Judge says Canadian’s lawsuit against Weinstein considered served
TORONTO — A lawsuit brought by a Ontario actress against Harvey Weinstein can be considered served even though lawyers have been unable to hand it to the disgraced Hollywood producer in person, an Ontario judge ruled Friday.
The actress, who cannot be named as she is seeking a publication ban on her identity, claims Weinstein sexually assaulted her while she had a part in a movie being filmed in and around Toronto nearly two decades ago.
None of the allegations have been proven in court and no statements of defence have been filed.
Last month, the court gave the woman’s lawyers permission to file a statement of claim despite their failure to serve Weinstein, who they said they couldn’t find.