According to the lawsuit, Ferguson is accused of coercing DeNicolo, who then was known as Cynthia Skolak, into performing oral sex about twice a month from January 2004 until August 2004. After she ended that relationship, DeNicolo alleged in the lawsuit that Ferguson continued to ask for sexual favors and constantly reminded her of his power over her job. Both Ferguson's lawyers and management at WTMX parent Hubbard Radio Chicago have denied the allegations, with Hubbard Radio Chicago stating that it performed both an internal and an external investigation into the matter and found no evidence to corroborate illegal workplace conduct.
