ET breaks news!

Following reports that a second nanny had filed a lawsuit against ROB LOWE and his wife, STANTON "LARRY" STEIN, an attorney for the Lowes, released the following statement to ET:

"Having struck out against ROB LOWE, GLORIA ALLRED now seeks to drag his wife and children into the fray. In response to a lawsuit against LAURA BOYCE by the Lowes, Ms. Allred filed a cross-complaint on behalf of Boyce, which contains false allegations, in an apparent attempt to divert the negative publicity which Allred's client, [JESSICA] GIBSON, has universally received.

"Although framed as a sexual harassment claim against both SHERYL and Rob Lowe, the cross-complaint alleges only words by Sheryl and never mentions any words or conduct by Rob whatsoever.

"The alleged statements by Sheryl are totally unrelated to, and do not provide any support for, Gibson's claims against Rob."

On April 7, the Lowes filed lawsuits against three former employees, including Gibson and Boyce. One week later, on April 14, Gibson filed her own lawsuit against the Lowes, and today it was reported that Boyce had filed a suit as well.