Judge denies dismissal motions in Julia Ormond's lawsuit against Disney, Miramax, and CAA for negligence and breach of fiduciary duty; lawsuit proceeds to discovery and trial.

Judge denies dismissal motions from Disney, Miramax, and CAA in Julia Ormond's lawsuit accusing them of negligence and breach of fiduciary duty for failing to protect her from Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault in 1995. The case will now proceed to discovery and trial, with no scheduled start date. Ormond's lawyers expressed satisfaction with the court's decision, stating it holds the companies accountable for enabling Weinstein.

August 19, 2024
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