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“Corners Were Being Cut”: Baldwin Shooting Already Has The Makings of a Blockbuster Tort Action

JonathanTurley

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Many of the crew were from California but the set is in New Mexico. The California code contains an ample criminal negligence or manslaughter provision: PART 1. New Mexico has an intentional infliction of emotional distress claim that can be based on “reckless” conduct. TITLE 8. (b) NMRA, Rule 13-1628.

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Hutchins Family Sues Baldwin and Others For Wrongful Death

JonathanTurley

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The question is why the defendants would risk bruising discovery and litigation rather than seek an early settlement. As previously discussed , there is ample support for such a negligence claim and there will likely be enormous pressure to settle this case. Absent a settlement, this is going to trial. Here is the complaint: Hutchins v.

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“Corners Were Being Cut”: Baldwin Shooting Already Has The Makings of a Blockbuster Tort Action

Hutchins Family Sues Baldwin and Others For Wrongful Death

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