Lizzo has scored a significant legal victory in the workplace harassment lawsuit that was filed last year by her former tour employee Asha Daniels. A California federal judge ruled that Daniels does not have the standing to sue Lizzo as an individual because she named the musician’s production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc., and payroll company, CAPS, as her direct employers, with Lizzo characterized as a “managing agent,” according to documents obtained by Pitchfork. That means that Lizzo is no longer a party in the case—just Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc.
Asha Daniels, who said she worked in Lizzo’s wardrobe department on tour, filed her complaint in September 2023. She claimed that she was subjected to hostile working conditions and that she heard racist and fatphobic comments from members of Lizzo’s team.
Not long before Daniels filed her lawsuit, Lizzo was sued by three touring dancers for sexual harassment, racial harassment, and disability discrimination. Lizzo called the allegations “false” and said they are “as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed.”
Pitchfork has reached out to Asha Daniels and Lizzo’s respective attorneys for comment.
Source : Pitchfork
