Judge Tosses Insurance Company’s Lawsuit Against Robert De Niro

March 13, 2008

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A California judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Robert De Niro by an insurance company that claimed he misrepresented his health for a movie role.

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. insured the film “Hide and Seek.” The company claimed the actor misrepresented his health when he wrote that he had never been diagnosed with or treated for prostate cancer.

According to court documents, De Niro was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Oct. 15, 2003, two days after he signed the medical certificate. De Niro underwent a prostate-gland biopsy on Oct. 10, 2003.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Rolf M. Treu granted De Niro’s motion for summary judgment.

This ruling vindicates what we’ve said all along,” De Niro’s attorney Robyn Crowther said. “We are pleased that the court has found that Fireman’s Fund can’t sue Mr. De Niro for getting cancer.”

De Niro’s diagnosis and resulting treatment delayed the movie production. Fireman’s Fund paid Fox more than $1.8 million to cover the cost of the delay. The film was released in January 2005.

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  • March 17, 2008 at 11:50 am
    really now says:
    I am sure Bobby considered the wording carefully and signed with full knowledge that he wasn't misrepresenting. Too bad FF's questions weren't more robust. I am also sure that... read more
  • March 14, 2008 at 2:18 am
    Dick says:
    Dinero fan, you need to understand - He signed on for the policy, knowing that just days later he would be testing for cancer. Doesnt that sound a little fishy to you?? Its th... read more
  • March 14, 2008 at 2:05 am
    DeNiro Fan says:
    What has the health insurance industry come to! Terrible thing to put Bobby through, they are a total disgrace.
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