A lawsuit filed by one of Nicolas Cage's past romantic partners, accusing the actor of reneging on a commitment to grant her ownership of a residence he purchased for her and their child in 2001, is scheduled to commence on July 11, 2011, as disclosed by a judge today.
Nonetheless, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Teresa Sanchez-Gordon has suggested that the involved parties endeavor to reach a resolution through mediation, with this process expected to conclude by Jan. 15.
Sanchez-Gordon mandated the mediation in the legal action initiated by Christina Fulton after the attorneys involved indicated that no substantial discussions had taken place to settle the matter.
Mr. Cage's attorney, Thomas Dunlap, expressed, “We do not believe Mr. Cage bears any responsibility,” informing the judge of an imminent motion to dismiss a portion or entirety of Fulton's claims.
The judge further directed Cage's former partner to provide a deposition to the defense counsel on Sept. 28, with all relevant documentation to be supplied the preceding week.
Fulton lodged a lawsuit against Cage and his former financial advisor, Samuel Levin, in Los Angeles Superior Court on Dec. 8.
As the mother of Cage's teenage son, Weston Coppola Cage, now 19, Fulton alleges that the actor subjected her to “mental, physical, and emotional abuse” during their relationship more than 15 years ago.
She contends that Levin neglected tax payments on her behalf and for one of her enterprises, resulting in a $1 million debt to the IRS and other government bodies.
Additionally, she asserts that he did not scrutinize her credit card statements for potential unauthorized transactions.
In her legal filing, Fulton, a former actress, asserts that Cage procured a house for her in 2001 in exchange for her role in raising their child.
However, upon attempting to sell the property last year, she discovered that the ownership title had never been transferred to her.
Subsequently, in September, she received a 60-day notice for eviction.
Overall, Fulton claims damages exceeding $13 million.
The Academy Award-winning actor recently resolved a legal dispute with his former financial advisor.
Cage had sued Levin in October, alleging that the advisor had contributed to his financial downfall.
