Los Angeles – Kylie Jenner is confronting a series of civil actions filed by former household employees who claim the reality star and her staff subjected them to discrimination, retaliation and hazardous working conditions. The latest complaint, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Nov. 5, was brought by Dinora Carolina Cabria Amaya, who worked for Jenner from March 2025 until her termination in February 2026.
Allegations in the newest suit
Amaya alleges that she earned $40 an hour—well above California’s minimum wage—and worked six days a week at several of Jenner’s multimillion‑dollar properties, including a La Quinta mansion near Palm Springs. She claims that on an unspecified date she was locked inside a closet after being instructed by staff member Laura Dooley to retrieve a passcode. According to the complaint, Dooley refused to provide the code, laughed at Amaya’s distress and left her confined for more than an hour, causing a panic attack.
The lawsuit also details two separate incidents that allegedly worsened Amaya’s situation. On Sept. 4, 2025, an unsecured canister of pepper spray allegedly discharged into her eyes and face while she was cleaning a laundry‑room drawer. When she complained, the complaint says Jenner’s staff increased her workload, removed other helpers and required her to work alone.
Later, on Oct. 28, 2025, Amaya was assigned to clean a doghouse. While performing the task, a dog reportedly bit her, though the complaint does not identify the animal’s owner. Amaya contends that after each injury she reported, Jenner’s staff further escalated her duties, altered her schedule and changed work locations in an effort to force her to quit.
Other lawsuits against Jenner
Amaya’s case is the fourth lawsuit filed against Jenner within seven months. Earlier suits include a discrimination claim by former housekeeper Angelica Hernandez Vasquez, who alleges mockery for her accent, inferior treatment because of her Salvadoran background and Catholic faith, and an incident where a supervisor threw a clothing hanger at her feet. In April, former housekeeper Juana Delgado Soto sued Jenner for alleged years of discrimination, humiliation and wage violations. In June, a private chef identified only as Jane Doe claimed she suffered a miscarriage after being forced to work under “overwhelming physical strain” at a birthday party for Jenner’s child in Palm Springs.
All four plaintiffs are represented by attorney Della Shaker, who said, “No one should fear speaking the truth. Fame should never be used to silence employees, and wealth should not determine whose voice matters.”
Jenner’s response
Michael Rhodes, Jenner’s attorney, told NBC News that the lawsuits are being handled by the same lawyer and characterized the actions as an attempt to extract a “payday” through publicity. “We will defend these meritless cases vigorously and look forward to telling our side of the story,” Rhodes said.
Laura Dooley’s representative declined to comment, and a woman who answered a phone number linked to Dooley hung up when asked about her employment. The identity of the dog involved in the bite incident was not disclosed.
Legal context
California law provides strong protections for workers who allege discrimination, retaliation or unsafe conditions. If the plaintiffs’ claims are substantiated, Jenner and her staff could face civil penalties, back‑pay awards and injunctive relief. The cases also highlight ongoing concerns about the treatment of domestic workers in high‑profile households, a topic that has drawn increased scrutiny from labor advocates and legislators in recent years.
Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.
