# Former ABC producer sues Matt Gutman over harassment claims 2026-08-15T09:40:42+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Former ABC News producer Samira Said has sued CBS correspondent Matt Gutman in Los Angeles Superior Court, accusing him of making sexualised remarks during two work assignments several years ago. She has also named ABC News and its parent company, The Walt Disney Company, as defendants. Said alleges Gutman discussed rating a female correspondent’s appearance and later suggested Said had an after-hours date when she opposed moving from a film press event. She also claims ABC wrongfully terminated her after denying medical leave and workplace accommodations for health issues. Gutman, CBS News and ABC News have not commented, saying they have not reviewed the complaint. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, along with legal fees. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: CBS, Matt Gutman, Samira Said Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/samira-said-sues-cbs-journalist-matt-gutman-over-harassment-claims/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/samira-said-sues-cbs-journalist-matt-gutman-over-harassment-claims/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.