Eckhart v. FOX News Network, LLC

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Case Number:

25-1538

Court:

Appellate - 2nd Circuit

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  1. April 24, 2026

    2nd Circ. Clears Fox News Of Liability In Sex Assault Suit

    The Second Circuit concluded Friday that a former Fox News associate producer can't hold the network liable under New York state and city civil rights laws for alleged sexual harassment and rape by a fired show anchor.

  2. April 16, 2026

    2nd Circ. Weighs Fox News' Liability In Sex Assault Suit

    A Second Circuit panel on Thursday closely examined a former Fox News associate producer's claim that the network can be held liable for alleged sexual harassment and rape by a former show anchor, questioning if one novel legal theory being raised was forfeited at the trial level. 

  3. April 10, 2026

    NY Forecast: 2nd Circ. Hears Fox Producer's Sex Assault Suit

    In the week ahead, the Second Circuit will consider a former Fox News producer's attempt to revive her suit claiming the network didn't adequately respond to her claims that former anchor Ed Henry sexually assaulted her. Here, Law360 looks at cases on the docket in New York.

  4. April 03, 2026

    5 Argument Sessions Bias Attys Should Watch In April

    The Ninth Circuit will hear arguments in a stack of employment discrimination cases this month, including disputes addressing vaccine mandates, arbitration rules and workplace diversity programs, while the Second Circuit will tackle a high-profile sexual assault case against Fox News. Here, Law360 looks at five oral arguments that discrimination attorneys should keep tabs on in April.

  5. April 01, 2026

    Wheeling & Appealing: April's Most Notable Oral Arguments

    April is the coolest month, at least for appellate aficionados, featuring numerous important arguments with famous litigants, including U.S. senators, delivery apps Grubhub and Uber Eats, impresario Sean "Diddy" Combs, prediction platforms Kalshi and Robinhood, and a political giant known as the Velvet Hammer.