Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Teddi Mellencamp denied all claims of mistreating her former employee, Julia Umana.
In February, a lawsuit was filed against Teddi Mellencamp by a former housekeeper/live-in-nanny for mistreatment, wrongful termination, and withholding wages.
Teddi clapped back at the claims against her:
In Touch reported, “[Julia’s] recovery, if any, must be reduced proportionately to the extent that any damages alleged by [Julia] is caused and contributed to by [Julia’s] own action.” Further, she said all actions taken regarding her were based on “legitimate, non-discriminatory, non-retaliatory” reasons.
Additionally, Teddi maintained she did not act “extreme, outrageous, intentional, or reckless. The Two T’s In a Pod host “denied Julia suffered severe emotional distress.”
Teddi requested that “the complaint be thrown out and Julia not be awarded a dime.”
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Allegedly, Teddi treated Julia Umana “more poorly than any other celebrity boss” she’s had. According to the legal docs, “Teddi made [Julia’s] employment a living hell by abusing power, shorting paychecks, creating a hostile work environment and engaging in racial discrimination and harassment.”
It was alleged, “Teddi worked her to the bone and treated her worse than other household helpers who were white.” Additionally, “Teddi accused [Julia] of stealing and committing theft … even though there were cameras in the house. “Teddi never did the same to a white, blonde employee.”
Julia’s lawsuit included Teddi mocked her accent and for speaking Spanish. She claimed Teddi spoke toward her in a nasty tone that she never saw the former RHOBH star use with white workers.
Teddi allegedly pressured Julia to work three 12-hour shifts for $325. When Julia complained about the pay, she was wrongfully terminated. Julia’s legal team is fighting Teddi over her unpaid wages AND more than $2 million in damages.
