The lady is now looking for damages from 5 claims in extra of $25,000.

Grammy-nominated DJ and Swordfish soundtrack composer Paul Oakenfold has been accused of sexual harassment and office violations by a former private assistant, New York Post reported. The lawsuit was filed Friday in LA Superior Court by Jane Roe, a 24-year-old lady.

According to the lawsuit obtained by Deadline, the British trance DJ is accused of exposing and touching himself in entrance of the then-23-year-old staffer 4 occasions on 4 completely different dates whereas she labored as his private assistant in his dwelling.

She alleged that two administration firms run by Mr. Oakenfold, together with supervisor Paul Stepanek and different unnamed people violated her employment rights. The lady is now looking for damages from 5 claims in extra of $25,000. 

As per the go well with, Ms. Roe was employed by New Frequency in October 2022 and was assigned to work as a private assistant to Oakenfold for $20 an hour.

On the very first day, Mr. Oakenfold allegedly cornered her and masturbated purposefully in her view after they have been alone in his dwelling. On one date in November 2022, the DJ allegedly did so 4 occasions in a single day. He additionally allegedly as soon as carried out the act in her car, and ”unfold his legs huge, and proceeded to masturbate with plaintiff solely inches away”, according to the filing.

When she complained in regards to the incident to administration on November 29, 2022, she was requested to signal a non-disclosure settlement two days later. She was additionally allegedly prevented from returning to work when she didn’t signal the settlement and was allegedly threatened with firing. 

The plaintiff finally signed the NDA, although she did so ”below duress”, in accordance with the court docket submitting. Though she was allowed to work, she was not assigned to Mr. Oakenfold, however to different purchasers and her ”hours have been dramatically decreased.”

In March 2023, she was finally laid off for what court docket papers known as ”a scarcity of labor.”

”Defendants terminated Plaintiff not for any reputable motive, however in retaliation for Plaintiff’s complaints in regards to the aforementioned sexual harassment, in violation of the regulation,” the lawsuit states.

Notably, the favored DJ has blended tracks for stars similar to Britney Spears, U2, and the Rolling Stones.