Jennifer Lopez’s production company wins $40 million ‘Hustlers’ lawsuit
Jennifer Lopez’s production company won big this week after a lawsuit brought on by Samantha Barbash--who is the inspiration for Lopez’s character in the 2019 film Hustlers --was thrown out of court.Federal Judge Denise Cote dismissed the $40 million lawsuit on Tuesday, which was filed by Barbash against the Lopez-owned Nuyorican Productions, STX Entertainment, Gloria Sanchez Productions and Pole Sisters LLC. She claims the company “exploited” her likeness and her story for the film without her permission.“The defendants’ May 29, 2020, motion to dismiss is granted.