Tyler Perry is being sued by actor Derek Dixon for $260 million for alleged sexual assault, harassment and retaliation.
The complaint, which was filed on June 13, showed Dixon accusing Perry of creating "a coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic" while filming "The Oval" and "Ruthless." Dixon starred in Perry's shows as the character Dale.
The complaint, obtained by Fox News Digital, accused the filmmaker of "initially promising him [Dixon] career advancement and creative opportunities, such as producing his pilot and casting him in his show, only to subject him to escalating sexual harassment, assault and battery, and professional retaliation when Mr. Dixon did not reciprocate Mr. Perry's unwanted advances."
Matthew Boyd, an attorney for Tyler Perry and TPS Production Services, LLC, shared a statement with Fox News Digital.