claimsA P.J. Clarke’s general manager sexually harassed and assaulted a bartender, and even tried to convince her to ditch her hubby in a sick bid to “ruin” the woman’s marriage, according to a new lawsuit.
Amber Daza, 31, was subjected to “unwelcome sexual advances” by her supervisor, Kairsten Nunn, at the Lincoln Square location of the famous, century-old bar and grill starting in April, according to the Manhattan federal court filing.
Nunn allegedly visited Daza’s apartment, insisted on staying overnight, and told Daza she might not “be able to control herself” if she slept over.
Nunn said she could give Daza better bartending shifts to make more money and “be near her more often,” according to the suit.
On Mother’s Day, Nunn sent Daza $30 so she could get a gift for her mom — which Daza says she immediately sent back.
During what was supposed to be a work meeting in May, Nunn allegedly showed up drunk and made sexual advances toward Daza. She suggested Daza might need to “move on” from her husband and asked if she had ever “been with” a woman before.
Nunn then grabbed Daza’s neck and tried to kiss her, leaving a bruise, according to the lawsuit.
Daza did not reciprocate the advances, said she was uncomfortable, asked Nunn to be respectful and told her to stop, according to the court documents.
The next day, Nunn allegedly sent Daza apology texts, saying, “That was not me, it was the liquor” and “I f–ked up.”
Daza filed a police report in June and an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint in July, according to the suit.
Daza says she was retaliated against with less desirable shifts and had tips kept from her after the filed the complaints.
Colleagues told Daza that Nunn said she wanted to “ruin” Daza’s marriage, the suit charges.
The filing also alleges Nunn had sexual relationships with other subordinates and offered them scheduling benefits and “favorable conditions” in exchange for sex, too.
Human resources and Daza’s managers knew about the alleged harassment but did nothing about it, according to the suit, which names Nunn, P.J. Clarke’s Lincoln Square and its management company, SLH Management.
Daza is seeking unspecified damages.
Nunn eventually resigned — it is not clear exactly when — but P.J. Clarke’s “delayed meaningful intervention” and fostered a “hostile work environment” in the meantime, subjecting Daza and others to continued harassment, according to the suit.
Lawyers for the parties did not immediately respond to inquiries from The Post.
Additional reporting by Kathianne Boniello
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