Jim Belushi Files 2nd Lawsuit in Connection to The Comedy Bar

Actor Jim Belushi filed a second lawsuit in two days connected to The Comedy Bar, claiming he was stiffed of nearly $39,000 for his promotional work.

The suit claims the “According to Jim” actor made an agreement between 2012 and 2013 with Comedy Bar co-owner Kyle Lane, requiring Belushi to promote the comedy club in exchange for payments. Belushi claims he is owed $38,142 for his promotional work.

In the fall of 2014, Lane made a draft agreement with Belushi’s company Bessie Blu that would allow the Comedy Bar to use the trademark phrase “Belushi’s Comedy Bar” in return for royalty payments. The agreement also said Bessie Blu would pay for lighting the Comedy Bar’s stage for its new location.

Also, Bessie Blue and Belushi loaned money to Lane as part of the overall agreement.

The suit claims Lane refuses to repay the loan or sign a document that would “memorialize” any oral agreement they had related to the payments.

The Comedy Bar and Lane could not be reached for comment Friday evening.