Halyna Hutchins died after a prop gun, held by Baldwin, went off on set during the filming of Rust in New Mexico in October 2021 and members of her family are seeking damages for alleged battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and loss of consortium.
Alec Baldwin is facing a new civil lawsuit from relatives of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Ms Hutchins died in October 2021 after a prop gun, held by Baldwin, went off on set while the film Rust was being made in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Hollywood actor is being sued for alleged battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and loss of consortium.Loss of consortium is when a plaintiff seeks to recover compensation for damages to certain relationships on which they are mutually dependent.
High-profile US lawyer Gloria Allred, who will represent the family, announced the new lawsuit at a news conference on Thursday.Ms Allred said:"It's clear to us that the relationships of all of our clients have been damaged, and that they will not be able to enjoy life in the same way as they did when their precious Halyna was alive.
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