A bombshell lawsuit has landed at the doorstep of Cyndi Lauper’s family, with the singer’s husband now facing legal action from a woman who claims their son sexually assaulted her—allegations that threaten to drag one of pop music’s most beloved icons into a nightmare no parent should ever have to endure. According to court documents obtained by this outlet, the woman accuses David Thornton, Lauper’s husband of more than three decades, of being aware of the alleged assault and failing to take action. The lawsuit, which names both Thornton and his son, alleges a pattern of behavior that the plaintiff says left her traumatized and seeking justice after years of silence. Lauper’s representatives issued a brief statement expressing sympathy for “any victim of assault” but declining to comment on the specifics of the case. Those close to the family describe a state of “total shock and devastation” inside the Lauper household. “Cyndi is barely holding it together,” a source revealed. “She loves her family more than anything. To see them dragged into something like this is her worst nightmare.” The accused has not yet responded to the allegations in court, and legal experts say the case could take months or even years to resolve. For now, one of music’s most enduring figures finds herself caught in a scandal that no amount of fame or fortune can shield her from.