A lawyer for Smokey Robinson said late Wednesday that the sexual assault allegations against the Motown singer were “vile” and “false” and that a lawsuit filed by the four women making the accusations was an attempt to extract millions of dollars from him.

Motown singer Smokey Robinson is facing serious legal accusations from four former employees, who have filed a lawsuit alleging sexual assault, including rape, false imprisonment, and labor violations. Filed on Tuesday, the suit seeks a jury trial and at least $50 million in damages. Robinson, now 85, has vehemently denied the claims.

Four women allege in a lawsuit that the 85-year-old Motown music luminary repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped them while they worked for him.