How The Lawsuit Against Lizzo Could Turn #ToxicWork Into The Next #MeToo
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How The Lawsuit Against Lizzo Could Turn #ToxicWork Into The Next #MeToo

Kristen Lacefield

Lizzo is just one example of an increasingly common phenomenon: high-profile employers facing media scandals and expensive litigation due to toxic workplace allegations.

According to recent reports, pop star Lizzo has been dropped from the shortlist of performers being considered for the Super Bowl halftime show. This is the latest public setback for the embattled star, who was recently sued by three former dancers alleging that her company created a hostile work environment of weight-shaming, sexual harassment, extreme stress, and other problems. The resulting media coverage presented a damning story to the public, and Lizzo’s online streams and downloads plummeted dramatically while her image transformed overnight.

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