Four anonymous housekeepers sued Motown Legend Smokey Robinson for $50 million (£37 million) for sexual assault.

The complaint filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court alleges that the 85-year-old had sexual assault, false imprisonment, negligence and gender violence, as well as numerous labor violations related to wages, rest time, meal time and overtime pay.

The lawsuit also cited Robinson’s wife, Frances Robinson, who claimed to have contributed to a hostile work environment and used “racially derogatory words and language.”

The Robinson representative did not immediately respond to requests for comment and therefore could not independently verify the allegations.

Robinson was the first destiny man in Motown, writing Mary Wells's The Guy'My Girl.

Born in William Robinson Jr, Michigan, he was both a talent scout on the record company and one of its most famous record artists, known for my tears, wandering around and the tears of the clown.

He has attractions in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame and claims to have credits on more than 4,000 songs.

Robinson's reputation and figure are a scary factor in his accusers, their lawyer said in a Los Angeles press conference.

"They are Hispanic women hired by Robinsons and their wages are below the minimum wage," John Harris said.

“Because low-wage women are in a vulnerable position, they lack the resources and options necessary to protect themselves from sexual assault.”

Women are forging 1, 2, 3 and 4 for prosecuting Jane Doe due to allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape, allegations of sexual misconduct against musicians.

According to court documents, three are former housekeepers, one is the singer's personal assistant, Cook and hairdresser.

In the lawsuit, all four women claimed that Robinson would summon his wife to various fields in Chatsworth, Bell Canyon and Las Vegas when he was away.

Sometimes naked from the shower, he forced them to start in 2006 for various genders.

Jane does 1, 3 and 4, alleging that Robinson sexually assaulted them in the "blue bedroom" of his Cathsworth residence, claiming that he would put down a towel to protect the sheets.

Jane Do 2's allegations state that Robinson raped her in the laundry room and garage of his Cathsworth residence, where CCTV cameras could not be seen.

The women claimed that in the alleged attack, Robinson used physical disorders and threats of force to prevent them from escaping.

The lawsuit also includes several allegations of workplace violations.

All four women said they worked 10 hours a day, six days a week, without paying minimum wage or overtime. They also claimed to have worked on holidays without getting them.

According to their lawsuit, employees have resigned due to the alleged sexual misconduct and hostile work environment.

The BBC has contacted Robinson's representative in response to the lawsuit.

There are no police reports or criminal charges filed against musicians.

A spokesman for the Los Angeles County District Attorney said the women's claims were not under scrutiny because law enforcement did not file a case.

Los Angeles police said they had no statement on the matter.