Robert De Niro’s Former Assistant Scoffs At Actor’s $12 Million Lawsuit Over Allegations She Binge-Watched Netflix During Work
Sept. 9 2021, Published 3:46 p.m. ET
Robert De Niro’s longtime employee is demanding the federal lawsuit in which he accused her of embezzling company money be thrown out.
According to court documents obtained by Breaking Celebrity News, Chase Robinson, who worked for the legendary actor for over a decade, is asking the court to dismiss all claims against her.
As we previously reported, last year, De Niro and his company Canal Productions sued Robinson demanding $6 million in damages. Robinson started working for De Niro in 2008 and eventually worked her way up to Vice President of Production and Finance within the company.
She was pulling in $300k a year before resigning in 2019. De Niro accused his ex-assistant of embezzling company money and using work time to binge-watch shows on Netflix.
His suit said Robinson watched 55 episodes of Friends while on the clock. He also believes she used the company credit card to make expensive personal purchases at hotels. De Niro says Robinson also used his frequent flyer miles without permission.
In response, Robinson sued De Niro for gender discrimination accusing him of forcing her to e