Christina Fulton, the ex-girlfriend of actor Nicolas Cage, has filed a lawsuit against Cage and their 34-year-old son, Weston Cage, alleging that Weston violently assaulted her in April, leaving her with life-threatening injuries. According to an unfiled civil complaint submitted to the Los Angeles Superior Court, Fulton claims that Weston, whom she describes as a 300-pound professional fighter, attacked her without provocation, causing severe physical and emotional harm. She is suing Weston for assault and battery and Nicolas Cage for failing to intervene and prevent the alleged violence, despite knowing about Weston’s history of mental health issues and violent behavior. Fulton is seeking unspecified damages for the “catastrophic” harm she says she has endured as a result of the attack.
Fulton’s lawsuit paints a disturbing picture of the events leading up to the alleged assault. She claims that she visited Weston in April after receiving urgent messages from his friends, who were concerned about his deteriorating mental state and asked for her help. However, when she arrived, Weston allegedly attacked her in a fit of “manic rage,” leaving her with a long list of severe injuries, including a concussion, an eye injury, multiple contusions, neck and throat injuries, dental trauma, tinnitus, abdominal trauma, and PTSD. The attack reportedly took place in a parking lot, elevator, and lobby near Weston’s home. Fulton’s complaint also alleges that Nicolas Cage was aware of his son’s history of violence and mental health struggles but failed to take responsibility for his actions, instead enabling Weston’s behavior by continuing to support him financially and emotionally.
The lawsuit further details Weston’s history of legal troubles and violent incidents, which Fulton claims Nicolas Cage has repeatedly ignored or downplayed. In 2011, Weston was hospitalized after being involved in a street fight in Hollywood, and his father was by his side during the incident. Earlier that same year, Weston and his then-wife, Nikki Williams, were arrested on felony domestic violence charges after an incident at their apartment. In 2017, Weston was detained on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) and hit-and-run. Despite these incidents, Nicolas Cage allegedly continued to provide Weston with financial support, including buying him a condo next door to his own home and bailing him out of jail on multiple occasions. Fulton also accuses Nicolas Cage of ignoring Weston’s substance abuse issues, even drinking alcohol with him despite his struggles.
Fulton’s complaint also highlights the broader impact of the alleged assault on her life and career. She describes herself as a former model, actress, and successful entrepreneur, but claims that the attack left her unable to continue her thriving career. At the time of the incident, Fulton was reportedly working on a Netflix show and running skin care and fitness ventures, all of which were derailed by the physical and emotional trauma she suffered. The lawsuit suggests that the attack has had far-reaching consequences for Fulton, affecting not only her health but also her ability to earn a living and maintain her professional reputation.
This is not the first time Fulton has taken legal action involving Nicolas Cage. In 2009, she sued him for $13 million, alleging that he had broken a promise to give her a house in Hancock Park. The case was settled out of court in 2011 under undisclosed terms. More recently, in November, Fulton filed another lawsuit against Weston’s third ex-wife, Hila Arounian, accusing her of embezzling $100,000 and obtaining a “fraudulent restraining order” that prevented Fulton and Nicolas Cage from seeing their granddaughters. These legal battles suggest a long and complex history of family conflict, with Fulton repeatedly seeking justice and accountability for what she alleges is a pattern of abuse and neglect.
The case against Nicolas Cage and Weston Cage has sparked widespread media attention, not only because of the celebrity involvement but also because of the serious allegations of violence and enabling. While neither Nicolas nor Weston Cage has publicly commented on the lawsuit, Weston is facing criminal charges related to the alleged assault. In June, he was arrested and charged with two felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly attacking Fulton and another individual, Rohit Jagadish. Weston pleaded not guilty to both charges in July, and the case is ongoing. The LAPD has confirmed that Weston punched both victims multiple times, causing injuries, and Fulton’s lawsuit provides further details about the severity of the attack and its impact on her life.
In summary, Christina Fulton’s lawsuit against Nicolas Cage and their son Weston Cage alleges a heartbreaking and disturbing pattern of violence and enabling within the family. Fulton claims that Weston’s history of mental health struggles and violent behavior was ignored or downplayed by his father, who continued to support him financially and emotionally despite the risks. The alleged attack in April has left Fulton with severe physical and emotional injuries, as well as significant economic harm, and she is seeking justice and accountability for the harm she says she has suffered. This case raises important questions about the responsibilities of parents in addressing their children’s mental health and violent behavior, as well as the broader societal issue of enabling harmful actions. As the legal proceedings unfold, the case is likely to continue attracting attention, both for its celebrity connections and for the serious issues it highlights.
