A former housekeeper says she was trapped inside Kylie Jenner's closet for more than an hour, while a supervisor laughed at her pleas to be let out. The allegation appears in a lawsuit filed against Jenner, her companies and staff in Los Angeles on 5 November.

Dinora Carolina Cabria Amaya's complaint accuses the defendants of disability discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination and labour violations. None of the allegations has been proven in court.

The case is the fourth lawsuit brought by a former member of Jenner's household staff in seven months. The claims involve different workers and incidents, but several name some of the same companies and staff members.

Lawsuit Describes Closet Ordeal

Amaya says she began working for Jenner in March 2025 and was paid $40 (£30) an hour in cash. She alleges she usually worked six days a week and was not paid overtime, mileage reimbursement or travel time between properties.

According to the complaint, supervisor Laura Dooley instructed Amaya to enter Jenner's closet using a passcode. The housekeeper alleges she became trapped for more than an hour and called Dooley for help. The complaint alleges that Dooley laughed and mocked her.

'No one is at the house that can let you out and I cannot give the password to anyone else, you just have to wait,' Dooley allegedly replied. Amaya says she remained inside until someone arrived and opened the door.

The complaint also alleges that an unsecured canister of pepper spray discharged into Amaya's face and eyes in September 2025 while she was cleaning a laundry-room drawer. She says she experienced blurred vision, burning, itching, dryness and irritation.

Dismissed After Questioning Reimbursement

The following month, Amaya alleges, a dog bit her while she was cleaning a doghouse at one of Jenner's properties. She says she reported the injury but received no assistance and bought over-the-counter medication. She also alleges she was told to leave rooms or remain out of sight because Jenner did not want to see her.

Amaya says she was dismissed on 6 February, shortly after asking why another housekeeper received mileage reimbursement while she did not.

Her lawyer, Della Shaker, said: 'This case raises a larger question: how many domestic workers are afraid to report unlawful treatment because they believe their employers are too powerful to challenge?' She added: 'The truth should never be buried behind wealth, fear, or silence. No one should fear speaking the truth.'

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Jenner's Legal Team Rejects the Allegations

Michael Rhodes, a legal representative for Jenner, rejected the claims. He said the latest cases had been brought by the same lawyer who represented other former household staff, and accused Shaker of seeking publicity and an 'unwarranted payday.'

'We're not going to be intimidated into doing that. As such, we'll defend these meritless cases vigorously and look forward to telling our side of the story,' Rhodes said.

The three earlier lawsuits were filed by housekeepers Angelica Hernandez Vasquez and Juana Delgado Soto in April, and a former private chef identified as Jane Doe in June.

Discrimination Allegations

Vasquez alleged that she faced discrimination linked to her Salvadoran background, Catholic faith and immigration status. Soto accused Jenner and her companies of harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

The former chef alleged pregnancy discrimination and wrongful termination after a miscarriage. Jenner's legal team has challenged her request to remain anonymous, and a hearing on that issue is scheduled for 28 January 2027.

All four women are represented by Shaker. The claims in their lawsuits remain allegations, and the court has not established whether they are true.

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