Dr. Dre sued by housekeeper over hostile work environment
A former housekeeper for Dr. Dre named Raquel Sagustume is suing the rap mogul over what she describes as a horrific experience working at his home during a 13-month time period.
A former housekeeper for Dr. Dre named Raquel Sagustume is suing the rap mogul over what she describes as a horrific experience working at his home during a 13-month time period.
According to Sagustume, two other staffers, female cousins, felt threatened by Sagustume’s level of competence at her job. She claimed that they kept delegating their work to her and that she suffered physical strain because of it, describing a “burning pain” in her neck, back and arms.
Furthermore, Sagustume went on to describe a work environment filled with bullying and harassment that was so toxic that she developed severe anxiety that was so bad that she ended up hospitalized during a panic attack in which she could not breathe. While she was still hospitalized, Sagustume said, she received notice that her job had been terminated.
Now, Sagustume is filing a suit against Dr. Dre and his wife, Nicole Young, for failing to prevent the harassment. She is also seeking punitive damages, saying that she still suffers from anxiety, depression and stress.
In addition, Sagustume, who made a whopping $1,870 per week, claims to not have been properly compensated for her work, citing unpaid overtime as well as missed meals and earned vacation.
