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Federal judges in the United States dismissed three separate lawsuits filed by former nanny Scarlett Pavlovich against bestselling author Neil Gaiman in February 2025, after she alleged he sexually assaulted her in New Zealand during her employment in 2022. The legal actions, which also named Gaiman’s wife, Amanda Palmer, as a defendant, were filed in federal courts across Wisconsin and two other states. Pavlovich sought damages for multiple incidents of alleged sexual misconduct she claims occurred while she was working for the family abroad. The judges' decision to discard the cases effectively halts the current civil proceedings initiated by the plaintiff in American jurisdictions regarding these specific allegations. The lawsuits centered on a period four years ago when Pavlovich was hired to provide childcare for the couple's son. According to the filings, the plaintiff alleged that the acclaimed fantasy author engaged in repeated sexual assaults during their time in New Zealand. The legal strategy involved filing across multiple states to establish jurisdiction, but the judiciary ultimately found the claims insufficient to proceed in their current form. Gaiman and Palmer have consistently maintained their distance from the accusations, which have cast a shadow over the author's prolific career and high-profile public image. While the dismissal of these three lawsuits provides a significant legal victory for Gaiman, the controversy continues to spark intense discussion within the literary and publishing communities. The cases were part of a broader wave of legal scrutiny facing public figures, highlighting the complexities of litigating international incidents within the U.S. court system. Despite the dismissal, the sensitive nature of the allegations has led to ongoing debates regarding the accountability of prominent creators and the protections afforded to domestic employees in private households.