MrBeast's media company has been sued by a former employee over claims of sexual harassment and workplace gender bias. The 27-year-old, real name Jimmy Donaldson, is the world's most-followed YouTuber and employs more than 500 people.
Lorrayne Mavromatis, a former executive who worked for his company Beast Industries between 2022 and 2025, alleged that harassment of women employees was 'condoned' and that complaints were not taken seriously at the business.
A representative for Beast Industries described the allegations as 'categorically false' in a response to BBC Newsbeat. Mavromatis claims she was sacked from her role after 'complaining about a workplace that suffered from a lack of basic employment protections'. In the lawsuit, she states that sexual harassment of other female employees was 'both condoned and/or perpetuated by their supervisors', adding that she was treated differently than her male counterparts.
Mavromatis reported being dismissed after her complaints regarding a 'hostile environment' were deemed 'unsubstantiated'. She recounted an instance where former CEO James Warren suggested her looks created a 'certain sexual effect' on Donaldson, contributing to her demotion to a role where 'careers go to die'.
She further claims to have endured 'mental anguish, humiliation, embarrassment' and seeks 'lost wages, lost benefits, reinstatement' and various forms of damages.
In response, a representative for Beast Industries has characterized the claims as a 'clout-chasing complaint' and asserted that they possess extensive evidence that refutes Mavromatis’ allegations. The company previously experienced legal scrutiny regarding other controversies linked to Donaldson, who has a massive following of over 470 million subscribers.
Lorrayne Mavromatis, a former executive who worked for his company Beast Industries between 2022 and 2025, alleged that harassment of women employees was 'condoned' and that complaints were not taken seriously at the business.
A representative for Beast Industries described the allegations as 'categorically false' in a response to BBC Newsbeat. Mavromatis claims she was sacked from her role after 'complaining about a workplace that suffered from a lack of basic employment protections'. In the lawsuit, she states that sexual harassment of other female employees was 'both condoned and/or perpetuated by their supervisors', adding that she was treated differently than her male counterparts.
Mavromatis reported being dismissed after her complaints regarding a 'hostile environment' were deemed 'unsubstantiated'. She recounted an instance where former CEO James Warren suggested her looks created a 'certain sexual effect' on Donaldson, contributing to her demotion to a role where 'careers go to die'.
She further claims to have endured 'mental anguish, humiliation, embarrassment' and seeks 'lost wages, lost benefits, reinstatement' and various forms of damages.
In response, a representative for Beast Industries has characterized the claims as a 'clout-chasing complaint' and asserted that they possess extensive evidence that refutes Mavromatis’ allegations. The company previously experienced legal scrutiny regarding other controversies linked to Donaldson, who has a massive following of over 470 million subscribers.
