Lizzo Denies Allegations, Made Against Her in Lawsuit.<br />On August 3, Lizzo dismissed allegations of sexual <br />harassment and creating a hostile work environment <br />made by three former dancers in a lawsuit. .<br />NBC reports that Lizzo called the claims <br />"unbelievable" and "outrageous.".<br />These last few days have been <br />gut wrenchingly difficult and <br />overwhelmingly disappointing. , Lizzo, via Instagram.<br />My work ethic, <br />morals and respectfulness <br />have been questioned. <br />My character has been criticized. , Lizzo, via Instagram.<br />Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, said <br />that while she normally does not respond to allegations, <br />this lawsuit "is too outrageous to not be addressed.".<br />Lizzo said that the former employees<br />who filed the lawsuit against her , "have already publicly admitted that they were told their <br />behavior on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional.".<br />NBC reports that attorney Ron Zambrano,<br />representing all three former dancers, said that Lizzo's , "denial of this reprehensible behavior only <br />adds to our clients’ emotional distress.”.<br />The dismissive comments and <br />utter lack of empathy are quite telling <br />about her character and only serve to <br />minimize the trauma she has caused <br />the plaintiffs and other employees <br />who have now come forward sharing <br />their own negative experiences, Ron Zambrano, Attorney, via NBC.<br />NBC reports that the suit accuses <br />Lizzo of calling out one dancer's weight <br />gain and ultimately firing the dancer.
