India, June 18 -- Derek Dixon filed a new lawsuit against actor and director Tyler Perry last week, alleging sexual harassment, workplace gender violence, and sexual assault.

Dixon has collaborated with Perry for his shows, including The Oval and Ruthless, and has accused Perry of offering him a promotion while exposing him to "escalating sexual harassment, assault, and battery."

According to him Perry"held direct control over his employment, compensation, and creative opportunities," and claimed thathe would suffer professional repercussions if he turned down advances.

Perry has referred to the accusations as "fabricated claims" and refuted them.

In a statement, Matthew Boyd stated, "This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry...