Lionsgate Films controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Workplace-harassment lawsuit involving Lionsgate-related productions
A worker sued production companies including Lions Gate Entertainment over alleged harassment, intimidation, and battery connected to production work on Hightown and Emancipation. The matter was reported as a set of allegations and did not establish liability merely by being filed.
2017
Sexual-misconduct allegations involving former legal-affairs leadership
Reports described allegations by a former subordinate concerning sexual harassment and abusive conduct involving former Lionsgate general counsel Wayne Levin. The allegations were disputed and concerned an executive workplace relationship rather than a film release.
2014
Securities litigation connected to SEC investigation disclosures
Investors alleged that Lionsgate misrepresented or failed to disclose information concerning an SEC staff investigation and related Wells Notices. The federal court dismissed the action in 2016; the allegations did not result in a finding that Lionsgate had committed securities fraud.