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cross-claim

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as in counterclaim

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counterclaim

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Depp won that case in 2022, though the jury also ruled in favor of one of Heard’s counterclaims.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2026
Sarkissian has filed a counterclaim against Global Ascension, Macciello and others connected to the film production company, also accusing them of fraud and breach of contract.

— Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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