Settlement Achieved in 'Rust' Film Shooting Lawsuit Involving Alec Baldwin

A resolution has been attained in the legal dispute concerning alleged negligence on the 'Rust' film set, as indicated in court documents made public on Friday.

Three members of the 'Rust' production team initiated the lawsuit, aiming to recover damages for psychological trauma. The defendants included Alec Baldwin, who was a co-producer and principal actor in the film.

The lawsuit accused the film's producers of not adhering to essential industry safety guidelines—a claim they refuted.

Details surrounding the agreement remain undisclosed, and attempts to reach the legal representatives of both the producers and the crew members were unsuccessful.

Among the plaintiffs was Ross Addiego, a firsthand witness to the tragic shooting of Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal in October 2021 at a film location near Santa Fe.

Baldwin faced an involuntary manslaughter charge, later dropped due to claims of evidence being withheld by law enforcement and prosecutors.

In a separate legal proceeding, 'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was convicted in 2024. Accused of unintentional wrongdoing on site and neglecting standard firearms safety measures, she received an 18-month prison sentence. Her release came 13 months into her term upon being granted parole, which will end in May 2026.

During a rehearsal, Baldwin was handling a gun pointed at Hutchins that discharged, leading to her death and the injury of director Joel Souza. Baldwin described the incident as a 'one-in-a-trillion' occurrence.

Addiego also provided testimony during Gutierrez-Reed's legal proceedings and was involved in the grand jury process that brought charges against Baldwin.

Filming for 'Rust' was wrapped up in Montana in 2023, with Baldwin calling the completion a 'miracle.' The film premiered in cinemas in May.