Christina Fulton reportedly sued Nicolas Cage and their adult son over an alleged attack in 2024.
Fulton claimed their son Weston physically attacked her in April 2024. Police arrested him on charges of assault with a deadly weapon in July, and recently filed court documents obtained Wednesday by People indicated she is now suing them both and is holding Cage responsible for enabling his alleged behavior prior to the incident. Fulton filed suit against Cage for negligent supervision and negligent undertaking. She is also suing Weston for assault, battery, intentionally inflicting emotional distress and negligently inflicting emotional distress. Both men are being sued for negligence as well.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 18: (L-R) Weston Cage and Nicolas Cage attend the Los Angeles special screening of “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” at DGA Theater Complex on April 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage) Getty Images
Fulton alleged that Cage dismissed Weston’s mental-health issues prior to the alleged attack she said occurred during a “mental-health crisis” she was attempting to assist her son through.
She alleged Weston assaulted her in his condominium’s elevator, lobby and parking area, “causing severe and life threatening injuries.”
Fulton claimed she suffered from a brain concussion, multiple contusions, a disfiguring eye wound, dental damage, PTSD and psychological issues as a result of the alleged attack.
“These injuries have required extensive medical care, surgeries, and treatments,” the lawsuit said.
Weston Coppola-Cage (son of Nicolas Cage) and mom Kristina Fulton (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) Getty Images
Fulton accused Cage of failing to intervene and claimed that Cage bailed Weston out of jail multiple times, according to People. She alleged that the actor drinks alcohol with their son “despite knowing his substance abuse history.”
She claimed Cage failed to ensure Weston obtained “necessary psychiatric” assistance and instead aided his “reckless” behavior.
“Weston has a long history of mental and psychological disorder and a history of committing violent assault and battery and harming numerous individuals,” Fulton said in the lawsuit, according to People. “Nicolas has been aware of Weston’s history and nevertheless failed to take action to prevent Weston from committing acts of violence and harming others.”
“Nicolas knew or should have known that Weston posed a serious and imminent danger to others, including Plaintiff, based on his documented history of violent assaults, substance abuse, and mental instability,” the lawsuit read.
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: Actors Nicholas Cage (R) and son Weston Cage attend the premiere of “Dog Eat Dog” at The Egyptian Theatre on September 30, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage) Getty Images
Cage’s lawyer issued a statement to People saying, “The allegations by Christina Fulton against Nicolas Cage are absurd and frivolous.”
“Weston Coppola is a 34-year-old man. Mr. Cage does not control Weston’s behavior in any manner and is not responsible for Weston’s alleged assault of his mother,” the attorney added.
Fulton claimed the alleged attack affected her “thriving” modeling and acting career. She said she was filming a Netflix show “when the assault derailed her life,” according to People. She claimed she was unable to continue performing and could not attend brand promotion events. Fulton alleged that her brand, Cyclish, and a multi-million dollar opportunity were “jeopardized” because the incident left her in fear and affected her ability to manage her company. (RELATED: Jury Finds A$AP Rocky Not Guilty In Shooting Trial)
Fulton requested costs connected to her lawsuit. It’s unclear how much she is seeking in damages.
