Historic $1.68 Billion Verdict Against Hollywood Director James Toback Sends Strong Message on Sexual Abuse Accountability

A jury in New York awarded $1.68 billion in damages on Wednesday to 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse over 35 years, according to attorneys representing the plaintiffs. This landmark decision follows a lawsuit initiated in Manhattan in 2022, coinciding with New York state’s introduction of a one-year window for individuals to file lawsuits concerning historical sexual assault claims. The verdict stands as one of the most significant jury awards in New York’s history and among the largest since the #MeToo movement gained traction, attorney Brad Beckworth from Nix … Read more

New York Jury Delivers Historic $1.68 Billion Verdict Against Director James Toback in Landmark Sexual Abuse Case

A New York jury awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of sexual abuse spanning 35 years, according to the plaintiffs’ legal representatives. This significant verdict came from a lawsuit filed in Manhattan in 2022, following New York state’s implementation of a one-year window allowing individuals to file claims related to past sexual assaults. The jury’s decision is one of the largest of its kind since the emergence of the #MeToo movement and stands as a landmark in New York state history, said attorney Brad Beckworth from Nix Patterson … Read more

Historic $1.68 Billion Verdict in New York: 40 Women Triumph Over Decades of Abuse by Filmmaker James Toback

New York, NY — A jury awarded $1.68 billion in damages on Wednesday to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of sexual misconduct spanning 35 years, according to their legal representatives. The verdict is one of the largest jury awards of its kind since the rise of the #MeToo movement and stands as a significant historical ruling in New York. The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed in Manhattan in 2022, following the introduction of New York state’s Adult Survivors Act, which allowed individuals to pursue legal action for past sexual offenses that may … Read more

Historic $1.68 Billion Verdict for 40 Women Against James Toback Shines Light on Abuse in Hollywood

A New York jury awarded $1.68 billion on Wednesday to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of sexual abuse over a 35-year period, according to attorneys representing the plaintiffs. This verdict represents one of the largest damage awards related to sexual harassment and abuse claims since the emergence of the #MeToo movement. The case stems from a lawsuit filed in Manhattan in 2022, which was made possible by New York state’s temporary measure allowing sexual assault victims to bring forth claims regardless of when the incidents occurred. Attorney Brad Beckworth of Nix Patterson LLP … Read more