Asad Malik, the CEO of Amerilodge Group, has been accused of sexual harassment, assault, and battery by his former worker
Justin Timberlake performs on the 2025 BottleRock Napa Valley (Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Starling, within the lawsuit, alleges that Malik informed her that he needed a kiss throughout the live performance. “I guess it could be a great kiss too. Probably later tonight,” he allegedly mentioned.
The lawsuit additional provides that the previous worker laughed nervously, however Malik saved on pursuing her. She alleged that he later informed her that he was ‘simply taking a look at her lips’ and pondering of the kiss.
Stephanie Starling reached out to her supervisor and pleaded for them to not go away her facet. However, Malik allegedly managed to get into the identical sales space and ‘slid his hand underneath her proper thigh and touched her butt’.
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Visibly trembling with concern after the encounter, she escaped to the lavatory, the place she known as her father in tears, pleading towards police involvement. Her normal supervisor and supervisor, overhearing the decision, vowed to report Malik’s habits, as per the lawsuit.
At the live performance, Malik reportedly tried to seat himself subsequent to Starling, rising visibly offended when her normal supervisor intervened. Later, at a close-by lodge, Malik allegedly coerced her into his car underneath the pretense of needing to speak, driving to a darkish space, and demanding a kiss.
Starling’s rejection allegedly fueled his agitation, prompting her to demand a return to the lodge, threatening to stroll by the snow if mandatory. Back at work, she reported the incident to HR, however claims the corporate did not comply with up regardless of assigning a third-party investigation.
Shortly after, her firm e-mail was revoked, and she or he was pressured to submit a resignation letter, Starling mentioned. Less than a month later, HR upheld her ‘resignation’ citing an unsubstantiated investigation, whereas providing a settlement she labeled ‘hush cash’, which she rejected.
Her legal professional, Jack Shulz, drew parallels to the viral Astronomer CEO Andrew Byron case, criticizing HR’s alleged bias.
“Both Starling and others reported instantly, but HR protected the corporate, resulting in her termination for talking up,” he informed Daily Mail.
Amerilodge’s spokesperson, Chris Daly, declined remark as a consequence of ongoing litigation, as per the Daily Mail. Malik denied the allegations, with no witnesses corroborating the assault.









