Netflix exec goes ballistic after being fired for stunning 'trust exercise' confession at retreat: suit
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Kevin Baillie, a Netflix executive earning $1.1 million annually, was fired after revealing during a company retreat that he had taken medically prescribed ketamine for clinical depression, according to a lawsuit.
- Baillie shared his ketamine treatment experience during a "Vulnerability-Trust exercise" at a Netflix-owned retreat in January 2026, which led to an investigation by Netflix on suspicions of recreational drug use.
- The lawsuit alleges Baillie was terminated in April 2026, with the ketamine therapy issue cited as a factor, and claims he was denied up to a year of severance pay.
- Baillie describes a company culture where alcohol consumption was common and encouraged by Eyeline Studios CEO Jeff Shapiro, including sharing beer during outings and serving alcohol in his office.
- Baillie is suing for compensatory and punitive damages, lost wages, emotional distress, and has requested a jury trial; Netflix and Eyeline Studios have not yet commented.
