Alec Baldwin<\/a> is once again in the middle of a legal battle tied to the fatal Rust<\/em><\/a> shooting, this time over when and how he will sit for questioning.<\/p>\n According to newly filed court documents obtained by Complex, Baldwin\u2019s attorneys told a Los Angeles<\/a> judge that the actor will not appear for a deposition scheduled for September 19, 2025, as requested by Serge Svetnoy, a gaffer on the film who sued for emotional distress after witnessing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins\u2019 death.<\/p>\n The filing, entered September 10 by Baldwin\u2019s legal team at Quinn Emanuel, argues that Svetnoy\u2019s notice of deposition conflicts with an earlier understanding that Baldwin would only be deposed once. That single deposition, they said, was supposed to cover both Svetnoy\u2019s lawsuit in California and a separate case in New Mexico, Solovey et al. v. Rust Movie Productions<\/em>.<\/p>\n \u201cMr. Baldwin\u2019s deposition could not proceed as originally scheduled \u2026 because counsel for plaintiffs in Solovey<\/em> had not agreed to the proposed stipulation regarding the joint deposition,\u201d the filing states. Baldwin\u2019s lawyers further noted they plan to seek a protective order to prevent duplicative questioning.<\/p>\n COMPLEX SHOP:<\/b> Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what’s next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n The defense maintains that once the issue of whether Baldwin must testify separately in the two civil cases is resolved, they will coordinate a \u201cmutually convenient date and time\u201d for his deposition. Svetnoy\u2019s lawsuit, filed in 2021, describes the trauma of standing near Hutchins when the gun Baldwin was holding discharged a live round.<\/p>\n His complaint alleges \u201cnegligence and unprofessionalism\u201d on set and says he suffered severe emotional distress, even though he was not physically injured. Baldwin has denied responsibility, previously noting in legal responses that Hutchins\u2019 family reached a settlement in their wrongful death suit. His attorneys argue Svetnoy\u2019s claims are duplicative and based only on his proximity to the tragedy.<\/p>\n While Baldwin no longer faces criminal charges after a judge declined to reopen his manslaughter case last year, the civil suits continue to pull him back into multiple courtrooms.<\/p>\n <\/a> \u2018Rust\u2019 Director Was Too \u2018Busy Hitting Myself in the Face\u2019 to Watch Alec Baldwin\u2019s Reality Show<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/a> Alec Baldwin Stars in the First Trailer for ‘Rust’<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/a> Alec Baldwin Files Lawsuit Against Film Crew Over Deadly ‘Rust’ Shooting (UPDATE)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n John Lennon’s Killer Mark David Chapman Learns Fate in 14th Parole Hearing<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Bryan Cranston on Feeling ‘Nothing’ While Microdosing Shrooms for First Time: ‘Now I’m Angry’<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\nRelated News<\/h3>\n
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