yet ruled on Hyland’s motion to pause the case as the legal battle continues.
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