Despite an alleged juror mix-up, Judge Penney Azcarate said she found no signs of wrongdoing.
There is, however, a 27-year age gap between the two, who are reportedly father and son.
Depp’s lawyersresponded to the filingon Monday, calling it “desperate” and “frivolous.”

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.STEVE HELBER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images; JIM WATSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Therefore, due process was guaranteed and provided to all parties in this litigation."
Heard received $2 million in compensatory damages and no punitive damages for her countersuit.
“The disappointment I feel today is beyond words,” Heard said in a statement following the verdict.
Depp said he was “humbled” by the outcome and support he received.
“I feel at peace knowing I have finally accomplished that.”