Gruner Jahr Printing Publishing Co

The publisher of Rosie magazine is filing a $100-million lawsuit against former talk show host Rosie O'Donnell for abruptly pulling out of their business partnership last month. Gruner & Jahr Printing & Publishing Co. said in court papers that O'Donnell's decision to quit Rosie magazine has or will cost it "in excess of $100 million in damages." The filing claims that O'Donnell, who announced Sept. 18 she was quitting the magazine, breached her contract and publicly disparaged the magazine.

The publisher of Rosie magazine is filing a $100-million lawsuit against former talk show host Rosie O'Donnell for abruptly pulling out of their business partnership last month. Gruner & Jahr Printing & Publishing Co. said in court papers that O'Donnell's decision to quit Rosie magazine has or will cost it "in excess of $100 million in damages." The filing claims that O'Donnell, who announced Sept. 18 she was quitting the magazine, breached her contract and publicly disparaged the magazine.