Smokey Robinson Faces $50 Million Lawsuit from Four Former Housekeepers

Motown legend Smokey Robinson is facing a $50 million civil lawsuit in Los Angeles from four former housekeepers who allege he sexually harassed, assaulted, and repeatedly raped them over a period spanning from 2007 to 2024. The women, identified as Jane Does, claim Robinson isolated them at his homes to carry out the alleged abuse, sometimes using coercion and threats, and often ignoring their resistance. The lawsuit also accuses Robinson's wife, Frances Robinson, of enabling the behavior by fostering a hostile work environment, using racially charged language, and failing to take corrective action despite being aware of her husband's alleged misconduct. The suit includes claims of sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, gender violence, and labor violations such as overwork and denial of required breaks. All four women state they eventually left their jobs due to the abuse and feared coming forward because of potential retaliation, public shame, and concerns over their immigration status. As of now, neither Robinson nor his representatives have issued a public response to the allegations.