In a shocking development in the literary world, a lawsuit has emerged against renowned British author Neil Gaiman, filed by Scarlett Pavlovich, a New Zealand woman currently residing in Scotland. The suit, submitted in federal courts across Massachusetts, New York, and Wisconsin, accuses Gaiman of repeated sexual abuses, asserting that his estranged wife, Amanda Palmer, played a crucial role in "procuring and presenting" Pavlovich, ensuring she was left “trapped, vulnerable and penniless.”
Pavlovich, who detailed her experiences in an explosive New York Magazine article last month and mentioned in a podcast last summer, alleges that Gaiman sexually assaulted her while she was employed as a nanny for their son. The lawsuit states that as a result, she has experienced “severe emotional distress, physical injuries, and economic losses,” additionally claiming she received inadequate compensation for her contributions to the couple's household.
Previously, Pavlovich had met Palmer in New Zealand in 2020, during a time when she was homeless. According to the lawsuit, her acquaintance with Palmer led to her helping the couple by running errands and babysitting their child. Gaiman has vehemently denied all allegations of non-consensual sexual activity, asserting, “I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever.” Representatives for both Gaiman and Palmer have yet to respond to requests for commentary regarding the lawsuit's developments.
