Alec Baldwin sued by family of cinematographer killed on movie set

The family of a woman shot by Alec Baldwin on the set of the movie 'Rust' sued the US actor on Feb 15, 2022, claiming 'substantial' damages for her wrongful death. Photo: AFP

The family of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins filed a lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin and others involved in making the film Rust, arguing that their reckless behaviour and cost-cutting led to Hutchins’ death on the set, her attorneys said, reported Sputnik.

"The suit names Baldwin and others who are responsible for safety on set, and whose reckless behaviour and cost-cutting led to the senseless and tragic death of Haylana Hutchins," said Hutchins family lawyer Brian Panish during a press conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday (Feb 15).

"There is the allegation of numerous violations of industry standards by Baldwin and others on-set ... There are many people culpable, but Mr Baldwin was the person holding the weapon that, but for him shooting it, she would not have died. So clearly he has a significant portion of the liability, but there are others."