Individuals affected by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, who allege that they were provided with defective homes constructed by Brad Pitt's Make It Right Foundation, are pursuing legal action against both the actor and his nonprofit organization through a class action lawsuit. The homeowners, represented by Ron Austin Law, have recently secured an important win in court, as a district court has ordered Make It Right to produce essential documents during the discovery phase of the case.

Pitt attempts to block deposition amid lawsuit

According to The US Sun, Pitt had been attempting to block a deposition in the class action lawsuit, arguing that it conflicted with his demanding movie schedule. Although he was named on Ron Austin's witness list, his legal team filed a motion to exempt him from being deposed.

The court filings stated, “Mr Pitt's motion picture production schedule presents concerns that extend beyond his personal time and attention. Most notably, Mr Pitt's absence from film production in the event of a deposition could cause major scheduling issues with potential legal and financial consequences for the studio.”

The documents also read, "In addition, it is likely Mr Pitt will be on location in Europe over the next several months, meaning that any in-person deposition will involve costly and time-consuming travel."

The particular motion was filed in April 2024 and was not previously published by the news outlet. In June, the judge declared a moot point in the lawsuit as the discovery process was yet to be completed and is still in process.

Further updates bout the lawsuit

The legal team representing Make It Right has sought an extension to thoroughly examine the documents and materials related to the foundations. According to their court filings, they have received “approximately 195 boxes, 13 filing cabinets, the IT server, and 13 desktops and laptops. These items occupy three rooms,” as reported by The US Sun. Ron Austin Law has allegedly obtained a significant volume of evidence, comprising 70,000 documents and an additional 30,000 pages of financial records from the defendants.

To bolster their case, the legal team is planning to engage forensic accountants and has already brought in experts in architecture and engineering. With a status conference set for next month, it is evident that the legal proceedings are far from concluded.

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