Jax Taylor is facing a lawsuit from his ex-partner over suspected embezzlement in an investment bar – total losses estimated at $180,000, Brittany could be dragged in because of common name - suong

The scandal Jax Taylor has long feared may finally be catching up to him — and this time, it’s not about infidelity or TV tantrums, but cold, hard cash.

According to legal documents obtained exclusively by sources close to the case, Jax Taylor is facing a lawsuit filed by a former business partner who alleges the Bravo star misappropriated funds from their co-owned bar venture, causing an estimated loss of over $180,000. The bar, which was promoted heavily during the early episodes of The Valley, is now under financial scrutiny after several irregularities were flagged in quarterly reports submitted to investors.

The lawsuit alleges that Jax siphoned funds from the bar’s operational account through a series of unauthorized payments and disguised invoices, including “consulting fees” paid to shell companies that investigators now believe were controlled by Taylor himself. "There were multiple cash withdrawals that couldn’t be justified," an insider familiar with the case shared. "We're talking about expenses for ‘entertainment’ that have no receipts, no tracking, and no business relevance whatsoever."

What’s even more alarming is that Brittany Cartwright — Jax’s estranged wife and co-star on The Valley — could potentially be named in follow-up legal action due to her name appearing on several shared business filings. According to the lawsuit, Brittany was listed as a "silent partner" and signed off on initial funding documents, despite claims that she was not actively involved in the business or its financial dealings.

“Her name was used to lend credibility to the venture, especially with outside investors,” said one anonymous source. “But now that things have gone sideways, her signature on those papers might come back to haunt her. She’s furious and blindsided — this could get messy.”

The financial timeline raises further red flags. According to internal bar records, some of the suspected embezzlement activity dates back to early 2023, around the same time Jax and Brittany were publicly struggling in their marriage. Some speculate that Jax may have redirected funds in anticipation of a possible separation, moving money out of joint accounts and into businesses under his sole control.

As of this writing, Jax Taylor has not released an official statement, but insiders say he’s in “damage control mode,” consulting legal and PR teams while attempting to downplay the severity of the case. Bravo has declined to comment on whether the lawsuit will impact Taylor’s involvement in The Valley season two, though rumors suggest producers are quietly distancing themselves.

“Jax always had a way of talking himself out of trouble,” one former Vanderpump Rules castmate remarked, “but this isn’t just TV drama anymore — this is a financial scandal with real legal consequences.”

With public opinion rapidly shifting and Brittany reportedly seeking full legal separation, this may be the beginning of a financial downfall for one of Bravo’s most controversial stars.