Anthony Gargano has formally parted ways with Beasley Media Group’s 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) in Philadelphia. A court has issued a preliminary injunction in favor of Beasley in its legal dispute against Gargano and the ALLCITY network which limits the host’s options for 18 months.
The injunction, as first reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer, contains a confidentiality provision that prevents the ex-midday host from revealing any proprietary information acquired during his time with Beasley, including non-public details related to the Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers. WPEN airs the game-day broadcasts for both teams.
Gargano is also prohibited from engaging in any sales initiatives or with current or past business associates of Beasley within the 12 months prior to the injunction for 18 months. During this window, Gargano is also barred from enticing any Beasley employees to join AllCity.
Gargano had been on paid suspension for nearly a month because of his ALLCITY duties. The former midday host won’t receive severance from his contract, which court documents revealed included a base salary of $300,000 per year, plus bonuses.
Beasley is still seeking damages for Gargano’s involvement with PHLY Sports. The station’s future lineup remains uncertain, as interim hosts Andrew Salciunas and Connor Thomas have filled the midday slot during Gargano’s suspension.
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They were paying that guy three hundred thousand dollars a year for his crap show on that low rated station?
Wow!!!
Beasley loves to threaten lawsuits. They’re good at sending letters, and filing notices. Big bark, soft bite. He’ll be fine.