Gregg Allman and Two Others Dismissed From 'Midnight Rider' Lawsuit
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An investigation and a review determine that the singer, executive producer Michael Lehman and Open Road Films are not responsible for Sarah Jones' death.

AceShowbiz - The family of "Midnight Rider" camera assistant Sarah Jones has dismissed the lawsuit against Gregg Allman, executive producer Michael Lehman and Open Road Films. The three of them were previously named as defendants in a wrongful death suit stemming from a train accident that killed Jones.

The case, however, continues against other previously-named parties including director Randall Miller, producer Jody Savin, executive producer Jay Sedrish and first assistant director Hillary Schwartz. They face charges of involuntary manslaughter and criminal trespass, but each has pleaded not guilty. A trial is set for March.

Miller, Savin, Sedrish and Schwartz were accused of ignoring safety standards for film crews when Jones was struck by an oncoming train in February while the crew set up equipment on tracks and a trestle bridge in rural Wayne County near Savannah, Georgia. A day after the accident, it was confirmed that the film company did not have the permission to film on the tracks.

Jones' parents Richard and Elizabeth Jones filed a civil lawsuit in May, naming Allman among others. But after investigation and a review, it was found out that the three aforementioned parties were not involved in the decision leading to Jones' death.

"During a very difficult and trying time for our family, Gregg Allman and Michael Lehman demonstrated their genuine sorrow over the loss of our daughter and their willingness to work with us in the future to ensure safe film sets for all," Richard Jones said in a statement. "For that, we are grateful."

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