If you've seen Baby Reindeer, you know what we're talking about. If not, after reading this article get started! Fiona Harvey, the woman who claims to be the "real Martha" who stalked comedian Richard Gadd, is suing Netflix and seeking $170 million in damages.
Fiona filed suit accusing Netflix of misrepresentation, infliction of emotional distress, negligence and violation of her rights.
In the series, Martha (played by Jessica Gunning) becomes obsessed with a comedian who is working hard to find fame in stand-up and beyond (played by Richard Gadd, the series' creator and true victim of persecution).
The lawsuit points out that numerous lies were told about Harvey's personality and were seen by over 50 million people worldwide. "They told these lies, they never stopped, because the fictional story was more interesting than the truth, and these stories make more money."
The lawsuit also states that the fact that the beginning of the series reads, "This is a true story," leads people to think that every detail of the story is true.
Fiona claims that Netflix has shown "gross negligence" after allowing people on the internet to use the data they obtained from the series to find out her identity. She says Netflix and Gadd were aware of the risk, but still went ahead and showed indifference to her rights, safety and/or well-being. "The portrayal in "Baby Reindeer" was done by Mrs. Harvey to be tortured and suffer from severe and extreme emotional distress," the lawsuit states, adding that she is experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, shame, depression, stomach pain, fear, loss of appetite, all caused by the lies. published in "Baby Reindeer".
Fiona is seeking a minimum of $170 million in compensatory and punitive damages, plus the series' profits, as she claims that "Netflix and Gadd destroyed her reputation, her career and her life."
Meanwhile, a representative for Netflix has responded to Page Six, saying that it intends to fully protect Richard Gadd's right to tell his story.
Fiona Harvey, a lawyer, denied stalking and sexually assaulting Gadd during an interview on the Piers Morgan show. However, another lawyer, named Laura Wray, told Piers Morgan that she had also been Harvey's "main obsession" for several years, adding that from the moment she saw the series, she knew who it was. .
"The actress did a very good job. It sounds like her, she looks like her... I have a folder full of letters that Fiona sent me, along with emails, faxes and so on, and they are all identical," said Laura.
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