Lizzo is being sued by a few of her ex-dancers who declare the rap-pop star and her group sexually, racially and religiously harassed them throughout their time working along with her.
Lizzo Faces New Lawsuit
In accordance with court docket paperwork obtained by XXL on Tuesday (Aug. 1), three ladies lately filed a lawsuit in opposition to Lizzo in California Superior Court docket. The swimsuit comprises a number of allegations in opposition to the “About Rattling Time” artist. The claims embody hostile work atmosphere, sexual harassment, spiritual harassment, racial harassment and failure to stop or treatment all the above. Listed as defendants on the lawsuit are Lizzo, her touring firm Large Grrrl Large Tour and Shirlene Quigley, the captain of Lizzo’s dance group.
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Particular Claims within the Lawsuit
One of many ladies who’s suing Lizzo claims the artist introduced up the dancer’s weight acquire. The ex-dancer alleged she was later berated and fired after she recorded a gathering as a result of she had a watch situation, the swimsuit claims.
“Lizzo grew to become livid, hurling expletives on the group and acknowledged that she was going to go across the room, person-by-person till somebody instructed Lizzo who made the recording,” the swimsuit claims.
Quigley is accused of attempting to transform the dancers to her faith. In her “unceasing” makes an attempt, she would chastise the dancers for having pre-marital intercourse, in response to the swimsuit. Quigley can be accused of unwarrantedly discussing masturbation and sexual fantasies with the group. One of many plaintiffs additionally claims she was coerced into touching a girl’s breast at a strip membership regardless of opposing the act.
The plaintiffs are in search of an unspecified quantity of punitive damages, medical bills and attorneys’ charges in addition to advantages for violations of their civil rights by the Honest Employment and Housing Act.
XXL has reached out to Lizzo’s group and Shirlene Quigley for remark.
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