Three of Lizzo’s (Melissa Viviane Jefferson) former backup dancers have sued the Grammy-winning singer, accusing her of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.
The complaint, filed in a Los Angeles court Tuesday, alleges that dancers Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez were exposed to a sexually charged and uncomfortable work environment and that harassment was pervasive that it made their employment conditions “intolerable.” Davis also accused the singer of pressuring her into touching a nude performer’s breasts while at a nightclub in Amsterdam.
Representatives for Lizzo and Shirlene Quigley, a dance captain for the singer who was also named in the suit, did not immediately respond to requests for comment late Monday. Big Grrrl Big Touring, Lizzo’s production company, was also named as a defendant.
The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages for unpaid wages and loss of earnings and compensation for emotional distress, among other things.
Source: Ghana/MaxTV/MaxFM/max.com.gh/Belinda Quansah
