The former child star was ousted from the ABC show following multiple complaints of misconduct in his role as executive producer and director, it was reported last week.a costumer on the set of his former Fox comedy, “The Grinder,” back in 2019 after she accused him of assault and harassment.
Hwang claimed in her lawsuit that Savage “violently struck” her in the arm three times and yelled ‘Do not touch me with your hands!’ after she brushed dandruff off of his suit and that the actor had a “volatile and aggressive temper as it related to the female crew.”Savage settled a suit with Youngjoo Hwang in 2019 and is facing new allegations of inappropriate behavior. Hwang’s attorney, Anahita Seda , said, “I am not the least bit surprised.
Savage was among the executive producers of the new “Wonder Years,” which was rebooted last year. He directed eight episodes, including the pilot. “Recently, we were made aware of allegations of inappropriate conduct by Fred Savage, and as is policy, an investigation was launched. Upon its completion, the decision was made to terminate his employment as an executive producer and director of The Wonder Years,” a spokesman for 20th Century Television said in a statement to Deadline.