Kevin Costner Doubles Down On Getting Stuntwoman's Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Tossed

Kevin Costner is not ready to back down or settle for a small win until his name is cleared.

The actor is on a mission to get all counts of the sexual harassment charges dismissed. His attorney claims he is indeed innocent and appeals the judge's decision.

Kevin Costner was sued by a stuntwoman, Devyn LaBella, with claims that she was forced to partake in an unscripted and unscheduled rape scene on the set of the movie "Horizon."

Kevin Costner Appeals Judge's Decision Despite Small Win

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Costner was slammed with a sexual harassment charge from a stunt performer, Devyn LaBella, in May this year. LaBella claims that while filming on the set of "Horizon," a western film series, she was forced to participate in an unscripted rape scene.

She claims that while directing the scene, Costner engaged in unruly sexual conduct towards her, making her very uncomfortable. The lawsuit carried ten counts of sexual harassment charges.

The charges have now been reduced to eight counts as the judge recently tossed out two of her claims. Costner's lawyer, Marty Singer, spoke to TMZ earlier this month, revealing his intention to appeal the judge's decision.

On Thursday afternoon, Costner appealed, seeking dismissal of all eight other claims. Initially, the actor filed a motion to dismiss the case in August after insisting that there was no violent rape scene on his set.

The Actor's Lawyer Insists Devyn LaBella Is Only After Money

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After the judge ruled that Costner would not face counts of sexual harassment and another alleged violation of the Bane Act, his legal counsel was quite relieved.

Singer then revealed that although he was confident that the case did not stand a chance, he was still disappointed that the other claims were not dismissed at the time. He further expressed optimism that the truth will prevail.

He insisted that the stuntwoman's accusations were outrageous and that there was no simulated rape, sex, or retaliation. As reported by The Blast, the lawyer revealed that it was only a cash grab on her end, as she was fully aware of what she was getting into by participating in the scene.

The Stuntwoman Claims The Scene Left A Psychological Impact

In her lawsuit, LaBella explained that Costner's conduct during the rape scene affected her psychologically. She disclosed that the emotional effects weighed on her, adding to the fact that this took place while she was on her period.

She also claimed that one of the actors on set rested his hands above her vagina between takes, and this was extremely uncomfortable. The scene was filmed without an intimacy coordinator, and when she asked why, her questions went unanswered.

LaBella emphasized that her version of the story was accurate and had not changed since she first told it in 2023, as she had no reason to lie and was under oath.

Costner Slammed The Stunt Performer's Narrative

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Costner, in response to LaBella's claims, insisted that she gave a false account of events. He reportedly noted that her body language on set was the opposite of what she alleged in her filings.

He also claimed that after shooting the scene, she sent a text to the supervisor on set appreciating him for the good time she had while filming. LaBella previously revealed she sent a text to the set coordinator, but it was to voice out her complaints about the uncomfortable situation that occurred.

"I wanted to discuss yesterday's abomination when we both have a chance ... I was put in a really wrong position and it's really affected me," the alleged text read.

The actor added that there was no nudity, physical contact, or simulated sex between the actors, thereby insisting that her claims were all bogus.

Kevin Costner Accused Of A Negative Behavioral History

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In an earlier exposé, it was revealed that the Hollywood star had damaged his relationships with others in the industry. The focus was on his behavior, as he is reportedly known to clash with his colleagues.

The Blast reports that Costner is described as strong-headed and often ignores input from other directors. He also has a habit of rewriting scripts without informing others and overruling other directors.

Costner had previously been involved in an alleged altercation with his co-star, Wes Bentley, while filming in Utah for "Yellowstone." The situation escalated into pushing and shoving until the pair was separated.

Will Kevin Costner emerge victorious in this lawsuit?