Kanye West Sued for Sexual Harassment by Ex-Assistant

West has an extensive history of inappropriate behavior toward his staff members, including “oversharing” of sexually explicit material that makes people uncomfortable. For example, multiple Yeezy employees told Rolling Stone that West showed them an intimate photo of his then-wife, Kim Kardashian, during job interviews.

They also allege that he showed pornographic films at staff meetings, and West himself has admitted to a “full on pornography addiction” in the past. In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, he said, “For me, Playboy was my gateway into full-on pornography addiction. My dad had a Playboy left out at age five and it’s affected almost every choice I made for the rest of my life.”

Aside from the lawsuit by Pisciotta, West has been sued by other employees, including a former security guard at his private school, Donda Academy. The claimant, Benjamin Deshon Provo, alleged that West discriminated against him because he was Muslim and due to his refusal to cut his dreadlocks.

We believe it’s only a matter of time before other victims come forward and seek justice for sexual harassment and other abusive treatment from Kanye West. If you are one of these individuals, please contact our law firm and ask to speak with an employment rights lawsuit attorney that specializes in sexual harassment.

California has specific limits on the amount that can be paid to victims of sexual harassment in the workplace, which are based on federal laws:

• $50,000 for employers with 15-100 workers
• $100,000 for employers with 101-200 workers
• $200,000 for employers with 201-500 workers
• $300,000 for employers with over 500 workers

Keep in mind that cases of gross negligence (excessive negligence or intentional misconduct) may be awarded punitive damages if they go to trial. But even if you settle your case privately, such factors can add a significant amount to what you are entitled to from a lawsuit. Additionally, the federal caps listed above only apply to the issue of sexual harassment. You may have other damages you can claim, such as unpaid wages, breach of contract, and wrongful termination. One of our attorneys will evaluate your case and help you figure out all the payments you can ask for in a lawsuit against Kanye West for sexual harassment.

Overall, we have found that claims for sexual abuse take between 1 and 2 years before a settlement is reached. Of course, it’s possible that a fair settlement is offered by the defendant early on in the case and the whole matter is resolved within 6 months. But sexual harassment in the workplace lawsuits often take longer due to circumstances that are beyond our control, which is particularly relevant if your lawsuit is tried in court. This is unlikely to happen, as employers generally want to avoid a prolonged and expensive court proceeding. In rare instances, taking your case to trial may be the best choice, but the entire legal process, including a trial, will likely exceed 3 years.

Under California law, the statute of limitations for a sexual harassment lawsuit is 3 years. This time period starts from the date of the latest / most recent incident of abuse. Please note that the previous deadline to sue for sexual harassment at work was 1 year. However, the passage of Assembly Bill 9 extended the amount of time to 3 years. So, if you were sexually harassed by your employer, supervisor, colleague, etc., on or after January 2022, you have 3 years to file a lawsuit for monetary compensation.

At the end of the day, justice means different things for different people, but making an informed decision requires advice from an experienced attorney. You also need a lawyer who will treat you with the respect and compassion are deserve, while doing all they can to protect your legal and financial interests.

Here at DTLA, we have a dedicated team of legal experts with decades of experience in representing sexual assault and abuse victims. The road to justice won’t be easy, but we can promise you skilled and aggressive representation from day one, and a Zero Fee Guarantee so you won’t have to pay for the cost of legal services. The party you are suing will pay our expenses, and that only happens if we win your case. In other words, we don’t make a penny unless you do.

For a free case evaluation on your right to sue for being sexually harassed by Kanye West, contact us today.