Judge Allows Defamation Lawsuit Against Netflix Over 'Baby Reindeer'

Fiona Harvey claims the series falsely depicted her as a convicted stalker and sexual assailant, leading to severe emotional distress.

A judge ruled that Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer' was wrongly labeled as a 'true story,' allowing Fiona Harvey's defamation lawsuit to proceed.
Harvey alleges the show falsely portrayed her as a convicted stalker who committed violent and sexual assaults against creator Richard Gadd.
The judge noted significant differences between the real events and the show's depiction, which could mislead viewers.
Netflix argued that the show is a dramatized version of Gadd’s experiences, but the judge found the 'true story' label misleading.
Some of Harvey's claims, including negligence and punitive damages, were dismissed, but her claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress will move forward.