New legal problems for Lizzo: failure to control his team’s toxic behavior and harassment of workers during his tour. Here are the allegations leveled against the pop star by a former employee, which add to the allegations leveled at the singer and her colleagues last August by three dancers from her tour: Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams AND Noel Rodriguez. All three accused her of sexual harassment and weight discrimination between 2021 and 2023. The actress denied the accusations.
New charges
Asha Daniels – stylist who worked on Special tours Lizzo earlier this year filed a complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court with serious allegations: sexual and racial harassment, disability discrimination, assault, retaliatory wrongful termination and more. In addition to Lizzo, the lawsuit names wardrobe managers as defendants. Amanda Nomuratour manager Carlina Gugliotta And society Big Grrrl, Big Tour from Lizzo.
Racist environment
Daniels claims that after she was hired by the superstar’s world tour in February 2023 to redesign and refurbish the wardrobe she had previously designed for Lizzo’s dancers, she was “Immediately…entered into a racist and intimidating environment“.
Silence
Facts that Daniels said she reported to Nomura, who “advised” her not to tell anyone about the problem.. The head costume designer also referred to African-American performers with epithets such as “fat,” “useless,” and “stupid,” and forced them to change clothes in front of mostly white crew members who directed “lustful glances” at them. as well as mocking and giggling.
Insults and threats
According to legal documents, Nomura also abused and threatened female employees, even declaring that he would “kill” anyone who jeopardized his job. According to the prosecution, Daniels would also endure a grueling workday based on working twenty hours straight.and would be forced to perform her duties even after an ankle injury.
Experiences lived by Asha Daniels
“At all times,” the indictment says, “the black woman was exposed to racist and fatphobic comments and saw stereotypical imitations of black women.” Daniels also claims that Nomura once dropped a heavy clothes hanger on his foot. When the designer allegedly asked to sit down because she was in pain, Nomura allegedly pushed her and accused her of making excuses.. Nomura’s push caused her to sprain her ankle. Asha also says that the next day, when she showed up to work wearing Crocs, Nomura allegedly demanded that she put on tennis shoes. Moreover, the woman would also endure a grueling work day of twenty hours straight.
Dismissal
Asha Daniels claims she informed tour manager Carlina Gugliotta, who reported everything to Lizzo. Then she was fired. On the day of her dismissal, management allegedly denied her medical attention due to an allergic reaction..
Lawyer’s opinion
Ron Zambrano, the fashion stylist’s lawyer and former defense attorney for three of Lizzo’s former dancers in a case last August, said his client would have suffered from anxiety and panic attacks following the events described. However, the accusations did not end there. According to The Hollywood Reporter, explicit images of “male genitalia” were shown in a group chat, and during a stop in Amsterdam, Nomura and other crew members “attended sex shows and purchased hard drugs.”. According to the lawyer, “Lizzo is the boss, so the responsibility lies with her.”
Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
After his experience, Daniels claims to continue to suffer from anxiety and from Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), migraines, brain fog and fatigue. The woman is seeking damages including unpaid wages, loss of earnings, general damages, special damages and punitive damages.
Other charges
Since the first lawsuit, the dancers’ lawyers said six more people have contacted them with similar stories about Lizzo. Two days after the accusations in August, Lizzo denied everything on social media. “These stories come from former employees who have already admitted that they were told that their behavior on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional.” On the same day the dancers appeared on CNN This Morning repeat your accusations. Two weeks later, dance group Big Grrrls supported the singer, saying they had fun on tour.
Lizzo Award
When confronted with the allegations, Lizzo’s rep responded that the lawyer would have tried to “tarnish” Quincy Jones Humanitarian Awardrecognition of her commitment to promoting inclusivity and social justice, presented to the singer on Thursday night on the occasion of the gala. Black Music Action Coalition in Los Angeles. “I really need this right now,” Lizzo said emotionally.
“Absurd PR stunt”
“Being kind to someone is not a talent; Anyone can do it, it’s the gift you offer.” He continued: “I will continue to amplify the voices of marginalized people because I have a microphone and I know how to use it.According to the pop star’s rep, the new lawsuit will be a “false, absurd publicity stunt” coming from someone who has “never actually met or even spoken to Lizzo.”