Fiona Harvey Sues Netflix for $170 Million

Fiona Harvey's $170 million defamation lawsuit against Netflix over the series 'Baby Reindeer' is set to begin trial on May 6, 2025, and is expected to last two weeks. Harvey, who claims to be the real-life inspiration for the character Martha, alleges that the series inaccurately portrays her as a convicted stalker, despite her never having been convicted. Richard Gadd, the creator and star of the series, contends that Martha is a fictional character and that the series is not intended to represent actual facts. Netflix maintains its commitment to defend Gadd's right to tell his story, having previously described the series as a fictionalized account of real events. The controversy has drawn significant attention, especially following Harvey's public assertions on a chat show that she is the true Martha, leading to Netflix's acknowledgment that some depictions in the series do not align with reality. The outcome of the lawsuit could have broader implications for how streaming services present dramatized stories based on real events.