Named Defendant in Sexual Harassment and Hostile Workplace Lawsuits (critical) Janine Yorio, CEO and co-founder of Everyrealm, was named as a defendant in multiple lawsuits filed by former executives (including Teyo Johnson and Gatsby Frimpong) alleging sexual harassment, discrimination, and the creation of a hostile work environment. Specific claims include Yorio engaging in "vulgar" sex talk, pressuring employees to play "sexually harassing games" such as "KYP" (Know Your Personnel/Client) which involved having sex with co-workers or business partners on business trips, and insinuating Johnson should cheat on his girlfriend to participate.. Allegations of Racial Discrimination and Use of Racial Slurs (critical) Teyo Johnson and another Black staffer, Gatsby Frimpong, alleged that CEO Janine Yorio engaged in racial discrimination. Johnson claimed Yorio used racial slurs aimed at Black employees and threatened to 'trade' him if he failed to perform, referencing his background as a former NFL player. Frimpong alleged he was paid significantly less than a White engineering director for the same work after he did not reciprocate her sexual advances.. Settlement of Lawsuits Involving Everyrealm CEO's Conduct (high) Everyrealm, the company led by Janine Yorio, settled lawsuits filed by former employees (including Teyo Johnson) that accused Yorio of verbal sexual harassment and racial discrimination. While Yorio claimed the lawsuits were a 'big shakedown,' the company proceeded to settle the litigation.