The Allegations

Alison Sweeney filed a lawsuit in Los⁣ Angeles⁤ County Superior Court in December 2023, detailing⁢ a pattern of alleged harassment by Mark Alarr during their time working together on “Days of Our Lives.” The suit claimed that Alarr ​repeatedly ‍engaged in unwanted physical contact, including ly pushing her breasts onto his chest while moaning sexually, and made sexually charged comments. Sweeney alleged that these ⁢incidents ⁢created a opposed work surroundings.

The lawsuit further alleged that ‌after ⁢Sweeney voiced concerns about Alarr’s behavior, Corday Productions retaliated against her. She claimed her pay was reduced, her travel stipend was revoked, and ultimately, her ‌character was written off the show after ​20 years in June⁤ 2023.‌ ⁢Despite ⁤being offered a contract renewal several months later, Sweeney stated ‍that⁣ her representatives were not engaged in negotiations for a pay increase.

The Settlement and⁢ Responses

While the terms of the settlement are confidential, Robert Barta,⁣ Alarr’s attorney, stated that Alarr continues to deny the allegations but agreed to settle in order to bring the litigation to the end and move forward. This suggests a desire to avoid a possibly lengthy and public trial.

Corday Productions previously maintained that Sweeney’s claims were without merit and that she was‍ offered⁣ a pay increase with a contract renewal. The company also stated that complaints ​regarding Alarr’s on-set ⁢behavior were promptly investigated and that they fully cooperated with the ‍impartial inquiry and subsequently terminated Mr. Alarr. Attorneys for Corday⁢ and Corday Productions did not promptly respond to requests for comment regarding the settlement.

‘Days of Our Lives’ History and Transition

“Days of Our Lives” premiered on NBC on november 8, 1965, and ⁣became a staple of daytime television for over 57 years.‍ NBC canceled the show in 2022,but it was revived on the Comcast-owned streaming platform Peacock,continuing its run.