Trinity Says Dr. Phil's Media Co. Filed Ch. 11 In Bad Faith

By Vince Sullivan · September 16, 2025, 7:42 PM EDT

Trinity Broadcasting Network told a Texas bankruptcy judge on Tuesday that the Chapter 11 case of Dr. Phil McGraw's Merit Street Media was filed in bad faith as a way to...

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Bankruptcy Scorecard

Summary

A Texas broadcasting network co-founded and co-owned by TV personality Dr. Phil's production company filed for bankruptcy to sell its assets. It simultaneously sued the other half of the joint venture, Christian broadcaster Trinity Broadcasting Network, alleging it failed to live up to its obligations under the partnership.

Case Number

8:25-bk-80156

Judge

Scott W. Everett

Venue

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas

Capital Structure

Total Liabilities:

$100 million to $500 million

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Case Information

Case Title

Merit Street Media, Inc.

Case Number

8:25-bk-80156

Court

Texas Northern

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

July 02, 2025