Linda Napolitano, the focus of a new Netflix docuseries, is suing the streaming service just before its release.

Known for what some call one of the most compelling alien abduction cases in history, Napolitano’s story began on November 30, 1989, when she alleged that a “grey biped” appeared in her Manhattan bedroom in the early morning. She claimed she was then lifted through her window by a beam of blue light.

The case gained widespread attention due to testimonies from several alleged witnesses, some of whom reported seeing her hovering outside her window.

When Netflix announced plans for a series on Napolitano’s story, expectations were high. However, days before the release, she and the estate of the late author Budd Hopkins, who wrote a book on her case in 1997, filed a lawsuit against Netflix.

They allege the platform not only defamed Napolitano but also exploited Hopkins’ work without permission.

The lawsuit sought to prevent the documentary’s debut, yet it remains available on the platform since its October 30 release. According to the lawsuit, Napolitano argues that the series unfairly portrays her and Hopkins in a negative light, casting her as a “villain” for dramatic effect.