It appears to be like like Lizzo has a brand new authorized drawback on her palms, as three former dancers have levied some critical allegations in opposition to the “Rumors” singer. Particularly, the lawsuit accuses the 35-year-old of the whole lot from fats shaming to sexual harassment and office hostility.
Moreover, the lawsuit names her manufacturing firm — Huge Grrrl Huge Touring, Inc. — and dance captain Shirlene Quigley as defendants.
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The Dancers Converse Out In opposition to Lizzo
NBC Information broke the story on Tuesday (Aug. 1), and the lawsuit was filed that day via the Los Angeles Superior Courtroom.
Legal professional Ron Zambrano represents the three former dancers — Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez — and referred to as the matter “demoralizing” contemplating “the whole lot Lizzo stands for publicly.”
“The gorgeous nature of how Lizzo and her administration workforce handled their performers appears to go in opposition to the whole lot Lizzo stands for publicly, whereas privately she weight-shames her dancers and demeans them in methods that aren’t solely unlawful however completely demoralizing.”
Throughout the lawsuit, Davis recalled that, after a South by Southwest (SXSW) efficiency, Lizzo allegedly referred to as the dancer “much less dedicated” to her function than others — which she dubbed a “thinly veiled” jab at her weight.
In one other allegation supposedly stemming from an afterparty at an Amsterdam strip membership, the singer is accused of “inviting forged members to take turns touching the nude performers, catching dildos launched from the performers’ vaginas, and consuming bananas protruding from the performers’ vaginas.”
Finally, the lawsuit accuses Lizzo of “pressuring Ms. Davis to the touch the breasts of one of many nude girls.” After the dancer shared her reservations, Lizzo allegedly started main a chant whereas “demanding a visibly uncomfortable Ms. Davis to have interaction with the performer.”
Relating to this case, the lawsuit slams Lizzo for having “little regard” for her staff’ “bodily autonomy.”
“Plaintiffs have been aghast with how little regard Lizzo confirmed for the bodily autonomy of her staff and people round her, particularly within the presence of many individuals whom she employed.”
Extra On The Allegations In opposition to Lizzo & Shirlene Quigley
Apart from the allegation above, Williams accuses Lizzo of firing her after shutting down accusations of consuming on the job. As for Rodriguez, she says the artist intimidated her by “cracking her knuckles” and “balling her fists” in the course of the dancer’s resignation. Rodriguez additionally says Lizzo flipped her off whereas calling her a slur in the course of the interplay.
It’s important so as to add that dance captain Shirlene Quigley can be accused of “proselytiz[ing] to any and all in her presence no matter protestations,” prompting allegations of non secular harassment.
After others requested her to cease, Quigley allegedly declared, “Nobody will cease me from speaking concerning the Lord.”
Quigley’s alleged involvement doesn’t finish with non secular harassment, although. She and Lizzo are additionally accused of “[taking] turns berating” Davis earlier than firing her “on the spot.”
As for the singer’s manufacturing firm, the lawsuit accuses staff of constructing feedback “charged with racial and fat-phobic animus.”
Social Media Reacts To The Allegations: “Loopy Plot Twist”
As soon as phrase broke, the information understandably took many followers unexpectedly.
Take a look at what folks mentioned concerning the allegations in opposition to Lizzo beneath.
There aren’t any additional updates at the moment. Lizzo hasn’t publicly acknowledged the lawsuit through social media.
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