Singer Paula Abdul sues 'American Idol' producer over sexual assault

In the suit, the 61-year-old singer said she was harassed by Lythgoe and other executives on "American Idol," where she was a judge from 2002-2009.

(FILES) TV personalities Paula Abdul (L) and Nigel Lythgoe attend the 2013 amfAR Inspiration Gala Los Angeles at Milk Studios on December 12, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. AFP