John Bernecker died in July 2017 after a fall on set during the production of season 8
on Thursday, awarding his estate $8.6 million in civil damages. AMC Networks was found not to be liable or negligent in Bernecker’s death.production company Stalwart Films and various crew members who oversaw the stunt’s filming — including Bernecker himself — partially responsible.after a fall on set during the production of season 8.
“My sincere hope is this verdict sends a clear message regarding the need to both elevate and strictly adhere to industry safety standards every day, on every shoot, on every film set,” attorney Jeffrey Harris, who represented Bernecker’s family, said in a statement. “John’s tragic and preventable death happened as a result of a series of safety-related failures.
”There is no winning or losing in this situation, this was a terrible and tragic accident and our sympathies continue to go out to John Bernecker’s family and friends,” AMC Networks said in a statement. “The set ofis safe and is managed to meet or exceed all industry standards and guidelines related to stunts and stunt safety.
Bernecker’s mother sued AMC in early 2018 on behalf of the stuntman’s estate, seeking up to $100 million in damages. Actor Austin Amelio, now starring on spin-off, was also named in the suit, with the plaintiffs arguing he touched Bernecker during the stunt, altering his trajectory. The jury, however, found Amelio bore no responsibility. They also decided not to award punitive damages; the $8.6 million will reportedly be covered by insurance.
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