Claire Robinson is a model, actress and former beauty queen from British Columbia. In May 2009, Robinson filed a lawsuit in L.A. County Superior Court alleging that the major talent agency, International Creative Management (ICM), promised her fame and stardom, but instead "hip-pocketed" her, and allowed her to be sexually exploited and raped by a talent manager.
Robinson claims the talent manager conspired with ICM Executive Vice President Jack Gilardi. An ICM spokesperson called Robinson's allegations "completely baseless".TMZ: Actress Claims Sexual Battery Against ICM (May 19, 2009)
Hip-Pocketing
Hip-pocketing is a term used to describe a situation where an agent or agency takes on a client with no experience, offering them casual, rather than full, reputation. Because agencies may not give fair representation to "hip-pocketed" artists, the term is often used in a negative connotation.
