Shrinking Crew Member Sues Warner Bros. and EP Randall Winston Over Sexual Harassment and Wrongful Termination
According to court documents reported by Deadline, the complaint alleges wrongful termination, sexual harassment, sexual battery, retaliation, and failure to prevent harassment.
McKoin asserts she was abruptly fired on July 10, 2026, by executive producer under the guise of production needs, following months of internal friction regarding unpaid wages, altered timecards, and an alleged groping incident at a 2024 work wrap party.
The Alleged Incident at the Season 2 Wrap Party
At the center of the harassment claims is an event on June 22, 2024. According to court filings covered by TheWrap, McKoin was seated at a bar speaking with a crew member during the Shrinking Season 2 wrap party when executive producer and director Randall Winston allegedly approached her from behind.
The complaint states that Winston reached around McKoin without her consent and grabbed her left breast. McKoin reported the conduct to her direct supervisor in late 2024 or early 2025. Per the court filing, Warner Bros. had notice of the behavior through that supervisor, yet took no corrective action. Winston retained his position and directing assignments through Season 4, remaining active on set as late as July 8, 2026—just two days prior to McKoin’s termination.
Timecard Tampering and Retaliation Claims
Aside from the battery and harassment allegations, the bulk of McKoin’s lawsuit focuses on labor code violations and retaliation. McKoin claims she was offered the Key Second Assistant Director position for Season 4—a demanding workload that previously required two individuals to manage. During her tenure in this expanded capacity, she alleges her timecards were unlawfully altered and that she was not properly compensated for all hours worked.
Court documents show that McKoin formally notified the production in writing regarding the alleged timecard tampering. She states she was subsequently summoned to a closed-door meeting where management accused her of speaking disrespectfully to crew members. After continuing to protest that work conducted across multiple productions was not accurately recorded or paid, McKoin was told by production representatives that Warner Bros. did not want to make a big deal of the matter and that the shoot was being handled under the radar.
McKoin’s attorney, Avi Gholian, noted in the filing that his client engaged in protected activities on multiple dates in May, June, and July 2026 by demanding proper wages and correcting altered time records. Warner Bros. discharged her on July 10, 2026, which fell within 90 days of those protected instances. The lawsuit seeks general, compensatory, punitive, and exemplary damages for emotional distress, mental anguish, and lost wages.
Production Repercussions and Next Steps
Although Shrinking secured 10 nominations ahead of the Emmy Awards, the series did not take home major wins during the ceremony.
Representatives for Warner Bros. Television and Randall Winston did not immediately respond to media requests for comment regarding the filed complaint.
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