An ABC News member filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Michael Corn, the former producer of “Good Morning America,” alleging that he sexually assaulted her and fostered a toxic work environment.
Kirstyn Crawford, producer of the morning show, alleged that Corn assaulted her in 2015 during a business trip to Los Angeles, according to the lawsuit, which was filed in New York State court.
The lawsuit also alleges that former ABC News producer Jill McClain was sexually assaulted by Mr. Corn when the two were working on ABC’s “World News Tonight” about a decade ago. Ms. McClain is not a plaintiff in the lawsuit, but supports Ms. Crawford’s case, according to the complaint.
The lawsuit also designates ABC, a unit of Walt Disney Co., as the defendant, alleging that the company received complaints about Mr. Corn’s conduct from several women, dating back about a decade, but did not take disciplinary measures.
In a statement, Corn wrote that he vehemently denies any allegations that he had had improper sexual contact with another woman. Mr. Corn called the accusations of Mrs. Crawford and McClain. He said he would defend himself “vigorously.”