Federal Judge Partially Advances Scottish Lawyer’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Netflix

A California federal judge has refined a Scottish lawyer’s multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Netflix’s stalker miniseries “Baby Reindeer,” dismissing certain claims while permitting others to advance. The court ruled out the negligence and publicity claims but allowed the attorney’s allegations of defamation and emotional distress to move forward. The legal battle centers on content within the series that the lawyer claims defamed her character and caused significant emotional turmoil. For further details, visit the Law360 article.