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Lizzo Employee Files NewLawsuit Over Racist Comments
In a fresh legal blow to Grammy-winning artist Lizzo, former employee Asha Daniels has filed a lawsuit on September 20, alleging disturbing instances of harassment and a toxic work environment during her tenure in the pop star's wardrobe department for the 2023 tour. This legal action comes on the heels of a separate lawsuit, just two months ago, in which three dancers made shocking sexual harassment claims against Lizzo.
In the lawsuit obtained by Page Six, Asha Daniels accuses her manager, Amanda Nomura, of subjecting her to verbal and physical abuse. Shockingly, the wardrobe manager is alleged to have made threatening statements, including expressions of violence, such as saying she would "kill a bitch" and "stab a bitch" if she couldn't find her medication.
Further, Nomura is accused of openly using derogatory language, referring to black women as "dumb," "useless," and "fat," despite the fact that Lizzo herself is a black woman. The lawsuit claims that Nomura even physically assaulted a crew member, snatched food from an employee's hand, and reiterated threats of violence if anyone challenged her authority.
Daniels alleges that she suffered physical harm as well when Nomura rolled a clothing rack over her foot. When Daniels expressed pain, her manager reportedly pushed her into the rack and berated her for making excuses, resulting in an ankle injury.
Daniels contends that both Lizzo and employees at Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. (BGBT), the production company behind Lizzo's tour, were aware of Nomura's repeated misconduct. In one surprising twist, the suit reveals that Lizzo's tour manager, Carlina Gugliotta, suggested secretly recording Nomura to document her behavior, though Daniels ultimately chose not to pursue this course of action due to ethical and legal concerns.
In addition to her grievances with Nomura, Daniels highlights other inappropriate incidents that allegedly transpired during her time working for Lizzo. She reports that a backstage manager sent an explicit photo in a group chat with BGBT staff, which depicted male genitalia.
Daniels also recounts an incident during the tour in Amsterdam, where management openly discussed engaging sex workers in lewd activities, attending sex shows, and purchasing illicit substances. She claims to have felt pressured to participate in these activities but managed to secure time off to avoid them.
These allegations bear a resemblance to those made by Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez in their lawsuit filed in August. The trio, the first Lizzo employees to come forward, asserted that they were coerced into participating in explicit activities during the tour.
Daniels further alleges that she was terminated "without notice or reason" before her contract's expiration. She claims to have experienced an allergic reaction on the day of her dismissal but was denied medical attention.
In the suit, Daniels's attorneys assert that she suffered constant anxiety and panic attacks during the tour due to the hostile work environment. She continues to endure ongoing anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), migraines, migraine-induced eye twitch, ocular distortions, brain fog, and fatigue.
Daniels is seeking damages for sexual and racial harassment, failure to prevent a hostile work environment, disability discrimination, violation of labor codes, and other related claims.
As of the time of this article's publication, Page Six has reached out to Lizzo's representatives and legal team for comment but has not yet received a response. Lizzo has yet to address the allegations made by Asha Daniels, though she previously defended herself against the claims of Davis, Williams, and Rodriguez, calling them "outrageous."
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In a fresh legal blow to Grammy-winning artist Lizzo, former employee Asha Daniels has filed a lawsuit on September 20, alleging disturbing instances of harassment and a toxic work environment during her tenure in the pop star's wardrobe department for the 2023 tour. This legal action comes on the heels of a separate lawsuit, just two months ago, in which three dancers made shocking sexual harassment claims against Lizzo.
In the lawsuit obtained by Page Six, Asha Daniels accuses her manager, Amanda Nomura, of subjecting her to verbal and physical abuse. Shockingly, the wardrobe manager is alleged to have made threatening statements, including expressions of violence, such as saying she would "kill a bitch" and "stab a bitch" if she couldn't find her medication.
Further, Nomura is accused of openly using derogatory language, referring to black women as "dumb," "useless," and "fat," despite the fact that Lizzo herself is a black woman. The lawsuit claims that Nomura even physically assaulted a crew member, snatched food from an employee's hand, and reiterated threats of violence if anyone challenged her authority.
Daniels alleges that she suffered physical harm as well when Nomura rolled a clothing rack over her foot. When Daniels expressed pain, her manager reportedly pushed her into the rack and berated her for making excuses, resulting in an ankle injury.
Daniels contends that both Lizzo and employees at Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. (BGBT), the production company behind Lizzo's tour, were aware of Nomura's repeated misconduct. In one surprising twist, the suit reveals that Lizzo's tour manager, Carlina Gugliotta, suggested secretly recording Nomura to document her behavior, though Daniels ultimately chose not to pursue this course of action due to ethical and legal concerns.
In addition to her grievances with Nomura, Daniels highlights other inappropriate incidents that allegedly transpired during her time working for Lizzo. She reports that a backstage manager sent an explicit photo in a group chat with BGBT staff, which depicted male genitalia.
Daniels also recounts an incident during the tour in Amsterdam, where management openly discussed engaging sex workers in lewd activities, attending sex shows, and purchasing illicit substances. She claims to have felt pressured to participate in these activities but managed to secure time off to avoid them.
These allegations bear a resemblance to those made by Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez in their lawsuit filed in August. The trio, the first Lizzo employees to come forward, asserted that they were coerced into participating in explicit activities during the tour.
Daniels further alleges that she was terminated "without notice or reason" before her contract's expiration. She claims to have experienced an allergic reaction on the day of her dismissal but was denied medical attention.
In the suit, Daniels's attorneys assert that she suffered constant anxiety and panic attacks during the tour due to the hostile work environment. She continues to endure ongoing anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), migraines, migraine-induced eye twitch, ocular distortions, brain fog, and fatigue.
Daniels is seeking damages for sexual and racial harassment, failure to prevent a hostile work environment, disability discrimination, violation of labor codes, and other related claims.
As of the time of this article's publication, Page Six has reached out to Lizzo's representatives and legal team for comment but has not yet received a response. Lizzo has yet to address the allegations made by Asha Daniels, though she previously defended herself against the claims of Davis, Williams, and Rodriguez, calling them "outrageous."
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