Jayde Nicole Settles Lawsuit Against Joe Francis

An attorney for Jayde Nicole will formally file paperwork Thursday to end the Playboy model's civil lawsuit against Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis, Radar Online has learned exclusively.

As RadarOnline.com was first to report on December 15th, Nicole had settled her $1 million suit with Francis over an altercation in a L.A. nightclub during which Francis was caught on camera grabbing her hair and throwing her to the ground.

The shocking incident happened in July, 2009 at Hollywood hot spot Guys and Dolls and was captured on the club's surveillance camera.

In a statement Richards told us: "The terms of the settlement agreement are strictly confidential, so there will be no comment whatsoever as to the terms.

"Generally speaking, my client would never settle cases that are close to trial that she initiates unless she was thrilled, delighted, and overjoyed with the resolution. She wishes Joe all the best and is glad this matter is behind them.

"Always at the end of the year, parties generally like to close out loose ends, my client is enjoying her holiday and is looking forward to shopping in America's best stores."

No criminal charges were ever filed against Francis in connection with the incident.

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Jayde Nicole Settles Lawsuit With Joe Francis

Playboy Playmate Jayde Nicole has settled her lawsuit with Girls Gone Wild producer Joe Francis after she accused him of attacking her in a nightclub, Radar Online has exclusively learned.

The pair -- who were embroiled in a bitter battle with both parties suing each other -- have settled in an undisclosed financial deal and walked away from their legal drama.

The attack was caught on security video as Radar Online revealed.

But Nicole is still reeling with anger at her former boyfriend, Brody Jenner, who wrote a letter to Francis insisting the incident, which was caught on tape, never happened.

"Jayde is infuriated by Brody's comments," a close source to the 24-year-old beauty told Radar Online.

"She is angry that he is trying to deny the fight, even though the video speaks for itself."

On the night in question, Nicole said Francis pulled her hair and punched her in the face.

At the time, Brody was dating the beauty and ended up getting tasered.

He was also suing Joe Francis for assault, but settled on the condition he wrote a letter apologizing to the Girls Gone Wild founder, Radar Online has been told.

"I would like to acknowledge for the record that media reports that you beat up Jayde Nicole that night were completely inaccurate," he wrote in the letter.

"I have always known you to be a gentleman and I'm very sorry that you were wrongly accused that night."

But Nicole is fuming her one-time lover rolled over so easily.

Our source said: "While Nicole is happy that this is over once and for all, she feels she would never have placed herself in a situation where she had to write a public apology like her former boyfriend did."

As part of the deal, Radar Online learned that both Nicole nor Francis can comment on the exact details of the settlement.

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Brody Jenner to Joe Francis: I'm Sorry, So Sorry

Brody Jenner is feasting on crow, after profusely apologizing to Joe Francis whom he now says he wrongly accused of beating his then-girlfriend.

Brody told TMZ at the time of the incident ... Joe beat up Jayde Nicole -- pulling her hair and punching her in the face -- at an L.A. club in August of '09.

Sources tell TMZ Brody and Joe have now settled what turned into a legal beef -- and as part of the settlement, Brody was required to write a letter of apology to Joe.

In the letter -- obtained by TMZ -- Brody says, "I would like to acknowledge for the record that the media reports that you beat up Jayde Nicole ... were completely inaccurate."

Brody goes on to say, "I have always known you to be a gentleman and I'm very sorry that you were wrongly accused that night."

And the always-polite Brody ends by writing, "Please accept my congratulations and best wishes on your recent marriage."

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Joe Francis Ordered To Pay Jayde Nicole $30K

Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis has been ordered to pay thousands of dollars in legal fees incurred by Jayde Nicole, the Playboy hottie he attacked at a West Hollywood nightclub last summer, Radar Online has exclusively learned.

As Radar Online has previously reported, Francis was caught on security video pulling Nicole's hair at Guys and Dolls nightclub last August after Nicole spilled a drink on him. The attack was so violent, Nicole fell to the ground.

Following the incident, Nicole filed a million dollar lawsuit against Francis; he then counter-sued her as well.

Tuesday morning, a judge in Los Angeles ruled that Francis must pay Nicole almost $30,000 in legal fees she has incurred.

Nicole's powerhouse attorney, Ronald Richards, tells RadarOnline.com exclusively, "Today Joe Francis will owe Jayde Nicole a minimum of at least $31,000 pending a final ruling in attorneys' fees for filing a cross complaint that infringed upon her free speech rights. He never appealed the dismissal by the court, and that judgment is final. He won't be able to spin that any other way."

No charges were ever filed against Francis for the incident in which Nicole suffered a black eye, swollen face, among other injuries she claimed in her lawsuit against Francis.

Nicole's civil lawsuit against Francis is scheduled to go to trial this December.

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Brody Jenner & Avril Lavigne Caught On Camera

Well we didn’t see this one coming: Today everyone’s talking about newly single stars Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner as a new couple — and now OK!’s got the inside details of their fresh romance! The twosome headed to Guys & Dolls last night in L.A. with Khloe Kardashian Odom and her hubby, Lamar Odom, for a double date.

“Avril and Khloe didn’t seem like they were close friends, but they were definitely getting along and laughing. They were all dancing and taking pictures,” an insider dishes to OK!.

So were the non-married dates in that group just palling around? Hardly!

“Avril and Brody are definitely dating,” affirmed the source. “Avril sat on Brody’s lap, he held her hand and he had his other hand on her leg. They were drinking vodka and champagne. There were a bunch of Lakers stopping by their table but even after everyone else left, the four of them stayed until closing. Both couples left hand in hand.”

The twosome were spotted as far back as Feb. 4 at Koi and last week at Voyeur in L.A. Sounds like the real deal… at least for now! Brody split with girlfriend Jayde Nicole in December, while Avril filed for divorce from husband Deryck Whibley in October 2009.

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