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After months of silence and rumors of a settlement, ABC has begun fighting back against former "Desperate Housewives" star Nicollette Sheridan's lawsuit against former boss Marc Cherry.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, ABC has hired on high-profile employee litigation specialist, Adam Levin. Levin is best known for successfully defending Warner Bros. Television against a harassment suit from a former "Friends" writer's assistant.
"We intend to delve into the merits of her claims, all of which we strenuously dispute," Levin told the publication.
Apparently, he hasn't wasted any time. Levin has already requested private documents from Sheridan's reps surrounding her alleged assault. He also seeks to depose her on tape as early as August.
Additionally, ABC is requesting documents and information from Sheridan's agents at Innovative Artists and Don Buchwald & Associates, and publicity company BWR, among others. They're also seeking documents for medical records revolving around Sheridan's assault claim.
Sheridan filed her lawsuit in April in Los Angeles Superior Court. She is suing Cherry for assault and battery, gender violence and wrongful termination and seeks more than $20 million in damages.
What do you make of ABC's aggressive move?
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