Historic Jury Award of $1.68 Billion Honors Survivors of James Toback’s Abuse
A New York jury has awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of sexual abuse over the course of 35 years. This historic judgment, revealed by the plaintiffs’ attorneys, is among the largest since the #MeToo movement emerged and stands as one of the most significant jury awards in New York’s history. The case stemmed from a 2022 lawsuit filed in Manhattan, which was made possible by a state law allowing survivors to file civil suits for sexual assault, regardless of when the incidents occurred. Attorney Brad Beckworth of … Read more