MANHATTAN — The woman featured in an anti-catcalling video that went viral last fall filed a $500,000 lawsuit Tuesday against the director and non-profit behind the piece, according to court papers.
Soshana Roberts claims director Rob Bliss, anti-street harassment group Hollaback! and platforms like YouTube did not have permission from her to use the video, "10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a Woman," to sell advertising, the lawsuit reads.
Roberts, 24, answered a Craigslist casting call and was paid $200 to appear in the video, the New York Daily News reported.
In the video, which debuted on Oct. 28, 2014, Roberts carries two audio recorders while a hidden camera captures various men harassing her during a 10-hour walk through the city.
Roberts reportedly received online threats after the video was uploaded to YouTube.
The video has been viewed more than 40 million times.
Requests for comment from Bliss and Roberts’ lawyers were not immediately returned.
A Hollaback! spokeswoman said in an email that they have not yet received the lawsuit so were unable to comment.
