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Hamptons Caterers Accused of Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
4 Dec
Summary
- CEO and partner allegedly fostered a toxic, sexually charged workplace.
- Former manager claims repeated sexual propositions and retaliation.
- Lawsuit details allegations of open relationships and unwanted advances.
A lawsuit filed by a former catering manager accuses the CEO of East Hampton Kitchen and her partner of creating a sexually charged and hostile work environment. The suit alleges that the company's leaders, Annie Washburn and Michael Castiglione, frequently made unwelcome sexual advances and propositions to employees, including claims of open relationships and threesomes.
The former manager, Emma Beudert, stated that the alleged harassment began shortly after her employment in April 2025. She reported being subjected to inappropriate sexual conversations and being asked to provide information on other employees for the couple's pursuit. When Beudert expressed discomfort and asked for professionalism, she claims her work environment deteriorated with an impossible workload and ridicule.
Beudert is suing Washburn, Castiglione, and East Hampton Kitchen for sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and retaliation, seeking unspecified damages. The suit details incidents of unwelcome sexual advances and discussions about the owners' open relationship, asserting that these actions were pervasive and unlawful, significantly impacting her ability to perform her job and ultimately leading to her resignation.
