Netflix filed an anti-SLAPP motion in Los Angeles Superior Court to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought by Tyra Banks over the docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model.
Legal Defense and Waiver
Banks initiated the litigation against Netflix and directors Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan. The complaint alleges that a three-hour interview was deceptively edited to depict Banks as insensitive toward a contestant's sexual assault allegation.
Netflix’s legal filing asserts that the claims target ordinary editorial choices protected under anti-SLAPP statutes. The motion highlights that Banks signed a waiver relinquishing creative control over the production. A court hearing to evaluate the dismissal motion is scheduled for October 30.
Ongoing Litigation Impact
The anti-SLAPP motion requires a judge to determine whether the defamation suit should be dismissed under California law. While the legal proceedings continue, the docuseries remains available for streaming on Netflix without interruption.
