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Hopkins sues company in wage dispute
2007-10-17
Whether or not it's accompanied by fava beans and a nice Chianti, Anthony Hopkins wants his money. Samson, Inc., a company co-owned by Hopkins, is suing Merchant Ivory Productions for allegedly failing to pay the actor for his services. Merchant Ivory owes Hopkins $750,000 for his work in a film called "The City of Your Final Destination," according to court documents filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court. The lawsuit was first reported by celebrity Web site CelebTV.com. Hopkins signed onto the film last October and was to be paid in full for his performance by Jan. 10, court documents claim. He is seeking compensatory damages of $750,000 as well as interest on that amount, attorney fees and "further relief as the (arbitration) panel may deem just and proper." Telephone and e-mail messages to Merchant Ivory Productions were not returned. Lawyers for Samson, Inc. did not immediately return a phone message. Hopkins' publicist had no comment.
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