Butler sues 'Motor City' producers for $5.1m

Gerard Butler is suing the producers of 'Motor City' for $5.1m.

Butler sues 'Motor City' producers for $5.1m
Thu, 14 Feb, 2013 - 18:35

Gerard Butler is suing the producers of 'Motor City' for $5.1m.

The 43-year-old actor has taken legal action against Emmett/Furla Films, producers of the axed crime drama, which fell through last summer when financial backing didn't work out, asking for damages due to not receiving a penny of his promised wages.

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