Filmmaker Tyler Perry denies claims that he sexually assaulted an actor who worked on his television shows "The Oval" and "Ruthless."

Derek Dixon, an actor who worked with Mr. Perry, is suing him for $260 million for sexual harassment, assault and battery. A representative for Mr. Perry called the allegations a “scam.”

In the complaint, Dixon alleges "a sustained pattern of workplace sexual harassment, assault, and retaliation perpetrated by Tyler Perry" and is suing the filmmaker for alleged quid pro quo sexual harassment, work environment harassment and more.