The star of Netflix's hit show Love is Blind spends time alone with his ex-fiancée, even though he was “violent” and “actively dependent” on amphetamines and alcohol. filed an explosive lawsuit alleging that he was “forced” to do so.
Renee Posch appeared on last season's Netflix series as one of 15 women paired with 15 single men. The series chronicles their attempts to find love and get engaged without ever meeting in person.
Poche, a 32-year-old veterinarian from Texas, is engaged to 30-year-old Cater Wall, a 6-foot-5 former football player.
Poche's lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, says Wall is “not only penniless and unemployed, but also homeless, violent, estranged from his parents, and actively dependent on amphetamines and alcohol.” Considering that he was accused of being a “producer,'' he said he should not have passed the producer's background check. court.
Poche is suing the streaming giant and reality series producer Delirium TV, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress and violation of various California labor and civil laws.
According to the suit, Poche went through an “extensive” and “rigorous” interview process, including background checks and psychological tests, before being selected for the role.
Given such an intense process, the lawsuit claims there is “little doubt” that Delirium “had prior knowledge of (Wall's) troubling issues.”
Posh and Wall's so-called “showmance” grew in the “Love is Blind” pod (a small room where contestants can hear each other but can't see each other when they fall in love), and they eventually got engaged. reached.
But after Wall got down on one knee and the two loved ones faced each other, “Wall's erratic and alarming behavior and emotional instability became apparent to Poche and the production staff,” the lawsuit alleges. are doing.
“Poche was extremely fearful of being around him and made this fear known to production,” the application added.
Poche also claimed that the production staff warned him “to ensure that Mr. Wall never had access to firearms or other weapons for fear that he might harm himself, his girlfriend, or others.”
“Nevertheless, she was forced to spend long periods alone with him, each time during which she felt in danger for her safety,” the complaint states.
Poche also claimed that Netflix and Delirium producers threatened her with legal action if she left the show or “refused to proceed with the engagement.”
Poche also claimed in her application that the producers “advised her not to give her a chance and encouraged her to continue filming.”
As a result, Pochet went ahead with the engagement, but claimed it “began to have negative effects physically, mentally and emotionally.”
In the end, all scenes detailing Posh and Wall's love story were edited out of the series, from Posh to their wedding day to when he was rejected by Posh at the altar.
The complaint said Poche was allegedly edited out of the show “because the producers did not want her to relive her experience with Wall.”
After filming for Season 5 of Love Is Blind ended, Poche ended her relationship with Wall and spoke publicly about her experience on the show.
In response, Delirium reported that it had commenced private arbitration against Poche for violating a non-disclosure agreement. varietyfirst reported on Poche's lawsuit.
The company asked Poche for $4 million, but Poche reportedly earned a total of $8,000 for appearing on the reality show.
As part of the lawsuit, Poche wants the NDA revoked. She is also seeking unspecified damages from both Netflix and Delirium.
“My experience on 'Love Is Blind' was traumatic,” Poche told Variety.
She continued: “When I told Delirium that I felt unsafe, I felt like a prisoner and received no support. I took the time to work through these feelings. But ultimately I felt I needed to share what happened. I felt it was only right for others to know the truth that all of my castmates had to endure. felt.”
Meanwhile, Wall has not publicly commented on his relationship with Poche.
In his recent Instagram postan image shared last month of him with his dog was captioned, “This past year has been so hard. There's so much to be thankful for!”
The newspaper reached out to Poche's lawyer, Brian Friedman, for comment.
Friedman told Variety: “These so-called reality TV contracts are actually illegal. They are designed for an illegal purpose and are legally void. We are prepared to make our case. We have hundreds of clients who are able to do so.”
Representatives for Netflix did not immediately respond to The Post's request for comment. Delirium TV and Wall did not respond to requests for comment.
