Spyglass Media Group, the entertainment outfit set up in the wake of the downfall of The Weinstein Co., appears headed to trial to defend itself against Ron Burkle, whose investment firm is still smarting from being cut out of a $289 million acquisition three years ago. On Tuesday, a Los Angeles judge gave a green light in a summary judgment ruling for Burkle’s Yucaipa Cos. to proceed on contract claims, if not fraud.
Back in 2017, sexual misconduct accusations against Harvey Weinstein sent his eponymous film and television company into a tailspin. Burkle had heavy interest in acquiring TWC, but he...