Public Figure (Entertainment, Politics, Corporate) Litigatio
Representative Case Summaries
- Harassment and Stalking: Male Plaintiff alleged that his male supervisor promised to promote him if he accompanied him on extravagant worldwide trips, persistently told him he loved him, told him he was the love of his life, and when Plaintiff rejected him, he was stalked by the supervisor which resulted in his constructive termination.
- Multiple domestic workers alleged harassment and wage claims against their reality television star employer. The allegations included harassment, defamation, battery and other inappropriate comments made to and about them. While employer denied allegations, proper documents were not maintained.
- Action by former television studio employee against several talent members ranging from sexual assault, sexual harassment and national origin harassment and discrimination. The defendants denied the allegations against them. Resolution was reached after multiple sessions of mediation and dedication by attorneys on both sides.
- Plaintiff underwent plastic surgery at a clinic in Beverly Hills. She claimed that one of the doctors made joking but sexual comments to her before her surgery and that she felt “violated” after her surgery. Defendants used medical experts and studies to show that patients frequently have sexual delirium post anesthesia. They also cited the medical record that showed Plaintiff was given pain management by suppository which explained her feelings of being violated.
- Plaintiff was the chef for a renowned musician. She was terminated for poor performance and signed a release. She claimed the ADEA waiver was insufficient because another person in a different location who also worked for the musician was terminated within 30 days of her termination.