Nicollette Sheridan has filed a lawsuit against “Desperate Housewives” creator Marc Cherry, alleging assault and battery, gender violence and wrongful termination. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Cherry physically assaulted Sheridan after she questioned him about something in the script. According to the lawsuit, "Cherry took her aside and forcefully hit her with his hand across her face and head." He went to her trailer to "beg forgiveness," the lawsuit says, but after Sheridan reported him to ABC, his behavior only worsened. In February of 2009 the actress was informed that her character was being written off the show. Sheridan believes that she was fired in retaliation for reporting Cherry, who, according to the lawsuit, created a hostile work environment by "behaving in an extremely abusive and aggressive manner toward the individuals who work on the show."Nicollette Sheridan is suing for more than $20 million, as she believes her termination is "resulting in her losing millions in future earnings." (People magazine)
Sources:
People magazine. Nicollette Sheridan Sues Over Housewives Firing, Alleges Assault on Set. April 5th, 2010.
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