End of an Era: DOOL Alum Arianne Zucker, Corday Productions, and Albert Alarr Reach Settlement in Lawsuit

After more than a year of legal proceedings, Days of our Lives alum Arianne Zucker has reached a settlement in her sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit against Corday Productions and former executive producer Albert Alarr, the LA Times reported.

The agreement, filed Thursday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, brings closure to a high-profile case that cast a shadow over the long-running daytime drama.

Key Takeaways

• Days of our Lives alum Arianne Zucker reached a confidential settlement in her harassment and retaliation lawsuit.
• The case named both former executive producer Albert Alarr and Corday Productions as defendants.
• Zucker alleged she faced retaliation, including pay cuts and her character’s removal from the show, after reporting misconduct.
• Alarr and Corday Productions denied wrongdoing, with Alarr’s attorney stating he settled only to “end the dispute and move forward.”
• Zucker portrayed Nicole Walker on Days of our Lives from 1998 to 2024.

Settlement Details

Court documents show that the settlement was formally filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, ending Zucker’s February 2024 lawsuit.

The terms remain confidential. Alarr’s attorney, Robert Barta, confirmed that his client continued to deny all allegations but agreed to the settlement to move on from the dispute. Zucker’s attorney has not commented publicly on the agreement.

Corday Productions, which produces Days of our Lives, has not issued a new statement since the filing. The company previously rejected Zucker’s claims, maintaining that her allegations were “without merit.”

Allegations and Fallout

In her complaint, Zucker alleged that Alarr engaged in “severe and pervasive harassment,” including inappropriate touching and sexualized comments.

She claimed that after she and other cast members voiced concerns about his on-set behavior, she was met with retaliation — including a salary reduction, the loss of her travel stipend, and ultimately being written off the show in mid-2023.

Zucker’s lawsuit accused Corday Productions and its owner, Ken Corday, of allowing the hostile environment to persist and of punishing her for speaking out.

Alarr’s attorney denied all allegations, while the company insisted it had fully cooperated with an internal investigation and later terminated Alarr.

End of an Era

Zucker’s departure marked the end of an era for DAYS. Her portrayal of Nicole Walker began in 1998 and spanned more than two decades, making her one of the show’s most beloved and recognizable characters.

The settlement closes a difficult chapter for both the actress and the production team, but it also underscores the ongoing conversations about respect and accountability within the daytime television industry.