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Transgender Employee Files Lawsuit Alleging Harassment and Retaliation at NBCUniversal and Universal Studios
7/28/2026, 4:10:39 AM
Core Allegations and Legal Filing
Nikki Campus, a transgender woman who began transitioning in 2019, filed a complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court last Wednesday against NBCUniversal and Universal Studios. The suit accuses the companies of discrimination, harassment, whistleblower retaliation, wrongful termination, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Campus claims that after reporting a series of derogatory remarks and unwanted sexual advances by her supervisor, Charles Woods, her work schedule was reduced from full-time to a few hours every few weeks and she was denied a promotion to department head in November 2025. The complaint seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.
Background of Reported Harassment
Campus says she was hired in 2010 to clean sound stages, move equipment, and coordinate with production crews. After beginning her transition, coworkers allegedly called her transition an “abomination” and urged her to speak with a pastor. In 2022, Woods became her direct supervisor. Campus alleges Woods made repeated comments about her body, including questioning whether her buttocks were natural, and in April 2025 allegedly touched her thigh while they rode together in a golf cart, then propositioned her for sex, stating he was “not opposed” to cheating on his wife. Campus reports that after she rejected the advance, Woods began assigning menial cleaning tasks, criticizing her speed, and questioning her use of the women’s restroom.
Official Responses
An NBCUniversal representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The California Post also reached out to an NBCUniversal spokesperson without receiving a reply. The lawsuit notes that internal investigations were launched after Campus reported the conduct, but she says no results were shared with her.
Data & Timeline Summary
- 2010: Campus hired by NBCUniversal/Universal Studios.
- 2019: Campus began transitioning.
- 2022: Charles Woods appointed as supervisor.
- 2023: Alleged body-related comments intensify.
- April 2025: Alleged thigh-touching incident in a golf cart.
- November 2025: Denied promotion to department head.
- One month later (2025): Work hours cut from full-time to part-time.
Current Status
The allegations remain unproven pending litigation, and the defendants have not filed a formal response. Campus asserts that the reduced hours caused financial loss and severe emotional distress. The case highlights ongoing disputes over workplace treatment of transgender employees in the entertainment industry.
