Angelica Vasquez vs. Kylie Jenner Hostile Work Environment And Employment Discrimination Lawsuit

This article covers a recently filed lawsuit. Information is limited to the complaint as filed and verified reporting dated April 20–22, 2026. This page will be updated as the case develops.

Angelica Vasquez vs. Kylie Jenner is a hostile work environment and employment discrimination lawsuit in which former housekeeper Angelica Vasquez alleges she was subjected to racial, national origin, and religious harassment while employed at Jenner’s Hidden Hills residence, and that she was constructively forced to resign in August 2025 after her complaints went unaddressed. The complaint was filed in California state court in Los Angeles and reported publicly on April 20, 2026. The case is active and no response from Jenner’s legal team has been filed on the public record as of today.

Quick Facts

Field	Details
Plaintiff	Angelica Vasquez
Defendant	Kylie Jenner
Court	California Superior Court, Los Angeles County
Case Number	TBD — not yet confirmed in public court records as of April 22, 2026
Date Filed	Week of April 14, 2026 (exact date TBD — filing date not yet confirmed in docket)
Legal Claims	Racial discrimination; national origin discrimination; religious discrimination; hostile work environment; unpaid wages; failure to pay overtime
Damages Sought	Unpaid wages, emotional distress damages, punitive damages (exact amount TBD — not specified in complaint as reported)
Current Stage	Recently filed — no hearing date set
Next Scheduled Date	TBD — no court date confirmed as of April 22, 2026
Attorneys of Record	TBD — counsel names not confirmed in verified sources as of April 22, 2026
Last Updated	April 22, 2026

Case Timeline

Date	Event
September 10, 2024	Vasquez began employment at Jenner’s Beverly Hills residence, according to the complaint
September 17, 2024	Vasquez transferred to Jenner’s Hidden Hills residence; reported to supervisors Elsi and Patsy
September–August 2025	Alleged ongoing harassment, discrimination, and unpaid wages throughout employment
August 2025	Vasquez resigned after complaints allegedly went unaddressed
Week of April 14, 2026	Complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior Court
April 20, 2026	Filing reported publicly by Law360, TMZ, and multiple outlets
Next hearing date	TBD — not yet scheduled as of April 22, 2026

What Is the Angelica Vasquez vs. Kylie Jenner Lawsuit About?

Angelica Vasquez vs. Kylie Jenner is an employment discrimination and hostile work environment claim filed in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County. The lawsuit alleges violations of California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), which prohibits discrimination based on race, national origin, and religion, as well as California Labor Code provisions governing unpaid wages and overtime compensation.

According to court documents, Vasquez claims she began working as a housekeeper at Jenner’s Beverly Hills home on September 10, 2024, before being transferred one week later to Jenner’s Hidden Hills property, where she reported to a woman identified as Elsi and head housekeeper Patsy. Vasquez alleges she was met with hostility shortly after starting and was “subjected to severe and pervasive harassment” by Patsy, Elsi, and other staff members, and was “belittled and humiliated in front of coworkers” because of her race, national origin, and religious beliefs.

The plaintiff also alleges wage theft under California Labor Code Sections 510 and 1194, which require overtime compensation at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked beyond eight per day or forty per week. Vasquez is seeking unpaid wages, emotional distress damages, and punitive damages. She resigned in August 2025 after her complaints were allegedly ignored.

Who Are Angelica Vasquez and Kylie Jenner?

Angelica Vasquez is a former household employee and Salvadoran immigrant who, according to the complaint, was hired in September 2024 to work as a housekeeper across two of Jenner’s residential properties in the Los Angeles area. Vasquez is the named plaintiff and is seeking a jury trial to resolve the dispute.

Kylie Jenner is a 28-year-old entrepreneur, beauty brand founder, and media personality, known for Kylie Cosmetics and her appearances in the Keeping Up with the Kardashians television franchise. Jenner is named as the defendant in her capacity as the employer of record for the household staff at her Beverly Hills and Hidden Hills residences. Sources familiar with Jenner’s household told TMZ that Vasquez was a junior housekeeping employee who had attendance issues and other workplace concerns — a characterization Vasquez has not publicly addressed. Jenner’s legal representatives had not issued a public statement or filed a court response as of April 22, 2026.

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What Is at Stake in This Lawsuit?

Vasquez is asking the court for three categories of relief. First, she seeks compensation for unpaid wages and overtime she alleges were withheld during her roughly eleven months of employment. Second, she seeks emotional distress damages. The lawsuit states Vasquez developed anxiety and “symptoms consistent with post-traumatic stress disorder” because of the workplace environment. Third, she is seeking punitive damages — a remedy California courts award when a defendant’s conduct is found to be oppressive, fraudulent, or malicious under California Civil Code Section 3294.

Vasquez also alleges she was assigned the most difficult tasks, purposely excluded from the housekeeping team, had fingers snapped at her while staff shouted at her, and that a supervisor threw hangers at her during a reprimand after she raised concerns about her treatment. Vasquez, who is Salvadoran and Catholic, claims she was told “Catholics are horrible people” and was mocked or intimidated about her immigration status.

If the case proceeds to trial, Jenner’s exposure could extend beyond back wages. Under FEHA, California employers face liability not only for their own conduct but for harassment by supervisors that they knew about or should have known about and failed to stop — a doctrine called negligent supervision. Under this theory, Jenner does not need to have personally engaged in any discriminatory act for liability to attach. For more on how hostile work environment claims work under California law, see our guide to employment discrimination lawsuits in California.

What Happens Next in This Case?

This lawsuit was filed in the week of April 14, 2026, and no hearing date has been publicly confirmed as of April 22, 2026. At this early stage, the typical sequence in a California Superior Court employment case is: Jenner’s legal team files a formal response to the complaint, the parties may attempt early resolution through mediation, and if no settlement is reached, the case proceeds toward discovery and eventually trial.

Jenner has not yet publicly commented on the lawsuit. As TMZ noted, while Jenner is listed as a defendant, the allegations as filed do not appear to directly involve Jenner personally — they center on the conduct of household supervisors and their alleged failure to address Vasquez’s complaints. That distinction matters legally: whether Jenner’s team took adequate steps to investigate and remedy the reported harassment will be central to any FEHA claim.

This page will be updated when a court date is set, when Jenner’s legal team files a response, or when any additional confirmed case information becomes available. For context on similar employer liability cases, see our coverage of workplace harassment lawsuits involving private employers.

FAQs: Angelica Vasquez vs. Kylie Jenner

Who filed the lawsuit and why?

 Angelica Vasquez, a former housekeeper employed at Kylie Jenner’s Hidden Hills residence, filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court. According to the complaint, she alleges she endured racial, national origin, and religious discrimination by supervisors, as well as physical intimidation and unpaid wages, between September 2024 and August 2025.

What court is handling this case?

 The case was filed in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County. The case number has not been confirmed in the public docket as of April 22, 2026.

What is the current status of the case?

 The lawsuit is in its earliest stage. The complaint was filed the week of April 14, 2026, and reported publicly on April 20, 2026. No hearing date has been scheduled and no response from Jenner’s legal team has been filed on the public record as of this writing.

How much is Vasquez seeking in damages?

 The complaint seeks unpaid wages, overtime compensation, emotional distress damages, and punitive damages. A specific dollar figure has not been confirmed in verified sources as of April 22, 2026.

Can I read the court documents? 

The complaint was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court and is accessible through the California Courts public access portal at lacourt.org. Because the case number has not been confirmed publicly, a name search for Vasquez or Jenner in the civil filing index is the recommended approach.

Sources & References

• Law360, Kylie Jenner Sued By Ex-Housekeeper Over Bias, Unpaid OT, April 20, 2026 — law360.com

Prepared by the AllAboutLawyer.com Editorial Team and reviewed for factual accuracy against verified public sources on April 22, 2026. Last Updated: April 22, 2026

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Information about this case is based on publicly available court records and verified reporting. All allegations described in this article have not been proven in court. For advice regarding a particular legal situation, consult a qualified attorney.