US Edition'Rust' Crew Settles Lawsuit Against Film Producers and Alec Baldwin in Fatal Shooting
SANTA FE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO, JUN 27 – Three crew members sued for emotional distress after the fatal shooting on the Rust set; parties reached a confidential settlement in June 2025, court documents show.
- On Friday, Halyna Hutchins' estate settled a negligence lawsuit against Rust producers including Alec Baldwin over the fatal set shooting, with case dismissal pending court approval.
- The lawsuit stems from the 2021 Rust set shooting, where Hutchins was killed and Souza wounded during rehearsal, leading to a negligence claim against producers including Baldwin.
- Matthew Hutchins said the settlement is subject to court approval, and the case will be dismissed, providing closure for the family.
- Pending court approval, the settlement advances efforts to honor Halyna Hutchins' legacy, with Souza expressing hope to complete her work and Souza's attorney emphasizing the film's future significance.
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'Rust' crew members reach settlement with Alec Baldwin and film's producers
(NBC, KYMA/KECY) - A settlement has been reached in the civil lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin and the producers of the movie, "Rust." Members of the film crew filed the suit alleging negligence in the fatal shooting of the movie's cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The plaintiffs also wanted compensation for emotional distress. Terms of the settlement have not been released. Baldwin was charged with manslaughter in connection with the shooting,…
‘Rust’ crew members settle civil suit with producers, court papers show | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Three crew members who worked on the Western movie “Rust” reached a settlement this past week in a lawsuit arising from the 2021 fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the film’s set, according to court documents and lawyers.
The civil suit, which alleges negligence for the fatal shooting that caused the death of a photo director on the set of the West film "Rust", reached an agreement, according to court documents published on Friday.
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Independent EspañolThe civil suit, which alleges negligence for the fatal shooting that caused the death of a photo director on the set of the West film "Rust", reached an agreement, according to court documents published on Friday.
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