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The legal dispute between ex-couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie over the Château Miraval winery has received a new update. A judge orders Pitt’s team to turn over documents to Jolie’s team this week.
The Los Angeles judge said Friday Pitt can’t wait to hand Jolie the documents pending an appeal.
The two Hollywood stars took over the rosé company in 2008 after moving to the château in southern France. They got married at the French winery in 2014.
Jolie sold her stake in liquor giant Stoli, which led to legal challenges from Pitt over allegations that she illegally sold her stake. Pitt, Jolie, their respective companies and various business partners are involved in the lawsuit.
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Pitt began the legal battle after Jolie sold her stake in the Château Miraval winery to liquor giant Stoli. (Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic via Getty)
The actress’ team has since subpoenaed documents from Pitt, his CEO and his company Mondo Bongo.
Pitt’s team tried to deny the application, but to no avail, and he must now turn over the documents.
Pitt and Jolie’s reps have not responded to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment.
According to Page Six, sources close to Pitt’s business operations said the actor is allowing his frustration at the breakup to cloud his business judgment.
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Pitt was ordered by a judge to provide documents to Jolie’s legal department. (Samir Hussein/WireImage)
“Any sane person would be happy if Stoli would do it [be a partner in their business.] They have top notch marketing and sales,” the source said, noting that the company offers tremendous growth opportunities for the business.
“He just can’t get over his hatred for Jolie,” they continued.
A source close to Pitt told Page Six that the Stoli deal wasn’t a no-brainer and that Pitt turned down an offer to sell it to Stoli while he was still married to Jolie.
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Pitt and Jolie married at the French winery in 2014.
The source said the idea of selling part of the business for better distribution goes against his long-held plan to drive profits back into the company.
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“The best way to preserve value [their kids] is that parents retain full ownership of this increasingly valuable and growing asset,” the source continued.
Pitt and Jolie have six children together and split in 2016. They have been together since 2005.