Comedian and media personality Steve Harvey found himself in a bit of legal trouble in 2015, after a Nashville-based private transportation company claimed he failed to pay the balance on an order for a customized jet, according to USA Today. The suit, brought on by Business Aircraft Leasing, alleged that Harvey agreed to pay $400,000 for a customized Gulfstream jet but only paid for half of the cost. The suit further claimed that the game show host “orally promised” to lease the jet for $97,000 per month. Harvey was sued for the remaining cost of the project, a hefty $205,040.
Months later, Harvey filed a lawsuit of his own against Federal Aviation Title Company. According to TMZ, the radio show host entered into an agreement with the company of which he would pay them $250,000 in escrow to lease the private jet. Harvey claimed the company refused to release his funds to him, after he was sued by Business Aircraft Leasing. The comedian would go on to win the lawsuit and was awarded back $250,000.
Before his lawsuit drama, Harvey appeared to enjoy the spoils of flying on his private jet, posting YouTube videos of himself boarding the aircraft for business trips and hanging out with his familyas passengers in 2014. While he didn’t win the jet in his suit, Harvey seemingly continues to live the mile high lifestyle.