Kevin Costner‘s legal battle with a former stuntwoman on his film Horizon took a sharp turn this week as his attorney alleges she admitted to fabricating key details in her lawsuit. The advancement comes after months of accusations from stunt performer Sarah LaBella, who claimed an unscripted sexual assault during filming and alleged Costner was aware of it.
The lawsuit, filed earlier this year, alleged a disturbing incident during the production of Horizon: An American Saga. LaBella initially claimed she was menstruating on the day of the scene and that her co-star, Robert Ivens, made unwanted contact with her. Costner vehemently denied the allegations, previously seeking to have the lawsuit dismissed, calling them “absolutely false.” Now, according to Costner’s attorney Marty Singer, LaBella has conceded she misrepresented facts within her legal claims.
Singer stated LaBella admitted under oath that she was not menstruating during the scene in question, a detail central to her allegations of emotional distress and trauma. This admission casts important doubt on the veracity of her entire account, according to Costner’s legal team.
LaBella first publicly detailed the alleged incident in a September interview, claiming Ivens placed his hand near her vaginal area and buttocks during an unscripted take. She alleged the scene was notably distressing given her menstrual cycle. Costner’s representatives have consistently refuted these claims,characterizing them as a desperate attempt to capitalize on his name and the film’s success.
As of Friday, LaBella has not responded to requests for comment regarding the alleged admission. The outcome of the lawsuit remains uncertain, but costner’s legal team is expected to leverage this new information in their defense. The case continues to draw attention within the entertainment industry, raising questions about on-set safety and the handling of sexual misconduct allegations.
