Complex sentence: Reed failed in attempts to stop the 1985--86 season from going into production while she tried to get herself reinstated in the role of Miss Ellie, and she sued for breach of contract, later settling out of court for over $1 million.
Split into simpler sentences: Reed failed in attempts to stop the 1985--86 season from going into production while she tried to get reinstated in the role of Miss Ellie. She sued for breach of contract, later settling out of court for over $1 million.