AceShowbiz - In a series of legal filings, Sarah Hyland and her former manager, Richard Konigsberg, have laid bare a contentious clash over unpaid commissions and alleged misconduct.

The dispute stems from Konigsberg's claim that Hyland owes him 10 percent of her income, including earnings from her long-running role in "Modern Family" and endeavors like Sourse Inc.

Konigsberg, who managed Hyland for 15 years, filed a lawsuit on September 30, alleging that the actress terminated their professional relationship to avoid paying the due commissions.

Konigsberg's lawsuit asserts that his role transcended traditional management duties, stating he "met Hyland's business and personal needs, doing everything from introducing her to talent agents and business managers and publicists, to planning her private events and helping her navigate personal and familial relationships."

According to court documents obtained by In Touch, Konigsberg explained he sought legal action to "enforce his right to receive agreed-upon commissions." He allehed that Hyland had "refused to pay commissions already owed - and made clear she would not be paying commissions that would later be owed."

Hyland countered these claims by filing a complaint with the California Labor Commissioner, contending that Konigsberg had acted as an unlicensed talent agent. She argued, "a controversy has arisen" and sought a ruling that their agreement was "permeated with illegality."

Hyland's lawyers accused Konigsberg of collecting "illegal commissions" over the years and claimed that any damages suffered by him were due to his own "acts, omissions, carelessness, or negligence."

However, Konigsberg refuted these allegations, stating that Hyland's claims were vague and unsupported. He pointed out that Hyland was consistently represented by a licensed talent agency, William Morris Endeavor, throughout their professional relationship. He further argued that Hyland's petition was a "bad faith delay tactic."

On February 21, the judge ruled in favor of Hyland's request to pause Konigsberg's lawsuit pending the California Labor Commissioner's decision.

As this intricate legal battle unfolds, both parties remain steadfast in their positions, with Konigsberg planning to seek sanctions if Hyland's petition is dismissed.

The resolution of this conflict will hinge on the findings of the labor commission, offering a pivotal moment in an ongoing saga that highlights the complexities and potential pitfalls in Hollywood management agreements.