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Mother of Paulette Sues Netflix Over 2020 Series, Citing Unauthorized Image Use and Moral Harm

Her complaint seeks up to 40% of profits as reparations, citing end-credits imagery that links her to the dramatized character.

Overview

  • Lizette Farah filed a lawsuit against Netflix and producer Dinamo over Historia de un crimen: La búsqueda, the 2020 series dramatizing the 2010 Paulette case.
  • Her legal team argues the show used her name, likeness and personal story without consent, asserting violations of privacy and image rights through civil and intellectual property claims.
  • The filing highlights the series’ end credits, which place real images of Farah alongside the actress portraying her, as central evidence of unauthorized identification.
  • Farah’s lawyer says the portrayal has revictimized her, triggered online harassment, harmed professional opportunities and instilled ongoing fears for her safety.
  • The suit seeks monetary reparations, including a claim of up to 40% of the series’ profits; Netflix and Dinamo have not issued public responses.