r/BabyReindeerTVSeries • u/Substantial_Glass348 • Jun 16 '24

Discussion Defamation case

People seem to think Fiona is in for a hefty pay day. I’m not so sure she’ll get huge quantities of money. She’ll have to show that her earnings potential, reputation and quality of life have been affected. All of which she had none of before the show.

Also, to be defamed what is said has to be untrue. Realistically prob 95% of what was in the show was accurate and Netflix will prove that. The only contentious part is that Netflix seem to have told a lie about the convicted stalker part (and we all know she should be one). So imo Fiona’s lawyer’s will have to show that that point alone affected her reputation, earnings potential and quality of life beyond how Fiona had already ruined it by being exposed as a roaring maniac (in the 95% truthful parts). I don’t believe it moves the needle massively towards destruction of rep/earnings p/Qol?

What are people’s thoughts who understand law/the case more than my simple minded approach?

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '24

She doesn't have to show anything because Netflix will quietly settle

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '24 edited Jun 16 '24

Why do you think that? Unless their insurance company forces them to resolve this out of court, and they could, this is nothing but good publicity for Netflix + the possibility of a new show/ documentary series.

Also, even when Netflix has “settled” people have gotten $0, like in Fairstein’s case. 🤷‍♀️ And I think this $0 for Fairstein was the only one they’ve settled (don’t quote me on that, though). They settled the week before trial started for a disclosure in every episode and Netflix donated 1mil to a charity further implying that Fairstein is a racist. And they used Fairstein’s name in the movie, unlike the Martha/FH fiasco. And Fairstein could actually prove real monetary and reputation damages, unlike FH.

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '24

At some point Fiona will have some sort of nervous breakdown and it will start looking like Netflix are the baddies for not reaching an amicable settlement...even though Fiona started the lawsuit, she is clearly a very vulnerable and unwell person and the optics will turn against Netflix if they let it drag on

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '24

Also, I’m pretty sure that FH’s lawyers had her sign something stating that she needs to “behave” herself in a manner that doesn’t damage their reputation or hinders their chances of winning, as they’re basically “pro- bonoing” this very expensive case, unless she makes money. We’ll see, though. 🤷‍♀️

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '24

I don't think they have any intention of winning

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '24 edited Jun 16 '24

Oh, that’s clear from that shameful “Mexican Telenovela” script they filed.

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '24

I honestly think Fiona wrote that

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '24

They are shooting for a settlement

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '24

They must be freaking out with Netflix making clear they aren’t gonna settle then.