Landmark Verdict: James Toback Ordered to Pay $1.68 Billion for Sexual Assault and Abuse, Signaling Continued Fight for #MeToo Justice
NEW YORK — A jury has awarded more than $1.6 billion to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of a sustained pattern of sexual misconduct, including assault and psychological abuse. This verdict stems from a lawsuit that followed a 2017 investigation revealing multiple allegations of harassment against Toback. The damages awarded consist of $280 million in compensatory damages and $1.4 billion in punitive damages. Mary Monahan, one of the plaintiffs, expressed her feelings of validation after the verdict, stating, “A jury heard us and a jury believed us.” Lead counsel Brad Beckworth emphasized the … Read more