Alec Baldwin and his fellow "Rust" producers have filed to dismiss one of the lawsuits taking aim at them. In a motion obtained by Fox News Digital, Baldwin and other producers have requested that the court toss the complaint "without leave to amend." The suit was originally filed in November by script supervisor Mamie Mitchell – who is being represented by famed attorney Gloria Allred following the events that led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injury of director Joel Souza.
In her suit, Mitchell claimed assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and deliberate infliction of harm. Alec Baldwin and his fellow "Rust" producers have filed a motion requesting a judge dismiss a lawsuit filed against them, alleging assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and deliberate infliction of harm. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) The newest motion suggests that Mitchell's own allegations in her suit fail "to state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action." Furthermore, the motion asks for the dismissal on the ground that "despite Plaintiff’s [Mitchell's] attempt to label claims as intentional, nothing about Plaintiff’s allegations suggest that any of Defendants intentionally committed harmful conduct under New Mexico law." A gun was unexpectedly discharged while rehearsing a scene of the film "Rust," resulting in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. (AP Photo/Jae C.
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