Neil Gaiman, Amanda Palmer Sued
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Feb 04, 2025 · Last updated Feb 04, 2025
The civil lawsuits against Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer have significantly impacted the publishing and entertainment industries. Publishers like News Corp — HarperCollins, W. W. Norton & Company, and Dark Horse Comics have ceased or paused projects related to Neil Gaiman, leading to potential revenue losses and reputational damage for these entities. The Walt Disney Company has also paused an adaptation, indicating broader industry caution.
Scarlett Pavlovich has filed three civil lawsuits against best-selling British author Neil Gaiman and his estranged wife, Amanda Palmer, alleging repeated sexual assault and human trafficking. Pavlovich claims the assaults occurred in 2022 while she was working as their babysitter and nanny, after meeting Palmer in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2020 when Pavlovich was homeless. The lawsuits allege that Palmer was aware of Neil Gaiman's alleged predatory behavior and presented Pavlovich to him knowing he would assault her. Pavlovich is seeking at least $7 million in damages. Neil Gaiman has denied the allegations, stating he has never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity. The allegations have led to significant professional repercussions for Neil Gaiman, with News Corp — HarperCollins and W. W. Norton & Company stating they will not release his future books, Dark Horse Comics ceasing publication of a series, and The Walt Disney Company pausing an adaptation of his work. Netflix, however, is still scheduled to release a second season of 'The Sandman'.
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