US EditionKevin Costner Faces Setback in ‘Horizon 2’ Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Most of Devyn LaBella’s sexual harassment and discrimination claims against Kevin Costner will proceed after a judge ruled the evidence is legally sufficient.
- On Thursday, Judge Jon R. Takasugi denied Kevin Costner's motion to dismiss, allowing Devyn LaBella's sexual harassment lawsuit to proceed in Los Angeles Superior Court.
- Documents in the LASC docket show Devyn LaBella alleges she was forced to perform a violent, unscripted rape scene without an intimacy coordinator on May 2nd, standing in for Ella Hunt.
- The court noted that submitted evidence indicates an unplanned simulated rape without an intimacy coordinator, while the intimacy coordinator documented protocol violations and defendants submitted statements disputing LaBella's account.
- The court's order left most claims intact, ruling that two dismissed causes of action affect Sexual Harassment and the Bane Act, while eight claims remain and a December demurrer hearing is set.
- The lawsuit concerns the second chapter of Costner's Horizon films and targets Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2, with LaBella's attorney Kate McFarlane calling the ruling a step toward accountability.
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Devin LaBella had accused the actor and director of filming a rape scene without her consent.
Kevin Costner Faces Setback in ‘Horizon 2’ Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Horizon 2 stunt performer Devyn LaBella’s lawsuit against Kevin Costner can proceed with a few stipulations. On Thursday, October 16, a Los Angeles judge denied Costner, 70, and his legal team’s request to dismiss the entire lawsuit. Previously, Costner’s attorney Marty Singer had sought to throw out the suit under California’s anti-SLAPP law, which is designed to protect free speech from frivolous litigation. Costner, however, did receive some …
Kevin Costner faces setback in getting 'Horizon 2' sexual harassment lawsuit dismissed, but judge strikes part
Stunt performer Devyn LaBella has alleged sexual harassment, a hostile work environment, and more.Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty; Robin L Marshall/Getty Kevin Costner and others have been sued by Devyn LaBellaThe lawsuit a stunt performer from Horizon 2, which Kevin Costner directed, wrote, produced, and stars in, brought against him and others behind the film in May still — mostly — stands, a judge has ruled, according to documents obta…
Kevin Costner Sexual Harassment Suit By ‘Horizon II’ Stuntwoman Will Continue, Judge Rules; Oscar Winner Plans ASAP Appeal
Kevin Costner came up quite short today in his bid to have Horizon II stuntwoman Devyn LaBella’s sexual harassment and hostile workplace lawsuit tossed out. Still, while industry vet LaBella saw only two of her 10 claims against the Oscar winner dismissed, lawyers for Costner are already promising late Thursday to file a fast appeal. […]
Stunt Double Gets Mostly Favorable Ruling in `Horizon' Scene Lawsuit
A “Horizon 2” stunt double who alleges she was unexpectedly required to take part in a sexual violence scene in 2023 that has left her with severe emotional distress can proceed with most of her lawsuit against actor/director Kevin Costner, a judge ruled Thursday. Devyn LaBella’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit is against the 70-year-old Hollywood icon who won Oscars for both best picture and best director for 1990’s “Dances With Wolves.” LaB…
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