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Disney Boss: Protect Me From Kate Walsh's Ex!

Kate Walsh Stephen McPhersonThe head honcho at Disney/ABC has been dragged into Kate Walsh's bitter divorce, and he's gone to court asking for protection.

We've learned Walsh's estranged husband, Alex Young, has subpoenaed Stephen McPherson, President of Disney/ABC Television, for a deposition -- to testify what he knows about Kate Walsh and her finances. Disney's lawyers have filed legal papers, obtained by TMZ, asking for a court order blocking any such depo.

Young believes Walsh is not coming clean with all the assets acquired during their 14-month marriage. Young's lawyer, Jeff Sturman, fired off the subpoena to McPherson, claiming he has "unique" knowledge about Walsh's finances since she works for him as the star of "Private Practice."

Disney lawyers have fired back that Young is "harassing" McPherson, "because at the the time of Ms. Walsh acquiring the role on 'Private Practice,' Mr. McPherson was not running ABC Studios."

Disney is willing to send an underling to the depo. We've learned Young has also subpoenaed financial docs from Disney.

Disney and Young will fight it out in court on July 8.

Tags: abc, alex young, AlexYoung, disney, divorce, greys anatomy, GreysAnatomy, kate walsh, KateWalsh, marriage, private practice, PrivatePractice, stephen McPherson, StephenMcpherson

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16. TMZ why don't you tell us about the hearing on June 10!

@Andy Sanger

1) He is actually co-president of production at Fox Films, clearly you don't know how to use Google!

2) I would hardly call Steve McPherson's wife, who has only 3 credits to her name on IMDB an "actress on an ABC show". She played a waitress in 2 episodes of Spin City back in 1998!

Posted at 4:09PM on May 20th 2009 by K

17. He's a nasty money grubbing bastard, isn't he? Oh, and for your information some HIGHLY thought of well-off people don't have as much money as you think. Also , when is there such a thing as "I have so much money that I don't want any more'? h

Posted at 1:47PM on May 21st 2009 by jaye

18. According to the gossip mags, Steve McPherson and Alex are, or should I say, where friends.

Makes one wonder what else did he do, that everyone is turning on him. All these PO's aren't just because he and his lawyers are being a nuisance. I mean, that is what lawyers are, and that is why you have lawyers, so the nuisance doesn't even get to you. This is more.Alex Young must have crossed some serious line, when a friend goes out to sue him, and brings the corporation that he works for behind him.

Posted at 4:31PM on May 20th 2009 by S.

19. Andy - Interesting that Kate's lawyer has already filed for a court date to let a judge decide. As soon as she did, what did Alex's lawyer say ? That he would likely settle. That speaks volumes. He knows he hasn't got a case. And he's not doing himself any favors in the meantime.

Posted at 4:55PM on May 20th 2009 by JA

20. Dog fight!!!!

Let's watch the dumb men claw at each other. All men know how to do is fight, commit crimes, start wars, destroy business, and never get anything done. Male lawyers are particularly the most useless creatures on the planet.

Posted at 7:21PM on May 20th 2009 by Men are dumb

21. Is this the line were I lose my children, 18 years of income, most of my sh1t, get an order of protection against me, and thrown in jail for missing a few support payments? Great. The line is moving.

Posted at 7:38PM on May 20th 2009 by Ordinary Guy

22. 14 months, 18 months of marriage....sounds like he is looking for a ride. I'd give him a ride....to work!

Posted at 8:56PM on May 20th 2009 by Julia

23. Let him have it! If she was smart she should have a prenup. Stupid is as stupid does.
Hes a dirt bag. But she married him after 20 mins of knowing him. She is dumb. Teach her and dumb people like her a leason. You want to gambel with your life and money, and not be smart about it. Then thats what you get. Give it to him , please. I bet she feel stupid now. Not like before. Hanging all over him and parading him around hollywood. LOL. KATE WALSH YOU ARE A FOOL. MAN UP AND PAY THE JERK. YOUMARRIED HIM..HAHA

Posted at 1:49AM on May 21st 2009 by Shelley

24. you people are retarded. Kate is obviously trying to hide this guy's money from him! His papers against the accountants said so!!! The judge agreed!!!! why do you follow TMZ's description as gospel. Are you sheep? Just read the actual papers. Wouldn't you want your money back?

Posted at 2:26AM on May 21st 2009 by Whitney

25. everyone in hollywood knows how Steve M hands out shows. You have to date him first and then you get what you want. I'm surprised it has taken this long to come out. The whole town knows him and kate go way back to the drew carey show. you think a horse face like her gets ahead on talent? Steve passes judgement on all the other talented execs in town and then screws around on his wife with the stars on his shows. I bet that's what kate's husband found out and left. good for him for not taking her crap. All actresses think they can just do anything they want. I hope he takes her to the cleaners. Cheating ho.

Posted at 2:32AM on May 21st 2009 by Peckboy

26. Happiest person in Hollywood right now - Ben Silverman. Didn't this guy McPherson accuse him of having no character? Ben must be loving this. McPherson sits on his high horse and passes judgement but everyone knows he's a blowhard hypocrite who has about 6 more months in that job. Disney no likey this sort of stuff, Stevey...

Posted at 2:55AM on May 21st 2009 by mccheaty

27. don't believe all the Disney-innocent crap. this is the same company that tried to bury a gang rape on the jimmy kimmel show years ago. Disney lawyers paid hush money to the victim to make sure she kept quiet but then it all came out. Just google it and it comes up.

Posted at 2:58AM on May 21st 2009 by Queen Bee

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