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Madonna Sued For Sexual Harassment

Madonna was not involved in sexual harassment, but Yael Oestreich, a former vice president of development at Madonna's Maverick Films, has sued the company's executives over sexual harassment and wrongful termination. The woman claims Maverick CEO Mark Morgan had promised her a raise, but instead fired her in July without cause.

Earlier in November 2003, Morgan allegedly called her "uptight" for not participating in talks about sex and accused her of sleeping with three agents at her previous job at United Talent Agency. "Inappropriate sexual inquiries" continued in the months following, and when she reported the alleged harassment, she was accused of being insecure. The suit alleges that Maverick's co-founder Guy Oseary and Madonna "failed to conduct a reasonable investigation into defendant Morgan's background before hiring him and knew or should have known of his propensity for sexual harassment and discrimination." Oestreich is seeking general damages, medical expenses, loss of earnings and punitive and exemplary damages. Madonna's Maverick Films has produced the "Agent Cody Banks" movies.