Harvey Weinstein New York attorney general files suit against Harvey Weinstein and company Lawsuit against Harvey and Bob Weinstein and their film company alleges a hostile work environment and pattern of sexual harassment Harvey WeinsteinPhotograph: Richard Shotwell/APNew York attorney general Eric Schneiderman has filed a lawsuit against disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein, his brother Bob Weinstein and their film production company alleging serious violations of civil rights, human rights and state business laws. Harvey Weinstein faces sexual misconduct investigations in four separate jurisdictions in the wake of the avalanche of sexual misconduct accusations against him in the last few months, which he denies. “The Weinstein Company repeatedly broke New York law by failing to protect its employees from pervasive sexual harassment, intimidation, and discrimination,” said Schneiderman in a statement. Salma Hayek: Harvey Weinstein threatened to 'break my kneecaps' Read moreBut when she arrived Weinstein allegedly appeared naked under a bathrobe and asked the employee for a massage. The suit goes on to claim that the company and brother Robert “Bob” Weinstein, co-owner and co-CEO of the Weinstein Company, are liable “because they were aware of and acquiesced in repeated and persistent unlawful conduct by failing to investigate or stop it”.

Source: The Guardian February 11, 2018 22:39 UTC