Kevin Costner Reportedly Faces Lawsuit Related To His Movie Flop
Western Costume Leasing Company reportedly filed a lawsuit Monday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleging Kevin Costner failed to pay for movie costumes.The approximately $440,00 lawsuit accused Costner and his production banner Territory Pictures of breaching their contract, claiming they did not pay for costumes used in “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter Two,” according to the New York Post.The legal documents allege that Costner and his producers “did not commit these acts out of any sincere or proper motive, but did so maliciously, oppressively and fraudulently,” the outlet reported.The sequel did not obtain its planned theatrical release after the first film tanked at the box office.
The lawsuit claimed the defendants owe $134,256.82 in initial payments for the costumes. Western Costume Leasing Company alleged that Costner and his producers “did not pay the agreed upon rate for the costumes and failed to return the costumes undamaged,” according to the New York Post.The outlet reported that the rental company is also requesting $150,000 in economic damages, $200,000 in lawyer’s fees, $40,000 in accrued interest on the bills and $100,000 in punitive damages.SAVANNAH, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 01: Kevin Costner poses in front of the marquee ahead of a screening of “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1” and the Legend of Cinema Award presentation during the 27th SCAD Savannah Film Festival at Lucas Theatre for the Arts on November 01, 2024 in Savannah, Georgia. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for SCAD)Alleged receipts were included in the legal filing against the Hollywood icon, according to the New York Post.
