Global Courant 2023-04-15 23:42:18
Alec Baldwin asks a judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the parents and sister of ‘Rust’ cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who say they were far from Hutchins before her death and “have no valid reason to have action.
The actor said in court documents filed Thursday that Olga Solovey, Anatolii Androsovych and Svetlana Zemko filed the lawsuit to “obtain compensation” for Hutchins’ October 2021 death on a film set just outside Santa Fe, New Mexico.
“The loss of a daughter and sister is undoubtedly painful in any circumstance. Yet plaintiffs – who had distanced themselves physically, financially and emotionally from Halyna for years prior to her death – have no viable cause for action against defendants,” it said. the documents. “This action is especially misplaced.”
Hutchins’ parents and sister filed a lawsuit in February. It mentions Baldwin, “Rust” gunmaker Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, assistant director David Halls and Rust Movie Productions, LLC. as defendants.
Hutchins, 42, was shot and killed on October 21, 2021, while filming at the Bonanza Creek Ranch. Baldwin was rehearsing with a gun for a scene when the gun went off, killing Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza.
Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed were charged with involuntary manslaughter, First Indicative Prosecutor Mary Carmack-Altwies announced. Halls was charged with negligent use of a deadly weapon and agreed not to plead a contest, Carmack-Altwies said.
Baldwin has repeatedly denied any allegations. Last year, the actor was sued by Hutchins’ husband, Matthew Hutchins, their son and estate, alleging reckless behavior and cost-cutting led to Hutchin’s death. Baldwin and Matthew Hutchins reached a settlement in October 2022.
Baldwin said in his lawsuit Thursday that he felt the settlement “should have been the end of the matter.”
“But it’s not,” the document states, referring to the new lawsuit. “The court must dismiss plaintiffs’ complaint with reservations.”
The next hearing in the case is scheduled for June 9.
