A lawsuit filed by actress and body double Devyn LaBella against actor and director Kevin Costner has been accepted by the Los Angeles Superior Court. The court”s decision allows seven out of nine allegations to proceed in the legal process, which revolves around claims of sexual and workplace harassment that LaBella asserts occurred during the filming of “Horizon: An American Saga 2,” in which she worked alongside Ella Hunt.
LaBella”s accusations highlight serious violations of basic safety and consent protocols on set. According to the ruling by Judge Takasugi, only two of the allegations were dismissed, while the other claims were deemed valid enough to warrant further examination.
In response, Costner”s legal team has characterized the lawsuit as a “brazen lie,” alleging that the claims are intended to tarnish the filmmaker”s reputation. During the court proceedings, they argued that the accusations are baseless and serve no purpose other than to damage Costner”s image.
Despite this, the judge pointed out that the evidence provided by LaBella”s team includes documentation indicating violations of the basic SAG-AFTRA agreement, which governs working conditions in the industry. LaBella”s attorney, Kate McFarlane, expressed satisfaction with the judge”s ruling and stated that they would continue to pursue justice for their client.
This legal drama unfolds during a particularly challenging period for Costner, whose recent film performance has faced scrutiny, with the project reportedly earning less than 40 million dollars against a budget of 100 million. The situation surrounding the lawsuit adds another layer of complexity to his career as he navigates these serious allegations.
