Julia Ormond Seeks to Compel Michael Ovitz Testimony in Harvey Weinstein Case

Julia Ormond's legal team is requesting Michael Ovitz's testimony and any related documents concerning correspondence with Harvey Weinstein or awareness of Weinstein's sexual misconduct. Ormond's lawsuit, initially filed in 2023 against Weinstein, Miramax, Disney, and CAA, centers on a 1995 incident where she alleges Weinstein sexually assaulted her after a business dinner. Ormond claims that her CAA agents, Kevin Huvane and Bryan Lourd, failed to warn her about Weinstein's history, and later discouraged her from reporting the incident. CAA denies these allegations, stating that Ormond was aware of Weinstein's behavior prior to the alleged assault. The case has seen settlements with Disney and Miramax, leaving Weinstein and CAA as the remaining defendants. Ovitz's potential testimony could provide critical insights into the agency's awareness and handling of Weinstein's behavior during that period.

She believes Ovitz, as a co-founder of CAA, may have information relevant to her claims that the agency failed to protect her from Harvey Weinstein.

She alleges that CAA agents failed to warn her about Weinstein's history of sexual assault and discouraged her from reporting the incident.

Yes, Ormond has reached settlements with Disney and Miramax, who are no longer defendants in the lawsuit.

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