Brad Pitt Wins Legal Ruling in Winery Dispute
Originally published Jun 26, 2026
By Winston Cho · The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
AI-generated summary based on The Hollywood Reporter — Movies · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 26, 2026
Key points
- A state appeals court ruled Brad Pitt can sue Yuri Shefler over a winery stake purchase from Angelina Jolie.
- The court found Shefler was actively involved in structuring the deal to buy Chateau Miraval.
- Pitt alleges Jolie violated an unwritten agreement to consult him before selling their shared business.
- Shefler guaranteed $39 million of the purchase and communicated directly with Jolie during the transaction.
A state appeals court ruled that Brad Pitt can sue Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler, who bought a stake in a French winery from Angelina Jolie. The court found Shefler played a key role in finalizing the deal. Pitt claims Jolie violated an unwritten agreement to consult him before selling their shared business.
Read the original story: The Hollywood Reporter — Movies — by Winston Cho
