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Former ABC producer sues Matt Gutman over harassment claims
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Online interest in Gutman’s wife and children risks turning a workplace case into celebrity gossip. The serious issue is whether the alleged remarks occurred and whether ABC handled Said’s medical leave and termination lawfully. A lawsuit is not a finding of guilt, but neither should detailed allegations be dismissed as mere publicity. The next concrete test is the defendants’ response and any evidence presented in court.
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