Megan Thee Stallion's cameraman lawsuit to proceed, judge allows claims to move forward

A judge rules that harassment lawsuit against Megan Thee Stallion, involving hostile work environment, can continue.

A lawsuit filed against Megan Thee Stallion by her former cameraman, Emilio Garcia, will proceed after a federal judge ruled that Garcia's claims of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment are sufficient to continue litigation.

The lawsuit, filed in April 2024, alleges that Megan engaged in inappropriate behavior, including sexual misconduct and fat-shaming, during their professional relationship from 2018 to 2023. Garcia claims the situation escalated during a 2022 business trip to Ibiza, Spain, when he was allegedly trapped in a vehicle while Megan had sex with another woman in front of him.

The lawsuit contends that this incident made Garcia, who is gay, feel uncomfortable and triggered, contributing to a hostile work environment. Garcia's legal team argues that this experience, coupled with subsequent fat-shaming comments and threats from Megan, created an unprofessional and intolerable atmosphere. Garcia further alleges that when he complained about the treatment, he faced retaliation, including reduced hours, pay cuts, and ultimately being fired.

Judge Gregory H. Woods determined that Garcia had plausibly claimed that the sexual encounter in the SUV was connected to his sexual orientation, allowing that aspect of the case to move forward. "This is not an unreasonable inference to draw," Woods wrote, noting that Garcia's account of the encounter made a plausible case of discrimination. However, the judge dismissed Garcia’s retaliation claims for lack of evidence at this stage.

Megan's legal team has strongly denied the allegations, calling them false and suggesting that Garcia is attempting to extort money. "This is an employment claim for money, with no sexual harassment claim filed and with salacious accusations to attempt to embarrass her," Megan's attorney, Alex Spiro, said.

Despite the partial dismissal of the case, Garcia's attorney, Ron Zambrano, remains optimistic about the proceedings. He stated that his team has gathered sufficient evidence through depositions to support their claims, and they are prepared to continue the fight in court. The case is set to proceed, and both parties will have the opportunity to present their arguments in the coming months.