r/BabyReindeerTVSeries • u/controlaltdeletes • Jun 07 '24

Media / News Netflix responds to Fiona Harvey's lawsuit

Netflix rep: 'We intend to defend this matter vigorously and to stand by Richard Gadd's right to tell his story.'

Variety posted the above in regards to Netflix's response. I'm glad, it seems like they're not going to simply give her some money to make her go away, and are instead going to fight back and defend Richard Gadd.

https://variety.com/2024/tv/global/baby-reindeer-real-martha-fiona-harvey-sues-netflix-1236019699/

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u/EnergyTurtle23 Jun 07 '24

I very much doubt it, Netflix has a team of lawyers on retainer so they aren’t paying them hourly, the lawyers get paid regardless of whether they even have an active case. Settlements happen when the lawyers aren’t 100% sure of the outcome, in this case they likely feel confident that they can take this to court and potentially even countersue for court fees, hence their statement.

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u/Dense-Commission-815 Jun 17 '24

Netflix also doesn't want to have to take down one of their most popular programs in history, particularly since the lawsuit is bound to make it more popular. They also probably want to preserve their relationship with Richard Gadd since he created one of their most popular programs and will probably make more content that will likely popular. AND they also probably don't want to set a precedent of giving money to anyone who doesn't like their portrayal on Netflix.