Graham Chase Robinson is seeking $12 million in damages for alleged emotional distress and reputational harm.
Robinson alleges that De Niro refused to give her a reference to find another job when she quit in 2019.
Robinson claims she experienced gender discrimination, alleging De Niro called her an 'office wife' and made her do personal tasks.
The jury is also considering a 2019 lawsuit De Niro filed against Robinson, accusing her of theft, including five million airline points accrued on a company credit card, and watching excessive TV during work hours.
The trial between actor Robert De Niro and his former assistant, Graham Chase Robinson, has begun in New York. Robinson, who worked for De Niro from 2008 to 2019, is seeking $12 million in damages for alleged emotional distress and reputational harm. She alleges that De Niro refused to give her a reference to find another job when she quit in 2019 after repeated clashes with his girlfriend. She also claims she experienced gender discrimination, alleging De Niro called her an 'office wife' and made her do personal tasks.
De Niro has defended his interactions with Robinson and his girlfriend, dismissing the claims as nonsense. He denied the allegations, describing them as 'all nonsense'. Robinson claims this lawsuit was retaliation for her considering legal action against De Niro for discrimination. De Niro denies all allegations of misconduct.
The jury is also considering a 2019 lawsuit De Niro filed against Robinson, accusing her of theft, including five million airline points accrued on a company credit card, and watching excessive TV during work hours. De Niro seeks the return of three years of Robinson's salary.
The jury is also considering a 2019 lawsuit De Niro filed against Robinson, accusing her of theft, including five million airline points accrued on a company credit card, and watching excessive TV during work hours.
De Niro seeks the return of three years of Robinson's salary.