Phillip Phillips Files Suit Demanding to Quit From 'Oppressive' American Idol Contract

American Idol Season 11 winner, Phillip Phillips filed a lawsuit against 19 Entertainment and affiliate companies under it for alleged violation of the state's Talent Agencies Act in handling his singing career.

The complaint was submitted on January 22 to the California Labor Commissioner stating Phillips conviction to escape from his 'oppressive' and 'fatally conflicted' contract, The Hollywood Reporter said.

As cited in a report from ABC, Phillips' lawyer, Howard King at King Holmes Paterno & Berliner released a statement saying that producers from the talent agency have 'manipulated' the direction of his career.

"Phillip appreciates the opportunity provided to him by American Idol and always expected the producers to share in the rewards of his subsequent success. However, he never anticipated that the producers would favor their own interests above his career or commit egregious violations of the California's Talent Agencies Act. Thankfully, California has a long history of protecting artists from being victimized by people illegally operating as de facto talent agencies."

In the exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 22-year old American singer said that he has not been comfortable in the way the company handles his talent and would like to make his own choices in his career.

"I am very grateful for the opportunities provided to me through appearing on American Idol. The value that the fans and the show have given to my career is not lost on me. However, I have not felt that I have been free to conduct my career in a way that I am comfortable with. I look forward to being able to make my own choices about my career and to being able to make great music and play it for my fans," Phillips said during the interview.

The Daily Mail has provided specific details from the eight-page complaint stating how 19 Entertainment has violated provisions in the Talent Agencies Act.

In the complaint, the singer said that the agency has tasked him to perform sporting events and on television appearances.

Also, the singer said that he did not receive compensation from performing a live show promoting JetBlue airlines, a major sponsor.

The company is also alleged to keep forty percent of Phillips income and has withheld some of the singer's information about his career.

The singer is also robbed of his involvement in the making of his second album.

A spokesperson from 19 Entertainment submitted a statement addressing Phillip's complaint saying "We're very proud of everything we've accomplished together with Phillip, working closely to help nurture his extraordinary talent and advance his career. We have always acted in the best interest of Phillip. We will vigorously defend ourselves from any baseless claims to the contrary and from any attempt to interfere with our rights and relationships."