Housekeeper Sues Kobe Over Dog Poop

Wrongful termination suit alleges his wife made her handle it

By Will McCahill, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 25, 2009 5:47 PM CDT

(Newser) – A former housekeeper for Kobe Bryant is suing the NBA star and his wife for wrongful termination, the Orange County Register reports, alleging that Vanessa Bryant “badgered, harassed, and humiliated” her and, as punishment for a laundry mistake, made her pick up dog droppings with bare hands. Maria Jimenez, fired last March, is seeking unspecified monetary damages; the Bryants have not commented.

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NBA star Kobe Bryant kisses his daughter Natalia as his wife Vanessa, left, and daughter Gianna look on during a soccer game in April. (AP Photo)

Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant arrive at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards in September in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)

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Vanessa's ordering her to put her hand in dog feces was outrageous … as a violation of health and safety laws. - Text of lawsuit filed against
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Housekeeper Sues Kobe Over Dog Poop