A New Zealand woman has filed a lawsuit against Neil Gaiman and his estranged wife Amanda Palmer, alleging repeated sexual abuse by Gaiman and asserting that Palmer played a role in "procuring and presenting" her. Scarlett Pavlovich claims the author assaulted her while she worked as a nanny for the couple's son. The lawsuit, lodged in federal court across multiple states, details claims of severe emotional and physical distress alongside economic losses attributed to inadequate pay for her services. The case follows recent public statements made by Pavlovich and four other women detailing their experiences of abuse by Gaiman.
Lawsuit Alleges Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer Involved in Sexual Assault Case
Lawsuit Alleges Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer Involved in Sexual Assault Case
New accusations arise against the acclaimed author Neil Gaiman, with allegations of sexual assault linked to his wife Amanda Palmer.
On February 4, 2025, Scarlett Pavlovich, originally from New Zealand and now residing in Scotland, filed a lawsuit in federal court, accusing the renowned British author Neil Gaiman of repeated sexual assault. The lawsuit also implicates Amanda Palmer, Gaiman's estranged wife, claiming she played a role in "procuring and presenting" Pavlovich as a vulnerable individual, which in turn led to emotional, physical, and financial harm to the plaintiff.
In her complaint, Pavlovich recounts the events during her employment as a nanny, where she asserts Gaiman raped and assaulted her multiple times. The lawsuit further remarks on how she allegedly suffered from severe emotional distress and physical injuries as a result of these actions, alongside claims of inadequate compensation for her work within Gaiman and Palmer's household.
This troubling narrative first emerged in detail through a revealing New York Magazine article last month. Pavlovich had previously identified herself as one of Gaiman's accusers in a podcast alongside four other women, all conveying their experiences with abuse by the author. Gaiman, who has firmly denied these allegations, stated, “I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever." Despite the lawsuit's implications, representatives for both Gaiman and Palmer did not provide comments when approached.
Pavlovich's acquaintance with Palmer began in New Zealand in 2020 when she was only 22 years old and faced with homelessness, often seeking refuge on the beach. Following the development of a relationship, she began assisting the couple with errands and occasionally babysitting their son, setting the stage for the troubling allegations that have now surfaced in this lawsuit.
In her complaint, Pavlovich recounts the events during her employment as a nanny, where she asserts Gaiman raped and assaulted her multiple times. The lawsuit further remarks on how she allegedly suffered from severe emotional distress and physical injuries as a result of these actions, alongside claims of inadequate compensation for her work within Gaiman and Palmer's household.
This troubling narrative first emerged in detail through a revealing New York Magazine article last month. Pavlovich had previously identified herself as one of Gaiman's accusers in a podcast alongside four other women, all conveying their experiences with abuse by the author. Gaiman, who has firmly denied these allegations, stated, “I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever." Despite the lawsuit's implications, representatives for both Gaiman and Palmer did not provide comments when approached.
Pavlovich's acquaintance with Palmer began in New Zealand in 2020 when she was only 22 years old and faced with homelessness, often seeking refuge on the beach. Following the development of a relationship, she began assisting the couple with errands and occasionally babysitting their son, setting the stage for the troubling allegations that have now surfaced in this lawsuit.
