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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Amanda Meade

Taylor Auerbach says he was shunned and vilified after Seven’s statements about his role in securing Thai massage for Lehrmann

Taylor Auerbach leaves a court surrounded by media
Former Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach has filed a lawsuit against Seven in the federal court, claiming statements made by the network ‘caused a tide of hatred’ towards him. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP

The former Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach suffered substantial distress, embarrassment and hurt after Seven breached a non-disparagement clause, he has claimed in a lawsuit filed against the media company in the federal court.

Auerbach worked at the network for nearly five years, during which he was instrumental in securing an interview with former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann, including purchasing $1,000 in services from a Thai masseuse for Lehrmann on the Seven credit card.

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