Richard Dreyfuss Suing Dad, Uncle Over Unpaid Loan

August 11, 2008 8:36 a.m. EST

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - Richard Dreyfuss is suing his dad and uncle for refusing to pay the $870,000 loan he gave them in 1984.

In the lawsuit filed Friday, the 60-year-old Oscar winner claims he loaned his relatives the money in good faith 24 years ago to help them get out of trouble concerning an office building in Los Angeles. He hasn't received payment ever since.

He alleges that his uncle, Gilbert Dreyfus, repetitively refused to show his financial records. Also, his uncle and father, Norman Dreyfuss, acted with "fraud" and "malice." He wants the money back with interest and punitive damages.