12:52pm UK, Friday January 28, 2005

Dead film legend Marlon Brando is being sued for for nearly £2m by a former manager who claims she suffered years of sexual harasment.

Jo An Corrales says Brando ''caused a hostile work environment due to his continuous acts of sexual harassment'' during the three years she worked for the star.

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The lawsuit comes nearly six months after Brando died of lung failure in Los Angeles.

The claim says the harassment continued throughout her employment.

Miss Corrales said the Oscar winner sexually harassed her and breached their contract by removing her as a co-executor of his will days before his death.

The claim, submitted by lawyers in Los Angeles County Superior Court, is just one of many legal actions taken against the estate.

The legendary actor's films, including On The Waterfront and Streetcar Named Desire, made him one of the greatest stars of all time.

He died aged 80 and had always led a colourful private life but in death his estate has become subject to various claims.

His former secretary, Angela Magaling, is also seeking compensation and redundancy payments - she also wants a home in California.