Overview

• Jane Doe, Schrader's former assistant, alleges repeated sexual harassment and assault during her employment from 2021 to 2024, including incidents at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024.
• Doe claims Schrader created a hostile work environment, made unwanted advances, and terminated her employment after she rejected his advances.
• A confidential settlement was reportedly agreed upon in February 2025, but Schrader allegedly reneged on the agreement in March, citing illness and personal reflection.
• Schrader's attorney denies the allegations, disputes the enforceability of the unsigned settlement, and describes the claims as exaggerated and legally baseless.
• Doe has filed a motion in New York State Supreme Court to enforce the settlement, bringing the allegations into public view and escalating the legal dispute.