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James Franco Acting School Student Class Action Settlement

James Franco · Acting school education and tuition services · Settlement Reached

About this case

Two former acting students filed a class action lawsuit in 2019 alleging that James Franco engaged in widespread inappropriate and sexually charged conduct toward female students by exploiting his power as a teacher and employer and offering potential roles in his projects. The case reached a settlement in 2021 for $2.23 million.

Case overview

Defendant company
James Franco
Product or service
Acting school education and tuition services
Court case number
19STCV35156
Case status
Settlement Reached
Lawsuit type
Consumer
Reported harm
Other

Participation information

Settlement Claim

Type
Settlement Claim
Total settlement amount
$2,235,000

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