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Judge Limits Nicollette Sheridan’s Potential Damages Over Firing From ‘Desperate Housewives’

A judge urged attorneys to try to settle Nicollette Sheridan’s wrongful termination lawsuit over her ouster from “Desperate Housewives” on Monday after limiting damages the actress may recoup if she wins at trial.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Allen White ruled that Sheridan can seek damages for only one year’s pay on the show, not for the entire length of the series. The show is entering its eighth and final season.

Nicollette Sheridan Continues To Dismiss ‘Desperate Housewives’ Return

Marc Cherry might have said he has a plan to pay homage to all of the characters from Wisteria Lane during the final season of “Desperate Housewives,” but former series star Nicollette Sheridan remains dismissive about her Edie Britt character returning to the ABC series.

Nicollette Sheridan Responds To ‘Desperate Housewives’ Return Rumors

Marc Cherry might have said he has a plan to pay homage to all of the characters from Wisteria Lane during the final season of “Desperate Housewives,” but former series star Nicollette Sheridan isn’t sure how her Edie Britt would fit into his plan.

“Well, that’s news to me,” Nicollette told Kathie Lee Gifford and Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush (filing in for Hoda Kotb) on the “Today” show on Monday when asked about Marc’s comment at the TCAs over the weekend.

‘Desperate Housewives’ Creator: Cast Not Shocked By Decision To End Show; Could Nicollette Sheridan’s Character Return?

“Desperate Housewives” creator Marc Cherry says his cast members were saddened, but definitely not blindsided when he spoke to many of them over the last few days to break the news that the show would end its run at the end of the 2011-2012 television season.

Judge: Jury Should Decide If Nicollette Sheridan Wrongfully Fired From ‘Desperate Housewives’

A jury should decide whether Nicollette Sheridan’s character was unfairly written out of the hit show “Desperate Housewives,” ajudge ruled Tuesday.

With the actress looking on, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Allen White tossed a couple of Sheridan’s claims but said there was enough of a dispute about what led to her ouster for the case to go to trial next month.

Source: Nicollette Sheridan Avoids Psych Evaluation After Dropping Emotional Distress Claim In Ongoing ‘Housewives’ Lawsuit

Nicollette Sheridan has dropped one of the claims in her $20 million lawsuit against “Desperate Housewives” creator Marc Cherry, ABC and Touchstone TV, a source told Access Hollywood.

Nicollette Sheridan Amends Lawsuit, Claims ABC Closed Investigation On Alleged Marc Cherry Altercation

Nicollette Sheridan has amended her lawsuit against “Desperate Housewives” creator Marc Cherry, ABC and Touchstone TV, according to court papers obtained by Access Hollywood.

In the amended complaint, the actress continues to allege that her former boss struck her “across the head and face” on the set – and once she complained, she was fired from the show. The amendment, however, adds the response she said she received from ABC when she told them about the alleged incident.

‘Desperate Housewives’ Cast Issues Joint Statement In Response To Nicollette Sheridan’s Lawsuit

Eva Longoria Parker has spoken out a few times since Nicollette Sheridan came forward with allegations of abuse on the set of “Desperate Housewives.”

Now, even more of the “Housewives” are speaking out in defense of show creator Marc Cherry, who Nicollette has accused in a lawsuit of allegedly striking her on the show’s set in 2008.

‘Desperate Housewives’ Star Brenda Strong Talks Nicollette Sheridan’s Suit & Mary Alice’s Return

“Desperate Housewives’” Brenda Strong, who stars as the show’s narrator, Mary Alice Young, is returning to the ABC series and appearing on screen in the April 25 episode. When Access Hollywood.com caught up with the actress on Monday, she dished on the latest scandal to rock Wisteria Lane.

Eva Longoria Parker: Nicollette Sheridan’s Lawsuit Could ‘Tarnish The Reputation’ Of ‘Desperate Housewives’

Eva Longoria Parker appears to be as surprised as everyone else with the news that Nicollette Sheridan has filed a lawsuit against “Desperate Housewives” creator Marc Cherry – and the actress hopes the suit doesn’t hurt the show’s image.

Nicollette Sheridan Sues Over ‘Desperate Housewives’ Firing, Alleged Assault

Nicollette Sheridan has filed a lawsuit against “Desperate Housewives” creator Marc Cherry, ABC and Touchstone TV, according to court papers obtained by Access Hollywood.

‘Housewives’ Cast Gathers To Bid Nicollette Sheridan Adieu

For the cast and crew of “Desperate Housewives,” it was a Saturday afternoon of warm hellos and bittersweet goodbyes, as they greeted an auditorium filled with cheering fans but also bid adieu to one of the show’s leading original cast members.

Nicollette Sheridan, who plays Wisteria Lane’s saucy “Edie,” makes her final appearance as a series regular on the episode airing Sunday.