Deep in the throes of a legal battle with the Kardashians, their former stepmother, Ellen Kardashian, also has her sights set on a lawsuit against Ryan Seacrest, Breaking Celebrity News is reporting.

In correspondence between Ellen's attorney and the Kardashian's legal team, mention of a third-party claim against Ryan is made on July 3.

"Also, as we are bringing a Third-Party Claim against Ryan Seacrest and Ryan Seacrest Productions we will