Rob Lowe Faces Multiple s**ual Harassment Allegations from Former Employees
Rob Lowe, known for his role as Captain Owen Strand in ‘9-1-1: Lone Star', embodies a calm and collected firefighter on screen.
However, behind the scenes, Lowe has been entangled in a web of scandals and legal disputes.
The actor found himself at the center of courtroom drama when several nannies accused him of s**ual harassment.
How did Rob Lowe navigate these troubling allegations?
In a legal battle that unfolded in April 2008, Rob Lowe took action against three ex-employees, alleging breach of contract, defamation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Among the accusations, one nanny purportedly claimed to have engaged in a personal and intimate relationship with Lowe, insinuating infidelity on his part.
Court documents revealed instances where the nanny boasted about giving Lowe a massage during a family trip and expressed romantic interest in him, even wishing for his divorce from Sheryl Lowe.
Moreover, she accused Lowe of s**ual harassment and labeled Sheryl as an overly demanding and abusive employer, citing inappropriate comments of a s**ual and racial nature.
Lowe vehemently denied these claims, attributing them to a malicious scheme orchestrated to tarnish his reputation and marriage.
Another nanny allegedly demanded a substantial sum of $1.5 million from the Lowes, threatening to fabricate false accusations if her demands were not met.
Although Rob Lowe did not disclose the identity of this nanny in question, he highlighted the extortion attempts in an April blog post on The Huffington Post.
In a separate incident, Lowe accused Chef Pete Clements of engaging in reprehensible behavior, including having s** with third parties on the Lowes' bed while they were away, stealing prescription drugs from their home, sharing them with friends, damaging security cameras, and overcharging for culinary services.
The most notable case arose when Jessica Gibson, Lowe's former nanny, brought forth 12 allegations of s**ual harassment and labor code violations against him in April 2008.
Gibson claimed that Lowe made unwanted advances, including touching her inappropriately and exposing himself.
In an emotional interview with TODAY's Meredith Vieira, Gibson expressed her fear and desperation, emphasizing her love for the children under her care and her need for the job.
Ultimately, the legal dispute concluded in May 2009, with court records indicating the dismissal of lawsuits filed by both nannies and Rob Lowe in Santa Barbara.
The resolution marked the end of a tumultuous chapter for Lowe, who weathered severe accusations and legal battles to emerge unscathed.
