Archive · 24 Jun 2025
CAA Fights Disney/Ormond Settlement in Weinstein Sexual Assault Case
Actress Julia Ormond sued Harvey Weinstein for sexual assault, and Disney and Miramax settled with her.
CAA, Ormond's former agency, is trying to stop this settlement.
CAA says the settlement would hurt their ability to defend themselves against Ormond's claims.
Ormond says CAA knew about the danger she was in when they arranged a dinner with Weinstein.
CAA says they have evidence that proves Ormond's claims are not true.
The case involves a lot of secret information, like Weinstein's deposition and the details of the settlement, which are not public.
CAA seeks to block Disney’s settlement with Julia Ormond regarding her sexual assault case against Harvey Weinstein.
CAA claims the settlement would impede their defense against Ormond's claims of negligence and breach of fiduciary duty.
CAA alleges executives knew of the danger Ormond faced at a dinner arranged with Weinstein.
CAA has obtained discovery that it claims undermines Ormond's allegations against the agency.
Weinstein's deposition and the Disney/Miramax settlement are sealed.
- Who
- CAA, Disney, Miramax, Julia Ormond, and Harvey Weinstein are the key figures.
- What
- CAA is trying to block Disney's settlement with Julia Ormond related to a Harvey Weinstein sexual assault case.
- When
- The events are unfolding in June 2024, following a settlement and a partial mistrial in a related Weinstein case.
- Where
- The legal proceedings are in New York state court.
- Why
- CAA wants to maintain their ability to defend against Ormond's claims of negligence and breach of fiduciary duty, which they allege are undermined by discovery they've obtained.
CAA's Position
Disney/Ormond's Position
Impact of Settlement
CAA's Position
CAA believes the settlement between Disney/Miramax and Ormond will impede their defense by limiting their access to crucial information and discovery.
Disney/Ormond's Position
Disney and Miramax likely believe that settling with Ormond is the best course of action to resolve the claims and prevent further litigation costs.
Validity of Claims
CAA's Position
CAA maintains that they have evidence undermining Ormond’s claims of negligence and breach of fiduciary duty, based on discovery obtained from Ormond.
Disney/Ormond's Position
Ormond's legal team likely views the settlement as a favorable outcome, allowing them to resolve claims against Disney/Miramax.
- Plaintiff
- Julia Ormond
- Defendants
- Harvey Weinstein, Disney, Miramax, CAA
- Allegations
- Sexual assault, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty
- Settlement Status
- Disney and Miramax have settled with Ormond.
- CAA's Argument
- The settlement hinders their defense.
- Weinstein's Status
- Facing potential retrial in a NYC rape case, already partially convicted.