NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A woman previously employed by the talent management company Wide Open Music, assigned to work as a personal assistant to country music artist Jimmie Allen, filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing Allen of rape and claimed her employer's negligence created an environment resulting in the assault.
The plaintiff in the case, only identified in the lawsuit as Jane Doe, claims the management group was aware of Allen's propriety for sexual comments and advances but assured her that this was normal behavior.
The lawsuit alleges Allen assaulted the plaintiff in March 2021 "while she was incapacitated and incapable of giving consent" after filming an episode of American Idol.
Allen has since been removed from the CMA Music Festival lineup in Nashville that is scheduled to start June 8. Allen is also no longer represented by BBR Music Group, who posted the following statement Thursday: "In light of today’s allegations against Jimmie Allen, BBR Music Group has decided to suspend all activity with him, effective immediately."
