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Torts/Personal Injury

Nov. 30, 2023

Judge greenlights discovery of ‘Rust’ weapons supplier

Defendant PDQ Arm & Prop LLC and its founder, Seth Kenney, sought to be dismissed from the case, arguing that California lacked specific jurisdiction over either of them.

Judge greenlights discovery of ‘Rust’ weapons supplier
New York Times News Service Alec Baldwin films a scene on the set of "Rust" at the Yellowstone Film Ranch in Pray, Mont., on April 21, 2023.

A script supervisor suing producers of the “Rust” movie that resulted in the shooting death of the cinematographer was allowed Wednesday to proceed with limited jurisdictional discovery of the film’s ammunition supplier.

Meanwhile, Los Angeles Judge Mel “Red” Recana continued a motion by the defendants to quash service of summons. He said the discovery could provide evidence that helps him determine whether he has jurisdiction over the gun...

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