Current TV accuses Olbermann of breach of contract . The cross-complaint says that Olbermann leaked the financial terms of his contract ; refused to help promote the network ; was absent 19 of 41 working days in January and February ; and refused to participate in Current 's caucus and primary election coverage specials , then changed his mind just before the Iowa Caucuses . Company co - founders Al Gore and Joel Hyatt are ` ` dilettantes , '' Gore 's lawyer says . Olbermann says he 's owed $ 50 million to $ 70 million in cash and other compensation . Current TV terminated him last week .
Current TV accuses Olbermann of breach of contract . Company co - founders Al Gore and Joel Hyatt are ` ` dilettantes , '' Gore 's lawyer says . Olbermann says he 's owed $ 50 million to $ 70 million in cash and other compensation . Current TV terminated him last week .