Third Former Student Sues Ballet

Third former student sues ballet

RICHMOND BALLET

Former Richmond Ballet student sues for $11.5 million, accuses ballet of abuse

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A former Richmond Ballet student has filed an $11.5 million lawsuit accusing the ballet company's staff of encouraging and allowing an abusive culture, including assault and negligence. The plaintiff, who is staying anonymous, is suing the ballet for $11.5 million and has filed an 85-page civil complaint in Richmond Circuit Court on Dec. 18. The former student's lawyers argue that the staff members have failed to protect …

Third former student sues Richmond Ballet, alleges physical, sexual abuse

According to a suit filed Dec. 19, ballet staff publicly shamed the anonymous plaintiff for her appearance, threatened and struck her and touched inappropriately on multiple occasions.