The attacks, she said, occurred in New York, Los Angeles, Malaysia and Budapest, Hungary. Canosa claims Weinstein threatened that she would lose her job at his company and he would blackball her if she denied his advances. Weinstein attorney Imran H. Ansari said Tuesday in an email that Canosa, who is suing for $30 million, could face an uncertain financial recovery "with The Weinstein Company bankrupt, and Mr. Weinstein, who denies the claims against him and stands by evidence in this case that establishes an amicable and consensual relationship, in a financial state that is far from healthy." "Those Plaintiffs who have availed themselves of the settlement likely recognise that it is the only route to a realistic recovery," he added. Court records show at least 55 claims have been filed in the bankruptcy case, with over 39 accusers having supported the payout plan and eight voting against it.

The plan calls for awards to be calculated with a formula that distinguishes between physical sexual or nonphysical sexual claims as well as claims for emotional distress and economic harm. Lawyers for Bob Weinstein, who is also named in Canosa's lawsuit, did not immediately return a request for comment. Last year, Harvey Weinstein began serving a 23-year prison sentence after a New York jury convicted him for the rape and sexual assault of two women. He also faces rape, forcible oral copulation and other charges in California after five women said they were attacked during events in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills from 2004 to 2013. Giuffra noted that Weinstein is incarcerated in a New York prison, where he can be deposed virtually. A deposition soon was of "heightened importance" because Weinstein's lawyers have indicated their client, 68, has serious health problems, he said.

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