A former housekeeper has sued Kylie Jenner, alleging a dog bite and pepper spray exposure left her traumatized while working for the beauty mogul. The claims are allegations, and none has been tested in court. Jenner’s attorney has called the cases meritless and said they will be vigorously defended.
THE LATEST SUIT
Dinora Amaya filed the complaint on 5 November 2026 in Los Angeles County Superior Court. She says she worked at Jenner’s Los Angeles home from March 2025 to February 2026. She alleges she was bitten by a dog, injured by pepper spray and trapped in a closet for over an hour. She also claims she was wrongfully fired after raising complaints about her wages and treatment at work.
It is the fourth suit this year by a former household employee against Jenner or her companies. In April, two former housekeepers alleged harassment, discrimination and retaliation, and a former private chef sued in June over pregnancy discrimination and wrongful termination. One of the housekeepers, Juana Delgado Soto, claimed racial harassment and discrimination. Jenner’s attorney, Michael Rhodes, said the cases are being brought by the same lawyer who filed the earlier claims.
WORKPLACE COMPLAINTS IN CALIFORNIA
Workers have legal protection for complaining about pay or safety, yet speaking up can be difficult in any workplace. Household workers often work alone inside private homes, with no human resources office to turn to.
Advocates describe a wider concern across the state. California’s Labor Commissioner’s Office has received nearly 200 immigration related retaliation complaints since 2025, with employers in construction, hospitality and in home care accused of threatening to call ICE over wage or safety complaints. State law bars employers from threatening to report workers to law enforcement, including ICE, for asserting their legal rights.
HELP FOR WORKERS
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles offers free assistance to low income immigrants in over eight languages. The foundation’s number is 800-399-4529.
