Model Sues Abercrombie & Fitch -- Claims Masturbation Photo Shoot Was Its Fault
Model vs. Abercrombie Claims Masturbation Shoot Was A & F's Fault
A dude who worked at an Abercrombie & Fitch store claims the company referred him to a modeling agent who got him to strip down and masturbate in order to take "relaxed" photos -- this according to a new lawsuit obtained by TMZ.
Benjamine Bowers alleges in the suit he worked at an A & F store last year, when the company's casting director referred him to a modelling agent named Brian Hilburn. According to the complaint, Hilburn got Benjamine to fly to Jackson, Mississippi for a photo shoot.
The suit claims during the June 17, 2011 shoot, Hilburn convinced Benjamine that he needed to display a relaxed look for his modeling portfolio, and the best way of achieving that look was to masturbate in front of the camera, so the photog could capture his expression immediately after orgasm. And for good measure, Hilburn allegedly told him the drill was to do the whole thing in the buff.
Benjamine says he was a trooper and took matters into his own hands during the shoot. But Ben says after he masturbated, Hilburn exposed himself and commented on the relative size of their penises.
Benjamine feels used and believes the photos were never intended to help his career ... but just to give Hilburn a cheap thrill.
Benjamine is suing A & F and Hilburn for $1 million.
We contacted Hilburn ... He had no comment.
