Casey Affleck Sued for Sexual Harassment

By PopEater Staff Posted Jul 23rd 2010 08:10PM

One of the producers on the Joaquin Phoenix documentary Casey Affleck directed last year is suing him for $2 million claiming sexual harassment, E!Online reports. Amanda White filed her lawsuit early Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court.

White alleges that in addition to enduring "uninvited and unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace" throughout the making of 'I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix,' she also wasn't paid for her work as a producer.

"Affleck repeatedly referred to women as 'cows'; he discussed his sexual exploits and those of other celebrities that he allegedly witnessed; and asked [White], after learning her age, 'Isn't it about time you get pregnant?'" the suit states.

The producer also claims that while the group was filming in Costa Rica, she wasn't able to go to her room one night because Affleck and Phoenix were in it with two women.

Affleck's lawyer, Michael J. Plonsker, quickly shot back at the allegations, calling them "preposterous and without merit."

In a statement to PopEater and other outlets, Plonsker explains their side of the story: "Ms. White was terminated from the production over a year ago. She and her lawyers believe that this maliciously and erroneously filed complaint will cause the producers to succumb to her outrageous and baseless demands. She is mistaken."

The actor intends to file cross-claims against White as well.

When the crew was filming in San Francisco, White alleges Affleck attempted to get her to spend the night with him in his hotel room. After she said no, the lawsuit claims he "became hostile and aggressive" and "violently grabbed her arm in an effort to intimidate her into staying."

Affleck is married to Phoenix's sister, Summer, and has two children.

White is asking for at least $2 million in damages to cover sexual harassment, retaliation, failure to prevent harassment/retaliation, constructive discharge in violation of public policy, breach of oral contract, unjust enrichment, and negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Tags: Casey Affleck, joaquin phoenix

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Friday 23 July

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By thomas

Right? he had an orgy with his wifes brother and two women. Sure the old hag turned down Casey. The skank probably felt left out.

By Jeannie

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How do you know she's an "old hag"? She could be only 30 years old. Maybe she doesn't even - god forbid - want kids.

By diane

he is so good looking.

By Bee

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Is he related to Ben Affleck? Just wondering...

By Nico Toscani

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Seriously? Yes, he's Ben's younger brother.

By Atsaguy

Here we go again...and what over a year ago...whay not to the police when it happened...seems like someone has been dropped and is now needing money...what a drip...gold digger..would make a good movie however!!!!Now I want to see the film they were all working on!

Either she's got one hell of an imagination, or he's being a misogynist bully. Too bad he's gorgeous.

Saturday 24 July

By Schmice

I expect Gloria Allred will weigh in on this matter and get her 40% cut.

By Cutie

I can remember when women just slapped their faces or put the info on women's bathroom walls who was a creep.

By Eli33

Oh yeah? And so do you also remember when women couldn't be doctors, or lawyers, or directors or producers? Or executives? Or have a man arrested for rape because it would be unfair to damage a poor man's reputation over a simple misunderstanding? Yeah Cutie, you're right, those were way better times. Good thought you had there.

By Ann

Ugh - you think this guy is good looking???? and if you think for one minute he didn't do and say all that stuff, I'll bet that's not the half of it. Here again, these Hollywood producers, directors, etc., think they are god and can get away with anything. Remember the casting couch? It still exists...so don't call her names until you know the facts

Monday 26 July

By Ang

You're the biggest hypocrite on here. You sit there and say not to judge her without the facts. You don't even have the facts and you're judging. Would you like to be the pot or the kettle?

By jaydog249

WOW GREAT POINT ANN!!!! DON'T TELL PEOPLE TO JUDGE OTHER PEOPLE UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED!!!! YOU ARE SO RIGHT!!!! SO THAT'S WHY YOU JUUUUUUST SAID THAT "AND IF YOU THINK FOR ONE MINUTE HE DIDN'T DO AND SAY ALL THAT STUFF, I'LL BET THAT'S NOT THE HALF OF IT ETC....." WHO IS THE HYPOCRITE ANN!!!! YOU MIGHT NOT BE A COW BUT YOU SURE ARE AN IDIOT........

By WILL

I DONT BELIEVE HER

I totally do.

By jjgg5

Men never learn.

By cece

for some reason , i don't believe this since this woman is saying that joaquin and casey both had women in her ROOM probably having S*X/cuddling. no brother-n-law would sit up , and watch /or allow his sister's husband Cheat or would they ? joaquin is SINGLE so he can do whatever but i just don't see casey with him fooling around on his wife (joaquin's sister) eventhough she is Ugly. there's so many SCANT/Hoochie women out these days its Ashame, they don't want to work but Live off or Set men up to get money !!!!!!!!!

Sunday 25 July

By Pastor fred

This is obviously another promotion gimmick for the film, u morons! Gawd, are y'all that stupid? It is so over the top.

By Donna

Pastor fred. I always feel sorry for people who call others names. It shows how uneducated one is, when they resort to name calling. I thought only grade schoolers did this?
Bottom line is, it never makes anyone look better, or smarter when they resort to this level.
I do hope your life gets better for you. The world is tough enough, with out people calling each other grade school names.

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