Allen sues for breach of contract
NEW YORK: Woody Allen yesterday sued Amazon Studios, saying he deserves at least $68 million in damages over their refusal to distribute his completed film A Rainy Day in New York and their decision to abandon a fourpicture production and distribution arrangement.
Allen (83) accused the Amazon.com Inc unit of breach of contract for backing out last June, after an accusation resurfaced that he had in 1992 molested his adopted daughter Dylan Farrow.
An Amazon Studios lawyer said ‘‘renewed allegations against Mr Allen, his own controversial comments, and the increasing refusal of top talent to work with or be associated with him’’ supported the decision to back out.