Robert De Niro's Company Ordered to Pay $1.2 Million in Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

A jury has awarded Robert De Niro's former personal assistant $1.2 million after ruling that his company, Canal Productions, subjected her to workplace gender discrimination and retaliation. The jury found De Niro not personally liable for the discrimination or retaliation. The assistant alleged that De Niro created a hostile work environment, forced her to perform demeaning tasks, and subjected her to abusive outbursts and unwanted physical touching. De Niro had countersued, accusing her of misconduct. The jury ruled in favor of the assistant, awarding her four years' salary.