Fred Savage is no longer being sued for allegedly assaulting and harassing a female crew member on his TV show ... and all signs are pointing to a settlement. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the court signed off on the lawsuit's dismissal ... and the key thing here is the suit's being dismissed with prejudice, which means it's likely Savage and the woman who sued him reached a settlement out of court. TMZ broke...
- 4/23/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
A California judge has tossed several gender-based claims against Fred Savage in a lawsuit from a former costumer who alleges he created a hostile work environment on the set of Fox series The Grinder.
Youngjoo Hwang claims Savage was verbally abusive, had a reputation for tormenting female crewmembers, and "violently" struck her arm while she was dusting dandruff off of his suit. She and her attorney Anahita Sedaghatfar announced the lawsuit during a March press conference. Both Savage and Fox immediately denied the allegations, and Hwang later withdrew her claims for assault and battery.
Judge Holly Fujie largely granted, with leave ...
Youngjoo Hwang claims Savage was verbally abusive, had a reputation for tormenting female crewmembers, and "violently" struck her arm while she was dusting dandruff off of his suit. She and her attorney Anahita Sedaghatfar announced the lawsuit during a March press conference. Both Savage and Fox immediately denied the allegations, and Hwang later withdrew her claims for assault and battery.
Judge Holly Fujie largely granted, with leave ...
YoungJoo Hwang, a costume designer on the set of the 2015 Fox comedy “The Grinder,” has accused Fred Savage of harassment and being demeaning towards female crew members. Hwang appeared at a news conference March 21 with her her attorney, Anahita Sedaghatfar, to discuss the lawsuit she filed against Savage for harassment and discrimination.
Savage denied the accusations, calling them “completely without merit and absolutely untrue.” 20th Century Fox TV investigated the allegations and, according to the studio, they were “unfounded.”
According to documents obtained by TMZ, Hwang says Savage constantly “gave her dirty looks, rolled his eyes and hurled profanities at her” while making “The Grinder.” Savage allegedly told the woman he hated her and not to look at him. Hwang alleges Savage tormented female crew members on set and demanded they not follow him around.
When Hwang dusted dandruff off Savage’s jacket, she says he blew up at her and yelled at her,...
Savage denied the accusations, calling them “completely without merit and absolutely untrue.” 20th Century Fox TV investigated the allegations and, according to the studio, they were “unfounded.”
According to documents obtained by TMZ, Hwang says Savage constantly “gave her dirty looks, rolled his eyes and hurled profanities at her” while making “The Grinder.” Savage allegedly told the woman he hated her and not to look at him. Hwang alleges Savage tormented female crew members on set and demanded they not follow him around.
When Hwang dusted dandruff off Savage’s jacket, she says he blew up at her and yelled at her,...
- 3/21/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
The woman accusing Fred Savage of harassment and assault claims he targeted other women and it was widely known. YoungJoo Hwang, a costume designer on the set of the TV show, "The Grinder," appeared at a news conference Wednesday morning flanked by her attorney, Anahita Sedaghatfar of the Cochran Firm and and went into more detail about the lawsuit against Savage for harassment, assault, battery and discrimination. Hwang -- who says she was inspired by...
- 3/21/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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