Smokey Robinson and his wife were named in a lawsuit alleging sexual assault, false imprisonment, and labor violations dating back to 2006.

A lawyer for Smokey Robinson said his legal team would ask a judge to dismiss the 'vile' and 'false' sexual assault allegations against the Motown singer filed by four former housekeepers on Tuesday.

Smokey Robinson has been accused of misconduct by four of his former employees. Four women who have worked with the singer submitted a complaint to the Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday. The accusations include sexual battery,