‘Criminal’ Showrunner Ed Brubaker, Amazon MGM Sued for Hostile Work Environment by Production Assistant

Insight summary

• •A production assistant sued Amazon MGM Studios and Big Indie Pictures for a hostile work environment on the series Criminal, citing sexual and racial harassment, religious discrimination, assault, and battery.
• •Showrunner Ed Brubaker allegedly pointed a loaded firearm at the assistant's face and made sexually inappropriate comments.
• •The assistant, Ijaaz Noohu, faced demeaning stereotypes related to his Sri Lankan American background and was questioned about his political views.
• •Brubaker's misconduct reportedly went unchecked despite being witnessed by senior producers who ignored complaints.
• •After requesting a promotion, Noohu was retaliated against with an earlier exit date and barred from the set; his employment ended in September 2024.
• •The lawsuit accuses Amazon MGM and Big Indie of failing to investigate or address the harassment and discrimination.
• •Criminal is Brubaker's first showrunning role; Amazon MGM gave the series a formal order in 2024.