Guess Inc. brothers Maurice Marciano (left) and Paul Marciano (right). Photo: Kevin Winter, Getty Images
Former Guess Inc. fit model Lindsey Ring is suing the fashion company, alleging that its CEO Paul Marciano of making unwanted sexual advances toward her, including groping and suggestive comments, according to WWD.
Filed in the Los Angeles, Calif. Superior Court, the lawsuit goes on to charge that Guess cut back Ring's fit model hours when she resisted Marciano's come-ons, and that she quit February of this year because she feared for her physical safety, reports the source.
Claiming mental anguish and emotional distress, Ring is seeking damages for lost wages, benefits and medical expenses.
But it looks like Guess Inc. will be staunchly fighting the suit: VP and general counsel Deborah Siegel said, "The case has no merit," the site reports.
The fashion company known for its bombshell Guess girls now has bi-coastal lawsuits: Guess was sued by a New York City landlord.