Madonna
Sued For Sexual Harassment
Madonna
was not involved in sexual harassment, but Yael Oestreich, a former
vice president of development at Madonna's Maverick Films, has
sued the company's executives over sexual harassment and wrongful
termination. The woman claims Maverick CEO Mark Morgan had promised
her a raise, but instead fired her in July without cause.
Earlier
in November 2003, Morgan allegedly called her "uptight" for not
participating in talks about sex and accused her of sleeping with
three agents at her previous job at United Talent Agency. "Inappropriate
sexual inquiries" continued in the months following, and when
she reported the alleged harassment, she was accused of being
insecure. The suit alleges that Maverick's co-founder Guy Oseary
and Madonna "failed to conduct a reasonable investigation into
defendant Morgan's background before hiring him and knew or should
have known of his propensity for sexual harassment and discrimination."
Oestreich is seeking general damages, medical expenses, loss of
earnings and punitive and exemplary damages. Madonna's Maverick
Films has produced the "Agent Cody Banks" movies.
