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Judge Allows Key Claims in LaBella-Costner Lawsuit

10/17/2025

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A California judge allowed eight of ten claims in Devyn LaBella's lawsuit against Kevin Costner to proceed, dismissing two including a Bane Act claim.
LaBella alleges she was forced into an unscripted rape scene during Horizon II, arguing safeguards and SAG-AFTRA rules were violated.
Kevin Costner's attorney Marty Singer argued the claims are false and intended to damage his reputation.
A hearing is set for December to address remaining claims.

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Story summary

A California judge allowed eight of ten claims in Devyn LaBella's lawsuit against Kevin Costner to proceed, dismissing two including a Bane Act claim.
LaBella alleges she was forced into an unscripted rape scene during Horizon II, arguing safeguards and SAG-AFTRA rules were violated.
Kevin Costner's attorney Marty Singer argued the claims are false and intended to damage his reputation.
A hearing is set for December to address remaining claims.