Kylie Jenner faces a third lawsuit from a former employee, with a private chef alleging wrongful termination, discrimination, and pregnancy-related mistreatment in a complaint filed June 22, 2025, in Los Angeles Superior Court. The legal action, which includes claims of emotional distress and failure to pay wages, follows two previous lawsuits filed in April 2025 by former housekeepers against the beauty mogul, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.
What are the primary allegations in the new lawsuit?
The former private chef, who worked for Jenner from November 2024 through March 2025, alleges she was subjected to an “excessive workload” despite notifying management of a high-risk pregnancy. According to the court filing, the chef claims she was forced to transport heavy food items without assistance in December 2024, leading to a medical emergency where she experienced dizziness and difficulty breathing. The lawsuit alleges that a manager subsequently reprimanded the chef for upsetting Jenner during the event. The chef further reports that after suffering a miscarriage in February 2025, she was falsely blamed for leaving the residence in “disarray” and was ultimately terminated in March 2025, according to the complaint.
This is the third employment-related lawsuit filed against Kylie Jenner. Two prior complaints, filed by former housekeepers Angelica Hernandez Vasquez and Juana Delgado Soto in April, similarly allege a hostile work environment and wage violations.
How does this case compare to previous litigation?
While the current lawsuit focuses on a private chef’s specific claims of pregnancy discrimination and medical neglect, the two April 2025 filings by former housekeepers center on allegations of a “hostile work environment” based on race, national origin, and religion. All three plaintiffs are represented by attorney Della Shaker of the Shaker Law Group. In a statement to USA TODAY on June 25, 2026, Shaker noted that the chef’s case is about “finding justice after one of the most painful chapters of her life.”
What happens next in the legal proceedings?
The plaintiff is seeking damages including back pay, lost wages, and compensation for emotional distress, alongside a jury trial. The lawsuit also names the management firm Tri Star as a co-defendant, alleging the firm failed to address the chef’s reports of mistreatment. According to the filing, Tri Star attempted to offer a settlement and release agreement on May 22, 2025, which would have prohibited the chef from suing in exchange for payment. Jenner’s representatives have been contacted for comment.
Pro Tip: Documenting Workplace Accommodations
Legal experts generally advise employees to maintain written records of all requests for medical accommodations and any subsequent responses from management. In cases of wrongful termination or discrimination, these digital trails—including emails and text messages—serve as the primary evidence in California labor disputes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many lawsuits is Kylie Jenner currently facing? As of June 25, 2026, Jenner is facing three lawsuits from former employees regarding workplace conditions.
- What specific labor violations are alleged? The claims include discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, emotional distress, and failure to pay proper wages.
- Who is representing the plaintiffs? All three lawsuits were filed by attorney Della Shaker of the Shaker Law Group.
- What is the status of the legal complaints? The cases are currently in the judicial process in Los Angeles Superior Court.
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