A young woman who worked as a drink delivery girl at a fancy golf club in Southern California is suing the establishment, alleging years of sexual harassment and abuse by both wealthy members and some male employees.

Peyton Stover, 26, of Long Beach, worked for two years at the Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach, Orange County, where she served drinks to golfers who often groped her and asked her to lift her shirt.

After she complained to her manager, James Popper, and club manager Mitchell Quinn, they effectively defended the conduct on the grounds that golfers had paid a premium to become members of the club.

Club fees are believed to be about $5,000 a year after an entry fee of up to $10,000.

In a lawsuit filed in Orange County Superior Court, Stover alleges the club condoned the behavior and put profits ahead of its legal obligations to its employees.

Stover’s lawsuit alleges that over a two-year period, golfers at the club regularly sexually harassed, assaulted, and provided her with drugs and alcohol. The photo shows the clubhouse

After she complained to her supervisor, James Popper, and club manager Mitchell Quinn (pictured), they effectively defended the conduct on the grounds that golfers paid a premium to become members of the club.

In the suit he saw Orange County RegisterStover claims the golfers regularly touched her and provided her with alcohol and drugs before sending her sexually suggestive text messages – all with the approval of management.

Golfers got her number after using it to place drink orders on the 128-acre course. After the game ended, the participants continued to send her sexually explicit messages and ask to see her breasts.

Stover accuses Popper of telling her that objectification made her more money and that club members could treat employees however they wanted without repercussion because of the amount they paid in membership fees.

‘[Stover] understood this to mean that members were allowed to treat Old Ranch employees as they wished without consequence or recourse, and that Old Ranch condoned, sanctioned, and even encouraged such behavior as part of its for-profit business model.” – says the lawsuit. .

Stover claims she was sexually harassed, beaten and assaulted by a member of the club, but her complaints were ignored.

Stover’s lawsuit alleges that Old Ranch Country Club condoned this behavior and put its profits ahead of its legal obligations to its employees

Stover joined the club in April 2019, moving from Washington State to Southern California

She also alleges that Popper himself also contributed to the harassment by sending her sexually suggestive messages, including once asking what color underwear she was wearing.

The lawsuit details how Stover brought her complaints to Queen’s attention, confirming that Popper sexually harassed other female employees, but took no further action to stop him.

“Each time Quinn simply confirmed that he knew that Popper had sexually harassed other Old Ranch employees and that his behavior was appalling. However, he took no action against Popper to stop this behavior,” the lawsuit states.

Stover joined the club in April 2019, moving from Washington state to Southern California.

One golfer allegedly offered Stover $300 to see her breasts, lifted her shirt in front of other club members and forced her to drink by pushing her against a golf cart and dousing her with alcohol

Stover provided drinks to golfers who often groped her and asked her to lift her shirt

As part of her duties, in addition to providing refreshments for the players, she was also tasked with building relationships and helping to retain members of the club.

But the warnings were already there, even during the interview Popper asked her if she had “thick skin” and if she could “keep her mouth shut.”

She was even allegedly verbally warned by the previous beverage cart attendant that male members of the club would beat her and try to force her to drink alcohol.

‘[Stover] wasn’t sure what to make of those comments at the time and simply brushed them off,” the lawsuit says.

A few months after starting the job, Stover claims she was beaten and raped by one of the golfers.

As a result of the attack, she was grabbed, pushed into a golf cart and sexually assaulted, all without consent.

‘[Stover] felt that any further complaint against the club members would ultimately go unheard and result in retaliation, including termination, because the atmosphere was such that the club members’ wishes outweighed the legal obligations to the employees,” the lawsuit states.

One member tried to talk Stover into starting a sex toy business and sent her numerous articles and advertisements about sex toys.

Another member of the club is accused of sending Stover obscene text messages, kissing her, throwing money at her and asking her to move into a spare room above his garage.

Club fees are believed to be around $5,000 a year after an entry fee of up to $10,000

“I was very scared and nervous, had no support and was convinced they wouldn’t do anything,” she said. Southern California News Group.

Stover explains how she felt powerless in the situation because she needed a job and had no choice but to continue working at the club.

She detailed various examples of male members crossing boundaries with her in costume, including how one man allegedly behaved inappropriately towards her over an eight-month period.

The participant is accused of flirting with Stover, touching her legs and back without her consent, kissing her and constantly texting her while she was at work.

The contestant also tried to talk Stover into starting a sex toy business and sent her numerous articles and advertisements for sex toys.

Another member of the club is accused of sending Stover obscene text messages, kissing her, throwing money at her and asking her to move into a spare room above his garage.

Stover eventually quit the club and became depressed, turning to alcohol to escape the trauma of the abuse. Now she works as a yoga instructor

A third allegedly offered Stover $300 to see her breasts, lifted her shirt in front of other club members and forced her to drink by pushing her toward the golf course and dousing her with alcohol.

An attorney representing Stover said his client didn’t come forward sooner because she feared retaliation and being victimized again.

“It’s bloody outrageous. When you are in management, you have a duty to protect employees and to investigate complaints. Those at [the club] failed miserably and, in fact, doubled up,” said lawyer Raimond Babayan.

The complaint seeks damages for underpayment of wages and other wage and hour violations, as well as damages for sex discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, negligent hiring and retention, intentional infliction of emotional distress and more.

Stover eventually quit the club and became depressed, turning to alcohol to escape the trauma of the abuse. Now she works as a yoga instructor.

DailyMail.com reached out to Stover for comment but did not hear back.