Highlights

  • Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde are still facing a lawsuit filed by their former nanny, which could result in millions in damages or legal fees.
  • The nanny has appealed the court's decision to transfer the case to arbitration, arguing that it should be tried before a jury.
  • The nanny's attorney claims that there is substantial evidence to support her claims of wrongful termination and that the couple is trying to silence her by moving the case to arbitration.

Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde may have just resolved their child support dispute, but the exes haven’t seen their last day in court. The lawsuit filed by their former nanny wages on, and the parents-of-two could be on the hook for millions in damages, or at least legal fees, given how long the case has been waging on.

Earlier this month, Ericka Genaro, who was formerly employed as an au pair by the couple, lodged an appeal against the court's previous ruling to transfer the case to mediation. Genaro submitted her appeal to the 2nd District Court of Appeal in California on October 3, arguing it was an error to approve Wilde and Sudeikis' request to shift the case from a traditional courtroom setting with a jury to arbitration.

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“We respectfully disagree with the judge’s decision to move this case into private arbitration and are seeking all avenues to have the ruling reversed and allow us to try this case before a jury of their peers,” the nanny’s attorney, Ron Zambrano, said to Us Weekly. “We believe the judge did not apply the actual facts presented to applicable law which should have led to a finding that the agreement was unenforceable.”

“The evidence is insurmountable to support our claims, including text messages and testimony that she was driven to quit, then was summarily fired anyway,” the attorney continued. “Ms. Wilde and Mr. Sudeikis merely want this case moved into arbitration to silence Ms. Genaro. We believe they should not be given special treatment merely because they are celebrities and should have to face their accuser in court.”

In February, Genaro filed a lawsuit against the actors, alleging wrongful termination. She had served as the nanny since 2019 to their son and daughter before her alleged dismissal, which she attributed to anxiety and depression resulting from her employment.

Following Jason and Olivia’s break-up in 2020, Genaro said she became an emotional support for the Ted Lasso actor, who she claims even asked her to have late-night discussions about their break-up.

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Genaro said she eventually confided in Olivia about her exchanges with Jason, and claims she was let go shortly afterwards.

Jason and Olivia have denied Genaro’s claims and have expressed their intent to get her lawsuit dismissed. It’s unclear how much the former nanny is hoping to win in damages, but it could likely be a seven-figure settlement, given that she’s citing emotional distress.

Moreover, given that the case has been going on for nearly a year, the legal bills are likely beginning to mount. Even if Jason and Olivia aren’t found responsible for wrongful termination, they may still have a lot of bills to pay just to get the lawsuit dismissed.

It was recently determined that Jason needs to pay his ex-partner over $27,000 in monthly child support. But with Jason’s net worth of $20 million and Olivia’s reported fortune of $10 million, it’s clear these two can afford to battle it out in court. Genaro’s lawsuit remains ongoing.

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