Fat-Assed Lady Sings: Opera Boss Assaulted Me

Can you name the opera where the main character slaps a woman's ass, gives her an allergic reaction to latex and then grabs her vagina -- twice? Here's a hint -- it ain't Don Giovanni.
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According to a lawsuit filed by a former employee at the ultra-exclusive celebrity hangout Opera in Hollywood, the big boss who runs the club did all of the above -- and more -- to her during the time she worked at the hot spot.

In the suit, filed earlier today in L.A. County Superior Court, a woman named Susan K. claims in October of last year, Opera bigwig David Judaken "reached his hand between plaintiff's legs and squeezed plaintiff's vagina through her jeans." She also claims the bossman once asked if she "padded the seat of her jeans in an effort to draw the attention of African-American men" and then repeatedly slapped it. When she reported it to another superior, Susan claimed the other boss did nothing.


Susan, who also says her bosses knew she was extremely allergic to latex, wouldn't let her off work during a party in which tons of latex balloons were brought into the club. Of course, she claims she was forced to work anyway -- and of course got sick (rashes, itchy skin, you get the point... ) and ended up in the emergency room.

Now, Susan wants at least $25k to make it all better. Calls to Judaken's reps were not returned.

Cue the fat lady...

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16. HAHAHAHAHAHA, man this guy has so many enemies. Last news was his racism, now he assaulted women.

Posted at 10:08PM on May 20th 2008 by paris hawt

17. Seriously - as someone who has long been in the club business, i know from personal experience that David is one of the most respectable men in the industry - an industry full of men who think their position allows them to get away with these unfounded allegations and worst. Those who know him know that this is a joke.

Posted at 2:02PM on May 21st 2008 by Ollie

18. Judaken Enterprises Worldwide Inc., dba OPERA, Crimson Lounge and David Judaken hereby submit the following statement in response to the allegations brought by "Susan K."

Susan K's allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation and discrimination are baseless. Neither Judaken Enterprises Worldwide Inc. nor David Judaken harassed, discriminated or retaliated against Susan K. This lawsuit is clearly an attempt by a disgruntled former employee to shake down her former boss with the hope of monetary gain while she attempts to hide in anonymity.

Only after a disciplinary counseling about her job performance, did Ms. K raise allegations of purported sexual harassment, apparently viewing such allegations as an opportunity for monetary gain and leverage against Mr. Judaken. Indeed, at one point, Ms. K even remarked to a witness: "let's see him fire me now." Immediately after Susan K reported the alleged harassment, a third party was brought in and conducted a thorough investigation that included numerous witness interviews and review of surveillance video footage. Nothing and no one corroborated her story. Indeed, on the evening in question, Susan K and Mr. Judaken were in a public place working in front of numerous people and never in private together. The alleged groping simply did not happen.

Judaken Enterprises Worldwide Inc. and David Judaken are committed to providing a work environment free of harassment and discrimination and do not tolerate any such behavior. We are confident that the truth will come out through the legal process and both Mr. Judaken and Judaken Enterprises Worldwide Inc. will be fully exonerated. We look forward to our day in court. Be assured, we will not stand by idly while Ms. K tries to besmirch the good name of Mr. and Mrs. Judaken and the company Judaken employees have worked so hard to build.

Posted at 4:45PM on May 21st 2008 by Judaken Enterprises

19. Bottle sales must be bad for Susan Kantar (Bottle Girl) that she has to resort to extortion to make some money. I am sure that Adolfo and Michael should probably fire her from GOA to avoid blackmail too. There are honest ways to make a living, but clearly Susie likes easy money. Susan: you should have listened to your parents and gone to college.

Posted at 12:46AM on May 22nd 2008 by MS

20. I was outside of Opera one night awhile ago(i didn't get in) and I saw this susie girl all over every customer that came threw the vip line. She had one of the worst mouth and I've ever heard come out of a lady. I cant believe this David guy could have said anything that would make this girl upset and damaged. She gives classy , hard working women a bad name.

Posted at 8:28PM on May 22nd 2008 by Joslyne

21. This GIRL IS LYING.....THYE TOLD HER TO STAY HOME THAT NIGHT BUT SHE CAME IN LOOKING TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM SO SHE CAN SUE....SHE IS FULL OF IT AND JUST ANOTHER LOW DOWN DIRTY POOR GIRL LOOKING FOR A QUICK BUTT... DAVID HAS A BEAUTIFUL WIFE AND EXTREMELY LOYAL TO HER!!! THIS GIRL IS NOT A GOOD LOOKING GIRL...C/MON YOU ARE TELLING ME DAVID RUNS ALL THESE CLUBS FOR ALL THIS TIME AND DECIDES TO SEXUALLY HARASS THIS BEAST....NO WAY.... THIS IS THE PROBLEM....SHE CAN CAUSE ALL THIS NEGATIVE DANAGE AND HARM FOR 25K....BS BS....NOW AFTER THEY PROVE DAVID CORRECT..THEN WHAT...DOES SHE PAY HIM...FORMAL APOLOGY.... AND HE IS NOT "SHADY"...MAYBE TOUGH, MAYBE FRUGAL...BUT NOT SHADY

Posted at 3:39PM on May 23rd 2008 by truth be told

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