Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn Sued for Wrongful Termination by Former Chef

The lawsuit alleges the chef was fired over military service obligations and disputes about unpaid wages and tax withholdings.

Former personal chef Hermie Fajardo claims he was fired by Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn shortly after returning from U.S. Army Reserve training.
Fajardo alleges his termination violated federal and New York labor laws, including the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
The chef asserts he faced hostility from Allen and Previn after raising concerns about unpaid wages, improper tax withholdings, and missing pay stubs.
The lawsuit claims the couple retaliated by criticizing his cooking, despite previous praise from them and their guests during his employment.
Fajardo is seeking unspecified damages for lost earnings, emotional distress, and harm to his professional reputation, and has requested a jury trial.