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Richard Gadd's character Donny is stalked by a woman named Martha Scott, played by Jessica Gunning, in Baby Reindeer. Pic: Netflix
( Ovichnews USA ) - Fiona Harvey, a 58-year-old woman, has launched a legal battle against Netflix, seeking $170 million (£133m) in damages for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, gross negligence, and violations of her right of publicity.
Harvey claims she is the real-life inspiration behind the character Martha in the hit Netflix series 'Baby Reindeer', based on writer Richard Gadd's experiences with his stalker. In the lawsuit filed at a Californian federal court, Harvey accuses Netflix of spreading false narratives about her, including labeling her as a "twice convicted stalker sentenced to five years in prison." She alleges that the streaming giant chose to prioritize sensational storytelling over the truth, causing irreparable damage to her life. According to Harvey's attorney, Richard Roth, Netflix's failure to fact-check and verify information before portraying her in a negative light has resulted in significant harm to her reputation and well-being. The legal documents describe Netflix's claim that the show is based on a true story as "the biggest lie in television history." In a statement to Sky News, a Netflix spokesperson expressed the company's intention to vigorously defend against the allegations and reiterated their support for Richard Gadd's storytelling rights. The series creator, Gadd, has also urged fans to respect the fictional nature of the show and refrain from attempting to uncover the identities behind the characters. Harvey, who vehemently denies being a stalker, highlighted the distressing impact of online harassment she faced after the series aired, prompting her decision to seek legal recourse. The lawsuit seeks substantial damages, including actual and compensatory damages of $50 million (£39m) each, punitive damages of $20 million (£16m), and the entirety of profits derived from 'Baby Reindeer', totaling $50 million (£39m). The ongoing legal battle underscores the complexities of blurring fiction with reality in the entertainment industry, raising questions about the ethical responsibilities of content creators and platforms like Netflix in portraying real-life individuals in a sensitive and accurate manner.
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