A bartender at Soho House's exclusive venue in downtown Los Angeles has filed a lawsuit alleging that her supervisor drugged and raped her after subjecting her to repeated sexual harassment. The woman, identified as Jane Doe in court documents, claims the incidents occurred shortly after she began working at Berenjak, the club’s restaurant, in September 2025.
Key Takeaways
A bartender at Soho House's exclusive venue in Los Angeles has filed a lawsuit alleging that her supervisor drugged and raped her after repeated sexual harassment. She claims the company failed to take corrective action despite multiple reports.
- Bartender Jane Doe files lawsuit against supervisor Leonard Marcelo Vichique Maya and Soho House for alleged sexual assault and harassment.
- Claims include being subjected to unwelcome advances, inappropriate comments, and a rape incident after a team-bonding event in September 2025.
- Allegations state that despite reporting the incidents to managers and HR, no disciplinary action was taken against Vichique Maya.
- Soho House claims it conducted an investigation but found the allegations uncorroborated.
According to the lawsuit obtained by Los Angeles Times, Doe alleged that her supervisor, Leonard Marcelo Vichique Maya, made numerous inappropriate comments about her physical appearance and propositioned her to be his 'hook-up buddy.' She claims these remarks were made in the presence of other supervisors and colleagues.
The lawsuit further alleges that after a team-bonding event on September 13, Doe became disoriented from drinking alcohol, lost consciousness, and woke up naked at Vichique Maya's apartment. She claims she was raped while paralyzed and unable to speak. The following day, Doe reported the incident to her manager but alleged that her concerns were dismissed.
Despite informing three managers of the alleged rape, Doe continued to work alongside Vichique Maya and claimed he sexually harassed her during these shifts. In December 2025, she filed a complaint with Soho House human resources, which assured an investigation would be opened. However, Doe was placed on indefinite leave while Vichique Maya remained employed.
The investigation concluded in January 2026, determining that her allegations were not corroborated. As a result, no disciplinary action was taken against Vichique Maya. Doe resigned from her position the following month and has since sued him, Soho House Los Angeles, and Soho Warehouse for sexual harassment and retaliation.
A spokesperson for Soho House stated that they take all allegations of misconduct seriously and followed their strict company policies during the investigation. They emphasized their commitment to maintaining a safe working environment for all team members.
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