Former ABC Producer Sues Disney and Matt Gutman Over Harassment

Former ABC Producer Sues Disney and Matt Gutman Over Harassment

A former ABC News field producer filed a wrongful-termination lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court, naming Disney, CBS chief correspondent Matt Gutman and a former bureau chief, and alleging discrimination, harassment and retaliation. The complaint also alleges Gutman made sexualized remarks and that the producer was fired after requesting medical accommodations. Earlier coverage by USA Today described the suit as alleging sexualized remarks and a hostile work environment, while the New York Post noted the filing in Los Angeles Superior Court.

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August 17, 2026
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Former ABC News Producer Sues Over Alleged Sexualized Remarks by Matt Gutman
Former ABC News Producer Sues Over Alleged Sexualized Remarks by Matt Gutman

huffpost.com • 17 Aug 20:37

A former field producer has filed a lawsuit claiming Matt Gutman made inappropriate sexual comments and that she was wrongfully terminated after requesting medical accommodations.

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CBS correspondent Matt Gutman named in former producer's lawsuit alleging sexual harassment
CBS correspondent Matt Gutman named in former producer's lawsuit alleging sexual harassment

The Independent • 17 Aug 15:15

A former ABC News producer has filed a wrongful-termination suit that accuses Matt Gutman of making sexual remarks and contributing to a hostile workplace, while also alleging her own illegal dismissal by ABC.

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August 16, 2026
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CBS correspondent Matt Gutman sued over alleged sexual harassment at ABC
CBS correspondent Matt Gutman sued over alleged sexual harassment at ABC

USA Today • 16 Aug 20:38

A former ABC News field producer has filed a lawsuit alleging that CBS chief correspondent Matt Gutman made sexualized remarks and contributed to a hostile work environment while they worked together at ABC.

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Former ABC producer sues network, naming Matt Gutman over alleged inappropriate remarks
Former ABC producer sues network, naming Matt Gutman over alleged inappropriate remarks

Deadline • 16 Aug 19:56

A former ABC News field producer has filed a wrongful-termination lawsuit that accuses the network, Disney, former colleague Matt Gutman and a former bureau chief of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.

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August 15, 2026
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CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman sued over alleged sexual harassment
CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman sued over alleged sexual harassment

The Daily Beast • 15 Aug 18:03

A former ABC News producer has filed a lawsuit accusing CBS chief correspondent Matt Gutman of making sexualized remarks and wrongful termination, while CBS has not commented.

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CBS News anchor Matt Gutman faces sexual harassment lawsuit amid prior reporting errors
CBS News anchor Matt Gutman faces sexual harassment lawsuit amid prior reporting errors

Yahoo • 15 Aug 16:19

Matt Gutman, a CBS News correspondent, has been sued by a former ABC News producer for alleged sexual harassment, while his past includes two suspensions at ABC for inaccurate reporting and policy violations.

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CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman named in former ABC producer's lawsuit alleging harassment and wrongful termination
CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman named in former ABC producer's lawsuit alleging harassment and wrongful termination

Variety • 15 Aug 04:03

A former ABC News field producer has filed a lawsuit claiming she was fired after seeking medical leave and that CBS correspondent Matt Gutman contributed to a hostile work environment with sexualized comments.

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CBS anchor Matt Gutman sued for alleged sexual harassment
CBS anchor Matt Gutman sued for alleged sexual harassment

New York Post • 15 Aug 01:13

Former ABC News producer Samira Said has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court accusing Matt Gutman of making inappropriate sexual comments and alleging wrongful termination by ABC.

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August 14, 2026
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Former ABC producer sues CBS correspondent Matt Gutman in wrongful-termination case
Former ABC producer sues CBS correspondent Matt Gutman in wrongful-termination case

latimes.com • 14 Aug 22:10

A former ABC News producer has named CBS chief correspondent Matt Gutman as a defendant in a wrongful-termination lawsuit alleging harassment and violations of California employment law.

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