Lizzo’s dancers claimed sexual harassment, fats shaming and a hostile work atmosphere. The rapper/singer utilized to have the case dismissed, however a Los Angeles choose determined there was enough cause to proceed to trial in spite of everything.
Three of Lizzo’s former dancers allege they have been subjected to sexual harassment and fat-shaming whereas working for the singer.
Additionally they mentioned she and her dance captain, Shirlene Quigley, created a hostile work atmosphere. Each Lizzo and Quigley are set to face the allegations, which additionally embrace claims of racial and spiritual discrimination.
One month after the allegations emerged in August 2023, Lizzo utilized to have the lawsuit dismissed “in its entirety,” denying “each allegation.”
Whereas the case will now be heard in courtroom, various the dancers’ complaints have been dismissed and won’t be handled. Considered one of these was a sexual harassment declare that arose from a nude photoshoot carried out on the singer’s actuality TV collection, Lizzo’s “Watch Out for the Huge Grrrls.”
A incapacity discrimination criticism and an allegation that Lizzo‘s staff prevented dancers from accepting different work have been additionally dismissed.