BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A former employee of Russell Salvatore has filed a lawsuit, accusing the restauranteur of sexual assault, harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination. The suit, filed on Wednesday in New York State Supreme Court, alleges that Salvatore sexually assaulted her on several occasions throughout her employment, which began in 2015. She claims she was wrongfully terminated in December 2023. The suit was brought against Salvatore, his business, Russell’s Steaks, Chops & More, as well as one of Salvatore’s associates.