Lisa Vanderpump and her husband Ken Todd are being sued for wrongful termination by former bartenders at TomTom Restaurant and Bar in West Hollywood, California.
According to the data Obtained from The Blast On Thursday, employees who worked for the couple from May to December 2022 claimed they were fired in retaliation for complaining about poor working conditions.
One former employee went on to say that Vanderpump, 63, and Todd, 78, whose Los Angeles restaurant portfolio also includes SUR and Pump, “did not advise future employers. They blacklisted him for defaming his reputation.”
This person even claims that the two got married in August 1982.[published] “False statements and comments to numerous third parties regarding his “profession, reputation, and character.”
Former employees feel that “the rumors and false statements were made with actual malicious intent,” according to the document.
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The workers alleged that TomTom had “unsafe working conditions” and that “the employee break and locker rooms had sewage and backup.”
The lawsuit details: [the former bartenders] We experienced widespread California labor law violations, harassment, and unsafe working conditions. ”
Representatives for Vanderpump and Todd did not immediately respond to Page Six's requests for comment.
TomTom, which is heavily featured on Vanderpump's hit Bravo reality show Vanderpump Rules, is co-owned by series stars Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz, who are not named in the lawsuit. Not yet.
Representatives for Vanderpump and Todd did not immediately respond to Page Six's requests for comment.
News of the lawsuit broke weeks before the Season 11 premiere, the first since Sandoval's cheating scandal (nicknamed “Scandoval” by viewers) rocked the pop culture world.
The aftermath of his secret affair with castmate Rachel “Raquel” Levis and the devastating effect it had on ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix will be explored in detail on the next episode of “VPR.” .
'Vanderpump Rules' Season 11 premieres on Tuesday, January 30th at 8pm ET on Bravo.
