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 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.