Fired ‘Shrinking’ Crew Member Accuses Warner Bros TV Of Doing Nothing Over Sexual Harassment By EP; Being Scapegoated After Complaining

Mindy Tessa McKoin, a former key second assistant director on the Apple TV comedy "Shrinking," has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Television, executive producer Randall Winston, and others. The lawsuit alleges wrongful termination, sexual harassment, battery, retaliation, and failure to prevent harassment. McKoin asserts that she was terminated in July after working on the show for multiple seasons without any disciplinary action.

On June 22, 2024, at a "Shrinking" Season 2 wrap party, Winston allegedly approached McKoin from behind, grabbed and groped her left breast without her consent. McKoin reported this incident to her supervisor, but Warner Bros. allegedly took no corrective action. Winston continued to work on the show, including being present on set until July 8, 2026, even after McKoin's termination.

McKoin claims she was offered the Key Second Assistant Director position for Season 4, which required two people, but was not compensated properly for her hours. She further alleges that she was summoned to a closed-door meeting and accused of disrespecting the crew for speaking out about potential inaccuracies in work documentation.

McKoin is seeking general and compensatory damages, including emotional distress and mental pain and suffering, as well as punitive and exemplary damages.