New Mexico judge approves settlement in ‘Rust’ wrongful death lawsuit
Hutchins’ family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Baldwin, the film’s production companies, its producers and other key members of the crew in February 2022, and alleged numerous industry standard violations. In October 2022, Matthew Hutchins, the widow of Halyna Hutchins, said in a statement that parties had reached a settlement that was subject to court approval, which was formally approved by a Santa Fe judge on Thursday. Financial details of the settlement have not been made public.
As part of the agreement, the movie was to be completed with Matthew Hutchins serving as an executive producer, according to his October statement. CNN previously reported that “Rust” resumed filming in Montana in April. The lawsuit stems from a shooting that happened on the film’s set in 2021 when a prop gun held by star and producer Alec Baldwin fired a live round of ammunition, killing Hutchins. Director Joel Souza was also shot and injured.
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