CNN —A Scottish woman accused of stalking “Baby Reindeer” creator and star Richard Gadd can proceed with her defamation lawsuit against Netflix, after a federal judge in California refused to dismiss all of the claims.
In a ruling published on Friday, Judge R. Gary Klausner wrote that while Fiona Harvey’s “purported actions are reprehensible,” the differences in how the show depicted these “could produce a different effect on the mind of a viewer.”Richard Gadd created and starred in "Baby Reindeer."
The show topped most-watched lists worldwide after its debut in April, generating headlines and speculation about the characters and who inspired them.
Jessica Gunning won an Emmy Award for her portrayal of Martha in "Baby Reindeer."
Ed Miller/NetflixIn the lawsuit, Harvey alleges “several key differences” between herself and the character Martha, who stalked Gadd’s character Donny Dunn.
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