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Former Doctor Odyssey Props Crew Sue Disney and 20th Television for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

Filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, the suit details months of alleged sexual misconduct by an assistant prop master along with claims of wrongful termination and industry blacklisting after complaints.

Former Doctor Odyssey Crew Members Sue Disney For Sexual Harassment On Set And Retaliation
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DOCTOR ODYSSEY - “The Wave” - After Max’s declaration fractures his relationship with Avery, he leaves the ship and finds himself caught in an earthquake, which triggers a tsunami warning. With The Odyssey forced to leave port, Max races to return before it’s too late. THURSDAY, MAY 8 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Tina Thorpe) JOSHUA JACKSON, PHILLIPA SOO

Overview

  • Plaintiffs Caroline Mack, Alicia Haverland and Ava Steinbrenner allege assistant prop master Tyler Patton subjected them to repeated sexual comments, unwanted touching and explicit content from spring 2024 until they reported him.
  • After HR and union complaints led to Tyler Patton’s termination, prop master Tammie Patton allegedly retaliated by assigning demeaning tasks and threatening the plaintiffs’ employment.
  • Disney and 20th Television abruptly laid off the entire props department, then rehired new staff, a move the suit claims was meant to silence further complaints.
  • The lawsuit accuses Disney and 20th Television of negligent hiring for employing Tyler Patton despite prior harassment allegations on the set of House.
  • As ‘Doctor Odyssey’ remains the only ABC scripted series pending renewal, Disney and 20th Television have not publicly responded to the May 30 lawsuit seeking unspecified damages.