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Judge Agrees to Delay Signing Judgment for Lionsgate in Mario Rodriguez Lawsuit
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Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brock T. Hammond agreed to postpone signing a judgment in favor of Lionsgate until after a Feb. 24 hearing on the plaintiff's motion for reconsideration. Plaintiff Mario Rodriguez's sexual assault and battery lawsuit includes allegations against both Lionsgate and filmmaker Tyler Perry.
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The decision pauses the formal dismissal of Lionsgate from the lawsuit, keeping the studio tied to the ongoing litigation until the court evaluates the plaintiff's request for reconsideration.
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Who's Mentioned
PersonMario Rodriguez“Actor who filed the sexual assault and battery lawsuit and appeared in 'Boo! A M”PersonBrock T. Hammond“Los Angeles Superior Court Judge presiding over the case”OrganizationLos Angeles Superior Court“Court where the lawsuit is being heard”PersonTyler Perry“Filmmaker and studio mogul named as a party in the lawsuit”OrganizationLionsgate“Studio dismissed from the plaintiff's negligent retention claim and awaiting jud”