L.A. morning radio show legend Big Boy (Kurt Alexander) says he’s ‘crushed’ by Emmis' suit

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Link: http://kirktanter.blogspot.com/2015/02/emmis-sues-las-big-boy-over-possible.html

A day after Emmis Communications filed suit against rhythmic CHR “Power 106” KPWR, Los Angeles morning man Kurt Alexander for taking steps to leave the station, the host better known as Big Boy took to social media to offer a limited response. His message was largely a thank you to fans that have been with him through his two decades at KPWR, saying he is “crushed” by the lawsuit.

“This is bigger than a radio logo,” he writes, adding, “I’ll be able to tell the real … soon.” Emmis has asked the California Superior Court to issue an injunction keeping Alexander from joining iHeartMedia, which it alleges has plans to build a new urban station around the personality. Emmis tells the court it’s essentially met the terms of that three-year offer, including a $3.5 million salary, which under Alexander’s contract requires him to remain on KPWR. His current contract — which reportedly pays him $1.45 million per year — expires February 28, and several of “Big Boy’s Neighborhood” cast members have already quit KPWR.

Emmis has already scrubbed references to the show from the station’s website.

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