A former FX writer says a coworker brought a knife into the office and that managers did nothing about it.
Quick Take
- Diara Bradley filed a lawsuit against FX on September 30 in Santa Monica Superior Court.
- She claims an “overworked co-worker” brought a knife to work and FX took no action after she reported it.
- Bradley also alleges FX ignored her chronic migraines and back pain and denied her proper accommodations.
- The suit includes wage claims, saying she worked 50- to 60-hour weeks without proper pay or meal breaks.
- Bradley says she was fired in June 2026, months after raising these safety and medical concerns.
Writer Files Suit Against FX Over Office Knife Incident
Diara Bradley, a former associate writer and producer at FX, filed a lawsuit against the network on September 30 in Santa Monica Superior Court. According to the New York Post, the suit lays out allegations covering workplace safety, disability accommodation, unpaid wages, missed meal breaks, and retaliation. The filing marks a formal legal record of claims that had previously circulated only as private complaints inside the company.
At the center of the safety claims is a specific incident. Bradley alleges a coworker she described as “overworked” brought a knife into the office. She says she told FX management about it at the time. According to the lawsuit, the company took no corrective action after she raised the alarm, leaving the alleged situation unaddressed.
Medical Conditions and Accommodation Requests
Bradley also alleges FX failed to accommodate chronic migraines and back pain. Her lawsuit states that her psychologist notified the company of her medical condition. She claims the back injury stemmed from a fall she suffered due to exhaustion at work. The suit does not detail exactly what accommodations she requested or how FX responded.
Under California law, requesting a disability accommodation is itself considered “protected activity.” That means retaliating against an employee for making such a request, even if the request is denied, can expose an employer to legal liability. This legal framework shapes how courts will likely evaluate Bradley’s accommodation and retaliation claims together.
Wage Claims and Termination Timeline
Bradley’s lawsuit also raises wage-and-hour violations. She alleges she worked 50- to 60-hour weeks without proper pay and was denied meal breaks required under California labor law. These claims sit alongside her safety and medical allegations as part of the broader complaint filed against the network.
Bradley started as an associate writer and producer at FX in August 2021. She says she was terminated in June 2026. Her lawsuit ties the firing to the timeline of her complaints, arguing it followed her disability-related requests and her reports about safety and wage violations.
The New York Post reports that FX was contacted for comment but has not issued a public response. California employment law places a strong duty on employers to engage in good-faith discussions once a disability is disclosed. Whether FX met that duty, and whether the knife incident and firing are connected as Bradley alleges, will now play out in court.
