Dixon claims that Reid sabotaged her career after she rejected his advances.
Drew Dixon, a former music executive, has filed a lawsuit against Antonio 'L.A.' Reid, alleging sexual assault in 2001.
The lawsuit was filed under New York state's Adult Survivors Act.
Grammy-winning music executive Antonio 'L.A.' Reid is facing a lawsuit filed by former music executive Drew Dixon, who alleges that Reid sexually assaulted her twice in 2001 and subsequently sabotaged her career. Dixon, who worked for Reid at Arista Records, claims that after she rejected his advances, Reid cut her budget and sidelined her artists. The lawsuit was filed under New York state's Adult Survivors Act, which allows alleged victims of sexual abuse to sue even if the original statute of limitations has passed.
Reid, known for developing superstars like Mariah Carey, Pink, TLC, and Usher, has yet to respond to the allegations. Dixon left Arista in 2002, alleging that her promising career in the music industry was derailed after the incidents. This is not the first time Dixon has accused a high-profile music executive of sexual misconduct. In 2017, she accused Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons of rape, an accusation Simmons denied.
The lawsuit against Reid is the latest in a series of sexual misconduct allegations that have rocked the music industry in recent years. It underscores the ongoing struggle for women in the industry, who often face a culture of sexism and harassment. Dixon is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages from Reid.
The lawsuit was filed under New York state's Adult Survivors Act, which allows alleged victims of sexual abuse to sue even if the original statute of limitations has passed.