The battle between Jon Gosselin and TLC continues to worsen. Jon has now officially filed a $5 million lawsuit against the television network, claiming that TLC damaged his reputation and career.

He is upset that TLC would not let him host parties or make public appearances for fees, and claims that TLC contacted various outlets and persuaded them not to hire him for anything.

Gosselin's attorney, Mark Heller, says:

"Their behavior has caused Jon great anguish and it has caused him financial losses. They had a cadre of lawyers so they had a one-sided agreement."

Jon Gosselin also claims that TLC still owes him $175,000 for shows that have already aired. He is supposed to get $22,500 for each half hour episode and $40,000 for each one-hour special. He says the network stopped paying.

Jon is due in court on December 14 for TLC's lawsuit against him.