Nicollette Sheridan Removes Abuse Claims From $20M Lawsuit

Nicollette Sheridan Removes Abuse Claims From $20M Lawsuit

Actress Nicollette Sheridan has removed claims of physical and mental abuse in her $20 million lawsuit against former employer, Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry.
Sheridan sued Touchstone Television Productions, ABC Studios, ABC Entertainment and Cherry back in April in relation to her firing, alleging that Cherry slapped her in the face during a script dispute on September 24.
The lawsuit claimed that Cherry “took her aside and forcefully hit her with his hands across her face and head.”
Sheridan also accused Cherry of “behaving in an extremely abusive and aggressive manner toward the individuals who work on the show.”
ABC said Sheridan’s claims were “without merit.”
RadarOnline.com reports that on Friday Sheridan filed new papers, dropping the most explosive claims from her first filing.
Sheridan dropped the claims of physical injury and emotional distress in papers filed to the Los Angeles Superior Court, reports the website.
As a result of the new filing, Sheridan won’t be forced to undergo a physical and psychological evaluation. Per the agreement, the case will continue without those causes of action.
The star, who was bumped off the show in April 2009, is still suing for wrongful termination and gender discrimination, in addition to other allegations.