Netflix Executive Fired for Secret He Revealed During ‘Trust Exercise’
Kevin Baillie says the company treated his prescribed depression treatment as suspicious drug use and denied him up to a year of severance.
- Kevin Baillie, former Eyeline Studios Vice President and Head of Creative, sued Netflix, alleging he was fired from his $1.1 million-a-year position after disclosing his use of medically prescribed ketamine during a company retreat at Netflix-owned Sendero Ranch.
- Netflix launched an investigation into Baillie's comments on March 18, 2026, with a company investigator raising the issue "in a manner suggesting suspicion of recreational drug use." Baillie was terminated the following month and reportedly denied up to one year of severance pay.
- Baillie further claims that Eyeline Studios CEO Jeff Shapiro maintained a bar in his office where he served alcohol to employees, including after meetings with Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, fostering an alcohol-friendly workplace culture.
- During the retreat, employees participated in a "Vulnerability-Trust exercise" where Baillie disclosed his treatment for clinical depression; management had previously addressed his profanity use during performance reviews.
- Baillie is seeking compensatory and punitive damages in the suit; Netflix did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the allegations, which stem from events at the Northern California property.
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