The Independent Reports on Brewer Client Gregg Jarrett’s Lawsuit Against Vigliano Associates
November 26, 2025 – The Independent reports today on a new lawsuit filed by noted author Gregg Jarrett against his former literary agent, Vigliano Associates. Jarrett filed suit in New York State Court on November 25, 2025, against David Vigliano and Vigliano Associates Ltd., alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and contract in their handling of his literary earnings.
According to the report, the lawsuit – filed by Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors – claims the agency failed to provide a full accounting of royalties and later issued an unexplained payment into Jarrett’s account without documentation or justification.
As The Independent notes: “The complaint notes that, while previous payments from Vigliano Associates — run by founder David Vigliano — typically included details of any payments the agency had previously sent to Jarrett. This would generally accompany the deposit and document the title of the book or project associated with the payment, as well as the commission retained by Vigliano.”
The complaint further states: “Although Jarrett requested nothing more than a simple accounting, Defendants expressly refused the request. In response, Defendants sent a two-sentence letter stating that the Deposit represented unspecified ‘royalties’ for ‘prior matters’ and, if Jarrett sought further information, he would have to obtain it through formal legal discovery.”
The article also references an earlier, still-pending case in which Jarrett alleges that his agents conspired with Simon & Schuster to misappropriate a book concept he developed – claims that likewise center on breaches of loyalty and conflicts of interest within the publishing industry.
“Our client trusted his agents to act with loyalty, candor, and care,” said William A. Brewer III, partner at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors and lead counsel for Mr. Jarrett. “Instead, they have flatly refused to account for funds under their control. The refusal to provide any information regarding Mr. Jarrett’s accounts requires this filing.”
Brewer added, “Of course, literary agents occupy a position of trust that demands loyalty. If an agent acts as Mr. Vigliano allegedly acted here, it undermines the integrity of the industry.”
Read more here: Fox News star sues estranged literary agent over ‘mystery’ royalty payments | The Independent