Court Dismisses Rebel Wilson's Lawsuit Against 'The Deb' Producers
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- A Los Angeles judge dismissed most of Rebel Wilson's lawsuit against producers of The Deb, citing lack of specific facts and abusive allegations, without allowing her to amend the claims.
- Wilson had accused producers, including Amanda Ghost, of defamation, sexual harassment, embezzlement, and fraud related to promises made to secure Wilson's involvement in the film, but the court found these claims insufficiently detailed.
- The ruling focused the case on Wilson's conduct, including allegations that she was behind anonymous smear websites targeting Ghost with racist and false accusations, which Ghost's legal team plans to pursue vigorously.
- Six of Wilson's claims, including breach of fiduciary duty and contract, were dismissed, and the court ruled Ghost was not party
