Tyler Perry lawsuit names Lionsgate, putting Lionsgate Studios stock in focus before the open
Lionsgate Studios shares closed up 4.6% at $9.31 Friday as investors weighed a new lawsuit naming the company and filmmaker Tyler Perry as defendants. Actor Mario Rodriguez filed suit in California, seeking at least $77 million and alleging unwanted sexual advances by Perry and negligence by Lionsgate. The company did not immediately comment. Trading resumes Monday with investors watching for a response.