Sex-Abuse Suit That Ended Sequoia Partner’s Career Stumbles

  • Goguen calls her claims an attempt to ruin his reputation
  • Former dancer says she’s being overrun by a wealthy adversary
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The sex-abuse lawsuit against former Sequoia Capital partner Michael Goguen may be foundering long before it reaches trial.

Amber Laurel Baptiste and her attorney parted ways last month, delaying a hearing on whether she can dig into Goguen’s past to back up claims he mistreated her for more than a decade and reneged on a $40 million settlement.