Toback, 80, was accused of abusing his power in the film industry to sexually assault women across four decades. 40 women testified at the seven-day trial, resulting in what their attorneys believe to be the largest sex assault verdict in state history.

James Toback was ordered to pay $1.68 billion following his sexual assault trial in New York. On Wednesday, the director - who was among the first names levied when the #MeToo movement began back in 2017 - was accused of a decades-long abuse of power in a lawsuit from 40 women.