Fiona Harvey is suing Netflix for defamation and emotional distress, claiming the character Martha in "Baby Reindeer" is based on her and has led to harassment and reputational damage. The lawsuit seeks over $170 million in damages, alleging Netflix failed to verify facts and disguised her identity poorly, resulting in significant personal and professional harm.
Fiona Harvey has filed a $120 million defamation lawsuit against Netflix, claiming the series "Baby Reindeer" falsely depicts her as a convicted stalker and sexual assailant. Harvey alleges Netflix did not verify the show's claims, which she says are untrue and damaging. The lawsuit seeks injunctive relief and accuses Netflix of negligence and violating publicity rights.
Fiona Harvey has filed a $170 million defamation and negligence lawsuit against Netflix, claiming the series "Baby Reindeer" falsely portrayed her as a convicted stalker and sexual assailant, which has severely damaged her reputation and life. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, as well as profits from the series. Netflix has not yet commented on the legal action.
Fiona Harvey, claiming to be the real-life inspiration for the character Martha in Netflix's "Baby Reindeer," is suing the streaming giant for $170 million, alleging defamation, emotional distress, and negligence. Harvey asserts that the show falsely portrays her as a convicted stalker and has severely damaged her reputation.
British lawyer Laura Wray claims that Fiona Harvey, the alleged "Baby Reindeer" stalker, harassed her for years after being fired from L&L Lawrence Solicitors in 1997. Wray alleges that Harvey's obsession with her lasted longer than her alleged stalking of actor Richard Gadd. Harvey has denied the accusations and threatened legal action against Gadd and Netflix.