From The Hollywood Reporter · Winston Cho · · 1m 30s
Shrinking assistant director sues Warner Bros. for wage theft
A former crew member alleges the studio altered time cards, denied pay, and failed to address sexual harassment by an executive producer.
In brief
A former crew member alleges the studio altered time cards, denied pay, and failed to address sexual harassment by an executive producer. The lawsuit claims Warner Bros. systematically underpaid crew members and retaliated against an employee who reported wage theft and sexual misconduct. Originally reported by The…
Assistant director sues Warner Bros.
Mindy McKoin filed a lawsuit Tuesday in California state court against Warner Bros. Television and executive producer Randall Winston, alleging wage theft, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination.
Time cards allegedly altered
McKoin claims production accounting was instructed to record her working fewer hours than she actually did, and later denied payment for additional work she requested.
Sexual assault at wrap party
McKoin alleges that Winston grabbed and groped her left breast while she was seated at a bar during a June 2024 wrap party. She reported the incident but says it was never addressed.
“grabbed and groped her left breast”
Retaliation after complaint
After McKoin told producers she had prepared a wage theft claim and that other crew faced the same issue, she was fired. The studio cited unrelated reasons for her termination.
Warner Bros. denies allegations
The studio said it conducted an independent investigation and found the allegations unsubstantiated and unsupported by corroborating evidence. It emphasized that crew safety is its highest priority.
“The Studio takes all allegations of misconduct and retaliation seriously”
Shrinking renewed despite lawsuit
The Apple TV comedy starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford was renewed for a fourth season earlier this year and earned nine Emmy nominations, including a best comedy series nod.
The big picture
The lawsuit claims Warner Bros. systematically underpaid crew members and retaliated against an employee who reported wage theft and sexual misconduct.
