Nicollette Sheridan Sues ‘Desperate Housewives’ Creator for Alleged Violence Against Her

Nicollette Sheridan has filed a lawsuit against "Desperate Housewives" creator Marc Cherry, claiming he struck her across the head and face while on the set of the hit ABC show.

ET has obtained court documents in which Sheridan claims that once she reported the alleged incident to ABC, Cherry arranged for her to be terminated from the show. Sheridan is suing for wrongful termination, and assault and battery, among other claims.

In the papers, Sheridan claims, "From the inception of the show, Cherry created a hostile work environment for the cast, crew and writers who work on the show, and Sheridan in particular."