Kayden Nguyen (PICTURE) "Sex Toy" Lawsuit: Steven Seagal Attacked Me

By: Edecio Martinez, Neil Katz
Topics: Daily Blotter

Photo Kayden Nguyen says she sent to Seagal's handlers before getting hired.

NEW YORK (CBS) Action film star Steven Seagal is being sued for sexual harassment and human trafficking by former model Kayden Nguyen who claims he treated her as a "sex toy."

PICTURES: Kayden Nguyen v. Steven Seagal

According to court documents obtained by CBS News, the 23-year-old was hired by Seagal in Feb. 2010 as an executive assistant at his production company. But she says on the first day on the job, she learned that she was actually signed up to replace one of the two Russian female "attendants" on staff as Seagal's sexual servants, available for his sexual needs 24/7.

Steven Seagal (AP Photo, file)

Nguyen claims in her lawsuit that on three occasions Seagal "sexually assaulted" her with forced contact or groping.

PICTURES: Kayden Nguyen v. Steven Seagal

The 58-year-old actor, best known for his martial-arts moves in films such as "Under Siege" and "Exit Wounds," responded to the lawsuit through his lawyer.

"The lawsuit filed by Kayden Nguyen against Steven Seagal is a ridiculous and absurd claim by a disgruntled ex-employee who was fired for using illegal narcotics," Seagal's lawyer, Marty Singer said to TMZ.

Seagal is being sued for sexual harassment, illegal trafficking of females for sex, failure to prevent sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination and false representation about employment.

Nguyen claims she was kept against her will for six days at a secluded Louisiana home where Seagal and his family were allegedly staying. When she finally escaped, she claims Seagal chased after her with a "flashlight with a gun attached to it."

Nguyen's lawyer, William Waldo, told CBS News' Crimesider that Nguyen did not call police because she believed they would listen only to Seagal.

"Mr. Seagal is the police," he said. "She is in a remote area of Jefferson Parish. It is in the middle of nowhere and he is the police."

In addition to his film career, Seagal is a commissioned deputy in the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's department. His cable show, "Steve Seagal Lawman," follows his adventures.

Seagal's lawyer, Marty Singer, did not respond to a request for comment at press time.

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PICTURES: Kayden Nguyen v. Steven Seagal

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by ckim23 August 5, 2010 5:43 PM EDT: the first day you go there trust me there doesnt seem to be anything fishy. It seemed pretty normal although i didnt go to the bedroom areas because I wasnt going to live in the house. anyhow, this assistant gig may have been real but its most definitely a bit sketchy.; Reply to this comment


by ckim23 August 5, 2010 5:41 PM EDT: seriously this guy is a perv. I applied for this job as well and went in for the interview and the training. I went in for the first a day and never went back. he said so many inappropriate things normal people wouldnt say.; Reply to this comment


by supersaiyan55 May 13, 2010 11:00 AM EDT: she believed they would only listen to seagal my ass. in this time of year people are struggling with making money. so they will do anything to get it. in that case sue famous people for lots amounts of money. look hes still making direct dvd videos and he has a tv show. well used to that is. so being hired and right on the first day to. oh look seagal. he must have money. im going to make false allegations. and sue him for lots amounts of money.; Reply to this comment


by Seagal-Nuts April 17, 2010 12:14 PM EDT: Well well well, whatever you guys said about Kayden Nguyen, I don't care if she still employed while suing, that's her choice to see what's going on with this guy, and to get more evidences to sue this bad dog. She's doing the right thing. That's what you guys should do if you're her. Stupid comments. Stupid Steven Seagal, what your mama said? Don't be bad! or she kick you ass...hole!; Reply to this comment


by tdawalker April 16, 2010 10:02 AM EDT: In 2009 on Tyra "I am an expert manipulator". Feb 2010 get hired by someone with money. April 2010 Claim sex scandel sue for big bucks get publicity, jump start carreer of reality shows.; Reply to this comment

by Tleigh06 April 14, 2010 11:39 PM EDT

Well, lets see. I am looking for a job. Does he still need a personal assistant.

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by Positively April 15, 2010 8:57 AM EDT: Tleigh06.......you are smarter than the rest of us. Here we are have a "hoot" about this and you see the real advantage of this story! You Go!


by ConcernedCitizen3 April 14, 2010 8:12 PM EDT: So when is the Playboy spread?; Reply to this comment


by beadazzle April 14, 2010 5:51 PM EDT: First of all you can't believe more than half of what you read about the stars or for that matter anyone else on here. So who knows if this is true about Mr. Seagal and this lady. If it goes to the courts then and only then will i believe it. Sounds like the crap we hear everyday whether itbe someone famous or someone in your town. No one is perfect and if it does come out to be true well who knows the next thing you'll hear is that he's in sex theraphy like all the other stars lol.; Reply to this comment


by taxchurches April 14, 2010 4:35 PM EDT: OK, maybe she isn't a "gold digger." Maybe she just wants to put this all behind her and recover from the experience. Someone cite a psychiatric hypothesis that says money is always a cure for trauma.; Reply to this comment


by srf466 April 14, 2010 3:06 PM EDT: Whether she knew of his past history doesn't matter, that's what the courts are for. My point is all these geniuses who know nothing about the man himself but seem to be so quick to judge the woman. I used to love Seagal until I learned a little something about him. Yeah he's a bad as* but he's also scum. There was a nice piece about him a few years ago on the biography channel. He said he didn't want to make violent movies anymore because it was against his beliefs. Guess his beliefs have changed. Divorced LeBrock because she wasn't compliant enough to his wishes. If you bunch of meatheads want to continue to worship your boyhood idol that's fine, just know he isn't what he portrays himself to be.; Reply to this comment