Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Skip Bayless, Fox Sports Settle Sexual Battery and Retaliation Suit
A former hairstylist sued Skip Bayless and Fox Sports, alleging sexual harassment and a hostile work environment.
She claimed Bayless repeatedly pressured her for sex and that Fox retaliated against her when she reported the issues.
The lawsuit included accusations against other Fox employees as well.
Details of the settlement were not released.
The case involved claims of a toxic workplace and unfair treatment.
Bayless's former colleague Stephen A. Smith commented that he was heartbroken over the accusations.
The suit also mentions a history of accusations of sexual misconduct at Fox.
A settlement has been reached in the lawsuit filed against Skip Bayless and Fox Sports.
The lawsuit, filed by Noushin Faraji, alleged sexual battery and retaliation.
Faraji claimed Bayless propositioned her for sex and made other inappropriate advances.
The lawsuit also claimed a hostile work environment and unfair treatment at Fox.
Details of the settlement remain confidential.
- Who
- Skip Bayless, Fox Sports, and former hairstylist Noushin Faraji are involved.
- What
- A settlement was reached in a lawsuit against Skip Bayless and Fox Sports accusing Bayless of sexual battery and retaliation.
- When
- The lawsuit was filed in January; the settlement was reached in August.
- Where
- Los Angeles Superior Court.
- Why
- Faraji filed the suit alleging Bayless propositioned her for sex and faced retaliation at work.
- Plaintiff
- Noushin Faraji, former Fox Sports hairstylist
- Defendants
- Skip Bayless, Fox Sports, Joy Taylor, Charlie Dixon
- Allegations
- Sexual battery, retaliation, hostile work environment, fraudulent business practices
- Settlement Details
- Confidential, no details provided
- Lawsuit Filing Date
- January 3, Los Angeles Superior Court
- Faraji's Job Termination
- Fired from FS1 after Bayless's departure