Summary:
- More women are expected to join a lawsuit against Lizzo, following allegations of harassment by former backup dancers.
- Three former dancers accused Lizzo of verbal and emotional abuse, prompting legal action against the performer, her production company, and a dance team captain.
- The lawsuit encompasses nine complaints that range from sexual harassment to body shaming.
- Lizzo has denied the allegations, stating that she understands the impact of body shaming and would not discriminate against an employee based on weight.
- The dancers' accusations have inspired six more people to share similar stories of mistreatment, with the potential for further legal action.
More accusers are coming forward after three of Lizzo's former backup dancers spoke out about verbal and emotional abuse, leading to a lawsuit against the performer. The lawsuit alleges nine complaints ranging from sexual harassment to body shaming.
After three of Lizzo's former backup dancers spoke out, saying the verbal and emotional abuse they endured pushed them to go to court. They're suing the performer, her production company, and the captain of her dance team. There are nine complaints alleged in the lawsuit, ranging from sexual harassment to body shaming. The women talked to Kju-11, just after the suit was filed in California last week.
The allegations include mistreatment, verbal abuse, mental abuse, sexual harassment, and involvement in sexually charged events. The dancers felt uncomfortable with these actions in a work setting or with their own boss.
Lizzo strongly denies the allegations, releasing a statement calling them outrageous. Despite her denial, six more individuals have come forward with similar stories of mistreatment. The dancers' attorney acknowledges the possibility of some claims being actionable, but it's too soon to determine.