Chelsea Stone is a former crew member for the ABC drama Lost. In April 2009, Ms. Stone filed suit claiming that she had been sexually harassed by Henry Ian Cusick, who plays time-traveler Desmond Hume on Lost.
In the lawsuit, Stone claims that in October 2007, Cusick squeezed her breasts, touched her buttocks and kissed her. He also made suggestive moaning sounds. According to the suit, she complained about the incident and was laid off 12 days later.San Francisco Chronicle: 'Lost' actor faces sex harassment claim (April 24, 2009) Stone claims that she suffered a miscarriage after the incident, and is seeking damages from Cusick, ABC and Grass Skirt Productions.TMZ: 'Lost' Star Sued for Sexual Harassment (April 24, 2009)
Charges Listed in Stone's Complaint
- Hostile work environment harassmentSuperior Court of the State of California: Chelsea Stone vs. ABC Entertainment... (April 24, 2009)
- Failure to remedy and prevent harassmentSuperior Court of the State of California: Chelsea Stone vs. ABC Entertainment... (April 24, 2009)
- RetaliationSuperior Court of the State of California: Chelsea Stone vs. ABC Entertainment... (April 24, 2009)
- Wrongful termination in violation of public policySuperior Court of the State of California: Chelsea Stone vs. ABC Entertainment... (April 24, 2009)
- Intentional infliction of emotional distressSuperior Court of the State of California: Chelsea Stone vs. ABC Entertainment... (April 24, 2009)
- Sexual batterySuperior Court of the State of California: Chelsea Stone vs. ABC Entertainment... (April 24, 2009)
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Maintains she was told to avoid Cusick, in response to her complaint
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Reports other employees were on Lost were hostile to her after she complainedSuperior Court of the State of California: Chelsea Stone vs. ABC Entertainment... (April 24, 2009)
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Cusick, ABC Entertainment and Grass Skirt Productions are all defendants in the lawsuit
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Claims to have suffered emotional and physical distress after the incident, including a miscarriageSan Francisco Chronicle: 'Lost' actor faces sex harassment claim (April 24, 2009)
