A $1.8 million lawsuit by Fireman's Fund Insurance against Robert DeNiro, that alleged the actor concealed a health problem delaying a film production insured by the carrier, was tossed out of court yesterday.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Rolf Treu granted summary judgment on all causes of action in favor of the Oscar-winning movie star.
Novato, Calif.-based Fireman's brought suit after the 2003 production of the movie "Hide and Seek" had its filming schedule put on hold when Mr. De Niro's physician notified him that he had been found to have prostate cancer.
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