Nanny Gate 2008: Public (S)words!
As if Laura Boyce’s juicy Nanny Gate 2008 allegations weren’t enough, the parties have been battling it out in press conferences and press releases for everyone’s — especially Popsquire’s — reading/viewing pleasure.
In case you missed the verbal action since the Boyce lawsuit was filed, here’s what you need to know. And, BTW, if you want to join Popsquire in a dramatic reading of these statement, send a note through the contact form!
April 30: Larry Stein, Attorney For Lowes
“Having struck out against Rob Lowe, Gloria Allred now seeks to drag his wife and children into the fray. In response to a lawsuit against Laura Boyce by the Lowes, Ms. Allred filed a cross-complaint on behalf of Boyce, which contains false allegations, in an apparent attempt to divert the negative publicity which Allred’s client, Gibson, has universally received.
Although framed as a sexual harassment claim against both Sheryl and Rob Lowe, the cross-complaint alleges only words by Sheryl and never mentions any words or conduct by Rob whatsoever.
The alleged statements by Sheryl are totally unrelated to, and do not provide any support for, Gibson’s claims against Rob.”
May 1: Press Conference With Gloria Allred & Laura Boyce
Gloria Allred: “We believe the tactics that the Lowes have used in suing two poor, defenseless nannies who loved and cared for their children is despicable and they will not be able to hide behind their star power, their money, their high-priced legal talent or their confidentiality clauses to shield themselves from their own improper conduct…We intend to litigate this fiercely … We are on top of this, all over it, under it and around it, and we are not going to stop until there is justice for Ms. Boyce and Ms. Gibson.”
“And truth,” added Boyce, Kleenex in hand.
May 1: Sheryl Lowe’s Statement
“As a mother of two young boys, it is sickening and disgusting that Mrs. Allred and Ms. Boyce would stoop so low as to drag a child into this latest, baseless, predatory lawsuit. To falsely attack my husband is one thing, to attack me is another, but to do this to our son reveals not only their lack of character, but how far they are willing to go to play the ‘lawsuit lotto.’
The charges against me are lies meant to embarrass and humiliate. I find it deeply offensive the false allegation that I would use racially insensitive comments. I’m certain that my dearest and longtime friend, and godfather to my children, Marcus Allen would beg to differ with their charges.
We do not see color in my household; my children do not see color.It deeply saddens me that I even have to explain this to my children. These false allegations are made all the more painful because our family has been betrayed by a woman we welcomed into our home and treated like family. Laura Boyce was physically abused by a man with whom she was having a relationship. I had to take her to the emergency room once, and advised her that she had to be more careful about the men she dated, and that she was running with the wrong crowd. We are shocked that she has now chosen to destroy our right to peace, quiet, and privacy.”
More of the wealthy must take a stand against hired help.
This is outrageous in so many ways. The woman was in the home for seven years! How audacious for her to say these things. Many servants take over and have no appreciation of all they are given.
Poor Mrs. Lowe is at the mercy of the handlers and estate management. Why didn’t Boyce go to the overseer of child care when she had a complaint? If she didn’t like Mrs. Lowe au natural or her sense of humor she could leave.