Pursuits
Redstone Said to Make Daughter Care Agent, Replacing Viacom CEO
- Decision coincides with settlement talks in competency case
- Action relieves Viacom CEO Dauman of medical oversight role
Sumner Redstone and Shari Redstone.
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Billionaire Sumner Redstone has designated his daughter Shari as his new health-care agent, replacing longtime confidant and Viacom Inc. Chairman Philippe Dauman, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Redstone’s attorneys, separately, are conducting settlement talks with lawyers for Manuela Herzer, a former girlfriend and companion who also once filled that role, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private matters.