Under the terms of the new proposal, about $30 million would go to a pool to pay the accusers, their lawyers, creditors of Mr. Weinstein’s former studio and some former employees, according to five people briefed on the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the agreement was private.
The remaining $14 million would cover legal fees for associates of Mr. Weinstein named as defendants in lawsuits, including the company’s board members, these people said.
Insurance policies would cover the entire $44 million if the current agreement is finalized, they said.
But the deal hinges on all of the plaintiffs agreeing to it. At least two, Ms. David and Alexandra Canosa, have rejected the proposal, according to the people close to the negotiations.
The proposed deal would eliminate civil liability for Mr. Weinstein and the company’s board, except in one lawsuit brought by the actress Ashley Judd, which was never part of the settlement negotiations, another person familiar with the talks said. Under the tentative agreement, Mr. Weinstein would also give up his claim against insurers for the cost of his criminal defense.
The company’s board members, including Mr. Weinstein’s brother and business partner, Bob Weinstein, would have to pay 30 percent of their own legal fees, the person said. No additional payments would be required.
“The proposed deal would provide millions of dollars to the ultra-wealthy directors of the Weinstein Company, such as James Dolan, and their big firm lawyers,” Ms. David’s lawyers, Douglas H. Wigdor and Kevin Mintzer, said in a statement on Friday.
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