Kartoon Studios secures $28.475M in settlement agreements
Kartoon Studios reached settlement agreements with five defendants in the Augenbaum v. Anson Investments litigation, securing $28.475M in aggregate payments. The court has approved three agreements, while two remain pending approval. The settlements are subject to fees, expenses, and mutual releases.

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Kartoon Studios has secured aggregate settlement payments of $28.475M from five defendants in the Augenbaum v. Anson Investments Master Fund LP et al. litigation. The agreements, reached between June 2 and June 5, 2026, are subject to fees and expenses of plaintiff's counsel, as well as mutual releases. The court has approved three of the five settlement agreements, while the remaining two are pending approval.
The litigation is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York under Case No. 1:22-CV-00249-AS. The settlements provide Kartoon Studios with significant financial relief and mark a step toward resolving the legal dispute.
Settlement Details
The following table outlines the status of the settlement agreements:
| Status | Number of Agreements |
|---|---|
| Approved | 3 |
| Pending | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
The aggregate payment of $28.475M will be received after deducting plaintiff's counsel fees and expenses. The terms and conditions of the settlements include mutual releases between the parties involved.
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