In a legal notice, Weinstein’s attorney likened Rikers, a notoriously dangerous jail, to a “gulag” and accused officials of failing to provide adequate medical treatment to the disgraced film producer.

Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers filed a legal claim Tuesday against New York City, alleging the disgraced Hollywood mogul is receiving poor medical care and living in an unhygienic environment at the Rikers Island jail complex.

Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.

The notice of claim accuses the facility of failing to manage the former movie mogul's medical conditions, which include chronic myeloid leukemia and diabetes, and negligence ranging from “freezing” conditions to a lack of clean clothes.

Harvey Weinstein sues NYC for "medical negligence" at Rikers Island, claiming inadequate medical care despite serious health issues. He seeks $5 million in damages for what his lawyer calls "cruel and unusual punishment.

Harvey Weinstein is suing New York City and the Department of Correction over what he calls "deplorable conditions" at Rikers Island.

Harvey Weinstein's legal claim highlights alleged substandard medical care and unsanitary conditions at Rikers Island jail, amid his ongoing health battles. The claim seeks $5 million in damages and raises concerns over the treatment of inmates with severe medical conditions.