Viewers of Martin Scorsese’s latest film, Killers of the Flower Moon, saw Robert De Niro’s latest villainous turn. Readers of the recent case against De Niro from his ex-assistant will now see a New York jury award his ex-assistant $1.26 million after issuing a verdict that had taken the jurors the length of Killers of the Flower Moon‘s runtime after a single day of deliberations to reach. According to The Hollywood Reporter, De Niro was also found not personally liable in this case. They report, “Additionally, the jury rejected the actor’s counterclaim that she stole 5 million frequent flyer miles from the company.”
The trial would center around the claim that De Niro’s ex-assistant, Graham Chase Robinson, claimed the Raging Bull star had assigned her to perform unconventionally domestic tasks even though her position was a lofty title at his company, Canal Productions. The tasks included more...
The trial would center around the claim that De Niro’s ex-assistant, Graham Chase Robinson, claimed the Raging Bull star had assigned her to perform unconventionally domestic tasks even though her position was a lofty title at his company, Canal Productions. The tasks included more...
- 11/10/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Robert De Niro’s Canal Productions to Pay Ex-Assistant $1.26M in Gender Discrimination Trial Verdict
A New York jury has awarded Robert De Niro’s former assistant $1.26 million in her lawsuit against the A-lister’s loan-out company, Canal Productions, for gender discrimination and retaliation, according to a representative for plaintiff Graham Chase Robinson. De Niro was not found personally liable in the case.
Additionally, the jury rejected the actor’s counterclaim that she stole 5 million frequent flyer miles from the company.
Jurors took roughly four hours over a single day of deliberations to reach the verdict. De Niro was not present in the courtroom when the decision was announced.
The trial centered on fallout from when Robinson, who was employed by De Niro’s Canal Productions from 2008 to 2019 in various positions from executive assistant to vp of production and finance, left the company. It involved accusations that De Niro subjected her to vulgar comments and assigned her domestic duties, like buttoning his shirt and washing his sheets,...
Additionally, the jury rejected the actor’s counterclaim that she stole 5 million frequent flyer miles from the company.
Jurors took roughly four hours over a single day of deliberations to reach the verdict. De Niro was not present in the courtroom when the decision was announced.
The trial centered on fallout from when Robinson, who was employed by De Niro’s Canal Productions from 2008 to 2019 in various positions from executive assistant to vp of production and finance, left the company. It involved accusations that De Niro subjected her to vulgar comments and assigned her domestic duties, like buttoning his shirt and washing his sheets,...
- 11/9/2023
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A Manhattan civil jury found in favor of Robert De Niro’s former assistant Thursday, ordering his film company Canal to pay her more than $1.2 million for her gender discrimination and retaliation claims.
De Niro was not found liable for damages. His counter-claim against the woman, Chase Robinson, was dismissed.
“We are delighted that the jury saw what we saw and returned a verdict in Chase Robinson’s favor against Robert De Niro’s company, Canal Productions,” her attorney, David Sanford, said in a statement. “Not only did Ms. Robinson win her case against Canal but the jury completely vindicated Ms. Robinson by finding De Niro’s claims against her to be without merit.”
De Niro had sued his longtime personal assistant first, in a preemptive strike against her claims that he made her do demeaning domestic tasks, including inappropriate things like helping him button his shirts and scratching his...
De Niro was not found liable for damages. His counter-claim against the woman, Chase Robinson, was dismissed.
“We are delighted that the jury saw what we saw and returned a verdict in Chase Robinson’s favor against Robert De Niro’s company, Canal Productions,” her attorney, David Sanford, said in a statement. “Not only did Ms. Robinson win her case against Canal but the jury completely vindicated Ms. Robinson by finding De Niro’s claims against her to be without merit.”
De Niro had sued his longtime personal assistant first, in a preemptive strike against her claims that he made her do demeaning domestic tasks, including inappropriate things like helping him button his shirts and scratching his...
- 11/9/2023
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
Robert De Niro’s company Canal Productions was found to be liable in the gender discrimination trial brought by his former employee, Graham Chase Robinson, a jury ruled on Thursday. De Niro himself was not found to be liable. The jury ruled that Robinson should be awarded $1,264,285.72 by Canal for non-monetary and monetary damages.
Canal Productions was found liable on gender discrimination and retaliation and ordered to pay Robinson $632,142.86 on both counts.
Robinson was found to be not liable in the breach of fiduciary duty and loyalty while she was an employee at Canal. She originally sued De Niro and Canal for $12 million for gender discrimination and retaliation; she was countersued for $6 million for allegedly transferring thousands of dollars of sky miles to her own account and charging the company her personal food and travel expenses.
“We are delighted that the jury saw what we saw and returned a verdict...
Canal Productions was found liable on gender discrimination and retaliation and ordered to pay Robinson $632,142.86 on both counts.
Robinson was found to be not liable in the breach of fiduciary duty and loyalty while she was an employee at Canal. She originally sued De Niro and Canal for $12 million for gender discrimination and retaliation; she was countersued for $6 million for allegedly transferring thousands of dollars of sky miles to her own account and charging the company her personal food and travel expenses.
“We are delighted that the jury saw what we saw and returned a verdict...
- 11/9/2023
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Updated with more details, 2:05 Pm: A civil jury in New York City today found Robert De Niro not liable for gender discrimination and retaliation against his former assistant, Graham Chase Robinson, but the actor’s business and personal services company, Canal, was ordered to pay her $1.2 million in damages.
The jury also cleared Robinson of any financial wrongdoing in her 11 years as an employee for the two-time Oscar-winning star of Raging Bull and The Godfather: Part II and founder of the Tribeca Film Festival.
De Niro was not in the courtroom today, but Robinson was. She smiled and hugged one of the two women on her legal team after four-woman, three-man jury in the federal case delivered its verdict.
A Robinson lawyer, Brent Hannafan, said that his client would have no immediate comment on the outcome, but he told reporters outside the courtroom that “she feels vindicated.”
“It’s...
The jury also cleared Robinson of any financial wrongdoing in her 11 years as an employee for the two-time Oscar-winning star of Raging Bull and The Godfather: Part II and founder of the Tribeca Film Festival.
De Niro was not in the courtroom today, but Robinson was. She smiled and hugged one of the two women on her legal team after four-woman, three-man jury in the federal case delivered its verdict.
A Robinson lawyer, Brent Hannafan, said that his client would have no immediate comment on the outcome, but he told reporters outside the courtroom that “she feels vindicated.”
“It’s...
- 11/9/2023
- by Sean Piccoli
- Deadline Film + TV
The longtime personal assistant suing Robert De Niro took the stand Friday to testify in her civil discrimination lawsuit, saying the “Taxi Driver” actor gave a clear example of his chronic mistreatment when he angrily yelled at her during his own testimony earlier this week.
Graham Chase Robinson appeared before a Manhattan federal jury that is weighing claims from each side against the other. She says De Niro do demeaning “domestic” tasks below her station and is seeking $12 million for gender discrimination; he initially sued her, seeking $6 million for allegedly stealing airline miles and slacking off on the job.
De Niro testified on Tuesday, becoming agitated and testy under questioning from Robinson’s lawyer – and at one point, addressing her directly and saying: “Shame on you, Chase Robinson!” He apologized on the spot, but has not appeared in court since.
Robinson’s lawyer asked her how common it was for De Niro to lash out,...
Graham Chase Robinson appeared before a Manhattan federal jury that is weighing claims from each side against the other. She says De Niro do demeaning “domestic” tasks below her station and is seeking $12 million for gender discrimination; he initially sued her, seeking $6 million for allegedly stealing airline miles and slacking off on the job.
De Niro testified on Tuesday, becoming agitated and testy under questioning from Robinson’s lawyer – and at one point, addressing her directly and saying: “Shame on you, Chase Robinson!” He apologized on the spot, but has not appeared in court since.
Robinson’s lawyer asked her how common it was for De Niro to lash out,...
- 11/3/2023
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
How common was it for Robert De Niro to yell at this one-time assistant? “He yelled at me two days ago,” Graham Chase Robinson told a courtroom on Thursday, according to The Associated Press, referring to De Niro’s outburst on the stand earlier this week. When her attorney asked the actor about whether he made her scratch his back, he insisted he was “never weird or creepy” and then turned to his accuser. “Shame on you, Chase Robinson!” he chided.
Robinson worked as De Niro’s chief personal assistant for more than a decade.
Robinson worked as De Niro’s chief personal assistant for more than a decade.
- 11/3/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Los Angeles, Nov 3 (Ians) Hollywood star Robert De Niro’s girlfriend Tiffany Chen arrived at the Manhattan federal court for the gender discrimination trial involving the veteran actor and his former assistant Graham Chase Robinson. While taking the stand on Thursday, November 2, Tiffany slammed Graham by labeling her “crazy,” “psychotic” and “nuts.”
During her testimony, Tiffany claimed that Graham genuinely believed she was the ‘Goodfellas’ star’s wife. “I now think she believed that. I think that’s what she believes, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“She’s crazy,” the 45-year-old told the judge. “I think she knows she’s not, and that made her angry because she was striving to be,” she added.
Tiffany could not complete her sentence as attorney Herbert McNight cut her off to ask, “Striving to be De Niro’s wife?” To that, Tiffany replied, “Yes.”
Tiffany, who shares a daughter with the Oscar-winning actor, was asked...
During her testimony, Tiffany claimed that Graham genuinely believed she was the ‘Goodfellas’ star’s wife. “I now think she believed that. I think that’s what she believes, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“She’s crazy,” the 45-year-old told the judge. “I think she knows she’s not, and that made her angry because she was striving to be,” she added.
Tiffany could not complete her sentence as attorney Herbert McNight cut her off to ask, “Striving to be De Niro’s wife?” To that, Tiffany replied, “Yes.”
Tiffany, who shares a daughter with the Oscar-winning actor, was asked...
- 11/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Los Angeles, Nov 3 (Ians) Hollywood star Robert De Niro’s girlfriend Tiffany Chen arrived at the Manhattan federal court for the gender discrimination trial involving the veteran actor and his former assistant Graham Chase Robinson. While taking the stand on Thursday, November 2, Tiffany slammed Graham by labeling her “crazy,” “psychotic” and “nuts.”
During her testimony, Tiffany claimed that Graham genuinely believed she was the ‘Goodfellas’ star’s wife. “I now think she believed that. I think that’s what she believes, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“She’s crazy,” the 45-year-old told the judge. “I think she knows she’s not, and that made her angry because she was striving to be,” she added.
Tiffany could not complete her sentence as attorney Herbert McNight cut her off to ask, “Striving to be De Niro’s wife?” To that, Tiffany replied, “Yes.”
Tiffany, who shares a daughter with the Oscar-winning actor, was asked...
During her testimony, Tiffany claimed that Graham genuinely believed she was the ‘Goodfellas’ star’s wife. “I now think she believed that. I think that’s what she believes, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“She’s crazy,” the 45-year-old told the judge. “I think she knows she’s not, and that made her angry because she was striving to be,” she added.
Tiffany could not complete her sentence as attorney Herbert McNight cut her off to ask, “Striving to be De Niro’s wife?” To that, Tiffany replied, “Yes.”
Tiffany, who shares a daughter with the Oscar-winning actor, was asked...
- 11/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Updated, 4:27 Pm: A calmer Robert De Niro, facing friendlier questioning from one of his lawyers Tuesday, testified that he would give his departing personal assistant a job recommendation when she left but not the draft letter she submitted for him to sign after she abruptly quit in 2019 despite an earlier deal to stay on longer.
“I said, ‘There’s no way I can sign that now,’” De Niro said on the stand during Day 2 a civil trial in New York City pitting him against ex-employee Graham Chase Robinson, who has accused her former boss of gender discrimination, wage theft and retaliatory behavior. Jurors in the Manhattan federal courtroom also is weighing De Niro’s counterclaim that Robinson misused a company credit card for personal expenses and absconded with more than 5 million frequent-flier miles.
The draft of a recommendation letter for graduate school, written as if in De Niro’s voice,...
“I said, ‘There’s no way I can sign that now,’” De Niro said on the stand during Day 2 a civil trial in New York City pitting him against ex-employee Graham Chase Robinson, who has accused her former boss of gender discrimination, wage theft and retaliatory behavior. Jurors in the Manhattan federal courtroom also is weighing De Niro’s counterclaim that Robinson misused a company credit card for personal expenses and absconded with more than 5 million frequent-flier miles.
The draft of a recommendation letter for graduate school, written as if in De Niro’s voice,...
- 10/31/2023
- by Sean Piccoli
- Deadline Film + TV
On Monday, Robert De Niro testified in the lawsuit against his former assistant, Graham Chase Robinson.
De Niro was the first to take the stand in the New York City federal courthouse. The legal battle began in 2019, when Robinson left the actor’s company, Canal Productions, after being promoted to vice president for production and finance.
Canal Productions filed a $6 million lawsuit against Robinson, claiming that she abused her position and negligently used “her employer’s fund for her personal gain.”
Robinson counter-sued De Niro and the company for $12 million, claiming that De Niro consistently made sexist comments and assigned her “stereotypically female job duties that were inconsistent with her job title.”
She also claimed that he paid her less than a male employee because of her gender.
“He would berate her. He would make her life difficult,” Robinson’s lawyer Brent Hannafan told the jury about the actor. “He...
De Niro was the first to take the stand in the New York City federal courthouse. The legal battle began in 2019, when Robinson left the actor’s company, Canal Productions, after being promoted to vice president for production and finance.
Canal Productions filed a $6 million lawsuit against Robinson, claiming that she abused her position and negligently used “her employer’s fund for her personal gain.”
Robinson counter-sued De Niro and the company for $12 million, claiming that De Niro consistently made sexist comments and assigned her “stereotypically female job duties that were inconsistent with her job title.”
She also claimed that he paid her less than a male employee because of her gender.
“He would berate her. He would make her life difficult,” Robinson’s lawyer Brent Hannafan told the jury about the actor. “He...
- 10/31/2023
- by Ava Lombardi
- Uinterview
Robert De Niro took the stand in a civil trial in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to resolve a gender discrimination suit filed against the actor and his company Canal Productions by his former assistant, Graham Chase Robinson.
Following jury selection and opening statements Monday, Oct. 30, De Niro spent about 90 minutes on the witness stand and called Robinson’s allegations “all nonsense.” The Killers of the Flower Moon actor claimed he would call Robinson at “civilized” hours only and allowed to to work remotely.
Following jury selection and opening statements Monday, Oct. 30, De Niro spent about 90 minutes on the witness stand and called Robinson’s allegations “all nonsense.” The Killers of the Flower Moon actor claimed he would call Robinson at “civilized” hours only and allowed to to work remotely.
- 10/31/2023
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Robert De Niro turned up the testy testimony Tuesday, at one point directly addressing the ex-assistant suing him for discrimination to exclaim in open court: “Shame on you, Chase Robinson!”
Multiple media reports indicated that the “Taxi Driver” actor’s demeanor was even saltier on Day 2 than Monday, when De Niro first took the stand in the civil trial before an eight-person Manhattan civil jury to testify in his own defense.
“The whole case is nonsense. It’s absurd. But I’m here!” De Niro said under questioning Tuesday, according to THR. Other De Niro quotes from his second turn on the stand included: “Give me a break with this nonsense,” “You got us all here for this?” and “Stop it … I don’t have time for this.”
But it was when one of Robinson’s attorneys asked De Niro whether he had mistreated Robinson by asking her to carry...
Multiple media reports indicated that the “Taxi Driver” actor’s demeanor was even saltier on Day 2 than Monday, when De Niro first took the stand in the civil trial before an eight-person Manhattan civil jury to testify in his own defense.
“The whole case is nonsense. It’s absurd. But I’m here!” De Niro said under questioning Tuesday, according to THR. Other De Niro quotes from his second turn on the stand included: “Give me a break with this nonsense,” “You got us all here for this?” and “Stop it … I don’t have time for this.”
But it was when one of Robinson’s attorneys asked De Niro whether he had mistreated Robinson by asking her to carry...
- 10/31/2023
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
Robert De Niro continued his testimony in court Tuesday on the charges of gender discrimination and retaliation filed against him by a former employee, exclaiming multiple times that the case was “nonsense.”
“The whole case is nonsense. It’s absurd. But I’m here!” De Niro said while being questioned by the plaintiff’s counsel.
De Niro frequently pushed back against questions and on lines of questioning that included whether he had called his former employee, Graham Chase Robinson, while using the bathroom (“Give me a break with this nonsense. You got us all here for this?”) and whether he had directed his lawyers to first file suit against Robinson, knowing that it would get press attention and potentially damage her reputation.
“Stop it, I didn’t want to ruin anything. I don’t have the time for this,” he said.
Toward the end of questioning — after Robinson’s attorneys...
“The whole case is nonsense. It’s absurd. But I’m here!” De Niro said while being questioned by the plaintiff’s counsel.
De Niro frequently pushed back against questions and on lines of questioning that included whether he had called his former employee, Graham Chase Robinson, while using the bathroom (“Give me a break with this nonsense. You got us all here for this?”) and whether he had directed his lawyers to first file suit against Robinson, knowing that it would get press attention and potentially damage her reputation.
“Stop it, I didn’t want to ruin anything. I don’t have the time for this,” he said.
Toward the end of questioning — after Robinson’s attorneys...
- 10/31/2023
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hollywood icon Robert De Niros company has filed a $6 million lawsuit against a former employee, who spent "astronomical amounts of time" watching Netflix during work hours.
Canal Productions, De Niro's loan-out company, also accuses Chase Robinson of racking up exorbitant hotel and restaurant charges and using millions of De Niro's frequent flyer miles for her personal trips, reports "variety.com".
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According to the suit, filed on Saturday in state court in New York, Robinson was hired as an assistant to De Niro in 2008. She was later promoted to "vice president of production and finance" at the loan-out company, and her 2019 salary was $300,000. She left the company in April, amid growing concerns about alleged "corporate sabotage", the suit states.
The company alleges that during a four-day period in January, she watched 55 episodes of "Friends". On one of those days, she...
Canal Productions, De Niro's loan-out company, also accuses Chase Robinson of racking up exorbitant hotel and restaurant charges and using millions of De Niro's frequent flyer miles for her personal trips, reports "variety.com".
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According to the suit, filed on Saturday in state court in New York, Robinson was hired as an assistant to De Niro in 2008. She was later promoted to "vice president of production and finance" at the loan-out company, and her 2019 salary was $300,000. She left the company in April, amid growing concerns about alleged "corporate sabotage", the suit states.
The company alleges that during a four-day period in January, she watched 55 episodes of "Friends". On one of those days, she...
- 8/21/2019
- GlamSham
It's too bad Robert De Niro wasn't one of Friends' many famous guest stars because, if he was, perhaps he wouldn't be so upset about his former assistant's mega-binge session of the sitcom on Netflix.
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- 8/20/2019
- by Amanda Bell
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Robert De Niro‘s Company, Canal Productions, has filed a $6 million lawsuit against a former employee who they allege binge-watched Netlfix on the job and embezzled money.
Chase Robinson — who was first hired as an assistant to De Niro in 2008 and was later promoted to “Vice President of Production & Finance” to ensure that Canal was not being used by employees for their own personal gain or expenses — has been accused of abusing her position to inappropriately use “her employer’s fund for her personal gain.”
Robinson didn’t immediately respond to People’s request for comment.
According to court documents obtained by People,...
Chase Robinson — who was first hired as an assistant to De Niro in 2008 and was later promoted to “Vice President of Production & Finance” to ensure that Canal was not being used by employees for their own personal gain or expenses — has been accused of abusing her position to inappropriately use “her employer’s fund for her personal gain.”
Robinson didn’t immediately respond to People’s request for comment.
According to court documents obtained by People,...
- 8/20/2019
- by Claudia Harmata
- PEOPLE.com
Robert De Niro’s Canal Productions, has filed a $6 million lawsuit against a former employee, accusing her of embezzling money and binge-watching Netflix on the job, Variety reports.
The lawsuit was filed in New York state court on Saturday against Chase Robinson, who was hired as an assistant to De Niro in 2008 and later promoted to “vice president of production and finance” at Canal. Robinson resigned from the company in April amid growing concerns of “company sabotage.” Her salary at the time, according to the suit, was $300,000.
Even while earning six figures,...
The lawsuit was filed in New York state court on Saturday against Chase Robinson, who was hired as an assistant to De Niro in 2008 and later promoted to “vice president of production and finance” at Canal. Robinson resigned from the company in April amid growing concerns of “company sabotage.” Her salary at the time, according to the suit, was $300,000.
Even while earning six figures,...
- 8/20/2019
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
Canal Productions alleges Chase Robinson accrued enormous hotel and Uber bills and watched TV during working hours
Chase Robinson, who until recently held a senior role in Robert De Niro’s film production company, has been sued by her former employer for $6m.
According to Variety, which saw papers filed in a state court on Saturday, Robinson – whose most recent position was vice-president of production and finance at Canal Productions – is accused of embezzling money and wasting time during office hours watching television shows.
Chase Robinson, who until recently held a senior role in Robert De Niro’s film production company, has been sued by her former employer for $6m.
According to Variety, which saw papers filed in a state court on Saturday, Robinson – whose most recent position was vice-president of production and finance at Canal Productions – is accused of embezzling money and wasting time during office hours watching television shows.
- 8/19/2019
- by Catherine Shoard
- The Guardian - Film News
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