Have you watched ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’? An incident, a bit similar to the film, has recently surfaced where a woman was made to sign a sexual contract by the CEO of the company. Was it forceful or consensual? Read on to find out the truth.
Amid shocking allegations, Christian Lanng, co-founder and former CEO of San Francisco’s tech firm Tradeshift, faces severe accusations of sexual abuse and coercing his assistant into an alarming “sex slavery” agreement. These disturbing claims surfaced in a lawsuit filed by a former employee identified as Jane Doe.
As per a New York Post report, Lanng allegedly compelled Jane Doe to sign a nine-page contract shortly after hiring her as his executive assistant. The contract stipulated her perpetual “sexual availability” and outlined submissive conduct. The lawsuit details years of purportedly “unwanted sexual horror,” encompassing physical suffering, instances of urination on her, and the use of foreign objects.
The troubling contract further mandated maintaining a specific weight range of 130 to 155 pounds (58 to 70 kg) and required accepting punishment without displaying any frustration or anger. Jane Doe claims she signed the contract out of fear of losing her job and genuine affection for her role at Tradeshift.
Lanng, terminated earlier this year due to “gross misconduct on multiple grounds,” vehemently denies the accusations. He asserts that the relationship was consensual, rejecting the claims of abuse. In a statement to the Post, Lanng refuted the lawsuit’s “shocking and vile claims,” asserting that he never subjected anyone to abuse during his tenure.
While acknowledging a past consensual romantic relationship with the assistant in 2014, Lanng deemed it a “foolish mistake.” Tradeshift’s management took action following allegations of sexual assault and harassment.
The lawsuit raises pertinent concerns about workplace dynamics and the abuse of authority within the tech industry. As legal proceedings unfold, the aftermath of this scandal could significantly impact Lanng’s reputation and provoke discussions about accountability and workplace safety in the tech sector.
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